Import/export HS code 72191410: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Very thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for high-corrosion resistance
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,570,427 |
| Indonesia | 1,022,407 |
| Taiwan | 866,907 |
| Viet Nam | 119,297 |
| Italy | 100,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 147,797 | 1,422,630 | +1,274,833 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,022,407 | +1,022,407 |
| Taiwan | 263,855 | 603,052 | +339,197 |
| Viet Nam | 43,542 | 75,755 | +32,213 |
| Italy | 31,669 | 69,235 | +37,566 |
| United States | 45,961 | 29,628 | -16,333 |
| France | 14,179 | 27,207 | +13,028 |
| Netherlands | 35,569 | 0 | -35,569 |
| Ireland | 25,456 | 412 | -25,044 |
| Germany | 1,858 | 11,268 | +9,410 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 2,345,182 |
| China | 675,971 |
| Taiwan | 438,588 |
| Viet Nam | 119,297 |
| United States | 106,988 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 255,270 | 2,089,912 | +1,834,642 |
| China | 147,797 | 528,174 | +380,377 |
| Taiwan | 8,585 | 430,003 | +421,418 |
| Viet Nam | 43,542 | 75,755 | +32,213 |
| United States | 60,140 | 46,848 | -13,292 |
| Italy | 31,669 | 69,235 | +37,566 |
| Finland | 39,177 | 1,984 | -37,193 |
| France | 0 | 16,180 | +16,180 |
| Ireland | 6,535 | 0 | -6,535 |
| Austria | 4,043 | 0 | -4,043 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Wales | 0 | 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) | 3,587,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,904 |
| Air transport | 110,703 |
| Other | 29,680 |
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) | 439,172 | 3,148,437 | +2,709,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,371 | 99,533 | +48,162 |
| Air transport | 97,491 | 13,212 | -84,279 |
| Other | 29,268 | 412 | -28,856 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,407,060 |
| Felixstowe | 762,778 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,863 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 100,668 |
| Dover | 96,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 2,407,060 | +2,407,060 |
| Felixstowe | 93,571 | 669,207 | +575,636 |
| Liverpool Docks | 255,270 | 24,593 | -230,677 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,633 | 5,035 | -90,598 |
| Dover | 15,802 | 81,043 | +65,241 |
| Southampton | 52,127 | 1,331 | -50,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 46,246 | +46,246 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,569 | 0 | -35,569 |
| Newport | 31,669 | 0 | -31,669 |
| 000 | 29,268 | 412 | -28,856 |
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 | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2024-07 | 2 |
| 2024-06 | 4 |
| 2024-02 | 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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,344,040 |
| Nigeria | 368,000 |
| France | 223,176 |
| Ireland | 54,106 |
| Germany | 25,929 |
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 States | 1,135 | 1,342,905 | +1,341,770 |
| Nigeria | 368,000 | 0 | -368,000 |
| France | 3,018 | 220,158 | +217,140 |
| Ireland | 46,830 | 7,276 | -39,554 |
| Germany | 10,329 | 15,600 | +5,271 |
| Netherlands | 25,270 | 0 | -25,270 |
| Poland | 13,708 | 6,335 | -7,373 |
| Australia | 0 | 16,224 | +16,224 |
| Spain | 1,773 | 11,095 | +9,322 |
| Taiwan | 8,661 | 0 | -8,661 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 26,299 |
| XI | 25,906 |
| XU | 2,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 26,299 | 0 | -26,299 |
| XI | 20,124 | 5,782 | -14,342 |
| XU | 2,297 | 0 | -2,297 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,733,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 282,411 |
| Air transport | 66,097 |
| Other | 54,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 372,715 | 1,361,159 | +988,444 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,305 | 248,106 | +213,801 |
| Air transport | 45,895 | 20,202 | -25,693 |
| Other | 48,720 | 5,782 | -42,938 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,342,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 388,939 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 272,447 |
| 000 | 54,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 0 | 1,342,905 | +1,342,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 372,715 | 16,224 | -356,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,157 | 243,290 | +214,133 |
| 000 | 48,720 | 5,782 | -42,938 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,654 | 11,728 | -2,926 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,033 | 0 | -24,033 |
| ZLC | 5,077 | 5,270 | +193 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 4,816 | +4,816 |
| East Midlands Airport | 996 | 3,204 | +2,208 |
| Holyhead | 3,743 | 0 | -3,743 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72191410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for high-corrosion resistance