Import/export HS code 721932: Stainless steel sheets, 3mm to 4.75mm thick
Medium-thick stainless steel sheets, between 3mm and 4.75mm, for various industrial uses
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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 | 17,825,068 |
| Netherlands | 13,513,723 |
| China | 8,280,652 |
| Finland | 7,078,078 |
| Sweden | 6,234,081 |
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 | 9,443,919 | 8,381,149 | -1,062,770 |
| Netherlands | 8,923,142 | 4,590,581 | -4,332,561 |
| China | 4,420,628 | 3,860,024 | -560,604 |
| Finland | 1,854,132 | 5,223,946 | +3,369,814 |
| Sweden | 3,167,868 | 3,066,213 | -101,655 |
| Spain | 2,405,296 | 3,033,926 | +628,630 |
| Germany | 1,863,936 | 869,318 | -994,618 |
| Malaysia | 564,331 | 449,387 | -114,944 |
| South Africa | 820,794 | 0 | -820,794 |
| Turkey | 398,724 | 157,114 | -241,610 |
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 | 31,583,388 |
| Sweden | 7,362,795 |
| China | 7,344,853 |
| Spain | 5,717,822 |
| France | 4,190,791 |
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 | 16,756,580 | 14,826,808 | -1,929,772 |
| Sweden | 3,721,619 | 3,641,176 | -80,443 |
| China | 3,515,909 | 3,828,944 | +313,035 |
| Spain | 2,429,128 | 3,288,694 | +859,566 |
| France | 2,365,249 | 1,825,542 | -539,707 |
| Belgium | 1,785,253 | 1,399,079 | -386,174 |
| Indonesia | 1,268,614 | 681,962 | -586,652 |
| Germany | 798,113 | 404,635 | -393,478 |
| South Africa | 820,794 | 1,712 | -819,082 |
| Malaysia | 154,162 | 449,387 | +295,225 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,639,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,219,622 |
| Other | 584,355 |
| Air transport | 351,419 |
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) | 18,718,514 | 17,921,174 | -797,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,456,724 | 12,762,898 | -3,693,826 |
| Other | 208,043 | 376,312 | +168,269 |
| Air transport | 150,597 | 200,822 | +50,225 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,236,923 |
| London | 11,328,932 |
| Killingholme | 7,745,892 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,303,424 |
| Purfleet | 6,396,882 |
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 | 11,682,714 | 11,554,209 | -128,505 |
| London | 5,848,562 | 5,480,370 | -368,192 |
| Killingholme | 4,228,347 | 3,517,545 | -710,802 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,786,341 | 3,517,083 | -269,258 |
| Purfleet | 3,922,802 | 2,474,080 | -1,448,722 |
| Felixstowe | 2,189,275 | 1,289,783 | -899,492 |
| Dover | 1,128,810 | 777,504 | -351,306 |
| Eurotunnel | 882,980 | 865,435 | -17,545 |
| Middlesbrough | 551,476 | 475,236 | -76,240 |
| 000 | 208,043 | 376,312 | +168,269 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 1,457,144 |
| Germany | 409,380 |
| Czechia | 335,184 |
| Australia | 272,344 |
| Italy | 185,902 |
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 | 909,997 | 547,147 | -362,850 |
| Germany | 296,137 | 113,243 | -182,894 |
| Czechia | 37,798 | 297,386 | +259,588 |
| Australia | 1,355 | 270,989 | +269,634 |
| Italy | 65,843 | 120,059 | +54,216 |
| Egypt | 38,306 | 110,381 | +72,075 |
| United States | 90,149 | 35,042 | -55,107 |
| Spain | 67,978 | 9,522 | -58,456 |
| South Korea | 77,499 | 0 | -77,499 |
| Netherlands | 32,088 | 21,116 | -10,972 |
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 | 65,342 |
| India | 20,692 |
| Finland | 5,357 |
| South Africa | 3,793 |
| Spain | 1,923 |
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 | 46,825 | 18,517 | -28,308 |
| India | 20,438 | 254 | -20,184 |
| Finland | 4,098 | 1,259 | -2,839 |
| South Africa | 0 | 3,793 | +3,793 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,923 | +1,923 |
| Sweden | 706 | 168 | -538 |
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) | 2,442,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 602,917 |
| Air transport | 163,706 |
| Road transport | 119,315 |
| Other | 97,981 |
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) | 1,285,140 | 1,157,301 | -127,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 149,403 | 453,514 | +304,111 |
| Air transport | 127,803 | 35,903 | -91,900 |
| Road transport | 119,315 | 0 | -119,315 |
| Other | 72,067 | 25,914 | -46,153 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 746,163 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 588,972 |
| Heysham | 393,429 |
| London Gateway Port | 345,038 |
| Liverpool Docks | 333,644 |
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 | 402,056 | 344,107 | -57,949 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 248,629 | 340,343 | +91,714 |
| Heysham | 241,089 | 152,340 | -88,749 |
| London Gateway Port | 48,874 | 296,164 | +247,290 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,571 | 54,073 | -225,498 |
| London | 16,734 | 141,603 | +124,869 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,525 | 24,951 | -98,574 |
| Dover | 132,913 | 0 | -132,913 |
| Harwich | 0 | 131,878 | +131,878 |
| ZLC | 119,315 | 0 | -119,315 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721932
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-thick stainless steel sheets, between 3mm and 4.75mm, for various industrial uses