Import/export HS code 72199080: Various stainless steel flat products
Other types of flat-rolled stainless steel products not specified elsewhere
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 | 18,148,752 |
| China | 6,955,157 |
| United States | 2,799,162 |
| Germany | 1,577,906 |
| Spain | 1,065,764 |
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 | 11,089,259 | 7,059,493 | -4,029,766 |
| China | 4,193,064 | 2,762,093 | -1,430,971 |
| United States | 2,630,177 | 168,985 | -2,461,192 |
| Germany | 872,527 | 705,379 | -167,148 |
| Spain | 627,833 | 437,931 | -189,902 |
| Netherlands | 539,630 | 401,058 | -138,572 |
| Ireland | 80,255 | 195,001 | +114,746 |
| Austria | 189,055 | 76,167 | -112,888 |
| Denmark | 124,436 | 97,528 | -26,908 |
| France | 60,497 | 78,037 | +17,540 |
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 | 11,856,180 |
| China | 7,248,623 |
| France | 6,273,975 |
| United States | 2,794,383 |
| Germany | 1,336,070 |
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 | 7,500,726 | 4,355,454 | -3,145,272 |
| China | 4,334,319 | 2,914,304 | -1,420,015 |
| France | 3,574,384 | 2,699,591 | -874,793 |
| United States | 2,632,469 | 161,914 | -2,470,555 |
| Germany | 740,843 | 595,227 | -145,616 |
| Spain | 569,588 | 466,333 | -103,255 |
| Netherlands | 263,449 | 393,557 | +130,108 |
| Taiwan | 185,799 | 84,820 | -100,979 |
| Austria | 174,670 | 55,543 | -119,127 |
| Denmark | 118,482 | 97,528 | -20,954 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
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 | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 21,984,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,581,979 |
| Air transport | 888,859 |
| Other | 240,585 |
| 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) | 13,196,056 | 8,788,609 | -4,407,447 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,651,949 | 2,930,030 | -3,721,919 |
| Air transport | 543,623 | 345,236 | -198,387 |
| Other | 186,494 | 54,091 | -132,403 |
| 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 | 5,877,254 |
| Killingholme | 5,531,116 |
| Purfleet | 5,116,244 |
| Dover | 3,644,126 |
| Southampton | 2,794,813 |
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 | 3,603,737 | 2,273,517 | -1,330,220 |
| Killingholme | 3,520,933 | 2,010,183 | -1,510,750 |
| Purfleet | 2,679,808 | 2,436,436 | -243,372 |
| Dover | 2,271,064 | 1,373,062 | -898,002 |
| Southampton | 2,686,274 | 108,539 | -2,577,735 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,109,875 | 1,069,654 | -40,221 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,323,367 | 536,280 | -787,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,233,804 | 311,191 | -922,613 |
| London | 678,444 | 792,748 | +114,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 189,291 | 464,992 | +275,701 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 | 39 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,344,282 |
| Ireland | 3,301,148 |
| France | 1,489,569 |
| Spain | 1,451,163 |
| United States | 1,354,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,604,182 | 1,740,100 | +135,918 |
| Ireland | 2,144,167 | 1,156,981 | -987,186 |
| France | 630,871 | 858,698 | +227,827 |
| Spain | 644,347 | 806,816 | +162,469 |
| United States | 1,183,841 | 171,133 | -1,012,708 |
| Czechia | 328,341 | 635,128 | +306,787 |
| Sweden | 97,533 | 522,791 | +425,258 |
| Canada | 165,820 | 111,386 | -54,434 |
| Poland | 43,998 | 74,264 | +30,266 |
| Norway | 80,416 | 28,346 | -52,070 |
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 | 201,277 |
| 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 | 174,948 | 26,329 | -148,619 |
| China | 2,412 | 1,455 | -957 |
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) | 11,015,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,478,288 |
| Air transport | 403,131 |
| Other | 205,144 |
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) | 5,505,141 | 5,510,459 | +5,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,617,709 | 860,579 | -757,130 |
| Air transport | 254,106 | 149,025 | -105,081 |
| Other | 177,360 | 27,784 | -149,576 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,618,950 |
| Heysham | 1,647,616 |
| Holyhead | 1,250,905 |
| Immingham Docks | 875,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 824,174 |
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 | 3,426,147 | 4,192,803 | +766,656 |
| Heysham | 1,074,452 | 573,164 | -501,288 |
| Holyhead | 788,634 | 462,271 | -326,363 |
| Immingham Docks | 223,531 | 651,773 | +428,242 |
| London Gateway Port | 817,499 | 6,675 | -810,824 |
| Liverpool Docks | 173,792 | 318,272 | +144,480 |
| Southampton | 329,360 | 34,475 | -294,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,268 | 95,763 | -97,505 |
| 000 | 177,360 | 27,784 | -149,576 |
| Portsmouth | 47,735 | 69,227 | +21,492 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72199080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of flat-rolled stainless steel products not specified elsewhere