Import/export HS code 72191290: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), suitable for general purposes
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 468,710 |
| Finland | 155,181 |
| South Africa | 114,068 |
| Belgium | 113,687 |
| France | 111,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 364,433 | 104,277 | -260,156 |
| Finland | 53,636 | 101,545 | +47,909 |
| South Africa | 75,663 | 38,405 | -37,258 |
| Belgium | 56,285 | 57,402 | +1,117 |
| France | 111,465 | 0 | -111,465 |
| Germany | 0 | 76,180 | +76,180 |
| Turkey | 13,971 | 12,409 | -1,562 |
| Ireland | 23,461 | 2,093 | -21,368 |
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 | 522,375 |
| Germany | 187,645 |
| South Africa | 142,959 |
| Netherlands | 131,952 |
| Sweden | 54,360 |
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 | 288,042 | 234,333 | -53,709 |
| Germany | 111,465 | 76,180 | -35,285 |
| South Africa | 75,663 | 67,296 | -8,367 |
| Netherlands | 131,952 | 0 | -131,952 |
| Sweden | 54,360 | 0 | -54,360 |
| Turkey | 13,971 | 12,409 | -1,562 |
| Ireland | 23,461 | 2,093 | -21,368 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 785,380 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 305,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 531,887 | 253,493 | -278,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 167,027 | 138,818 | -28,209 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 318,082 |
| Killingholme | 221,087 |
| Dover | 212,692 |
| London | 154,169 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,465 |
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 | 128,097 | 189,985 | +61,888 |
| Killingholme | 115,678 | 105,409 | -10,269 |
| Dover | 200,283 | 12,409 | -187,874 |
| London | 71,754 | 82,415 | +10,661 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,465 | 0 | -111,465 |
| Purfleet | 48,176 | 0 | -48,176 |
| Milford | 15,360 | 0 | -15,360 |
| Fishguard | 8,101 | 2,093 | -6,008 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-09 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 67,238 |
| Netherlands | 47,248 |
| Poland | 12,319 |
| United States | 8,102 |
| Qatar | 3,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 39,117 | 28,121 | -10,996 |
| Netherlands | 44,873 | 2,375 | -42,498 |
| Poland | 12,319 | 0 | -12,319 |
| United States | 8,102 | 0 | -8,102 |
| Qatar | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 1,840 | +1,840 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 72,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 42,117 | 29,961 | -12,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,192 | 2,375 | -54,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,102 | 0 | -8,102 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 44,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,506 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,732 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 44,873 | 0 | -44,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,368 | 20,138 | -1,230 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,749 | 7,983 | -9,766 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,319 | 2,375 | -9,944 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,102 | 0 | -8,102 |
| Belfast Airport | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 1,840 | +1,840 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72191290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), suitable for general purposes