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 | 20,397,973 |
| China | 8,005,080 |
| United States | 2,806,339 |
| Germany | 1,762,600 |
| Spain | 1,163,860 |
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 | 10,189,002 | 10,208,971 | +19,969 |
| China | 4,153,556 | 3,851,524 | -302,032 |
| United States | 2,607,939 | 198,400 | -2,409,539 |
| Germany | 900,192 | 862,408 | -37,784 |
| Spain | 712,873 | 450,987 | -261,886 |
| Netherlands | 649,021 | 496,776 | -152,245 |
| Austria | 154,377 | 266,333 | +111,956 |
| France | 90,649 | 319,364 | +228,715 |
| Ireland | 80,255 | 212,026 | +131,771 |
| Denmark | 124,436 | 115,139 | -9,297 |
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 | 13,790,901 |
| China | 8,314,379 |
| France | 6,560,443 |
| United States | 2,788,511 |
| Germany | 1,702,109 |
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 | 6,994,271 | 6,796,630 | -197,641 |
| China | 4,276,829 | 4,037,550 | -239,279 |
| France | 3,198,680 | 3,361,763 | +163,083 |
| United States | 2,593,298 | 195,213 | -2,398,085 |
| Germany | 846,313 | 855,796 | +9,483 |
| Spain | 654,628 | 488,507 | -166,121 |
| Netherlands | 372,840 | 466,112 | +93,272 |
| Ireland | 12,468 | 353,238 | +340,770 |
| Austria | 139,992 | 127,643 | -12,349 |
| Taiwan | 171,114 | 82,040 | -89,074 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 24,933,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,919,411 |
| Air transport | 905,951 |
| Other | 254,191 |
| 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) | 12,538,965 | 12,394,804 | -144,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,658,428 | 4,260,983 | -2,397,445 |
| Air transport | 477,663 | 428,288 | -49,375 |
| Other | 175,361 | 78,830 | -96,531 |
| 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 | 6,616,865 |
| Killingholme | 6,195,209 |
| Purfleet | 5,947,798 |
| Dover | 4,089,795 |
| Southampton | 2,757,417 |
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 | 3,776,523 | 2,840,342 | -936,181 |
| Killingholme | 3,344,506 | 2,850,703 | -493,803 |
| Purfleet | 2,327,404 | 3,620,394 | +1,292,990 |
| Dover | 2,162,612 | 1,927,183 | -235,429 |
| Southampton | 2,545,578 | 211,839 | -2,333,739 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,254,696 | 1,350,670 | +95,974 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,140,200 | 821,106 | -319,094 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,139,215 | 479,497 | -659,718 |
| London | 659,821 | 952,139 | +292,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 266,300 | 515,549 | +249,249 |
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 | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 3,813,344 |
| Germany | 3,667,813 |
| Spain | 1,874,600 |
| France | 1,733,606 |
| United States | 1,374,028 |
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 | 2,106,275 | 1,707,069 | -399,206 |
| Germany | 1,649,620 | 2,018,193 | +368,573 |
| Spain | 711,247 | 1,163,353 | +452,106 |
| France | 638,406 | 1,095,200 | +456,794 |
| United States | 1,178,685 | 195,343 | -983,342 |
| Czechia | 372,175 | 849,557 | +477,382 |
| Sweden | 142,803 | 705,110 | +562,307 |
| Canada | 140,565 | 120,972 | -19,593 |
| Norway | 49,176 | 89,942 | +40,766 |
| Hungary | 10,033 | 109,873 | +99,840 |
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 | 221,342 |
| 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 | 177,419 | 43,923 | -133,496 |
| China | 3,036 | 831 | -2,205 |
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) | 12,854,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,724,863 |
| Air transport | 432,108 |
| Other | 225,209 |
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) | 5,612,271 | 7,242,406 | +1,630,135 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,599,185 | 1,125,678 | -473,507 |
| Air transport | 283,840 | 148,268 | -135,572 |
| Other | 180,455 | 44,754 | -135,701 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,927,327 |
| Heysham | 1,898,770 |
| Holyhead | 1,448,589 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,108,687 |
| London Gateway Port | 773,506 |
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 | 3,568,981 | 5,358,346 | +1,789,365 |
| Heysham | 1,076,762 | 822,008 | -254,754 |
| Holyhead | 741,833 | 706,756 | -35,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 245,958 | 862,729 | +616,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 766,831 | 6,675 | -760,156 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,532 | 369,681 | +193,149 |
| Southampton | 330,620 | 73,737 | -256,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 217,135 | 77,936 | -139,199 |
| 000 | 180,455 | 44,754 | -135,701 |
| Portsmouth | 47,735 | 108,938 | +61,203 |
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