Import/export HS code 72192110: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Thick stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for enhanced durability
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 12,914,321 |
| Belgium | 7,287,655 |
| Slovenia | 6,394,062 |
| Germany | 6,127,317 |
| Spain | 6,025,343 |
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 | 7,573,290 | 5,341,031 | -2,232,259 |
| Belgium | 4,584,628 | 2,703,027 | -1,881,601 |
| Slovenia | 4,083,926 | 2,310,136 | -1,773,790 |
| Germany | 3,946,226 | 2,181,091 | -1,765,135 |
| Spain | 3,195,174 | 2,830,169 | -365,005 |
| Malaysia | 3,090,560 | 29,995 | -3,060,565 |
| United States | 1,047,161 | 1,190,305 | +143,144 |
| France | 1,044,577 | 569,296 | -475,281 |
| Italy | 561,819 | 332,537 | -229,282 |
| Netherlands | 231,228 | 527,654 | +296,426 |
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 | 14,938,141 |
| Slovenia | 8,708,891 |
| Belgium | 8,663,756 |
| Spain | 7,359,290 |
| Malaysia | 3,090,057 |
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 | 8,896,525 | 6,041,616 | -2,854,909 |
| Slovenia | 5,929,140 | 2,779,751 | -3,149,389 |
| Belgium | 5,300,521 | 3,363,235 | -1,937,286 |
| Spain | 3,794,905 | 3,564,385 | -230,520 |
| Malaysia | 3,060,062 | 29,995 | -3,030,067 |
| United States | 1,079,487 | 1,168,884 | +89,397 |
| Germany | 1,073,588 | 630,951 | -442,637 |
| France | 702,618 | 602,014 | -100,604 |
| China | 347,927 | 257,458 | -90,469 |
| Austria | 172,453 | 289,006 | +116,553 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
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 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 25,270,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,286,230 |
| Air transport | 1,048,961 |
| 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) | 15,187,628 | 10,083,082 | -5,104,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,806,347 | 8,479,883 | -6,326,464 |
| Air transport | 821,385 | 227,576 | -593,809 |
| Other | 12,012 | 189,636 | +177,624 |
| 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 | 22,732,507 |
| Dover | 8,921,801 |
| London | 3,088,628 |
| Newport | 3,039,702 |
| Purfleet | 2,663,573 |
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 | 12,923,425 | 9,809,082 | -3,114,343 |
| Dover | 5,698,431 | 3,223,370 | -2,475,061 |
| London | 1,583,699 | 1,504,929 | -78,770 |
| Newport | 3,039,702 | 0 | -3,039,702 |
| Purfleet | 1,944,696 | 718,877 | -1,225,819 |
| Eurotunnel | 744,734 | 776,348 | +31,614 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,023,466 | 361,292 | -662,174 |
| Felixstowe | 882,914 | 323,265 | -559,649 |
| Killingholme | 544,792 | 206,577 | -338,215 |
| Portsmouth | 382,337 | 368,688 | -13,649 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 49 |
| ASD LIMITED | 46 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 44 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 42 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 37 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 31 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 27 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS LTD | 27 |
| A.R.BROWN,MCFARLANE & COMPANY, LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,243,817 |
| Italy | 1,038,817 |
| Germany | 225,620 |
| Spain | 191,778 |
| 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 | 800,021 | 443,796 | -356,225 |
| Italy | 113,736 | 925,081 | +811,345 |
| Germany | 195,265 | 30,355 | -164,910 |
| Spain | 123,507 | 68,271 | -55,236 |
| Belgium | 1,758 | 165,002 | +163,244 |
| Malaysia | 94,028 | 48,225 | -45,803 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,661 | 127,294 | +125,633 |
| United States | 18,588 | 78,515 | +59,927 |
| France | 44,315 | 22,501 | -21,814 |
| Indonesia | 35,331 | 15,485 | -19,846 |
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 | 187,676 |
| Slovenia | 22,277 |
| Sweden | 22,115 |
| United States | 8,832 |
| Poland | 3,066 |
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 | 60,450 | -66,776 |
| Slovenia | 16,964 | 5,313 | -11,651 |
| Sweden | 21,864 | 251 | -21,613 |
| United States | 0 | 8,832 | +8,832 |
| Poland | 3,066 | 0 | -3,066 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,910 | +2,910 |
| 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) | 2,719,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 377,958 |
| Air transport | 353,587 |
| Other | 247,651 |
| 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) | 1,084,912 | 1,634,910 | +549,998 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,195 | 202,763 | +27,568 |
| Air transport | 173,384 | 180,203 | +6,819 |
| Other | 169,120 | 78,531 | -90,589 |
| 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 | 732,023 |
| Holyhead | 689,088 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 624,962 |
| Immingham Docks | 279,718 |
| Fishguard | 254,938 |
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 | 9,100 | 722,923 | +713,823 |
| Holyhead | 580,911 | 108,177 | -472,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 329,277 | 295,685 | -33,592 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,271 | 186,447 | +93,176 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 254,938 | +254,938 |
| 000 | 169,120 | 78,531 | -90,589 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,454 | 142,567 | +58,113 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,196 | 52,704 | -81,492 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,873 | 93,277 | +40,404 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,365 | 19,902 | -33,463 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72192110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for enhanced durability