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 | 8,583,706 |
| China | 7,310,242 |
| Netherlands | 6,955,251 |
| Finland | 4,809,801 |
| Turkey | 4,186,211 |
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 | 5,799,249 | 2,784,457 | -3,014,792 |
| China | 2,974,951 | 4,335,291 | +1,360,340 |
| Netherlands | 2,301,557 | 4,653,694 | +2,352,137 |
| Finland | 2,150,003 | 2,659,798 | +509,795 |
| Turkey | 2,119,529 | 2,066,682 | -52,847 |
| Germany | 2,436,349 | 1,235,204 | -1,201,145 |
| Belgium | 976,497 | 2,096,934 | +1,120,437 |
| Taiwan | 785,103 | 1,785,256 | +1,000,153 |
| Spain | 927,178 | 742,879 | -184,299 |
| Sweden | 743,076 | 419,808 | -323,268 |
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 | 11,423,002 |
| South Africa | 11,291,745 |
| China | 8,281,207 |
| Germany | 3,949,280 |
| Indonesia | 2,888,218 |
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 | 4,934,714 | 6,488,288 | +1,553,574 |
| South Africa | 5,833,526 | 5,458,219 | -375,307 |
| China | 3,356,429 | 4,924,778 | +1,568,349 |
| Germany | 2,486,577 | 1,462,703 | -1,023,874 |
| Indonesia | 1,593,461 | 1,294,757 | -298,704 |
| Taiwan | 634,697 | 1,687,889 | +1,053,192 |
| Spain | 928,808 | 918,756 | -10,052 |
| Sweden | 864,244 | 447,309 | -416,935 |
| United States | 921,372 | 169,345 | -752,027 |
| Turkey | 514,438 | 549,019 | +34,581 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 31,129,112 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,294,467 |
| Air transport | 1,299,156 |
| Other | 821,697 |
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) | 14,881,637 | 16,247,475 | +1,365,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,942,343 | 7,352,124 | +409,781 |
| Air transport | 915,520 | 383,636 | -531,884 |
| Other | 321,523 | 500,174 | +178,651 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,082,192 |
| Felixstowe | 8,247,808 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,627,610 |
| London | 4,290,457 |
| Purfleet | 2,858,086 |
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 | 10,849,335 | 8,232,857 | -2,616,478 |
| Felixstowe | 3,664,377 | 4,583,431 | +919,054 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,428,407 | 3,199,203 | +770,796 |
| London | 1,814,105 | 2,476,352 | +662,247 |
| Purfleet | 1,182,621 | 1,675,465 | +492,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 204,829 | 1,304,875 | +1,100,046 |
| Killingholme | 793,954 | 581,940 | -212,014 |
| Dover | 416,709 | 716,600 | +299,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 713,433 | 159,561 | -553,872 |
| 000 | 321,523 | 500,174 | +178,651 |
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 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 1,676,704 |
| Spain | 1,265,265 |
| Ireland | 830,868 |
| Germany | 580,822 |
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 | 779,323 | 897,381 | +118,058 |
| Spain | 895,576 | 369,689 | -525,887 |
| Ireland | 562,271 | 268,597 | -293,674 |
| Germany | 381,920 | 198,902 | -183,018 |
| Poland | 82,571 | 35,010 | -47,561 |
| Netherlands | 20,718 | 62,527 | +41,809 |
| Japan | 38,552 | 37,882 | -670 |
| Czechia | 34,852 | 29,973 | -4,879 |
| United States | 22,482 | 33,239 | +10,757 |
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 | 499,330 |
| South Africa | 22,575 |
| Spain | 9,932 |
| China | 8,321 |
| 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 | 311,453 | 187,877 | -123,576 |
| South Africa | 22,575 | 0 | -22,575 |
| Spain | 6,807 | 3,125 | -3,682 |
| China | 8,321 | 0 | -8,321 |
| 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) | 4,079,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,797,338 |
| Other | 544,461 |
| Air transport | 124,974 |
| 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) | 2,412,693 | 1,666,842 | -745,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 970,043 | 827,295 | -142,748 |
| Other | 350,223 | 194,238 | -155,985 |
| Air transport | 68,719 | 56,255 | -12,464 |
| 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 | 3,619,621 |
| Felixstowe | 1,060,011 |
| Southampton | 644,847 |
| 000 | 544,461 |
| Holyhead | 146,160 |
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 | 2,088,663 | 1,530,958 | -557,705 |
| Felixstowe | 903,782 | 156,229 | -747,553 |
| Southampton | 0 | 644,847 | +644,847 |
| 000 | 350,223 | 194,238 | -155,985 |
| Holyhead | 111,842 | 34,318 | -77,524 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,067 | 39,351 | -19,716 |
| Dover | 74,836 | 8,147 | -66,689 |
| Milford | 43,740 | 35,613 | -8,127 |
| 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