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 | 3,534,601 |
| Turkey | 1,535,417 |
| Belgium | 921,097 |
| Netherlands | 917,159 |
| 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 | 3,053,752 | 480,849 | -2,572,903 |
| Turkey | 732,782 | 802,635 | +69,853 |
| Belgium | 355,505 | 565,592 | +210,087 |
| Netherlands | 156,147 | 761,012 | +604,865 |
| China | 316,865 | 260,707 | -56,158 |
| Sweden | 300,162 | 95,004 | -205,158 |
| Finland | 202,948 | 121,491 | -81,457 |
| Germany | 61,423 | 215,067 | +153,644 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 123,820 | +123,820 |
| France | 0 | 104,322 | +104,322 |
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 | 4,119,862 |
| Indonesia | 1,239,388 |
| France | 681,589 |
| Sweden | 640,374 |
| China | 622,649 |
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 | 2,899,986 | 1,219,876 | -1,680,110 |
| Indonesia | 457,377 | 782,011 | +324,634 |
| France | 255,439 | 426,150 | +170,711 |
| Sweden | 440,011 | 200,363 | -239,648 |
| China | 337,664 | 284,985 | -52,679 |
| Finland | 417,991 | 192,146 | -225,845 |
| Malaysia | 155,800 | 0 | -155,800 |
| Belgium | 53,791 | 81,470 | +27,679 |
| Germany | 27,701 | 101,464 | +73,763 |
| Netherlands | 124,416 | 0 | -124,416 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 7,185,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,720,764 |
| Air transport | 32,136 |
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) | 4,582,316 | 2,602,783 | -1,979,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 658,127 | 1,062,637 | +404,510 |
| Air transport | 17,838 | 14,298 | -3,540 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,859,845 |
| Felixstowe | 2,051,973 |
| Purfleet | 499,341 |
| Dover | 482,642 |
| London | 429,160 |
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 | 3,402,039 | 1,457,806 | -1,944,233 |
| Felixstowe | 1,058,577 | 993,396 | -65,181 |
| Purfleet | 167,502 | 331,839 | +164,337 |
| Dover | 233,533 | 249,109 | +15,576 |
| London | 243,823 | 185,337 | -58,486 |
| Eurotunnel | 61,799 | 147,897 | +86,098 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 206,429 | +206,429 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 54,042 | +54,042 |
| 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 | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 224,127 |
| Italy | 150,789 |
| Spain | 88,974 |
| Poland | 73,400 |
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 | 166,162 | 57,965 | -108,197 |
| Italy | 150,789 | 0 | -150,789 |
| Spain | 88,974 | 0 | -88,974 |
| Poland | 73,400 | 0 | -73,400 |
| Ireland | 14,401 | 9,886 | -4,515 |
| United States | 2,127 | 4,827 | +2,700 |
| North Macedonia | 2,939 | 0 | -2,939 |
| Romania | 2,402 | 0 | -2,402 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,182 | +2,182 |
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) | 577,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 538,893 |
| 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 | 329,765 | +82,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,042 | 67,851 | -403,191 |
| 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 | 390,510 |
| 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 | 356,489 | 34,021 | -322,468 |
| Southampton | 0 | 91,250 | +91,250 |
| Newhaven | 58,036 | 0 | -58,036 |
| Portsmouth | 25,521 | 23,944 | -1,577 |
| Harwich | 47,442 | 0 | -47,442 |
| Holyhead | 12,741 | 4,741 | -8,000 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,127 | 4,827 | +2,700 |
| Heysham | 0 | 3,079 | +3,079 |
| London | 508 | 1,730 | +1,222 |
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