Import/export HS code 721931: Stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm or thicker
Thick stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm or more, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,507,506 |
| Netherlands | 4,407,706 |
| Sweden | 2,106,989 |
| Finland | 2,094,481 |
| Spain | 1,045,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,946,403 | 2,561,103 | -385,300 |
| Netherlands | 3,175,593 | 1,232,113 | -1,943,480 |
| Sweden | 1,332,682 | 774,307 | -558,375 |
| Finland | 515,245 | 1,579,236 | +1,063,991 |
| Spain | 620,687 | 425,034 | -195,653 |
| China | 212,458 | 406,754 | +194,296 |
| United States | 296,313 | 309,925 | +13,612 |
| South Africa | 351,000 | 0 | -351,000 |
| Germany | 56,561 | 171,364 | +114,803 |
| Turkey | 176,926 | 38,842 | -138,084 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 9,388,325 |
| Sweden | 2,409,302 |
| Belgium | 2,382,792 |
| Spain | 1,177,027 |
| China | 778,844 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 5,366,573 | 4,021,752 | -1,344,821 |
| Sweden | 1,478,462 | 930,840 | -547,622 |
| Belgium | 1,100,274 | 1,282,518 | +182,244 |
| Spain | 620,687 | 556,340 | -64,347 |
| China | 401,897 | 376,947 | -24,950 |
| United States | 301,811 | 305,069 | +3,258 |
| South Africa | 351,000 | 0 | -351,000 |
| Netherlands | 124,377 | 30,217 | -94,160 |
| Germany | 74,901 | 79,315 | +4,414 |
| Turkey | 113,113 | 38,842 | -74,271 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 10,418,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,885,227 |
| Air transport | 550,998 |
| Other | 81,334 |
| Road transport | 50,644 |
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) | 5,664,822 | 4,753,279 | -911,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,108,770 | 2,776,457 | -1,332,313 |
| Air transport | 346,398 | 204,600 | -141,798 |
| Other | 69,790 | 11,544 | -58,246 |
| Road transport | 50,644 | 0 | -50,644 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,922,547 |
| London | 4,087,628 |
| Killingholme | 2,167,243 |
| Purfleet | 2,138,536 |
| Liverpool Docks | 745,655 |
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 | 3,610,513 | 2,312,034 | -1,298,479 |
| London | 2,155,501 | 1,932,127 | -223,374 |
| Killingholme | 1,284,814 | 882,429 | -402,385 |
| Purfleet | 1,162,085 | 976,451 | -185,634 |
| Liverpool Docks | 349,906 | 395,749 | +45,843 |
| Eurotunnel | 343,127 | 368,083 | +24,956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 257,162 | 196,157 | -61,005 |
| Dover | 149,665 | 234,063 | +84,398 |
| Felixstowe | 156,495 | 94,366 | -62,129 |
| Middlesbrough | 103,020 | 100,820 | -2,200 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 936,653 |
| India | 444,028 |
| Spain | 213,848 |
| Belgium | 84,077 |
| Norway | 41,684 |
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 | 606,142 | 330,511 | -275,631 |
| India | 174,979 | 269,049 | +94,070 |
| Spain | 47,993 | 165,855 | +117,862 |
| Belgium | 46,072 | 38,005 | -8,067 |
| Norway | 41,684 | 0 | -41,684 |
| France | 17,910 | 5,529 | -12,381 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,799 | 16,794 | +13,995 |
| China | 0 | 14,269 | +14,269 |
| Italy | 2,877 | 3,951 | +1,074 |
| Canada | 0 | 6,472 | +6,472 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 92,977 |
| Finland | 15,614 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 0 | 92,977 | +92,977 |
| Finland | 8,364 | 7,250 | -1,114 |
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) | 1,178,957 |
| Air transport | 349,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,167 |
| Other | 108,591 |
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) | 714,436 | 464,521 | -249,915 |
| Air transport | 62,372 | 287,516 | +225,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,715 | 7,452 | -154,263 |
| Other | 8,364 | 100,227 | +91,863 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 584,849 |
| Heysham | 266,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 262,442 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 205,876 |
| Manchester Airport | 141,269 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 307,073 | 277,776 | -29,297 |
| Heysham | 246,583 | 20,205 | -226,378 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,095 | 139,347 | +16,252 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,545 | 203,331 | +200,786 |
| Manchester Airport | 58,834 | 82,435 | +23,601 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,145 | 0 | -116,145 |
| 000 | 8,364 | 100,227 | +91,863 |
| Milford | 19,219 | 23,530 | +4,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,650 | 980 | -38,670 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,466 | 6,472 | -11,994 |
Quick facts
HS code: 721931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm or more, used in heavy-duty industrial applications