Import/export HS code 72191490: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Very thin stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 456,472 |
| China | 156,326 |
| United States | 74,872 |
| Italy | 35,395 |
| Netherlands | 34,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 0 | 456,472 | +456,472 |
| China | 31,309 | 125,017 | +93,708 |
| United States | 72,665 | 2,207 | -70,458 |
| Italy | 12,777 | 22,618 | +9,841 |
| Netherlands | 17,460 | 16,936 | -524 |
| Turkey | 13,367 | 3,497 | -9,870 |
| Spain | 7,023 | 0 | -7,023 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,689 | 0 | -3,689 |
| Germany | 2,408 | 0 | -2,408 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 432,961 |
| China | 183,526 |
| United States | 74,872 |
| Italy | 35,395 |
| Germany | 19,478 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 0 | 432,961 | +432,961 |
| China | 34,998 | 148,528 | +113,530 |
| United States | 72,665 | 2,207 | -70,458 |
| Italy | 12,777 | 22,618 | +9,841 |
| Germany | 19,478 | 0 | -19,478 |
| South Africa | 0 | 16,936 | +16,936 |
| Turkey | 13,367 | 3,497 | -9,870 |
| Spain | 6,123 | 0 | -6,123 |
| Hungary | 900 | 0 | -900 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 1 |
| Suffolk | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 624,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,910 |
| Air transport | 16,685 |
| Other | 390 |
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) | 29,389 | 595,071 | +565,682 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 123,292 | 22,618 | -100,674 |
| Air transport | 7,627 | 9,058 | +1,431 |
| Other | 390 | 0 | -390 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 404,226 |
| Felixstowe | 190,527 |
| Portsmouth | 72,665 |
| Dover | 51,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,396 |
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 | 404,226 | +404,226 |
| Felixstowe | 18,611 | 171,916 | +153,305 |
| Portsmouth | 72,665 | 0 | -72,665 |
| Dover | 28,603 | 22,618 | -5,985 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,460 | 16,936 | -524 |
| Thamesport | 10,778 | 1,993 | -8,785 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,627 | 0 | -7,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,531 | 0 | -3,531 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,497 | +3,497 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 3,354 | +3,354 |
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 | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Retail 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | 177,376 |
| Romania | 64,982 |
| Barbados | 38,192 |
| Belgium | 15,000 |
| North Macedonia | 5,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad and Tobago | 167,633 | 9,743 | -157,890 |
| Romania | 0 | 64,982 | +64,982 |
| Barbados | 38,192 | 0 | -38,192 |
| Belgium | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
| North Macedonia | 5,295 | 0 | -5,295 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,851 | +4,851 |
| Algeria | 2,399 | 0 | -2,399 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 2,305 | +2,305 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,549 | +1,549 |
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) | 216,823 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 69,833 |
| Air transport | 25,293 |
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) | 208,224 | 8,599 | -199,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 69,833 | +69,833 |
| Air transport | 20,295 | 4,998 | -15,297 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 173,927 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,833 |
| Portsmouth | 38,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,998 |
| ZLC | 5,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 167,633 | 6,294 | -161,339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 69,833 | +69,833 |
| Portsmouth | 38,192 | 0 | -38,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,000 | 4,998 | -10,002 |
| ZLC | 5,295 | 0 | -5,295 |
| London | 2,399 | 0 | -2,399 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 2,305 | +2,305 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72191490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very thin stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses