Import/export HS code 721921: Stainless steel sheets over 10mm thick
Thick stainless steel sheets, over 10mm, used in heavy-duty industrial applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 13,848,711 |
| Ireland | 7,840,131 |
| Belgium | 7,822,010 |
| Slovenia | 6,491,996 |
| Germany | 6,460,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 7,760,434 | 6,088,277 | -1,672,157 |
| Ireland | 3,839,970 | 4,000,161 | +160,191 |
| Belgium | 4,671,799 | 3,150,211 | -1,521,588 |
| Slovenia | 4,421,229 | 2,070,767 | -2,350,462 |
| Germany | 4,173,195 | 2,287,731 | -1,885,464 |
| Spain | 3,038,784 | 3,055,973 | +17,189 |
| Malaysia | 74,333 | 3,069,697 | +2,995,364 |
| United States | 1,104,880 | 1,180,401 | +75,521 |
| France | 1,080,790 | 503,080 | -577,710 |
| Austria | 679,016 | 432,155 | -246,861 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 15,858,302 |
| Belgium | 9,387,660 |
| Slovenia | 8,898,439 |
| Ireland | 7,806,380 |
| Spain | 7,372,249 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 9,078,116 | 6,780,186 | -2,297,930 |
| Belgium | 5,451,166 | 3,936,494 | -1,514,672 |
| Slovenia | 6,313,095 | 2,585,344 | -3,727,751 |
| Ireland | 3,828,285 | 3,978,095 | +149,810 |
| Spain | 3,571,315 | 3,800,934 | +229,619 |
| Malaysia | 43,835 | 3,069,697 | +3,025,862 |
| United States | 1,135,478 | 1,142,026 | +6,548 |
| Germany | 1,154,548 | 622,360 | -532,188 |
| France | 714,561 | 586,754 | -127,807 |
| Austria | 718,390 | 479,187 | -239,203 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 34,163,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,524,447 |
| Air transport | 1,211,816 |
| Other | 201,648 |
| Road transport | 4,557 |
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) | 19,670,825 | 14,492,633 | -5,178,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,868,939 | 12,655,508 | -213,431 |
| Air transport | 901,990 | 309,826 | -592,164 |
| Other | 4,776 | 196,872 | +192,096 |
| Road transport | 4,557 | 0 | -4,557 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 24,480,744 |
| Dover | 9,327,186 |
| London | 3,369,249 |
| Milford | 3,337,753 |
| Newport | 3,039,702 |
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 | 13,376,634 | 11,104,110 | -2,272,524 |
| Dover | 6,279,016 | 3,048,170 | -3,230,846 |
| London | 1,634,094 | 1,735,155 | +101,061 |
| Milford | 2,124,165 | 1,213,588 | -910,577 |
| Newport | 0 | 3,039,702 | +3,039,702 |
| Purfleet | 2,155,903 | 870,180 | -1,285,723 |
| Fishguard | 1,305,712 | 1,638,518 | +332,806 |
| Eurotunnel | 851,777 | 920,150 | +68,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,059,496 | 370,391 | -689,105 |
| Felixstowe | 984,934 | 283,200 | -701,734 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Specialised construction activities | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 61 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 49 |
| MAYLIM LIMITED | 46 |
| ASD LIMITED | 45 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 43 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 41 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 41 |
| ECOGRID LIMITED | 32 |
| OFFSHORE STAINLESS SUPPLIES LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,355,005 |
| Italy | 1,049,698 |
| Germany | 267,332 |
| Spain | 220,952 |
| Belgium | 166,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 866,496 | 488,509 | -377,987 |
| Italy | 99,268 | 950,430 | +851,162 |
| Germany | 210,689 | 56,643 | -154,046 |
| Spain | 122,422 | 98,530 | -23,892 |
| Belgium | 1,758 | 165,002 | +163,244 |
| Malaysia | 98,028 | 48,225 | -49,803 |
| United States | 57,932 | 78,515 | +20,583 |
| France | 66,406 | 65,232 | -1,174 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,661 | 127,294 | +125,633 |
| Poland | 25,074 | 63,899 | +38,825 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 145,921 |
| Sweden | 22,115 |
| Slovenia | 21,740 |
| United States | 8,832 |
| Austria | 3,748 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 127,226 | 18,695 | -108,531 |
| Sweden | 21,864 | 251 | -21,613 |
| Slovenia | 14,281 | 7,459 | -6,822 |
| United States | 0 | 8,832 | +8,832 |
| Austria | 2,398 | 1,350 | -1,048 |
| Poland | 3,271 | 0 | -3,271 |
| XU | 0 | 1,398 | +1,398 |
| South Africa | 0 | 787 | +787 |
| India | 0 | 775 | +775 |
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) | 3,100,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 461,817 |
| Air transport | 457,336 |
| Other | 208,587 |
| Road transport | 1,854 |
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) | 1,218,210 | 1,882,294 | +664,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 223,726 | 238,091 | +14,365 |
| Air transport | 242,668 | 214,668 | -28,000 |
| Other | 169,040 | 39,547 | -129,493 |
| Road transport | 1,854 | 0 | -1,854 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 808,058 |
| Holyhead | 757,913 |
| Dover | 737,386 |
| Fishguard | 314,636 |
| Immingham Docks | 279,718 |
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 | 396,360 | 411,698 | +15,338 |
| Holyhead | 619,579 | 138,334 | -481,245 |
| Dover | 11,609 | 725,777 | +714,168 |
| Fishguard | 20,169 | 294,467 | +274,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,271 | 186,447 | +93,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,828 | 156,575 | +39,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,786 | 77,318 | -71,468 |
| 000 | 169,040 | 39,547 | -129,493 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,962 | 100,425 | +52,463 |
| Portsmouth | 30,312 | 84,536 | +54,224 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721921
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick stainless steel sheets, over 10mm, used in heavy-duty industrial applications