Import/export HS code 721935: Stainless steel sheets under 0.5mm thick
Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets, less than 0.5mm, used in specialized precision applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,051,503 |
| Germany | 1,968,849 |
| China | 1,795,527 |
| Malaysia | 1,401,361 |
| France | 989,347 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,889,920 | 3,161,583 | +271,663 |
| Germany | 805,080 | 1,163,769 | +358,689 |
| China | 1,164,251 | 631,276 | -532,975 |
| Malaysia | 535,861 | 865,500 | +329,639 |
| France | 269,656 | 719,691 | +450,035 |
| Belgium | 407,855 | 188,963 | -218,892 |
| South Korea | 322,217 | 188,405 | -133,812 |
| United States | 352,599 | 136,186 | -216,413 |
| Netherlands | 436,046 | 40,749 | -395,297 |
| Taiwan | 77,531 | 180,383 | +102,852 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 6,754,449 |
| China | 1,806,050 |
| Germany | 1,649,435 |
| Japan | 1,296,004 |
| United States | 821,015 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,253,272 | 3,501,177 | +247,905 |
| China | 1,165,788 | 640,262 | -525,526 |
| Germany | 618,272 | 1,031,163 | +412,891 |
| Japan | 506,160 | 789,844 | +283,684 |
| United States | 573,102 | 247,913 | -325,189 |
| France | 162,069 | 395,009 | +232,940 |
| South Korea | 323,450 | 189,508 | -133,942 |
| Italy | 211,288 | 287,710 | +76,422 |
| Finland | 263,748 | 130,355 | -133,393 |
| Malaysia | 111,470 | 197,292 | +85,822 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,316,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,270,643 |
| Air transport | 771,496 |
| Other | 5,531 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,052,264 | 5,264,030 | +211,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,160,681 | 2,109,962 | -50,719 |
| Air transport | 412,186 | 359,310 | -52,876 |
| Other | 5,531 | 0 | -5,531 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,773,031 |
| Felixstowe | 2,244,810 |
| Southampton | 1,773,385 |
| Dover | 1,712,572 |
| Eurotunnel | 769,601 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,073,495 | 3,699,536 | +626,041 |
| Felixstowe | 1,382,527 | 862,283 | -520,244 |
| Southampton | 794,881 | 978,504 | +183,623 |
| Dover | 854,903 | 857,669 | +2,766 |
| Eurotunnel | 393,857 | 375,744 | -18,113 |
| London | 266,796 | 209,648 | -57,148 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 196,583 | 145,888 | -50,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,548 | 153,297 | +22,749 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,711 | 135,323 | +24,612 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,964 | 81,392 | +17,428 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
18 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 79 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 47 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 41 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 32 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 23 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 20 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 20 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 17 |
| QUEST 4 ALLOYS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 483,593 |
| Germany | 343,130 |
| Poland | 284,430 |
| Italy | 195,262 |
| Ireland | 168,251 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 185,131 | 298,462 | +113,331 |
| Germany | 179,086 | 164,044 | -15,042 |
| Poland | 124,392 | 160,038 | +35,646 |
| Italy | 64,233 | 131,029 | +66,796 |
| Ireland | 71,860 | 96,391 | +24,531 |
| France | 70,493 | 75,113 | +4,620 |
| Spain | 55,495 | 65,409 | +9,914 |
| Taiwan | 44,648 | 70,513 | +25,865 |
| Hungary | 15,044 | 93,359 | +78,315 |
| Turkey | 64,878 | 41,619 | -23,259 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 51,743 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,240 | 44,503 | +37,263 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,230,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,907 |
| Air transport | 258,442 |
| Other | 51,743 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 948,246 | 1,282,111 | +333,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 160,506 | 150,401 | -10,105 |
| Air transport | 127,036 | 131,406 | +4,370 |
| Other | 7,240 | 44,503 | +37,263 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,987,367 |
| Heysham | 143,333 |
| Felixstowe | 134,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 126,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,354 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 841,061 | 1,146,306 | +305,245 |
| Heysham | 52,575 | 90,758 | +38,183 |
| Felixstowe | 38,829 | 95,858 | +57,029 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,606 | 72,854 | +19,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,210 | 27,144 | -26,066 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,262 | 28,276 | +1,014 |
| 000 | 7,240 | 44,503 | +37,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,791 | 7,877 | -34,914 |
| ZLC | 29,128 | 12,205 | -16,923 |
| Southampton | 19,393 | 19,522 | +129 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721935
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets, less than 0.5mm, used in specialized precision applications