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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* 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 | 5,738,008 |
| Germany | 1,910,433 |
| China | 1,726,508 |
| Malaysia | 1,210,876 |
| France | 549,880 |
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 | 2,572,547 | 3,165,461 | +592,914 |
| Germany | 1,022,560 | 887,873 | -134,687 |
| China | 742,957 | 983,551 | +240,594 |
| Malaysia | 609,045 | 601,831 | -7,214 |
| France | 228,909 | 320,971 | +92,062 |
| South Korea | 192,740 | 302,246 | +109,506 |
| Netherlands | 132,062 | 362,748 | +230,686 |
| United States | 357,873 | 135,452 | -222,421 |
| Belgium | 214,433 | 276,829 | +62,396 |
| Japan | 34,609 | 174,184 | +139,575 |
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 | 6,171,730 |
| China | 1,730,084 |
| Germany | 1,551,286 |
| Japan | 1,168,405 |
| United States | 907,222 |
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 | 2,608,774 | 3,562,956 | +954,182 |
| China | 744,747 | 985,337 | +240,590 |
| Germany | 898,336 | 652,950 | -245,386 |
| Japan | 526,709 | 641,696 | +114,987 |
| United States | 616,767 | 290,455 | -326,312 |
| South Korea | 192,740 | 303,479 | +110,739 |
| Italy | 121,248 | 236,340 | +115,092 |
| Finland | 92,598 | 246,521 | +153,923 |
| France | 127,042 | 175,843 | +48,801 |
| Malaysia | 120,590 | 134,319 | +13,729 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| 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 | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| 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) | 9,894,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,411,409 |
| Air transport | 790,234 |
| Other | 5,531 |
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) | 4,601,215 | 5,293,119 | +691,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,557,472 | 1,853,937 | +296,465 |
| Air transport | 432,937 | 357,297 | -75,640 |
| Other | 5,531 | 0 | -5,531 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,218,304 |
| Felixstowe | 2,180,890 |
| Southampton | 1,718,950 |
| Dover | 1,294,779 |
| Eurotunnel | 713,964 |
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 | 2,764,259 | 3,454,045 | +689,786 |
| Felixstowe | 972,999 | 1,207,891 | +234,892 |
| Southampton | 991,525 | 727,425 | -264,100 |
| Dover | 428,344 | 866,435 | +438,091 |
| Eurotunnel | 404,499 | 309,465 | -95,034 |
| London | 123,292 | 274,742 | +151,450 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 203,030 | 112,996 | -90,034 |
| London Stansted Airport | 110,604 | 166,669 | +56,065 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,001 | 103,532 | -21,469 |
| Thamesport | 119,676 | 28,044 | -91,632 |
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 | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 74 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 44 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 38 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 30 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 22 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 20 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 20 |
| QUEST 4 ALLOYS LIMITED | 16 |
| STAYSTRIP GROUP 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+ | 15 |
| 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 | 425,357 |
| Germany | 333,000 |
| Poland | 268,615 |
| Italy | 197,654 |
| Ireland | 164,978 |
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 | 272,484 | 152,873 | -119,611 |
| Germany | 174,137 | 158,863 | -15,274 |
| Poland | 90,752 | 177,863 | +87,111 |
| Italy | 70,899 | 126,755 | +55,856 |
| Ireland | 52,582 | 112,396 | +59,814 |
| Spain | 52,338 | 45,086 | -7,252 |
| France | 57,234 | 39,378 | -17,856 |
| Taiwan | 19,099 | 76,728 | +57,629 |
| Turkey | 59,876 | 23,481 | -36,395 |
| 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 | 25,419 |
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 | 9,007 | 16,412 | +7,405 |
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) | 2,001,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 302,066 |
| Air transport | 204,213 |
| Other | 25,419 |
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) | 954,135 | 1,047,395 | +93,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 172,508 | 129,558 | -42,950 |
| Air transport | 122,494 | 81,719 | -40,775 |
| Other | 9,007 | 16,412 | +7,405 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,780,404 |
| Heysham | 122,610 |
| Felixstowe | 108,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,584 |
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 | 868,177 | 912,227 | +44,050 |
| Heysham | 17,306 | 105,304 | +87,998 |
| Felixstowe | 20,740 | 87,582 | +66,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,382 | 37,672 | -14,710 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,082 | 20,502 | -32,580 |
| Liverpool Docks | 52,570 | 0 | -52,570 |
| ZLC | 39,383 | 12,320 | -27,063 |
| 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