Import/export HS code 72189920: Rolled stainless steel products
Stainless steel products shaped by rolling or continuous casting
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,227,152 |
| Taiwan | 1,084,110 |
| China | 1,069,870 |
| Netherlands | 563,479 |
| Spain | 455,870 |
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 | 1,856,407 | 1,370,745 | -485,662 |
| Taiwan | 714,218 | 369,892 | -344,326 |
| China | 537,822 | 532,048 | -5,774 |
| Netherlands | 349,984 | 213,495 | -136,489 |
| Spain | 449,418 | 6,452 | -442,966 |
| United States | 184,760 | 31,706 | -153,054 |
| France | 6,483 | 116,743 | +110,260 |
| Poland | 44,330 | 64,099 | +19,769 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,081 | 80,833 | +64,752 |
| India | 49,624 | 28,616 | -21,008 |
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 | 3,227,152 |
| China | 1,183,149 |
| Taiwan | 1,084,110 |
| Netherlands | 660,960 |
| Spain | 455,870 |
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 | 1,856,407 | 1,370,745 | -485,662 |
| China | 570,268 | 612,881 | +42,613 |
| Taiwan | 714,218 | 369,892 | -344,326 |
| Netherlands | 332,082 | 328,878 | -3,204 |
| Spain | 449,418 | 6,452 | -442,966 |
| United States | 184,540 | 24,916 | -159,624 |
| Poland | 44,330 | 64,099 | +19,769 |
| India | 53,367 | 35,406 | -17,961 |
| Belgium | 18,022 | 50,599 | +32,577 |
| 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 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 4,414,542 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,370,767 |
| Air transport | 402,063 |
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) | 2,329,685 | 2,084,857 | -244,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,652,606 | 718,161 | -934,445 |
| Air transport | 282,830 | 119,233 | -163,597 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,250,385 |
| Felixstowe | 2,032,725 |
| Dover | 484,915 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 304,775 |
| Portsmouth | 285,291 |
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 | 1,879,640 | 1,370,745 | -508,895 |
| Felixstowe | 1,121,976 | 910,749 | -211,227 |
| Dover | 249,777 | 235,138 | -14,639 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 236,695 | 68,080 | -168,615 |
| Portsmouth | 285,291 | 0 | -285,291 |
| Eurotunnel | 128,732 | 57,687 | -71,045 |
| Harwich | 60,997 | 90,961 | +29,964 |
| Southampton | 46,902 | 40,347 | -6,555 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,070 | 39,307 | -2,763 |
| Poole | 71,900 | 0 | -71,900 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
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+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 214,695 |
| India | 109,647 |
| 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 | 58,142 | 156,553 | +98,411 |
| India | 51,022 | 58,625 | +7,603 |
| France | 66,028 | 5,587 | -60,441 |
| United States | 38,164 | 18,965 | -19,199 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 50,191 | +50,191 |
| Romania | 31,513 | 0 | -31,513 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 24,545 | +24,545 |
| Netherlands | 11,361 | 6,915 | -4,446 |
| Germany | 4,919 | 12,096 | +7,177 |
| Latvia | 8,263 | 6,862 | -1,401 |
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 | 18,683 | 13,513 | -5,170 |
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) | 300,278 |
| Air transport | 272,686 |
| 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) | 128,214 | 172,064 | +43,850 |
| Air transport | 103,789 | 168,897 | +65,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,967 | 5,746 | -42,221 |
| Other | 18,683 | 13,513 | -5,170 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 162,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,296 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,682 |
| ZLC | 69,076 |
| 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 | 136,085 | +109,233 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,564 | 104,732 | +53,168 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,845 | 25,837 | -60,008 |
| ZLC | 37,679 | 31,397 | -6,282 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,906 | 3,028 | -38,878 |
| 000 | 18,683 | 13,513 | -5,170 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,427 | 11,952 | -475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,668 | 0 | -18,668 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 15,270 | +15,270 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,970 | 6,438 | +4,468 |
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