Import/export HS code 72189980: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,324,504 |
| United States | 3,538,050 |
| Sweden | 2,827,199 |
| Spain | 1,827,819 |
| Taiwan | 991,259 |
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 | 1,774,237 | 3,550,267 | +1,776,030 |
| United States | 2,505,193 | 1,032,857 | -1,472,336 |
| Sweden | 1,183,993 | 1,643,206 | +459,213 |
| Spain | 1,522,908 | 304,911 | -1,217,997 |
| Taiwan | 437,476 | 553,783 | +116,307 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 836,645 | +836,645 |
| China | 537,976 | 266,478 | -271,498 |
| Malaysia | 545,135 | 75,757 | -469,378 |
| France | 329,220 | 106,621 | -222,599 |
| Turkey | 397,252 | 0 | -397,252 |
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 | 5,464,114 |
| United States | 3,279,347 |
| Sweden | 2,824,920 |
| Spain | 1,821,470 |
| China | 1,123,809 |
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 | 1,837,763 | 3,626,351 | +1,788,588 |
| United States | 2,389,270 | 890,077 | -1,499,193 |
| Sweden | 1,185,568 | 1,639,352 | +453,784 |
| Spain | 1,516,559 | 304,911 | -1,211,648 |
| China | 690,923 | 432,886 | -258,037 |
| Taiwan | 437,476 | 553,783 | +116,307 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 821,653 | +821,653 |
| Germany | 347,253 | 273,719 | -73,534 |
| Malaysia | 545,135 | 75,757 | -469,378 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 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) | 9,943,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,460,879 |
| Air transport | 2,348,298 |
| Other | 1,765,468 |
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) | 4,984,251 | 4,958,790 | -25,461 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,647,295 | 2,813,584 | +166,289 |
| Air transport | 981,500 | 1,366,798 | +385,298 |
| Other | 1,227,800 | 537,668 | -690,132 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,773,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,073,698 |
| 000 | 1,765,468 |
| Poole | 1,169,682 |
| Southampton | 1,061,148 |
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 | 1,746,005 | 3,027,526 | +1,281,521 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,392,982 | 2,680,716 | +1,287,734 |
| 000 | 1,227,800 | 537,668 | -690,132 |
| Poole | 1,000,635 | 169,047 | -831,588 |
| Southampton | 825,793 | 235,355 | -590,438 |
| East Midlands Airport | 353,229 | 705,886 | +352,657 |
| Eurotunnel | 161,969 | 759,025 | +597,056 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 472,943 | 417,850 | -55,093 |
| Portsmouth | 504,618 | 309,952 | -194,666 |
| Liverpool Docks | 566,784 | 68,684 | -498,100 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 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+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 4,439,802 |
| United States | 4,298,164 |
| Italy | 3,931,461 |
| China | 3,668,207 |
| Norway | 2,991,062 |
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 | 2,589,449 | 1,850,353 | -739,096 |
| United States | 2,867,306 | 1,430,858 | -1,436,448 |
| Italy | 1,049,223 | 2,882,238 | +1,833,015 |
| China | 1,622,520 | 2,045,687 | +423,167 |
| Norway | 1,592,105 | 1,398,957 | -193,148 |
| Denmark | 1,269,923 | 1,717,163 | +447,240 |
| Germany | 876,139 | 1,418,418 | +542,279 |
| Poland | 948,089 | 1,125,182 | +177,093 |
| Czechia | 1,467,042 | 268,223 | -1,198,819 |
| France | 735,693 | 562,279 | -173,414 |
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) | 17,548,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,203,976 |
| Air transport | 6,542,179 |
| Road transport | 17,059 |
| 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) | 8,132,135 | 9,416,032 | +1,283,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,819,530 | 6,384,446 | -2,435,084 |
| Air transport | 3,598,188 | 2,943,991 | -654,197 |
| Road transport | 17,059 | 0 | -17,059 |
| Other | 198 | 0 | -198 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,011,337 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,618,787 |
| Southampton | 4,988,059 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,030,098 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,900,809 |
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 | 6,867,718 | 7,143,619 | +275,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,229,580 | 3,389,207 | +159,627 |
| Southampton | 2,707,769 | 2,280,290 | -427,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,012,324 | 2,017,774 | +5,450 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,783,956 | 2,116,853 | +332,897 |
| Felixstowe | 1,726,226 | 402,521 | -1,323,705 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,112,257 | 264,799 | -847,458 |
| East Midlands Airport | 279,988 | 392,595 | +112,607 |
| Liverpool Docks | 186,213 | 336,064 | +149,851 |
| Dover | 165,151 | 136,652 | -28,499 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72189980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel products shaped by forging