Import/export HS code 72191390: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Thinner stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use
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 | 1,306,917 |
| Finland | 1,274,815 |
| South Africa | 1,108,306 |
| Belgium | 642,612 |
| China | 453,047 |
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 | 798,003 | 508,914 | -289,089 |
| Finland | 776,367 | 498,448 | -277,919 |
| South Africa | 446,989 | 661,317 | +214,328 |
| Belgium | 485,409 | 157,203 | -328,206 |
| China | 285,886 | 167,161 | -118,725 |
| France | 0 | 24,685 | +24,685 |
| Turkey | 0 | 16,897 | +16,897 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 4,283 | +4,283 |
| United States | 2,116 | 0 | -2,116 |
| Denmark | 1,724 | 0 | -1,724 |
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 | 2,846,767 |
| South Africa | 1,396,754 |
| China | 409,952 |
| Netherlands | 102,524 |
| Taiwan | 44,819 |
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 | 1,969,609 | 877,158 | -1,092,451 |
| South Africa | 446,989 | 949,765 | +502,776 |
| China | 287,610 | 122,342 | -165,268 |
| Netherlands | 90,170 | 12,354 | -77,816 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 44,819 | +44,819 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 16,897 | +16,897 |
| France | 0 | 11,290 | +11,290 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 4,283 | +4,283 |
| United States | 2,116 | 0 | -2,116 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,308 | +1,308 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 3,145,068 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,683,935 |
| Air transport | 7,707 |
| Road transport | 1,075 |
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) | 1,537,482 | 1,607,586 | +70,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,256,896 | 427,039 | -829,857 |
| Air transport | 2,116 | 5,591 | +3,475 |
| Road transport | 1,075 | 0 | -1,075 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,676,595 |
| London | 640,811 |
| Purfleet | 412,486 |
| Killingholme | 376,919 |
| Felixstowe | 357,604 |
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 | 1,218,018 | 1,458,577 | +240,559 |
| London | 518,657 | 122,154 | -396,503 |
| Purfleet | 349,082 | 63,404 | -285,678 |
| Killingholme | 207,526 | 169,393 | -38,133 |
| Felixstowe | 173,546 | 184,058 | +10,512 |
| Dover | 90,170 | 24,685 | -65,485 |
| Southampton | 112,340 | 0 | -112,340 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,546 | 0 | -94,546 |
| Harwich | 30,493 | 12,354 | -18,139 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 4,283 | +4,283 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 2 |
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+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 46,725 |
| Spain | 31,504 |
| Netherlands | 26,615 |
| United States | 9,709 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,345 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 0 | 46,725 | +46,725 |
| Spain | 31,504 | 0 | -31,504 |
| Netherlands | 23,665 | 2,950 | -20,715 |
| United States | 7,649 | 2,060 | -5,589 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,345 | 0 | -7,345 |
| Sweden | 6,351 | 0 | -6,351 |
| India | 0 | 2,369 | +2,369 |
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) | 104,844 |
| Air transport | 25,774 |
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) | 55,169 | 49,675 | -5,494 |
| Air transport | 21,345 | 4,429 | -16,916 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,179 |
| London | 23,665 |
| ZLC | 13,696 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,129 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,071 |
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 | 31,504 | 49,675 | +18,171 |
| London | 23,665 | 0 | -23,665 |
| ZLC | 13,696 | 0 | -13,696 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,760 | 2,369 | -3,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,011 | 2,060 | +1,049 |
| London Stansted Airport | 878 | 0 | -878 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72191390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thinner stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use