Import/export HS code 7219: Flat stainless steel sheets, 600mm or wider
Flat-rolled stainless steel products used in construction and manufacturing, with a width of 600mm or more
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 142,030,365 |
| China | 114,512,025 |
| Netherlands | 86,102,150 |
| Spain | 66,680,741 |
| Sweden | 64,796,955 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 75,780,139 | 66,250,226 | -9,529,913 |
| China | 55,269,600 | 59,242,425 | +3,972,825 |
| Netherlands | 52,318,448 | 33,783,702 | -18,534,746 |
| Spain | 32,219,182 | 34,461,559 | +2,242,377 |
| Sweden | 37,293,990 | 27,502,965 | -9,791,025 |
| Germany | 40,126,038 | 24,158,804 | -15,967,234 |
| Finland | 19,091,101 | 27,238,155 | +8,147,054 |
| South Africa | 20,859,283 | 4,812,937 | -16,046,346 |
| Taiwan | 9,801,088 | 7,960,227 | -1,840,861 |
| Turkey | 8,845,906 | 6,902,016 | -1,943,890 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 180,287,380 |
| China | 105,303,942 |
| Spain | 72,232,056 |
| Sweden | 72,191,919 |
| Belgium | 68,204,046 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 99,943,194 | 80,344,186 | -19,599,008 |
| China | 52,299,259 | 53,004,683 | +705,424 |
| Spain | 32,885,896 | 39,346,160 | +6,460,264 |
| Sweden | 41,275,651 | 30,916,268 | -10,359,383 |
| Belgium | 38,297,290 | 29,906,756 | -8,390,534 |
| Germany | 30,783,969 | 17,567,080 | -13,216,889 |
| South Africa | 21,004,740 | 10,962,306 | -10,042,434 |
| Indonesia | 9,798,779 | 17,777,414 | +7,978,635 |
| France | 13,429,447 | 10,928,566 | -2,500,881 |
| Taiwan | 9,202,261 | 8,328,439 | -873,822 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 36 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 |
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 | 30 | 26 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 9 | -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) | 375,004,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 339,573,725 |
| Air transport | 9,405,060 |
| Other | 6,032,047 |
| Road transport | 234,348 |
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) | 208,759,351 | 166,244,678 | -42,514,673 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,428,258 | 156,145,467 | -27,282,791 |
| Air transport | 4,829,250 | 4,575,810 | -253,440 |
| Other | 2,381,331 | 3,650,716 | +1,269,385 |
| Road transport | 71,988 | 162,360 | +90,372 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 71,835 | +71,835 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 273,896,660 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,682,745 |
| Felixstowe | 74,980,820 |
| London | 65,977,965 |
| Killingholme | 56,988,752 |
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 | 152,250,879 | 121,645,781 | -30,605,098 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,580,599 | 39,102,146 | +2,521,547 |
| Felixstowe | 37,623,299 | 37,357,521 | -265,778 |
| London | 36,201,781 | 29,776,184 | -6,425,597 |
| Killingholme | 32,646,578 | 24,342,174 | -8,304,404 |
| Purfleet | 28,939,168 | 19,919,266 | -9,019,902 |
| Dover | 20,103,206 | 14,134,616 | -5,968,590 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,598,502 | 10,254,365 | +1,655,863 |
| Newport | 10,526,473 | 0 | -10,526,473 |
| Southampton | 8,102,983 | 1,964,620 | -6,138,363 |
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 | 108 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 74 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 29 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 24 |
| Other manufacturing | 22 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 75 |
| 2025-11 | 89 |
| 2025-10 | 94 |
| 2025-09 | 86 |
| 2025-08 | 91 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 119 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 111 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 110 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 107 |
| PREMIER STEEL STOCKHOLDING LIMITED | 105 |
| INOXKO LTD | 104 |
| OSS REALISATIONS 1 LIMITED | 100 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 99 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 99 |
