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 | 17,424,183 |
| Netherlands | 14,508,443 |
| China | 8,470,046 |
| Finland | 6,434,235 |
| Sweden | 6,234,316 |
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 | 9,492,785 | 7,931,398 | -1,561,387 |
| Netherlands | 9,317,767 | 5,190,676 | -4,127,091 |
| China | 4,744,079 | 3,725,967 | -1,018,112 |
| Finland | 1,875,296 | 4,558,939 | +2,683,643 |
| Sweden | 3,060,543 | 3,173,773 | +113,230 |
| Spain | 2,133,372 | 3,409,083 | +1,275,711 |
| Germany | 1,796,715 | 1,001,412 | -795,303 |
| Malaysia | 564,331 | 449,387 | -114,944 |
| Italy | 658,065 | 238,575 | -419,490 |
| South Africa | 665,612 | 155,182 | -510,430 |
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 | 31,890,287 |
| China | 7,538,879 |
| Sweden | 7,342,703 |
| Spain | 5,821,055 |
| France | 3,861,993 |
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 | 17,179,930 | 14,710,357 | -2,469,573 |
| China | 3,877,028 | 3,661,851 | -215,177 |
| Sweden | 3,716,734 | 3,625,969 | -90,765 |
| Spain | 2,155,866 | 3,665,189 | +1,509,323 |
| France | 2,172,480 | 1,689,513 | -482,967 |
| Belgium | 1,765,474 | 1,363,600 | -401,874 |
| Indonesia | 1,235,578 | 711,185 | -524,393 |
| Germany | 896,359 | 354,455 | -541,904 |
| South Africa | 665,612 | 156,894 | -508,718 |
| Italy | 579,490 | 102,673 | -476,817 |
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 | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 36,771,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,979,494 |
| Other | 590,340 |
| Air transport | 351,016 |
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) | 19,239,092 | 17,532,864 | -1,706,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,688,943 | 13,290,551 | -3,398,392 |
| Other | 150,486 | 439,854 | +289,368 |
| Air transport | 160,313 | 190,703 | +30,390 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,019,955 |
| London | 11,574,094 |
| Killingholme | 7,953,523 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,350,374 |
| Purfleet | 6,879,305 |
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 | 11,272,105 | 11,747,850 | +475,745 |
| London | 6,111,055 | 5,463,039 | -648,016 |
| Killingholme | 4,386,040 | 3,567,483 | -818,557 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,950,391 | 3,399,983 | -550,408 |
| Purfleet | 4,294,993 | 2,584,312 | -1,710,681 |
| Felixstowe | 2,419,395 | 1,341,769 | -1,077,626 |
| Dover | 1,118,024 | 676,061 | -441,963 |
| Eurotunnel | 852,583 | 935,950 | +83,367 |
| Middlesbrough | 574,441 | 351,926 | -222,515 |
| 000 | 150,486 | 439,854 | +289,368 |
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 | 34 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 94 |
| PREMIER STEEL STOCKHOLDING LIMITED | 51 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 49 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 47 |
| APERAM STAINLESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 46 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 43 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 42 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 39 |
| INOXKO LTD | 38 |
| ASD LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 1,440,733 |
| Germany | 409,380 |
| Czechia | 311,910 |
| Australia | 272,344 |
| Italy | 193,078 |
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 | 895,176 | 545,557 | -349,619 |
| Germany | 266,253 | 143,127 | -123,126 |
| Czechia | 33,863 | 278,047 | +244,184 |
| Australia | 1,355 | 270,989 | +269,634 |
| Italy | 73,019 | 120,059 | +47,040 |
| Egypt | 38,306 | 110,381 | +72,075 |
| United States | 99,563 | 35,042 | -64,521 |
| South Korea | 35,070 | 42,429 | +7,359 |
| Spain | 70,343 | 5,898 | -64,445 |
| 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 | 63,611 |
| India | 20,692 |
| Finland | 5,357 |
| Belgium | 4,416 |
| South Africa | 3,793 |
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 | 49,190 | 14,421 | -34,769 |
| India | 20,438 | 254 | -20,184 |
| Finland | 4,098 | 1,259 | -2,839 |
| Belgium | 4,416 | 0 | -4,416 |
| 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) | 2,392,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 626,250 |
| Air transport | 213,996 |
| Road transport | 119,315 |
| Other | 100,666 |
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) | 1,241,460 | 1,150,624 | -90,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 177,467 | 448,783 | +271,316 |
| Air transport | 135,664 | 78,332 | -57,332 |
| Road transport | 119,315 | 0 | -119,315 |
| Other | 78,848 | 21,818 | -57,030 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 731,574 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 582,716 |
| Heysham | 383,591 |
| London Gateway Port | 353,477 |
| Liverpool Docks | 346,658 |
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 | 388,135 | 343,439 | -44,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,186 | 358,530 | +134,344 |
| Heysham | 232,173 | 151,418 | -80,755 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,044 | 291,433 | +229,389 |
| Liverpool Docks | 292,585 | 54,073 | -238,512 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,386 | 67,380 | -64,006 |
| London | 16,734 | 130,387 | +113,653 |
| Dover | 132,913 | 0 | -132,913 |
| Southampton | 24,045 | 96,563 | +72,518 |
| Harwich | 0 | 119,820 | +119,820 |
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