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 | 1,556,056 |
| 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 | 200,233 | 1,355,823 | +1,155,590 |
| 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 | 43,713 | 29,628 | -14,085 |
| France | 22,182 | 19,204 | -2,978 |
| Netherlands | 35,569 | 0 | -35,569 |
| Ireland | 18,366 | 412 | -17,954 |
| 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 | 661,600 |
| Taiwan | 438,588 |
| Viet Nam | 119,297 |
| United States | 104,740 |
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 | 200,233 | 461,367 | +261,134 |
| Taiwan | 8,585 | 430,003 | +421,418 |
| Viet Nam | 43,542 | 75,755 | +32,213 |
| United States | 57,892 | 46,848 | -11,044 |
| Italy | 31,669 | 69,235 | +37,566 |
| Finland | 39,177 | 1,984 | -37,193 |
| France | 8,003 | 8,177 | +174 |
| 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 | 94,084 |
| Other | 22,590 |
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) | 505,979 | 3,081,630 | +2,575,651 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,374 | 91,530 | +32,156 |
| Air transport | 80,872 | 13,212 | -67,660 |
| Other | 22,178 | 412 | -21,766 |
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 |
| Dover | 96,845 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,049 |
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 | 159,047 | 603,731 | +444,684 |
| Liverpool Docks | 255,270 | 24,593 | -230,677 |
| Dover | 23,805 | 73,040 | +49,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,014 | 5,035 | -73,979 |
| Southampton | 53,458 | 0 | -53,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 46,246 | +46,246 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,569 | 0 | -35,569 |
| Newport | 31,669 | 0 | -31,669 |
| 000 | 22,178 | 412 | -21,766 |
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 | 53,774 |
| 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 | 47,338 | 6,436 | -40,902 |
| Germany | 10,329 | 15,600 | +5,271 |
| Netherlands | 25,270 | 0 | -25,270 |
| Australia | 0 | 16,224 | +16,224 |
| Poland | 8,705 | 4,962 | -3,743 |
| 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 | 25,574 |
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 | 19,138 | 6,436 | -12,702 |
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) | 273,655 |
| Air transport | 66,097 |
| Other | 54,170 |
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) | 26,922 | 246,733 | +219,811 |
| Air transport | 47,389 | 18,708 | -28,681 |
| Other | 47,734 | 6,436 | -41,298 |
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 | 265,096 |
| 000 | 54,170 |
| 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 | 23,179 | 241,917 | +218,738 |
| 000 | 47,734 | 6,436 | -41,298 |
| 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 | 2,490 | 1,710 | -780 |
| 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