Import/export HS code 72189919: Forged stainless steel products
Stainless steel products shaped by forging
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2,358,990 |
| Germany | 1,486,915 |
| Sweden | 887,972 |
| France | 52,277 |
| India | 42,643 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,927,633 | 431,357 | -1,496,276 |
| Germany | 1,139,172 | 347,743 | -791,429 |
| Sweden | 674,164 | 213,808 | -460,356 |
| France | 52,277 | 0 | -52,277 |
| India | 28,613 | 14,030 | -14,583 |
| China | 20,054 | 0 | -20,054 |
| Poland | 4,959 | 0 | -4,959 |
| Ireland | 140 | 135 | -5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2,358,990 |
| Germany | 1,576,937 |
| Sweden | 797,950 |
| Finland | 52,277 |
| India | 42,643 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,927,633 | 431,357 | -1,496,276 |
| Germany | 1,229,194 | 347,743 | -881,451 |
| Sweden | 584,142 | 213,808 | -370,334 |
| Finland | 52,277 | 0 | -52,277 |
| India | 28,613 | 14,030 | -14,583 |
| China | 20,054 | 0 | -20,054 |
| Poland | 4,959 | 0 | -4,959 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 3,845,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 965,663 |
| Air transport | 42,643 |
| Other | 275 |
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) | 3,144,095 | 701,409 | -2,442,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 674,164 | 291,499 | -382,665 |
| Air transport | 28,613 | 14,030 | -14,583 |
| Other | 140 | 135 | -5 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,302,766 |
| Poole | 1,290,846 |
| Portsmouth | 885,536 |
| Dover | 182,608 |
| Killingholme | 72,121 |
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 | 1,813,336 | 489,430 | -1,323,906 |
| Poole | 859,489 | 431,357 | -428,132 |
| Portsmouth | 885,536 | 0 | -885,536 |
| Dover | 182,608 | 0 | -182,608 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 72,121 | +72,121 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,277 | 0 | -52,277 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,613 | 14,030 | -14,583 |
| Felixstowe | 20,054 | 0 | -20,054 |
| Hull | 4,959 | 0 | -4,959 |
| 000 | 140 | 135 | -5 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 1 |
| Specialised construction activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-01 | 1 |
| 2024-09 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 2 |
| 2024-02 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 82,570 |
| France | 66,576 |
| India | 40,745 |
| Switzerland | 21,542 |
| Ireland | 15,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 55,964 | 26,606 | -29,358 |
| France | 10,000 | 56,576 | +46,576 |
| India | 20,723 | 20,022 | -701 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 21,542 | +21,542 |
| Ireland | 5,048 | 10,648 | +5,600 |
| United States | 5,411 | 8,274 | +2,863 |
| Denmark | 10,909 | 0 | -10,909 |
| Egypt | 9,376 | 0 | -9,376 |
| Greece | 0 | 7,462 | +7,462 |
| Austria | 7,071 | 0 | -7,071 |
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) | 175,751 |
| Air transport | 98,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,498 |
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) | 81,921 | 93,830 | +11,909 |
| Air transport | 38,245 | 60,201 | +21,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,498 | 0 | -10,498 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 82,570 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,576 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,120 |
| ZLC | 35,166 |
| Holyhead | 12,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 55,964 | 26,606 | -29,358 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,000 | 56,576 | +46,576 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,012 | 30,108 | +5,096 |
| ZLC | 6,162 | 29,004 | +22,842 |
| Holyhead | 1,810 | 10,648 | +8,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,909 | 0 | -10,909 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,376 | 0 | -9,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,071 | 1,089 | -5,982 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,238 | 0 | -3,238 |
| Southampton | 1,122 | 0 | -1,122 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72189919
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel products shaped by forging