Import/export HS code 72189110: High-nickel rectangular stainless steel
Rectangular stainless steel products with 2.5% or more nickel content
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 4,064,113 |
| Spain | 2,341,518 |
| Germany | 423,656 |
| China | 293,744 |
| Malaysia | 144,031 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 263,279 | 3,800,834 | +3,537,555 |
| Spain | 1,838,413 | 503,105 | -1,335,308 |
| Germany | 98,768 | 324,888 | +226,120 |
| China | 258,827 | 34,917 | -223,910 |
| Malaysia | 144,031 | 0 | -144,031 |
| United States | 86,731 | 7,164 | -79,567 |
| Singapore | 0 | 56,313 | +56,313 |
| Taiwan | 25,622 | 0 | -25,622 |
| Belgium | 7,296 | 15,105 | +7,809 |
| Portugal | 10,182 | 8,690 | -1,492 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 4,521,072 |
| United Kingdom | 1,942,124 |
| Germany | 418,980 |
| China | 301,672 |
| Malaysia | 142,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,101,692 | 2,419,380 | +317,688 |
| United Kingdom | 1,252 | 1,940,872 | +1,939,620 |
| Germany | 94,092 | 324,888 | +230,796 |
| China | 263,503 | 38,169 | -225,334 |
| Malaysia | 142,779 | 0 | -142,779 |
| United States | 86,731 | 7,164 | -79,567 |
| Taiwan | 25,622 | 0 | -25,622 |
| Portugal | 10,182 | 8,690 | -1,492 |
| Belgium | 9,454 | 4,838 | -4,616 |
| Slovakia | 4,891 | 6,460 | +1,569 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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) | 5,432,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,731,726 |
| Air transport | 343,519 |
| Other | 88 |
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) | 1,579,353 | 3,852,854 | +2,273,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 927,831 | 803,895 | -123,936 |
| Air transport | 240,754 | 102,765 | -137,989 |
| Other | 0 | 88 | +88 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,384,257 |
| Dover | 226,007 |
| East Midlands Airport | 184,680 |
| Felixstowe | 179,002 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,103,254 | 4,281,003 | +2,177,749 |
| Dover | 40,682 | 185,325 | +144,643 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,530 | 15,150 | -154,380 |
| Felixstowe | 164,971 | 14,031 | -150,940 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 66,548 | 87,615 | +21,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,603 | 120,874 | +100,271 |
| Southampton | 129,235 | 0 | -129,235 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,016 | 51,759 | +48,743 |
| Hull | 35,958 | 0 | -35,958 |
| Thamesport | 3,868 | 3,757 | -111 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 510,625,494 |
| Sweden | 177,245,600 |
| United States | 51,963,071 |
| Spain | 10,637,190 |
| Italy | 8,483,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 311,023,525 | 199,601,969 | -111,421,556 |
| Sweden | 133,282,859 | 43,962,741 | -89,320,118 |
| United States | 27,272,006 | 24,691,065 | -2,580,941 |
| Spain | 6,951,236 | 3,685,954 | -3,265,282 |
| Italy | 1,277,889 | 7,205,549 | +5,927,660 |
| South Korea | 2,303,017 | 3,304,793 | +1,001,776 |
| Austria | 943,293 | 958,661 | +15,368 |
| France | 1,609,380 | 290,606 | -1,318,774 |
| Germany | 1,545,008 | 343,823 | -1,201,185 |
| India | 1,112,932 | 691,334 | -421,598 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 615,963,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,810,214 |
| Air transport | 721,654 |
| Road transport | 1,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 365,700,271 | 250,262,980 | -115,437,291 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 121,593,151 | 36,217,063 | -85,376,088 |
| Air transport | 72,328 | 649,326 | +576,998 |
| Road transport | 1,026 | 0 | -1,026 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 664,567,310 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,582,717 |
| Hull | 36,193,157 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 10,629,662 |
| Southampton | 5,011,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 447,753,612 | 216,813,698 | -230,939,914 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,266,421 | 23,316,296 | -3,950,125 |
| Hull | 8,461 | 36,184,696 | +36,176,235 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,949,942 | 3,679,720 | -3,270,222 |
| Southampton | 1,623,137 | 3,388,412 | +1,765,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,442,257 | 1,800,361 | +358,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,809,848 | 422,820 | -1,387,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,562 | 632,055 | +577,493 |
| London | 73,974 | 538,746 | +464,772 |
| Felixstowe | 347,349 | 131,077 | -216,272 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72189110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rectangular stainless steel products with 2.5% or more nickel content