Import/export HS code 72193410: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Very thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for high-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 | 15,345,673 |
| Germany | 12,016,059 |
| Belgium | 9,930,978 |
| Spain | 9,922,835 |
| Netherlands | 8,307,099 |
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 | 8,719,272 | 6,626,401 | -2,092,871 |
| Germany | 7,226,727 | 4,789,332 | -2,437,395 |
| Belgium | 5,100,986 | 4,829,992 | -270,994 |
| Spain | 5,241,472 | 4,681,363 | -560,109 |
| Netherlands | 4,725,316 | 3,581,783 | -1,143,533 |
| Taiwan | 2,149,315 | 1,228,882 | -920,433 |
| Finland | 1,428,448 | 1,592,618 | +164,170 |
| Turkey | 1,703,736 | 1,144,019 | -559,717 |
| South Africa | 2,262,070 | 95,587 | -2,166,483 |
| United States | 1,117,020 | 983,174 | -133,846 |
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 | 17,159,637 |
| China | 14,821,877 |
| Germany | 10,733,074 |
| Spain | 10,241,952 |
| Belgium | 4,062,036 |
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 | 9,689,762 | 7,469,875 | -2,219,887 |
| China | 8,469,574 | 6,352,303 | -2,117,271 |
| Germany | 6,690,004 | 4,043,070 | -2,646,934 |
| Spain | 5,269,615 | 4,972,337 | -297,278 |
| Belgium | 2,072,778 | 1,989,258 | -83,520 |
| Taiwan | 2,190,632 | 1,447,806 | -742,826 |
| South Africa | 2,304,480 | 581,329 | -1,723,151 |
| United States | 1,509,444 | 973,153 | -536,291 |
| Turkey | 1,505,518 | 870,234 | -635,284 |
| Indonesia | 783,392 | 804,841 | +21,449 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +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) | 39,241,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,775,247 |
| Air transport | 777,841 |
| Other | 319,619 |
| Road transport | 16,787 |
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) | 23,108,965 | 16,132,703 | -6,976,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,221,343 | 15,553,904 | -3,667,439 |
| Air transport | 288,910 | 488,931 | +200,021 |
| Other | 95,869 | 223,750 | +127,881 |
| Road transport | 16,787 | 0 | -16,787 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 31,366,987 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,973,207 |
| Felixstowe | 6,908,199 |
| London | 4,536,640 |
| Killingholme | 3,641,855 |
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 | 18,007,762 | 13,359,225 | -4,648,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,512,403 | 6,460,804 | -3,051,599 |
| Felixstowe | 3,250,016 | 3,658,183 | +408,167 |
| London | 2,851,508 | 1,685,132 | -1,166,376 |
| Killingholme | 2,198,204 | 1,443,651 | -754,553 |
| Purfleet | 1,882,111 | 1,542,663 | -339,448 |
| Dover | 1,793,461 | 1,159,836 | -633,625 |
| Eurotunnel | 569,490 | 823,550 | +254,060 |
| Southampton | 808,929 | 35,959 | -772,970 |
| Middlesbrough | 227,993 | 321,966 | +93,973 |
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 | 40 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PREMIER STEEL STOCKHOLDING LIMITED | 99 |
| INOXKO LTD | 95 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 94 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 76 |
| CARDEL LIMITED | 67 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
| RICHARD AUSTIN ALLOYS LIMITED | 65 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 59 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 59 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 59 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,773,509 |
| Nigeria | 1,719,822 |
| Germany | 1,673,841 |
| Spain | 1,564,726 |
| India | 948,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,355,233 | 1,418,276 | +63,043 |
| Nigeria | 961,321 | 758,501 | -202,820 |
| Germany | 796,700 | 877,141 | +80,441 |
| Spain | 764,273 | 800,453 | +36,180 |
| India | 441,009 | 507,388 | +66,379 |
| Ireland | 452,743 | 411,954 | -40,789 |
| Czechia | 221,887 | 493,532 | +271,645 |
| Netherlands | 510,016 | 34,890 | -475,126 |
| France | 304,732 | 226,078 | -78,654 |
| Poland | 293,064 | 221,454 | -71,610 |
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 | 221,092 |
| Spain | 8,975 |
| China | 4,140 |
| Finland | 1,514 |
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 | 120,466 | 100,626 | -19,840 |
| Spain | 8,975 | 0 | -8,975 |
| China | 4,140 | 0 | -4,140 |
| Finland | 1,514 | 0 | -1,514 |
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) | 9,363,876 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,371,977 |
| Air transport | 1,014,860 |
| Other | 235,864 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 2,073 |
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) | 4,631,598 | 4,732,278 | +100,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,823,042 | 1,548,935 | -1,274,107 |
| Air transport | 486,312 | 528,548 | +42,236 |
| Other | 135,095 | 100,769 | -34,326 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 2,073 | 0 | -2,073 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,491,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,127,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,425,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 819,672 |
| Immingham Docks | 545,862 |
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 | 3,504,202 | 3,986,966 | +482,764 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,304,521 | 822,821 | -481,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 978,753 | 446,637 | -532,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 417,515 | 402,157 | -15,358 |
| Immingham Docks | 378,887 | 166,975 | -211,912 |
| Southampton | 321,828 | 127,434 | -194,394 |
| Heysham | 217,638 | 205,798 | -11,840 |
| Dover | 393,599 | 29,813 | -363,786 |
| Holyhead | 168,481 | 165,381 | -3,100 |
| 000 | 135,095 | 100,769 | -34,326 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for high-corrosion resistance