Import/export HS code 72193290: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,266,173 |
| Finland | 900,413 |
| Netherlands | 678,085 |
| Belgium | 675,531 |
| China | 140,318 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 611,221 | 654,952 | +43,731 |
| Finland | 189,218 | 711,195 | +521,977 |
| Netherlands | 247,171 | 430,914 | +183,743 |
| Belgium | 36,997 | 638,534 | +601,537 |
| China | 110,866 | 29,452 | -81,414 |
| Germany | 75,246 | 57,944 | -17,302 |
| Turkey | 36,180 | 46,615 | +10,435 |
| United States | 53,632 | 1,442 | -52,190 |
| South Africa | 0 | 44,904 | +44,904 |
| Denmark | 0 | 30,195 | +30,195 |
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 | 1,986,777 |
| Sweden | 1,581,226 |
| China | 167,262 |
| Germany | 106,690 |
| United States | 55,074 |
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 | 310,899 | 1,675,878 | +1,364,979 |
| Sweden | 781,707 | 799,519 | +17,812 |
| China | 110,866 | 56,396 | -54,470 |
| Germany | 68,431 | 38,259 | -30,172 |
| United States | 53,632 | 1,442 | -52,190 |
| South Africa | 0 | 44,904 | +44,904 |
| France | 12,723 | 26,527 | +13,804 |
| Indonesia | 20,777 | 3,607 | -17,170 |
| Spain | 0 | 19,140 | +19,140 |
| Italy | 6,815 | 10,260 | +3,445 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,995,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,984,879 |
| Other | 51,181 |
| Air transport | 39,351 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 855,375 | 1,139,696 | +284,321 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 437,038 | 1,547,841 | +1,110,803 |
| Other | 51,181 | 0 | -51,181 |
| Air transport | 34,892 | 4,459 | -30,433 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,222,895 |
| London | 624,943 |
| Killingholme | 438,744 |
| Purfleet | 206,784 |
| Felixstowe | 206,478 |
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 | 786,729 | 1,436,166 | +649,437 |
| London | 57,607 | 567,336 | +509,729 |
| Killingholme | 39,343 | 399,401 | +360,058 |
| Purfleet | 128,598 | 78,186 | -50,412 |
| Felixstowe | 147,046 | 59,432 | -87,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,613 | 14,445 | -53,168 |
| Dover | 25,761 | 35,454 | +9,693 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,732 | 45,957 | +34,225 |
| 000 | 51,181 | 0 | -51,181 |
| Hull | 0 | 35,486 | +35,486 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 35 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 24 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 19 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 16 |
| OFFSHORE STAINLESS SUPPLIES LIMITED | 16 |
| ASD LIMITED | 10 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 9 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS LTD | 5 |
| ENGMAL STAINLESS LIMITED | 5 |
| FLEXITALLIC UK LTD | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 148,687 |
| Spain | 65,245 |
| Ireland | 54,297 |
| Poland | 20,006 |
| Germany | 17,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 38,306 | 110,381 | +72,075 |
| Spain | 65,245 | 0 | -65,245 |
| Ireland | 6,207 | 48,090 | +41,883 |
| Poland | 876 | 19,130 | +18,254 |
| Germany | 14,025 | 3,914 | -10,111 |
| United States | 0 | 11,319 | +11,319 |
| China | 9,158 | 0 | -9,158 |
| France | 2,943 | 3,000 | +57 |
| Norway | 0 | 1,688 | +1,688 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,130 | +1,130 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,416 | 0 | -4,416 |
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) | 161,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,673 |
| Air transport | 10,491 |
| Other | 4,416 |
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) | 84,880 | 76,952 | -7,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,306 | 120,367 | +82,061 |
| Air transport | 9,158 | 1,333 | -7,825 |
| Other | 4,416 | 0 | -4,416 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,320 |
| Felixstowe | 85,483 |
| Southampton | 63,204 |
| Holyhead | 48,090 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,146 | 27,174 | -52,972 |
| Felixstowe | 38,306 | 47,177 | +8,871 |
| Southampton | 0 | 63,204 | +63,204 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 48,090 | +48,090 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 9,986 | +9,986 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,158 | 0 | -9,158 |
| 000 | 4,416 | 0 | -4,416 |
| Portsmouth | 2,943 | 0 | -2,943 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,791 | 0 | -1,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,688 | +1,688 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Medium-thick stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use