Import/export HS code 72189920: Rolled stainless steel products
Stainless steel products shaped by rolling or continuous casting
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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 | 2,957,126 |
| Taiwan | 1,127,455 |
| China | 1,073,295 |
| Netherlands | 560,947 |
| Spain | 276,240 |
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 | 1,514,940 | 1,442,186 | -72,754 |
| Taiwan | 688,774 | 438,681 | -250,093 |
| China | 588,230 | 485,065 | -103,165 |
| Netherlands | 329,856 | 231,091 | -98,765 |
| Spain | 269,788 | 6,452 | -263,336 |
| France | 6,483 | 116,743 | +110,260 |
| Poland | 63,857 | 44,572 | -19,285 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,081 | 80,833 | +64,752 |
| India | 54,091 | 24,149 | -29,942 |
| Belgium | 8,824 | 50,599 | +41,775 |
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 | 2,957,126 |
| China | 1,186,574 |
| Taiwan | 1,127,455 |
| Netherlands | 662,126 |
| Spain | 276,240 |
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 | 1,514,940 | 1,442,186 | -72,754 |
| China | 620,676 | 565,898 | -54,778 |
| Taiwan | 688,774 | 438,681 | -250,093 |
| Netherlands | 315,652 | 346,474 | +30,822 |
| Spain | 269,788 | 6,452 | -263,336 |
| Poland | 63,857 | 44,572 | -19,285 |
| India | 54,091 | 30,939 | -23,152 |
| Belgium | 14,324 | 50,599 | +36,275 |
| United States | 18,459 | 17,644 | -815 |
| Mexico | 3,381 | 31,991 | +28,610 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,224,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,143,854 |
| Air transport | 236,045 |
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) | 1,976,938 | 2,248,021 | +271,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,509,184 | 634,670 | -874,514 |
| Air transport | 119,156 | 116,889 | -2,267 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,963,929 |
| Felixstowe | 2,087,435 |
| Dover | 481,172 |
| Eurotunnel | 186,419 |
| Harwich | 151,958 |
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 | 1,521,743 | 1,442,186 | -79,557 |
| Felixstowe | 1,142,947 | 944,488 | -198,459 |
| Dover | 265,561 | 215,611 | -49,950 |
| Eurotunnel | 128,732 | 57,687 | -71,045 |
| Harwich | 60,997 | 90,961 | +29,964 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,614 | 63,975 | -6,639 |
| Portsmouth | 105,661 | 0 | -105,661 |
| Southampton | 46,902 | 40,347 | -6,555 |
| Poole | 71,900 | 0 | -71,900 |
| London | 49,624 | 19,445 | -30,179 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 47 |
| DDC DOLPHIN LIMITED | 33 |
| PHE POLYMER (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 19 |
| FLEXITALLIC UK LTD | 19 |
| ARRAN ISLE LIMITED | 15 |
| SMULDERS PROJECTS UK LIMITED | 13 |
| CARLISLE BRASS LIMITED | 13 |
| IMTEX CONTROLS LIMITED | 10 |
| 3M UNITED KINGDOM PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 226,226 |
| India | 106,978 |
| France | 71,615 |
| United States | 57,129 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 50,191 |
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 | 59,279 | 166,947 | +107,668 |
| India | 48,353 | 58,625 | +10,272 |
| France | 67,925 | 3,690 | -64,235 |
| United States | 38,164 | 18,965 | -19,199 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 50,191 | +50,191 |
| Romania | 31,513 | 0 | -31,513 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 27,822 | +27,822 |
| Netherlands | 11,361 | 6,915 | -4,446 |
| Germany | 4,919 | 12,096 | +7,177 |
| Latvia | 11,069 | 4,056 | -7,013 |
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 | 32,196 |
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 | 19,820 | 12,376 | -7,444 |
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) | 313,489 |
| Air transport | 271,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,713 |
| Other | 32,196 |
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) | 138,155 | 175,334 | +37,179 |
| Air transport | 102,010 | 169,334 | +67,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,005 | 4,708 | -44,297 |
| Other | 19,820 | 12,376 | -7,444 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 174,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 153,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,682 |
| ZLC | 72,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 26,852 | 147,616 | +120,764 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,895 | 104,732 | +55,837 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 95,786 | 15,896 | -79,890 |
| ZLC | 37,679 | 34,674 | -3,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,906 | 3,028 | -38,878 |
| 000 | 19,820 | 12,376 | -7,444 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,477 | 11,952 | +1,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,668 | 0 | -18,668 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,840 | 12,430 | +9,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,008 | 7,080 | +4,072 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72189920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel products shaped by rolling or continuous casting