Import/export HS code 72193510: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for high-corrosion resistance
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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 | 5,158,503 |
| Germany | 1,220,406 |
| Malaysia | 1,105,839 |
| China | 1,073,903 |
| South Korea | 487,590 |
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 | 2,323,587 | 2,834,916 | +511,329 |
| Germany | 713,475 | 506,931 | -206,544 |
| Malaysia | 608,313 | 497,526 | -110,787 |
| China | 382,605 | 691,298 | +308,693 |
| South Korea | 272,326 | 215,264 | -57,062 |
| Belgium | 225,899 | 236,587 | +10,688 |
| France | 154,320 | 299,012 | +144,692 |
| Netherlands | 84,675 | 342,576 | +257,901 |
| United States | 261,787 | 119,213 | -142,574 |
| Japan | 92,511 | 116,282 | +23,771 |
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 | 5,592,225 |
| China | 1,073,654 |
| Japan | 1,068,267 |
| Germany | 1,000,078 |
| United States | 540,710 |
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 | 2,310,254 | 3,281,971 | +971,717 |
| China | 382,356 | 691,298 | +308,942 |
| Japan | 588,778 | 479,489 | -109,289 |
| Germany | 681,900 | 318,178 | -363,722 |
| United States | 360,284 | 180,426 | -179,858 |
| South Korea | 272,326 | 216,497 | -55,829 |
| Finland | 107,999 | 229,205 | +121,206 |
| Italy | 120,280 | 202,691 | +82,411 |
| France | 122,028 | 150,445 | +28,417 |
| Malaysia | 115,691 | 134,319 | +18,628 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 8,119,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,646,851 |
| Air transport | 657,487 |
| Other | 2,460 |
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) | 3,551,945 | 4,567,488 | +1,015,543 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,382,911 | 1,263,940 | -118,971 |
| Air transport | 358,576 | 298,911 | -59,665 |
| Other | 2,460 | 0 | -2,460 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,577,456 |
| Southampton | 1,406,645 |
| Felixstowe | 1,329,888 |
| Dover | 1,191,855 |
| Eurotunnel | 520,361 |
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 | 2,298,674 | 3,278,782 | +980,108 |
| Southampton | 795,008 | 611,637 | -183,371 |
| Felixstowe | 497,992 | 831,896 | +333,904 |
| Dover | 586,524 | 605,331 | +18,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 358,575 | 161,786 | -196,789 |
| London | 124,104 | 172,867 | +48,763 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,792 | 98,246 | -72,546 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,711 | 129,362 | +18,651 |
| Thamesport | 111,578 | 28,044 | -83,534 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,384 | 63,143 | +24,759 |
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 | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 72 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 42 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 37 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 29 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 19 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 19 |
| QUEST 4 ALLOYS LIMITED | 15 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 15 |
| ELFAB LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 367,772 |
| Germany | 325,106 |
| Poland | 268,615 |
| Italy | 192,289 |
| Ireland | 136,798 |
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 | 246,366 | 121,406 | -124,960 |
| Germany | 198,803 | 126,303 | -72,500 |
| Poland | 111,561 | 157,054 | +45,493 |
| Italy | 70,726 | 121,563 | +50,837 |
| Ireland | 24,402 | 112,396 | +87,994 |
| France | 64,826 | 30,660 | -34,166 |
| Spain | 57,865 | 37,118 | -20,747 |
| Taiwan | 17,564 | 76,728 | +59,164 |
| Turkey | 69,446 | 12,775 | -56,671 |
| Austria | 28,302 | 35,416 | +7,114 |
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 | 25,419 |
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 | 9,007 | 16,412 | +7,405 |
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) | 1,899,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,252 |
| Air transport | 174,027 |
| Other | 25,419 |
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) | 972,447 | 926,642 | -45,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,694 | 129,558 | -15,136 |
| Air transport | 127,798 | 46,229 | -81,569 |
| Other | 9,007 | 16,412 | +7,405 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,714,178 |
| Heysham | 122,610 |
| Felixstowe | 108,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,922 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,584 |
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 | 921,136 | 793,042 | -128,094 |
| Heysham | 17,306 | 105,304 | +87,998 |
| Felixstowe | 20,740 | 87,582 | +66,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,401 | 16,521 | -41,880 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,082 | 20,502 | -32,580 |
| ZLC | 38,783 | 11,080 | -27,703 |
| Southampton | 23,759 | 21,474 | -2,285 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,791 | 0 | -42,791 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,791 | 12,213 | -5,578 |
| 000 | 9,007 | 16,412 | +7,405 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for high-corrosion resistance