Import/export HS code 721935: Stainless steel sheets under 0.5mm thick
Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets, less than 0.5mm, used in specialized precision applications
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,506,102 |
| Germany | 2,024,009 |
| China | 1,860,315 |
| Malaysia | 1,171,461 |
| France | 607,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,589,723 | 2,916,379 | +326,656 |
| Germany | 1,169,999 | 854,010 | -315,989 |
| China | 770,659 | 1,089,656 | +318,997 |
| Malaysia | 639,688 | 531,773 | -107,915 |
| France | 325,576 | 281,504 | -44,072 |
| Belgium | 238,047 | 271,803 | +33,756 |
| Netherlands | 133,849 | 362,748 | +228,899 |
| South Korea | 192,740 | 302,246 | +109,506 |
| United States | 363,126 | 118,523 | -244,603 |
| Japan | 27,438 | 174,682 | +147,244 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,939,824 |
| China | 1,872,558 |
| Germany | 1,756,744 |
| Japan | 1,204,573 |
| United States | 891,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,625,950 | 3,313,874 | +687,924 |
| China | 781,116 | 1,091,442 | +310,326 |
| Germany | 1,140,381 | 616,363 | -524,018 |
| Japan | 550,181 | 654,392 | +104,211 |
| United States | 611,900 | 279,930 | -331,970 |
| South Korea | 192,740 | 303,479 | +110,739 |
| Finland | 134,009 | 237,888 | +103,879 |
| Italy | 85,638 | 237,551 | +151,913 |
| France | 176,662 | 143,987 | -32,675 |
| India | 199,057 | 0 | -199,057 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| West 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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 9,664,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,637,644 |
| Air transport | 762,232 |
| Other | 10,960 |
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) | 4,692,862 | 4,971,938 | +279,076 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,878,767 | 1,758,877 | -119,890 |
| Air transport | 385,762 | 376,470 | -9,292 |
| Other | 10,960 | 0 | -10,960 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,986,057 |
| Felixstowe | 2,346,629 |
| Southampton | 1,672,862 |
| Dover | 1,253,138 |
| Eurotunnel | 838,735 |
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 | 2,826,459 | 3,159,598 | +333,139 |
| Felixstowe | 1,135,153 | 1,211,476 | +76,323 |
| Southampton | 1,025,864 | 646,998 | -378,866 |
| Dover | 401,796 | 851,342 | +449,546 |
| Eurotunnel | 558,283 | 280,452 | -277,831 |
| London | 164,703 | 272,452 | +107,749 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 211,120 | 102,712 | -108,408 |
| London Stansted Airport | 63,238 | 190,438 | +127,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,001 | 103,532 | -21,469 |
| Liverpool Docks | 53,579 | 83,431 | +29,852 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 73 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 44 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 38 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 30 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 22 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 20 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 19 |
| QUEST 4 ALLOYS LIMITED | 16 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 435,060 |
| Germany | 327,493 |
| Poland | 249,324 |
| Italy | 132,465 |
| Ireland | 125,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 302,497 | 132,563 | -169,934 |
| Germany | 159,485 | 168,008 | +8,523 |
| Poland | 82,671 | 166,653 | +83,982 |
| Italy | 64,990 | 67,475 | +2,485 |
| Ireland | 57,734 | 67,444 | +9,710 |
| Taiwan | 19,099 | 76,728 | +57,629 |
| Spain | 50,941 | 44,463 | -6,478 |
| France | 50,104 | 45,144 | -4,960 |
| Turkey | 54,323 | 28,483 | -25,840 |
| Austria | 25,760 | 37,958 | +12,198 |
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 | 31,270 |
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 | 14,858 | 16,412 | +1,554 |
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) | 1,844,901 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 313,884 |
| Air transport | 204,257 |
| Other | 31,270 |
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) | 928,850 | 916,051 | -12,799 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,326 | 129,558 | -54,768 |
| Air transport | 125,675 | 78,582 | -47,093 |
| Other | 14,858 | 16,412 | +1,554 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,673,022 |
| Felixstowe | 108,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,402 |
| Heysham | 77,658 |
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 | 844,234 | 828,788 | -15,446 |
| Felixstowe | 20,740 | 87,582 | +66,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,563 | 36,540 | -19,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,900 | 20,502 | -44,398 |
| Heysham | 17,306 | 60,352 | +43,046 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,570 | 0 | -52,570 |
| ZLC | 39,383 | 10,315 | -29,068 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,194 | 16,992 | -12,202 |
| Southampton | 23,759 | 21,474 | -2,285 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,906 | 25,312 | +7,406 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721935
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets, less than 0.5mm, used in specialized precision applications