Import/export HS code 72193490: Stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Very 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 13,766,361 |
| Germany | 7,461,970 |
| China | 5,857,096 |
| Spain | 2,758,847 |
| South Africa | 2,411,365 |
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 | 7,186,763 | 6,579,598 | -607,165 |
| Germany | 5,046,420 | 2,415,550 | -2,630,870 |
| China | 1,990,814 | 3,866,282 | +1,875,468 |
| Spain | 1,611,064 | 1,147,783 | -463,281 |
| South Africa | 2,083,955 | 327,410 | -1,756,545 |
| Belgium | 772,391 | 954,227 | +181,836 |
| Turkey | 923,847 | 793,421 | -130,426 |
| Netherlands | 598,025 | 1,080,513 | +482,488 |
| Taiwan | 1,042,915 | 336,590 | -706,325 |
| Finland | 326,959 | 453,549 | +126,590 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 12,641,487 |
| Germany | 7,932,448 |
| China | 6,407,726 |
| Spain | 3,134,435 |
| Finland | 2,890,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 6,739,350 | 5,902,137 | -837,213 |
| Germany | 5,381,992 | 2,550,456 | -2,831,536 |
| China | 2,413,887 | 3,993,839 | +1,579,952 |
| Spain | 1,609,329 | 1,525,106 | -84,223 |
| Finland | 1,091,187 | 1,799,682 | +708,495 |
| South Africa | 2,101,550 | 527,669 | -1,573,881 |
| Taiwan | 1,092,762 | 378,911 | -713,851 |
| Turkey | 586,830 | 450,175 | -136,655 |
| Indonesia | 174,309 | 271,189 | +96,880 |
| France | 97,647 | 118,258 | +20,611 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 | 10 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 26,737,141 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,910,823 |
| Other | 1,330,169 |
| Air transport | 84,035 |
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) | 14,211,370 | 12,525,771 | -1,685,599 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,674,683 | 5,236,140 | -2,438,543 |
| Other | 570,850 | 759,319 | +188,469 |
| Air transport | 69,798 | 14,237 | -55,561 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 27,172,076 |
| Felixstowe | 5,770,468 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,086,021 |
| 000 | 1,330,169 |
| Dover | 838,762 |
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 | 15,954,739 | 11,217,337 | -4,737,402 |
| Felixstowe | 3,550,946 | 2,219,522 | -1,331,424 |
| Liverpool Docks | 465,588 | 2,620,433 | +2,154,845 |
| 000 | 570,850 | 759,319 | +188,469 |
| Dover | 421,341 | 417,421 | -3,920 |
| Killingholme | 323,429 | 471,006 | +147,577 |
| Eurotunnel | 424,632 | 121,626 | -303,006 |
| Southampton | 388,631 | 14,559 | -374,072 |
| London | 119,231 | 249,359 | +130,128 |
| Purfleet | 66,747 | 106,819 | +40,072 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 385,085 |
| India | 104,452 |
| Egypt | 89,711 |
| Netherlands | 84,176 |
| China | 73,337 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 209,095 | 175,990 | -33,105 |
| India | 0 | 104,452 | +104,452 |
| Egypt | 68,733 | 20,978 | -47,755 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 84,176 | +84,176 |
| China | 73,337 | 0 | -73,337 |
| United States | 0 | 62,899 | +62,899 |
| South Africa | 36,497 | 24,830 | -11,667 |
| Denmark | 0 | 49,704 | +49,704 |
| Italy | 6,059 | 39,786 | +33,727 |
| Germany | 23,762 | 17,037 | -6,725 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Finland | 3,744 |
| South Africa | 2,062 |
| XU | 85 |
| Spain | 42 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | 2,130 | 1,614 | -516 |
| South Africa | 2,062 | 0 | -2,062 |
| XU | 85 | 0 | -85 |
| Spain | 0 | 42 | +42 |
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) | 626,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 491,238 |
| Air transport | 18,702 |
| Road transport | 12,201 |
| Other | 5,933 |
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) | 282,543 | 343,723 | +61,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,915 | 307,323 | +123,408 |
| Air transport | 17,782 | 920 | -16,862 |
| Road transport | 12,201 | 0 | -12,201 |
| Other | 4,277 | 1,656 | -2,621 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 519,921 |
| Liverpool Docks | 182,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,974 |
| Felixstowe | 93,021 |
| Harwich | 84,176 |
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 | 263,335 | 256,586 | -6,749 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,878 | 107,359 | +32,481 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,692 | 129,282 | +89,590 |
| Felixstowe | 72,043 | 20,978 | -51,065 |
| Harwich | 0 | 84,176 | +84,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 49,704 | +49,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,782 | 0 | -17,782 |
| 499 | 12,201 | 0 | -12,201 |
| London | 6,709 | 0 | -6,709 |
| 000 | 4,277 | 1,656 | -2,621 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Very thin stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for standard uses