| RICHARD AUSTIN ALLOYS LIMITED | 99 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 143 |
| 54m+ | 130 |
| 15m-54m | 60 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
| Other | 35 |
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 | 18,391,841 |
| Germany | 9,280,875 |
| Spain | 7,680,026 |
| France | 7,179,165 |
| Italy | 6,745,050 |
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 | 10,697,483 | 7,694,358 | -3,003,125 |
| Germany | 4,950,179 | 4,330,696 | -619,483 |
| Spain | 4,121,923 | 3,558,103 | -563,820 |
| France | 3,081,059 | 4,098,106 | +1,017,047 |
| Italy | 2,894,540 | 3,850,510 | +955,970 |
| United States | 1,597,431 | 2,717,272 | +1,119,841 |
| Czechia | 695,475 | 2,760,250 | +2,064,775 |
| Egypt | 1,522,876 | 1,356,319 | -166,557 |
| Belgium | 956,794 | 1,193,543 | +236,749 |
| Nigeria | 1,329,321 | 783,716 | -545,605 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,469,567 |
| XI | 1,185,366 |
| Spain | 94,846 |
| Finland | 83,053 |
| China | 52,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 840,046 | 629,521 | -210,525 |
| XI | 759,699 | 425,667 | -334,032 |
| Spain | 42,123 | 52,723 | +10,600 |
| Finland | 66,794 | 16,259 | -50,535 |
| China | 43,747 | 8,308 | -35,439 |
| India | 25,295 | 4,362 | -20,933 |
| South Africa | 24,637 | 4,580 | -20,057 |
| Sweden | 22,570 | 1,186 | -21,384 |
| Slovenia | 16,964 | 5,313 | -11,651 |
| Taiwan | 10,079 | 0 | -10,079 |
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) | 56,270,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,741,408 |
| Air transport | 4,534,335 |
| Other | 3,108,511 |
| Road transport | 134,726 |
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) | 27,627,847 | 28,642,608 | +1,014,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,696,872 | 8,044,536 | -652,336 |
| Air transport | 2,263,633 | 2,270,702 | +7,069 |
| Other | 1,952,722 | 1,155,789 | -796,933 |
| Road transport | 134,726 | 0 | -134,726 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 2,073 | 0 | -2,073 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,342,362 |
| Holyhead | 7,462,389 |
| Heysham | 6,812,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,241,711 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,470,441 |
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 | 16,646,483 | 18,695,879 | +2,049,396 |
| Holyhead | 4,617,954 | 2,844,435 | -1,773,519 |
| Heysham | 3,592,050 | 3,220,194 | -371,856 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,686,167 | 1,555,544 | -2,130,623 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,366,675 | 2,103,766 | -262,909 |
| Southampton | 725,948 | 3,196,609 | +2,470,661 |
| 000 | 1,952,722 | 1,155,789 | -796,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,357,082 | 1,457,200 | +100,118 |
| Felixstowe | 1,781,642 | 767,945 | -1,013,697 |
| Immingham Docks | 812,069 | 1,329,172 | +517,103 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 721911 – Stainless steel sheets over 10mm thick
- 721912 – Stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm to 10mm thick
- 721913 – Stainless steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm thick
- 721914 – Stainless steel sheets under 3mm thick
- 721921 – Stainless steel sheets over 10mm thick
- 721922 – Stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm to 10mm thick
- 721923 – Stainless steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm thick
- 721924 – Stainless steel sheets under 3mm thick
- 721931 – Stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm or thicker
- 721932 – Stainless steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm thick
- 721933 – Stainless steel sheets, 1mm to 3mm thick
- 721934 – Stainless steel sheets, 0.5mm to 1mm thick
- 721935 – Stainless steel sheets under 0.5mm thick
- 721990 – Various stainless steel flat products
Quick facts
HS code: 7219
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled stainless steel products used in construction and manufacturing, with a width of 600mm or more