Import/export HS code 72193210: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance
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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 | 16,748,652 |
| Netherlands | 13,830,358 |
| China | 8,329,728 |
| Finland | 5,533,822 |
| Spain | 5,523,315 |
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 | 9,455,788 | 7,292,864 | -2,162,924 |
| Netherlands | 9,070,596 | 4,759,762 | -4,310,834 |
| China | 4,633,213 | 3,696,515 | -936,698 |
| Finland | 1,686,078 | 3,847,744 | +2,161,666 |
| Spain | 2,133,372 | 3,389,943 | +1,256,571 |
| Sweden | 2,449,322 | 2,518,821 | +69,499 |
| Germany | 1,721,469 | 943,468 | -778,001 |
| Malaysia | 564,331 | 449,387 | -114,944 |
| Italy | 658,065 | 228,315 | -429,750 |
| South Africa | 665,612 | 110,278 | -555,334 |
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 | 29,903,510 |
| China | 7,371,617 |
| Spain | 5,801,915 |
| Sweden | 5,761,477 |
| France | 3,822,743 |
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 | 16,869,031 | 13,034,479 | -3,834,552 |
| China | 3,766,162 | 3,605,455 | -160,707 |
| Spain | 2,155,866 | 3,646,049 | +1,490,183 |
| Sweden | 2,935,027 | 2,826,450 | -108,577 |
| France | 2,159,757 | 1,662,986 | -496,771 |
| Belgium | 1,756,535 | 1,363,600 | -392,935 |
| Indonesia | 1,214,801 | 707,578 | -507,223 |
| Germany | 827,928 | 316,196 | -511,732 |
| South Africa | 665,612 | 111,990 | -553,622 |
| Italy | 572,675 | 92,413 | -480,262 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 34,787,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,984,423 |
| Other | 539,159 |
| Air transport | 311,665 |
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) | 18,802,054 | 15,985,023 | -2,817,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,833,568 | 12,150,855 | -3,682,713 |
| Other | 99,305 | 439,854 | +340,549 |
| Air transport | 125,421 | 186,244 | +60,823 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 20,797,060 |
| London | 10,949,151 |
| Killingholme | 7,514,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,350,374 |
| Purfleet | 6,672,521 |
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 | 10,485,376 | 10,311,684 | -173,692 |
| London | 6,053,448 | 4,895,703 | -1,157,745 |
| Killingholme | 4,346,697 | 3,168,082 | -1,178,615 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,950,391 | 3,399,983 | -550,408 |
| Purfleet | 4,166,395 | 2,506,126 | -1,660,269 |
| Felixstowe | 2,272,349 | 1,282,337 | -990,012 |
| Dover | 1,092,263 | 640,607 | -451,656 |
| Eurotunnel | 784,970 | 921,505 | +136,535 |
| Middlesbrough | 562,709 | 305,969 | -256,740 |
| 000 | 99,305 | 439,854 | +340,549 |
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 | 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 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 87 |
| PREMIER STEEL STOCKHOLDING LIMITED | 51 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 47 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 47 |
| APERAM STAINLESS SERVICES & SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 46 |
| RMIG LIMITED | 42 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 41 |
| INOXKO LTD | 38 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 36 |
| ASD LIMITED | 32 |
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+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | 1,386,436 |
| Germany | 391,441 |
| Czechia | 310,780 |
| 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 | 888,969 | 497,467 | -391,502 |
| Germany | 252,228 | 139,213 | -113,015 |
| Czechia | 33,863 | 276,917 | +243,054 |
| Australia | 1,355 | 270,989 | +269,634 |
| Italy | 73,019 | 120,059 | +47,040 |
| United States | 99,563 | 23,723 | -75,840 |
| South Korea | 35,070 | 42,429 | +7,359 |
| Netherlands | 32,088 | 21,116 | -10,972 |
| Saudi Arabia | 50,290 | 0 | -50,290 |
| India | 26,329 | 20,831 | -5,498 |
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 |
| 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 | 49,190 | 14,421 | -34,769 |
| 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) | 2,230,252 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 467,577 |
| Air transport | 203,505 |
| Road transport | 119,315 |
| Other | 96,250 |
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) | 1,156,580 | 1,073,672 | -82,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,161 | 328,416 | +189,255 |
| Air transport | 126,506 | 76,999 | -49,507 |
| Road transport | 119,315 | 0 | -119,315 |
| Other | 74,432 | 21,818 | -52,614 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 683,484 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 475,396 |
| Heysham | 383,591 |
| Liverpool Docks | 344,867 |
| London Gateway Port | 343,491 |
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 | 295,349 | -92,786 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,040 | 331,356 | +187,316 |
| Heysham | 232,173 | 151,418 | -80,755 |
| Liverpool Docks | 290,794 | 54,073 | -236,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,044 | 281,447 | +219,403 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,228 | 67,380 | -54,848 |
| London | 16,734 | 130,387 | +113,653 |
| Dover | 132,913 | 0 | -132,913 |
| Harwich | 0 | 119,820 | +119,820 |
| ZLC | 119,315 | 0 | -119,315 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance