Import/export HS code 721990: Various stainless steel flat products
Miscellaneous flat-rolled stainless steel products not covered by other codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 18,632,613 |
| China | 7,959,327 |
| Germany | 3,485,723 |
| United States | 2,807,849 |
| Netherlands | 1,897,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,366,702 | 9,265,911 | -100,791 |
| China | 4,185,882 | 3,773,445 | -412,437 |
| Germany | 1,820,488 | 1,665,235 | -155,253 |
| United States | 2,659,532 | 148,317 | -2,511,215 |
| Netherlands | 923,607 | 973,897 | +50,290 |
| Spain | 940,804 | 375,372 | -565,432 |
| France | 360,312 | 600,184 | +239,872 |
| Italy | 607,899 | 292,209 | -315,690 |
| Austria | 175,001 | 245,709 | +70,708 |
| Denmark | 246,840 | 111,483 | -135,357 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,954,769 |
| China | 8,264,592 |
| France | 6,106,421 |
| Germany | 3,534,714 |
| United States | 2,802,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,631,674 | 6,323,095 | -308,579 |
| China | 4,315,786 | 3,948,806 | -366,980 |
| France | 2,948,351 | 3,158,070 | +209,719 |
| Germany | 1,997,656 | 1,537,058 | -460,598 |
| United States | 2,645,850 | 156,829 | -2,489,021 |
| Netherlands | 689,527 | 944,366 | +254,839 |
| Spain | 889,104 | 412,892 | -476,212 |
| Italy | 583,783 | 295,091 | -288,692 |
| Ireland | 35,126 | 357,919 | +322,793 |
| Taiwan | 202,471 | 85,517 | -116,954 |
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 | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,683,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,299,988 |
| Air transport | 1,092,745 |
| Other | 256,075 |
| Rail transport | 71,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,027,535 | 12,656,302 | -1,371,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,779,350 | 4,520,638 | -2,258,712 |
| Air transport | 578,951 | 513,794 | -65,157 |
| Other | 170,262 | 85,813 | -84,449 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 71,835 | +71,835 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,531 | +2,531 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,802,278 |
| Purfleet | 5,910,597 |
| Killingholme | 5,642,124 |
| Dover | 5,014,904 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,078,901 |
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 | 3,937,441 | 2,864,837 | -1,072,604 |
| Purfleet | 2,781,151 | 3,129,446 | +348,295 |
| Killingholme | 2,985,614 | 2,656,510 | -329,104 |
| Dover | 2,548,548 | 2,466,356 | -82,192 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,818,438 | 1,260,463 | -557,975 |
| Southampton | 2,589,968 | 179,023 | -2,410,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,237,912 | 613,480 | -624,432 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,003,476 | 744,060 | -259,416 |
| London | 703,397 | 930,185 | +226,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 260,123 | 515,549 | +255,426 |
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
|
28 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 16 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
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 | 55 |
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 3,882,664 |
| Germany | 3,372,747 |
| France | 2,336,734 |
| Spain | 1,912,541 |
| United States | 1,430,984 |
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 | 2,216,542 | 1,666,122 | -550,420 |
| Germany | 1,589,299 | 1,783,448 | +194,149 |
| France | 750,549 | 1,586,185 | +835,636 |
| Spain | 817,346 | 1,095,195 | +277,849 |
| United States | 1,197,386 | 233,598 | -963,788 |
| Czechia | 644,435 | 663,568 | +19,133 |
| Sweden | 387,067 | 491,385 | +104,318 |
| Canada | 90,107 | 115,248 | +25,141 |
| India | 173,495 | 25,612 | -147,883 |
| Poland | 43,472 | 81,655 | +38,183 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 200,949 |
| China | 3,867 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 126,808 | 74,141 | -52,667 |
| China | 3,867 | 0 | -3,867 |
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) | 13,413,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,822,493 |
| Air transport | 645,071 |
| Other | 204,816 |
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) | 6,219,149 | 7,193,910 | +974,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,877,393 | 945,100 | -932,293 |
| Air transport | 360,140 | 284,931 | -75,209 |
| Other | 130,675 | 74,141 | -56,534 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,393,661 |
| Heysham | 1,914,231 |
| Holyhead | 1,456,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,101,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 817,349 |
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 | 4,015,404 | 5,378,257 | +1,362,853 |
| Heysham | 1,176,493 | 737,738 | -438,755 |
| Holyhead | 754,067 | 702,697 | -51,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 465,482 | 635,994 | +170,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 798,124 | 19,225 | -778,899 |
| Liverpool Docks | 227,511 | 378,290 | +150,779 |
| Southampton | 327,512 | 93,717 | -233,795 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 231,915 | 115,943 | -115,972 |
| 000 | 130,675 | 74,141 | -56,534 |
| Portsmouth | 47,735 | 124,758 | +77,023 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous flat-rolled stainless steel products not covered by other codes