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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- 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 | 5,879,640 |
| Germany | 1,657,697 |
| Malaysia | 1,357,701 |
| China | 1,073,903 |
| France | 796,026 |
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 | 2,440,083 | 3,439,557 | +999,474 |
| Germany | 679,218 | 978,479 | +299,261 |
| Malaysia | 545,814 | 811,887 | +266,073 |
| China | 507,804 | 566,099 | +58,295 |
| France | 197,430 | 598,596 | +401,166 |
| Belgium | 220,491 | 325,734 | +105,243 |
| South Korea | 316,020 | 195,077 | -120,943 |
| Netherlands | 295,970 | 140,982 | -154,988 |
| United States | 251,114 | 146,052 | -105,062 |
| 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 | 6,431,589 |
| Germany | 1,416,166 |
| Japan | 1,312,264 |
| China | 1,073,654 |
| United States | 598,090 |
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 | 2,631,017 | 3,800,572 | +1,169,555 |
| Germany | 634,605 | 781,561 | +146,956 |
| Japan | 522,634 | 789,630 | +266,996 |
| China | 507,555 | 566,099 | +58,544 |
| United States | 340,473 | 257,617 | -82,856 |
| South Korea | 316,020 | 197,413 | -118,607 |
| France | 141,935 | 343,828 | +201,893 |
| Italy | 167,663 | 280,987 | +113,324 |
| Finland | 116,668 | 274,390 | +157,722 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 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 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 9,127,700 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,638,908 |
| Air transport | 682,517 |
| 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) | 3,773,129 | 5,354,571 | +1,581,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,618,647 | 2,020,261 | +401,614 |
| Air transport | 369,602 | 312,915 | -56,687 |
| 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 | 6,601,128 |
| Southampton | 1,655,703 |
| Dover | 1,534,746 |
| Felixstowe | 1,393,156 |
| Eurotunnel | 694,381 |
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 | 2,583,776 | 4,017,352 | +1,433,576 |
| Southampton | 776,203 | 879,500 | +103,297 |
| Dover | 673,241 | 861,505 | +188,264 |
| Felixstowe | 624,552 | 768,604 | +144,052 |
| Eurotunnel | 360,567 | 333,814 | -26,753 |
| London | 124,104 | 258,155 | +134,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 160,119 | 106,531 | -53,588 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,711 | 135,323 | +24,612 |
| Thamesport | 86,932 | 30,766 | -56,166 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 76 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 45 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 39 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 31 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 20 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 19 |
| QUEST 4 ALLOYS LIMITED | 16 |
| ELFAB LIMITED | 15 |
| FLEXITALLIC UK LTD | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 438,619 |
| Germany | 339,585 |
| Poland | 306,187 |
| Italy | 186,613 |
| Ireland | 175,967 |
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 | 204,369 | 234,250 | +29,881 |
| Germany | 165,984 | 173,601 | +7,617 |
| Poland | 119,872 | 186,315 | +66,443 |
| Italy | 63,270 | 123,343 | +60,073 |
| Ireland | 24,402 | 151,565 | +127,163 |
| France | 67,958 | 76,977 | +9,019 |
| Taiwan | 32,055 | 92,323 | +60,268 |
| Spain | 59,066 | 65,276 | +6,210 |
| Turkey | 69,446 | 45,322 | -24,124 |
| Hungary | 17,897 | 84,109 | +66,212 |
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 | 52,229 |
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 | 43,222 | +34,215 |
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) | 2,229,271 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 342,306 |
| Air transport | 231,059 |
| Other | 52,229 |
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) | 904,731 | 1,324,540 | +419,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,295 | 180,011 | +17,716 |
| Air transport | 128,220 | 102,839 | -25,381 |
| Other | 9,007 | 43,222 | +34,215 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,985,278 |
| Heysham | 160,639 |
| Felixstowe | 138,408 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 111,783 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,136 |
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 | 847,761 | 1,137,517 | +289,756 |
| Heysham | 17,306 | 143,333 | +126,027 |
| Felixstowe | 20,740 | 117,668 | +96,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,495 | 55,288 | -1,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,192 | 34,944 | -21,248 |
| Southampton | 38,250 | 19,522 | -18,728 |
| 000 | 9,007 | 43,222 | +34,215 |
| ZLC | 38,783 | 12,205 | -26,578 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,791 | 7,877 | -34,914 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,119 | 24,553 | +4,434 |
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