Import/export HS code 72189980: Forged stainless steel products
Stainless steel products shaped by forging
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,324,099 |
| Sweden | 2,943,090 |
| United States | 2,704,987 |
| Spain | 1,740,879 |
| Taiwan | 1,026,014 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,114,636 | 3,209,463 | +1,094,827 |
| Sweden | 1,345,472 | 1,597,618 | +252,146 |
| United States | 1,912,347 | 792,640 | -1,119,707 |
| Spain | 1,609,312 | 131,567 | -1,477,745 |
| Taiwan | 434,867 | 591,147 | +156,280 |
| China | 548,996 | 295,431 | -253,565 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 836,645 | +836,645 |
| Malaysia | 565,042 | 55,850 | -509,192 |
| Turkey | 397,252 | 0 | -397,252 |
| France | 278,821 | 104,728 | -174,093 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,395,529 |
| Sweden | 2,940,811 |
| United States | 2,386,216 |
| Spain | 1,734,530 |
| China | 1,124,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,137,671 | 3,257,858 | +1,120,187 |
| Sweden | 1,347,047 | 1,593,764 | +246,717 |
| United States | 1,796,424 | 589,792 | -1,206,632 |
| Spain | 1,602,963 | 131,567 | -1,471,396 |
| China | 740,584 | 384,368 | -356,216 |
| Taiwan | 434,867 | 591,147 | +156,280 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 821,653 | +821,653 |
| Malaysia | 565,042 | 92,115 | -472,927 |
| Germany | 462,928 | 188,195 | -274,733 |
| Turkey | 397,252 | 0 | -397,252 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 6 | 0 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 9,608,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,422,186 |
| Air transport | 2,371,741 |
| Other | 1,427,526 |
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) | 4,922,952 | 4,685,102 | -237,850 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,851,281 | 2,570,905 | -280,376 |
| Air transport | 974,036 | 1,397,705 | +423,669 |
| Other | 1,227,800 | 199,726 | -1,028,074 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,760,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,192,777 |
| 000 | 1,427,526 |
| Poole | 1,169,682 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,030,268 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,074,461 | 2,686,313 | +611,852 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,663,208 | 2,529,569 | +866,361 |
| 000 | 1,227,800 | 199,726 | -1,028,074 |
| Poole | 1,067,983 | 101,699 | -966,284 |
| East Midlands Airport | 315,604 | 714,664 | +399,060 |
| Southampton | 638,830 | 339,049 | -299,781 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,969 | 784,602 | +622,633 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 497,874 | 395,296 | -102,578 |
| Portsmouth | 495,982 | 231,648 | -264,334 |
| Thamesport | 479,999 | 6,132 | -473,867 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
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+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 4,237,716 |
| United States | 4,123,209 |
| Italy | 4,027,029 |
| China | 3,788,942 |
| Norway | 2,953,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,418,882 | 1,818,834 | -600,048 |
| United States | 2,737,580 | 1,385,629 | -1,351,951 |
| Italy | 1,028,927 | 2,998,102 | +1,969,175 |
| China | 1,549,432 | 2,239,510 | +690,078 |
| Norway | 1,640,165 | 1,313,623 | -326,542 |
| Denmark | 1,182,591 | 1,716,227 | +533,636 |
| Germany | 1,040,639 | 1,315,846 | +275,207 |
| Poland | 830,659 | 1,141,231 | +310,572 |
| Czechia | 1,406,888 | 233,386 | -1,173,502 |
| Spain | 747,552 | 537,741 | -209,811 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 198 | 0 | -198 |
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) | 17,525,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,721,552 |
| Air transport | 6,235,931 |
| Road transport | 13,088 |
| Other | 198 |
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) | 8,233,402 | 9,291,857 | +1,058,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,230,992 | 6,490,560 | -1,740,432 |
| Air transport | 3,504,791 | 2,731,140 | -773,651 |
| Road transport | 13,088 | 0 | -13,088 |
| Other | 198 | 0 | -198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,782,214 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,437,546 |
| Southampton | 4,660,838 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,218,937 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,754,516 |
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 | 6,514,069 | 7,268,145 | +754,076 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,305,823 | 3,131,723 | -174,100 |
| Southampton | 2,375,060 | 2,285,778 | -89,282 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,158,793 | 2,060,144 | -98,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,815,953 | 1,938,563 | +122,610 |
| Felixstowe | 1,663,537 | 515,859 | -1,147,678 |
| Manchester Airport | 947,691 | 238,423 | -709,268 |
| East Midlands Airport | 296,061 | 399,803 | +103,742 |
| Liverpool Docks | 226,409 | 281,918 | +55,509 |
| Dover | 165,151 | 142,072 | -23,079 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72189980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel products shaped by forging