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 | 13,807,397 |
| Belgium | 7,822,010 |
| Slovenia | 6,491,996 |
| Germany | 6,247,833 |
| Spain | 6,091,350 |
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 | 7,719,120 | 6,088,277 | -1,630,843 |
| Belgium | 4,671,799 | 3,150,211 | -1,521,588 |
| Slovenia | 4,421,229 | 2,070,767 | -2,350,462 |
| Germany | 4,045,255 | 2,202,578 | -1,842,677 |
| Spain | 3,038,784 | 3,052,566 | +13,782 |
| Malaysia | 74,333 | 3,069,697 | +2,995,364 |
| United States | 1,022,931 | 1,116,829 | +93,898 |
| France | 1,080,790 | 501,315 | -579,475 |
| Italy | 496,562 | 393,474 | -103,088 |
| Netherlands | 213,264 | 479,662 | +266,398 |
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 | 15,800,892 |
| Belgium | 9,321,669 |
| Slovenia | 8,849,795 |
| Spain | 7,368,842 |
| Malaysia | 3,113,532 |
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 | 9,036,802 | 6,764,090 | -2,272,712 |
| Belgium | 5,421,229 | 3,900,440 | -1,520,789 |
| Slovenia | 6,307,688 | 2,542,107 | -3,765,581 |
| Spain | 3,571,315 | 3,797,527 | +226,212 |
| Malaysia | 43,835 | 3,069,697 | +3,025,862 |
| United States | 1,055,257 | 1,095,408 | +40,151 |
| Germany | 1,102,756 | 593,093 | -509,663 |
| France | 711,846 | 582,138 | -129,708 |
| China | 344,139 | 267,309 | -76,830 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| 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 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 25,830,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,268,963 |
| Air transport | 1,067,218 |
| 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) | 15,399,190 | 10,431,806 | -4,967,384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,002,811 | 12,266,152 | +263,341 |
| Air transport | 801,110 | 266,108 | -535,002 |
| 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 | 23,659,425 |
| Dover | 9,064,163 |
| London | 3,365,336 |
| Newport | 3,039,702 |
| Purfleet | 3,026,083 |
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 | 12,800,857 | 10,858,568 | -1,942,289 |
| Dover | 6,066,914 | 2,997,249 | -3,069,665 |
| London | 1,634,094 | 1,731,242 | +97,148 |
| Newport | 0 | 3,039,702 | +3,039,702 |
| Purfleet | 2,155,903 | 870,180 | -1,285,723 |
| Eurotunnel | 733,018 | 780,379 | +47,361 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,036,119 | 361,292 | -674,827 |
| Felixstowe | 880,180 | 258,884 | -621,296 |
| Killingholme | 558,168 | 232,265 | -325,903 |
| 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 | 22 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 | 45 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 43 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 41 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 36 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 31 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS LTD | 27 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 26 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 1,236,241 |
| Italy | 1,047,302 |
| Germany | 225,620 |
| Spain | 190,517 |
| 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 | 822,319 | 413,922 | -408,397 |
| Italy | 99,268 | 948,034 | +848,766 |
| Germany | 195,265 | 30,355 | -164,910 |
| Spain | 91,987 | 98,530 | +6,543 |
| 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 | 34,586 | 26,524 | -8,062 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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) | 2,766,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 392,548 |
| Air transport | 357,169 |
| Other | 206,402 |
| 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) | 1,064,253 | 1,702,329 | +638,076 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 189,785 | 202,763 | +12,978 |
| Air transport | 157,884 | 199,285 | +41,401 |
| Other | 169,040 | 37,362 | -131,678 |
| 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 | 718,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 640,421 |
| 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 | 611,774 | 106,836 | -504,938 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 317,760 | 322,661 | +4,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,271 | 186,447 | +93,176 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 254,938 | +254,938 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,454 | 142,567 | +58,113 |
| 000 | 169,040 | 37,362 | -131,678 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,786 | 52,704 | -96,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,962 | 100,425 | +52,463 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,015 | 19,834 | -37,181 |
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