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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* 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 | 5,522,949 |
| Netherlands | 4,734,896 |
| Sweden | 2,197,817 |
| Finland | 1,803,462 |
| Spain | 1,209,244 |
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 | 3,069,564 | 2,453,385 | -616,179 |
| Netherlands | 3,187,943 | 1,546,953 | -1,640,990 |
| Sweden | 1,228,535 | 969,282 | -259,253 |
| Finland | 573,031 | 1,230,431 | +657,400 |
| Spain | 695,491 | 513,753 | -181,738 |
| United States | 282,683 | 314,716 | +32,033 |
| China | 212,458 | 361,122 | +148,664 |
| South Africa | 351,000 | 0 | -351,000 |
| Germany | 45,816 | 182,109 | +136,293 |
| Turkey | 182,684 | 38,842 | -143,842 |
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 | 9,447,755 |
| Sweden | 2,566,017 |
| Belgium | 2,340,872 |
| Spain | 1,340,550 |
| China | 733,212 |
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 | 5,490,039 | 3,957,716 | -1,532,323 |
| Sweden | 1,438,595 | 1,127,422 | -311,173 |
| Belgium | 1,119,051 | 1,221,821 | +102,770 |
| Spain | 695,491 | 645,059 | -50,432 |
| China | 396,161 | 337,051 | -59,110 |
| United States | 288,181 | 309,860 | +21,679 |
| South Africa | 351,000 | 0 | -351,000 |
| Turkey | 118,871 | 38,842 | -80,029 |
| Netherlands | 120,584 | 36,871 | -83,713 |
| Germany | 69,564 | 58,165 | -11,399 |
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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 10,541,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,063,038 |
| Air transport | 546,577 |
| 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) | 5,747,487 | 4,794,177 | -953,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,228,275 | 2,834,763 | -1,393,512 |
| Air transport | 330,214 | 216,363 | -113,851 |
| Other | 61,430 | 19,904 | -41,526 |
| 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 | 6,210,732 |
| London | 4,028,434 |
| Killingholme | 2,215,422 |
| Purfleet | 2,185,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 761,758 |
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 | 3,653,202 | 2,557,530 | -1,095,672 |
| London | 2,194,000 | 1,834,434 | -359,566 |
| Killingholme | 1,363,195 | 852,227 | -510,968 |
| Purfleet | 1,143,431 | 1,042,516 | -100,915 |
| Eurotunnel | 370,811 | 390,947 | +20,136 |
| Liverpool Docks | 349,928 | 355,853 | +5,925 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,532 | 200,948 | -42,584 |
| Dover | 162,871 | 168,551 | +5,680 |
| Felixstowe | 156,495 | 94,366 | -62,129 |
| Middlesbrough | 127,153 | 95,159 | -31,994 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 938,361 |
| India | 444,028 |
| Spain | 213,848 |
| Belgium | 74,078 |
| 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 | 601,807 | 336,554 | -265,253 |
| India | 174,979 | 269,049 | +94,070 |
| Spain | 47,993 | 165,855 | +117,862 |
| Belgium | 33,670 | 40,408 | +6,738 |
| Norway | 41,684 | 0 | -41,684 |
| France | 6,503 | 16,936 | +10,433 |
| China | 0 | 14,269 | +14,269 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,799 | 11,196 | +8,397 |
| Canada | 0 | 6,472 | +6,472 |
| Italy | 2,877 | 2,570 | -307 |
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) | 1,163,687 |
| Air transport | 349,888 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,187 |
| 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) | 686,292 | 477,395 | -208,897 |
| Air transport | 62,372 | 287,516 | +225,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 161,715 | 6,472 | -155,243 |
| 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 | 578,029 |
| Heysham | 275,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,464 |
| 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 | 302,819 | 275,210 | -27,609 |
| Heysham | 255,111 | 20,205 | -234,906 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,286 | 146,178 | +46,892 |
| 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 | 10,610 | 32,139 | +21,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,650 | 0 | -39,650 |
| 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