Import/export HS code 72193590: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 652,605 |
| Germany | 536,924 |
| India | 199,057 |
| United States | 92,876 |
| Turkey | 52,744 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 551,451 | 101,154 | -450,297 |
| Germany | 239,358 | 297,566 | +58,208 |
| India | 199,057 | 0 | -199,057 |
| United States | 90,442 | 2,434 | -88,008 |
| Turkey | 44,808 | 7,936 | -36,872 |
| Netherlands | 5,097 | 20,172 | +15,075 |
| Belgium | 8,002 | 14,953 | +6,951 |
| Taiwan | 14,818 | 0 | -14,818 |
| Italy | 3,311 | 5,463 | +2,152 |
| France | 7,661 | 0 | -7,661 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 656,430 |
| Germany | 397,855 |
| United States | 239,504 |
| India | 199,057 |
| Indonesia | 44,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 553,490 | 102,940 | -450,550 |
| Germany | 185,580 | 212,275 | +26,695 |
| United States | 145,787 | 93,717 | -52,070 |
| India | 199,057 | 0 | -199,057 |
| Indonesia | 44,808 | 0 | -44,808 |
| Italy | 9,715 | 18,911 | +9,196 |
| Belgium | 2,413 | 15,536 | +13,123 |
| Taiwan | 14,818 | 0 | -14,818 |
| France | 10,376 | 0 | -10,376 |
| Turkey | 0 | 7,936 | +7,936 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 1,041,046 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 506,560 |
| Air transport | 72,675 |
| Other | 3,071 |
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) | 823,163 | 217,883 | -605,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 276,458 | 230,102 | -46,356 |
| Air transport | 68,251 | 4,424 | -63,827 |
| Other | 3,071 | 0 | -3,071 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 711,275 |
| Southampton | 204,771 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,583 |
| London | 92,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 622,473 | 88,802 | -533,671 |
| Southampton | 204,771 | 0 | -204,771 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,613 | 87,970 | -26,643 |
| London | 0 | 92,163 | +92,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 90,238 | +90,238 |
| Dover | 53,618 | 28,975 | -24,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,098 | 22,919 | +1,821 |
| Portsmouth | 42,187 | 0 | -42,187 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,200 | 0 | -37,200 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,195 | 20,288 | +5,093 |
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 | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 5 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 23,515 |
| Belgium | 13,500 |
| Netherlands | 3,948 |
| Switzerland | 3,832 |
| Canada | 1,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 23,515 | 0 | -23,515 |
| Belgium | 9,750 | 3,750 | -6,000 |
| Netherlands | 2,380 | 1,568 | -812 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,832 | +3,832 |
| Canada | 1,961 | 0 | -1,961 |
| Italy | 1,278 | 0 | -1,278 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
| Romania | 1,050 | 0 | -1,050 |
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) | 31,295 |
| Air transport | 16,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,961 |
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) | 25,895 | 5,400 | -20,495 |
| Air transport | 12,078 | 4,886 | -7,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,961 | 0 | -1,961 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 13,736 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,214 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,779 |
| Harwich | 3,948 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 13,736 | 0 | -13,736 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,078 | 1,136 | -10,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,779 | 0 | -9,779 |
| Harwich | 2,380 | 1,568 | -812 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,832 | +3,832 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,750 | +3,750 |
| Belfast Port | 1,961 | 0 | -1,961 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193590
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses