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 | 6,051,503 |
| Germany | 1,444,513 |
| Malaysia | 1,401,361 |
| China | 1,073,903 |
| France | 974,566 |
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 | 496,825 | 947,688 | +450,863 |
| Malaysia | 535,861 | 865,500 | +329,639 |
| China | 607,577 | 466,326 | -141,251 |
| France | 261,995 | 712,571 | +450,576 |
| Belgium | 385,994 | 187,869 | -198,125 |
| South Korea | 322,217 | 188,405 | -133,812 |
| Netherlands | 413,190 | 35,199 | -377,991 |
| United States | 261,013 | 134,896 | -126,117 |
| Taiwan | 77,531 | 165,428 | +87,897 |
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 | 6,747,329 |
| Japan | 1,296,004 |
| Germany | 1,247,713 |
| China | 1,073,654 |
| United States | 600,614 |
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 | 3,494,057 | +240,785 |
| Japan | 506,160 | 789,844 | +283,684 |
| Germany | 423,393 | 824,320 | +400,927 |
| China | 607,328 | 466,326 | -141,002 |
| United States | 355,036 | 245,578 | -109,458 |
| France | 151,693 | 395,009 | +243,316 |
| South Korea | 323,450 | 189,508 | -133,942 |
| Italy | 197,926 | 273,109 | +75,183 |
| 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 | 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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 9,383,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,726,674 |
| Air transport | 688,728 |
| 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) | 4,338,659 | 5,045,180 | +706,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,772,673 | 1,954,001 | +181,328 |
| Air transport | 379,991 | 308,737 | -71,254 |
| 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 | 6,731,579 |
| Southampton | 1,691,993 |
| Dover | 1,625,178 |
| Felixstowe | 1,487,996 |
| Eurotunnel | 679,363 |
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 | 3,034,224 | 3,697,355 | +663,131 |
| Southampton | 713,489 | 978,504 | +265,015 |
| Dover | 786,629 | 838,549 | +51,920 |
| Felixstowe | 772,541 | 715,455 | -57,086 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,619 | 375,744 | +72,125 |
| London | 266,796 | 117,485 | -149,311 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 167,743 | 97,650 | -70,093 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,711 | 135,323 | +24,612 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,384 | 63,143 | +24,759 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,935 | 63,671 | +47,736 |
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
|
15 |
|
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 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 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 | 77 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 45 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 40 |
| 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 | 23 |
| 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 | 470,093 |
| Germany | 343,130 |
| Poland | 284,430 |
| Italy | 193,984 |
| Ireland | 154,515 |
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 | 175,381 | 294,712 | +119,331 |
| Germany | 179,086 | 164,044 | -15,042 |
| Poland | 124,392 | 160,038 | +35,646 |
| Italy | 62,955 | 131,029 | +68,074 |
| Ireland | 58,124 | 96,391 | +38,267 |
| France | 70,493 | 75,113 | +4,620 |
| Spain | 55,495 | 62,822 | +7,327 |
| Taiwan | 44,648 | 70,513 | +25,865 |
| Hungary | 15,044 | 93,359 | +78,315 |
| Turkey | 64,878 | 40,483 | -24,395 |
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) | 2,208,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,946 |
| Air transport | 239,941 |
| 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) | 932,130 | 1,276,711 | +344,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,545 | 150,401 | -8,144 |
| Air transport | 116,008 | 123,933 | +7,925 |
| 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 | 1,983,535 |
| Heysham | 143,333 |
| Felixstowe | 134,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,710 |
| 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 | 1,142,474 | +301,413 |
| Heysham | 52,575 | 90,758 | +38,183 |
| Felixstowe | 38,829 | 95,858 | +57,029 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,606 | 69,104 | +15,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,210 | 27,144 | -26,066 |
| 000 | 7,240 | 44,503 | +37,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,791 | 7,877 | -34,914 |
| ZLC | 29,128 | 12,205 | -16,923 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,234 | 24,553 | +8,319 |
| Southampton | 19,393 | 19,522 | +129 |
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