Import/export HS code 72192290: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 3,306,347 |
| Turkey | 1,725,863 |
| Netherlands | 1,078,963 |
| Belgium | 888,723 |
| China | 577,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3,034,700 | 271,647 | -2,763,053 |
| Turkey | 732,782 | 993,081 | +260,299 |
| Netherlands | 156,147 | 922,816 | +766,669 |
| Belgium | 319,729 | 568,994 | +249,265 |
| China | 316,865 | 260,707 | -56,158 |
| Finland | 202,948 | 121,491 | -81,457 |
| Germany | 65,173 | 215,044 | +149,871 |
| Sweden | 186,924 | 88,701 | -98,223 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 123,820 | +123,820 |
| Denmark | 0 | 118,372 | +118,372 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 4,213,808 |
| Indonesia | 1,429,834 |
| China | 622,649 |
| Finland | 610,137 |
| France | 600,811 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 3,036,734 | 1,177,074 | -1,859,660 |
| Indonesia | 457,377 | 972,457 | +515,080 |
| China | 337,664 | 284,985 | -52,679 |
| Finland | 417,991 | 192,146 | -225,845 |
| France | 174,661 | 426,150 | +251,489 |
| Sweden | 326,773 | 216,438 | -110,335 |
| Belgium | 98,793 | 88,774 | -10,019 |
| Germany | 31,451 | 100,431 | +68,980 |
| Netherlands | 124,416 | 0 | -124,416 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 123,820 | +123,820 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 7,166,051 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,737,349 |
| Air transport | 19,361 |
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) | 4,444,624 | 2,721,427 | -1,723,197 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 623,366 | 1,113,983 | +490,617 |
| Air transport | 5,063 | 14,298 | +9,235 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,676,571 |
| Felixstowe | 2,242,419 |
| London | 477,564 |
| Dover | 470,608 |
| Purfleet | 435,193 |
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 | 3,272,484 | 1,404,087 | -1,868,397 |
| Felixstowe | 1,058,577 | 1,183,842 | +125,265 |
| London | 288,825 | 188,739 | -100,086 |
| Dover | 217,918 | 252,690 | +34,772 |
| Purfleet | 103,354 | 331,839 | +228,485 |
| Eurotunnel | 61,799 | 148,907 | +87,108 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 206,429 | +206,429 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 79,312 | +79,312 |
| Killingholme | 33,259 | 20,205 | -13,054 |
| Hull | 19,827 | 0 | -19,827 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 540,003 |
| France | 182,069 |
| Spain | 86,956 |
| Poland | 73,400 |
| Ireland | 24,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 213,853 | 326,150 | +112,297 |
| France | 154,741 | 27,328 | -127,413 |
| Spain | 86,956 | 0 | -86,956 |
| Poland | 73,400 | 0 | -73,400 |
| Ireland | 14,807 | 10,145 | -4,662 |
| Belgium | 0 | 11,183 | +11,183 |
| United States | 2,127 | 4,827 | +2,700 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 5,044 | +5,044 |
| North Macedonia | 2,939 | 0 | -2,939 |
| Romania | 2,402 | 0 | -2,402 |
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) | 588,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 349,133 |
| Air transport | 10,036 |
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) | 247,332 | 340,948 | +93,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 306,616 | 42,517 | -264,099 |
| Air transport | 2,127 | 7,909 | +5,782 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 448,753 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,209 |
| Southampton | 91,250 |
| Newhaven | 58,036 |
| Portsmouth | 49,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 213,853 | 234,900 | +21,047 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,874 | 15,335 | -171,539 |
| Southampton | 0 | 91,250 | +91,250 |
| Newhaven | 58,036 | 0 | -58,036 |
| Portsmouth | 32,428 | 17,037 | -15,391 |
| Harwich | 47,442 | 0 | -47,442 |
| Holyhead | 12,741 | 7,066 | -5,675 |
| London | 508 | 12,913 | +12,405 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,127 | 4,827 | +2,700 |
| Heysham | 0 | 3,079 | +3,079 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72192290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses