Import/export HS code 72193310: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 48,774,414 |
| Belgium | 36,284,221 |
| Netherlands | 29,104,821 |
| Germany | 23,094,705 |
| Spain | 16,532,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 24,842,067 | 23,932,347 | -909,720 |
| Belgium | 17,694,660 | 18,589,561 | +894,901 |
| Netherlands | 19,253,998 | 9,850,823 | -9,403,175 |
| Germany | 14,897,640 | 8,197,065 | -6,700,575 |
| Spain | 8,099,730 | 8,433,191 | +333,461 |
| Finland | 6,496,813 | 9,517,997 | +3,021,184 |
| Italy | 6,838,974 | 531,073 | -6,307,901 |
| Sweden | 4,066,278 | 3,054,974 | -1,011,304 |
| Taiwan | 2,786,386 | 2,363,614 | -422,772 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 4,408,973 | +4,408,973 |
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 | 73,354,367 |
| China | 43,217,488 |
| Spain | 17,270,126 |
| Germany | 15,546,695 |
| Indonesia | 11,121,316 |
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 | 39,673,691 | 33,680,676 | -5,993,015 |
| China | 22,265,764 | 20,951,724 | -1,314,040 |
| Spain | 8,088,615 | 9,181,511 | +1,092,896 |
| Germany | 10,442,610 | 5,104,085 | -5,338,525 |
| Indonesia | 3,420,222 | 7,701,094 | +4,280,872 |
| France | 5,206,927 | 3,512,375 | -1,694,552 |
| Sweden | 4,677,744 | 3,420,386 | -1,257,358 |
| Italy | 6,369,931 | 361,170 | -6,008,761 |
| Belgium | 3,054,026 | 2,817,280 | -236,746 |
| Taiwan | 2,677,268 | 2,474,850 | -202,418 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 109,924,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,623,941 |
| Air transport | 2,288,950 |
| Other | 1,313,346 |
| Road transport | 151,641 |
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) | 60,107,043 | 49,817,380 | -10,289,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,917,531 | 44,706,410 | -8,211,121 |
| Air transport | 749,268 | 1,539,682 | +790,414 |
| Other | 331,647 | 981,699 | +650,052 |
| Road transport | 0 | 151,641 | +151,641 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 74,861,344 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,240,980 |
| Felixstowe | 29,059,009 |
| London | 18,123,749 |
| Killingholme | 18,055,183 |
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 | 41,159,500 | 33,701,844 | -7,457,656 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,132,461 | 15,108,519 | -23,942 |
| Felixstowe | 13,849,197 | 15,209,812 | +1,360,615 |
| London | 10,260,306 | 7,863,443 | -2,396,863 |
| Killingholme | 9,668,947 | 8,386,236 | -1,282,711 |
| Purfleet | 7,691,505 | 4,720,267 | -2,971,238 |
| Newport | 5,907,424 | 0 | -5,907,424 |
| Dover | 3,306,507 | 1,908,286 | -1,398,221 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 3,876,738 | +3,876,738 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,799,403 | 1,991,042 | +191,639 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 5,618,682 |
| Germany | 2,333,089 |
| Italy | 2,242,727 |
| Spain | 1,943,755 |
| France | 1,825,946 |
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 | 3,071,432 | 2,547,250 | -524,182 |
| Germany | 1,350,994 | 982,095 | -368,899 |
| Italy | 1,177,535 | 1,065,192 | -112,343 |
| Spain | 1,031,034 | 912,721 | -118,313 |
| France | 936,346 | 889,600 | -46,746 |
| Belgium | 455,478 | 664,953 | +209,475 |
| Czechia | 214,378 | 814,363 | +599,985 |
| Poland | 281,014 | 186,936 | -94,078 |
| Japan | 185,942 | 129,408 | -56,534 |
| United States | 55,701 | 257,429 | +201,728 |
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 | 1,055,905 |
| Finland | 49,299 |
| Spain | 47,675 |
| China | 35,680 |
| Taiwan | 10,079 |
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 | 663,748 | 392,157 | -271,591 |
| Finland | 41,549 | 7,750 | -33,799 |
| Spain | 0 | 47,675 | +47,675 |
| China | 30,061 | 5,619 | -24,442 |
| Taiwan | 10,079 | 0 | -10,079 |
| India | 4,857 | 1,134 | -3,723 |
| Belgium | 4,776 | 0 | -4,776 |
| Italy | 4,740 | 0 | -4,740 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,528 | +1,528 |
| Egypt | 0 | 335 | +335 |
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) | 15,639,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,531,942 |
| Other | 1,300,457 |
| Air transport | 760,470 |
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) | 7,872,945 | 7,766,715 | -106,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 829,828 | 702,114 | -127,714 |
| Other | 844,259 | 456,198 | -388,061 |
| Air transport | 266,687 | 493,783 | +227,096 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,750,408 |
| Heysham | 3,093,465 |
| Holyhead | 1,430,163 |
| 000 | 1,300,457 |
| Liverpool Docks | 661,360 |
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 | 5,117,531 | 4,632,877 | -484,654 |
| Heysham | 1,571,398 | 1,522,067 | -49,331 |
| Holyhead | 814,543 | 615,620 | -198,923 |
| 000 | 844,259 | 456,198 | -388,061 |
| Liverpool Docks | 267,930 | 393,430 | +125,500 |
| London Gateway Port | 356,607 | 222,741 | -133,866 |
| London | 14,075 | 419,996 | +405,921 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 153,767 | 211,921 | +58,154 |
| Southampton | 149,855 | 181,527 | +31,672 |
| Harwich | 9,490 | 237,360 | +227,870 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance