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 | 721,624 |
| Germany | 524,336 |
| United States | 92,876 |
| India | 81,392 |
| 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 | 556,674 | 164,950 | -391,724 |
| Germany | 308,255 | 216,081 | -92,174 |
| United States | 91,586 | 1,290 | -90,296 |
| India | 81,392 | 0 | -81,392 |
| Turkey | 44,808 | 7,936 | -36,872 |
| Netherlands | 22,856 | 5,550 | -17,306 |
| Belgium | 21,861 | 1,094 | -20,767 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 14,955 | +14,955 |
| France | 7,661 | 7,120 | -541 |
| Italy | 0 | 5,463 | +5,463 |
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 | 732,396 |
| Germany | 401,722 |
| United States | 220,401 |
| India | 81,392 |
| 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 | 558,460 | 173,936 | -384,524 |
| Germany | 194,879 | 206,843 | +11,964 |
| United States | 218,066 | 2,335 | -215,731 |
| India | 81,392 | 0 | -81,392 |
| Indonesia | 44,808 | 0 | -44,808 |
| Italy | 13,362 | 14,601 | +1,239 |
| Belgium | 15,536 | 0 | -15,536 |
| France | 10,376 | 0 | -10,376 |
| Turkey | 0 | 7,936 | +7,936 |
| Spain | 0 | 7,120 | +7,120 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Essex | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 932,455 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 543,969 |
| Air transport | 82,768 |
| 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) | 713,605 | 218,850 | -494,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 388,008 | 155,961 | -232,047 |
| Air transport | 32,195 | 50,573 | +18,378 |
| 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 | 756,814 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 204,239 |
| London | 92,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,238 |
| Dover | 87,394 |
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 | 609,986 | 146,828 | -463,158 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,613 | 89,626 | -24,987 |
| London | 0 | 92,163 | +92,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,238 | 0 | -90,238 |
| Dover | 68,274 | 19,120 | -49,154 |
| Southampton | 81,392 | 0 | -81,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,840 | 48,238 | +19,398 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,580 | 18,249 | -7,331 |
| Portsmouth | 42,187 | 0 | -42,187 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,271 | 2,181 | -37,090 |
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
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
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 | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 13,736 |
| Belgium | 13,500 |
| Netherlands | 3,948 |
| Switzerland | 3,832 |
| Spain | 2,587 |
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 | 13,736 | 0 | -13,736 |
| Belgium | 9,750 | 3,750 | -6,000 |
| Netherlands | 2,380 | 1,568 | -812 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,832 | +3,832 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,587 | +2,587 |
| Canada | 1,961 | 0 | -1,961 |
| Italy | 1,278 | 0 | -1,278 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
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) | 21,516 |
| Air transport | 18,501 |
| 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) | 16,116 | 5,400 | -10,716 |
| Air transport | 11,028 | 7,473 | -3,555 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 14,751 |
| Holyhead | 13,736 |
| Harwich | 3,948 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,832 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 11,028 | 3,723 | -7,305 |
| Holyhead | 13,736 | 0 | -13,736 |
| 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