Import/export HS code 72193390: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Thin stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 9,657,850 |
| China | 7,625,230 |
| Netherlands | 6,714,700 |
| Finland | 4,663,325 |
| Turkey | 3,910,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 5,559,896 | 4,097,954 | -1,461,942 |
| China | 3,129,488 | 4,495,742 | +1,366,254 |
| Netherlands | 2,121,810 | 4,592,890 | +2,471,080 |
| Finland | 2,166,675 | 2,496,650 | +329,975 |
| Turkey | 1,907,518 | 2,003,131 | +95,613 |
| Germany | 2,464,353 | 1,309,888 | -1,154,465 |
| Belgium | 932,335 | 2,032,456 | +1,100,121 |
| Taiwan | 834,959 | 1,568,777 | +733,818 |
| Spain | 973,144 | 684,844 | -288,300 |
| United States | 1,027,633 | 229,392 | -798,241 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 11,725,336 |
| Finland | 11,224,358 |
| China | 8,603,291 |
| Germany | 4,026,584 |
| Indonesia | 2,635,486 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 5,244,494 | 6,480,842 | +1,236,348 |
| Finland | 4,747,831 | 6,476,527 | +1,728,696 |
| China | 3,523,880 | 5,079,411 | +1,555,531 |
| Germany | 2,508,152 | 1,518,432 | -989,720 |
| Indonesia | 1,381,181 | 1,254,305 | -126,876 |
| Taiwan | 685,766 | 1,469,521 | +783,755 |
| Spain | 977,599 | 857,896 | -119,703 |
| Sweden | 939,854 | 444,458 | -495,396 |
| United States | 956,012 | 236,716 | -719,296 |
| Turkey | 501,793 | 537,872 | +36,079 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
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 | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 31,967,590 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,161,414 |
| Air transport | 1,294,591 |
| Other | 914,477 |
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) | 14,837,316 | 17,130,274 | +2,292,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,793,709 | 7,367,705 | +573,996 |
| Air transport | 855,528 | 439,063 | -416,465 |
| Other | 414,303 | 500,174 | +85,871 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 20,053,999 |
| Felixstowe | 8,306,254 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,441,967 |
| London | 4,308,990 |
| Purfleet | 2,740,909 |
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 | 10,739,270 | 9,314,729 | -1,424,541 |
| Felixstowe | 3,830,765 | 4,475,489 | +644,724 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,287,736 | 3,154,231 | +866,495 |
| London | 1,807,575 | 2,501,415 | +693,840 |
| Purfleet | 1,118,769 | 1,622,140 | +503,371 |
| Eurotunnel | 242,978 | 1,267,212 | +1,024,234 |
| Killingholme | 764,786 | 596,312 | -168,474 |
| Dover | 436,448 | 684,054 | +247,606 |
| 000 | 414,303 | 500,174 | +85,871 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 639,759 | 230,137 | -409,622 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 1,679,746 |
| France | 1,563,723 |
| Spain | 1,261,315 |
| Ireland | 911,450 |
| Germany | 583,221 |
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 | 901,969 | 777,777 | -124,192 |
| France | 669,887 | 893,836 | +223,949 |
| Spain | 859,101 | 402,214 | -456,887 |
| Ireland | 568,826 | 342,624 | -226,202 |
| Germany | 291,155 | 292,066 | +911 |
| Poland | 82,571 | 35,010 | -47,561 |
| Netherlands | 20,718 | 62,527 | +41,809 |
| Japan | 900 | 75,534 | +74,634 |
| Czechia | 42,409 | 25,543 | -16,866 |
| Australia | 47,150 | 0 | -47,150 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 525,244 |
| South Africa | 25,679 |
| Spain | 9,932 |
| China | 8,647 |
| India | 2,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 328,383 | 196,861 | -131,522 |
| South Africa | 25,134 | 545 | -24,589 |
| Spain | 5,440 | 4,492 | -948 |
| China | 8,647 | 0 | -8,647 |
| India | 0 | 2,199 | +2,199 |
| Germany | 633 | 1,037 | +404 |
| Finland | 434 | 0 | -434 |
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) | 4,020,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,773,366 |
| Other | 573,805 |
| Air transport | 119,793 |
| Road transport | 1,356 |
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) | 2,182,252 | 1,838,023 | -344,229 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 960,379 | 812,987 | -147,392 |
| Other | 368,671 | 205,134 | -163,537 |
| Air transport | 33,466 | 86,327 | +52,861 |
| Road transport | 1,356 | 0 | -1,356 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,511,247 |
| Felixstowe | 1,060,011 |
| Southampton | 644,847 |
| 000 | 573,805 |
| Holyhead | 144,219 |
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 | 1,892,337 | 1,618,910 | -273,427 |
| Felixstowe | 903,782 | 156,229 | -747,553 |
| Southampton | 0 | 644,847 | +644,847 |
| 000 | 368,671 | 205,134 | -163,537 |
| Holyhead | 103,236 | 40,983 | -62,253 |
| Milford | 96,919 | 35,613 | -61,306 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,415 | 77,003 | +55,588 |
| Dover | 42,950 | 37,909 | -5,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,597 | 2,247 | -54,350 |
| Harwich | 0 | 55,328 | +55,328 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses