Import/export HS code 72193510: Stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for high-corrosion resistance
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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 | 1,370,884 |
| Malaysia | 1,205,977 |
| China | 1,073,903 |
| South Korea | 494,986 |
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 | 790,588 | 580,296 | -210,292 |
| Malaysia | 604,146 | 601,831 | -2,315 |
| China | 191,506 | 882,397 | +690,891 |
| South Korea | 192,740 | 302,246 | +109,506 |
| France | 161,830 | 320,971 | +159,141 |
| Belgium | 208,612 | 253,874 | +45,262 |
| Netherlands | 98,887 | 342,576 | +243,689 |
| United States | 267,431 | 133,018 | -134,413 |
| 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 |
| Japan | 1,168,405 |
| Germany | 1,119,532 |
| China | 1,073,654 |
| United States | 608,300 |
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 |
| Japan | 526,709 | 641,696 | +114,987 |
| Germany | 687,778 | 431,754 | -256,024 |
| China | 191,257 | 882,397 | +691,140 |
| United States | 411,562 | 196,738 | -214,824 |
| South Korea | 192,740 | 303,479 | +110,739 |
| Finland | 92,598 | 246,521 | +153,923 |
| Italy | 109,998 | 216,339 | +106,341 |
| France | 124,668 | 167,841 | +43,173 |
| Malaysia | 115,691 | 134,319 | +18,628 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +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 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 8,853,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,808,907 |
| Air transport | 717,559 |
| Other | 2,460 |
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) | 3,778,052 | 5,075,236 | +1,297,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,203,085 | 1,605,822 | +402,737 |
| Air transport | 364,686 | 352,873 | -11,813 |
| Other | 2,460 | 0 | -2,460 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,174,287 |
| Southampton | 1,514,179 |
| Felixstowe | 1,469,615 |
| Dover | 1,212,186 |
| Eurotunnel | 541,385 |
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 | 2,752,082 | 3,422,205 | +670,123 |
| Southampton | 786,754 | 727,425 | -59,329 |
| Felixstowe | 350,526 | 1,119,089 | +768,563 |
| Dover | 375,816 | 836,370 | +460,554 |
| Eurotunnel | 322,158 | 219,227 | -102,931 |
| London | 123,292 | 182,579 | +59,287 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 174,190 | 112,051 | -62,139 |
| London Stansted Airport | 73,404 | 166,669 | +93,265 |
| Thamesport | 113,142 | 28,044 | -85,098 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,384 | 63,143 | +24,759 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| 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 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 72 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 42 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 37 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 29 |
| AEROSPACE METALLIC SUPPLY LIMITED | 19 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 19 |
| QUEST 4 ALLOYS LIMITED | 15 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 15 |
| ELFAB LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 411,857 |
| Germany | 333,000 |
| Poland | 268,615 |
| Italy | 196,376 |
| Ireland | 141,463 |
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 | 268,734 | 143,123 | -125,611 |
| Germany | 174,137 | 158,863 | -15,274 |
| Poland | 90,752 | 177,863 | +87,111 |
| Italy | 70,899 | 125,477 | +54,578 |
| Ireland | 29,067 | 112,396 | +83,329 |
| Spain | 52,338 | 45,086 | -7,252 |
| France | 57,234 | 39,378 | -17,856 |
| Taiwan | 19,099 | 76,728 | +57,629 |
| Turkey | 59,876 | 22,345 | -37,531 |
| 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) | 1,970,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,105 |
| Air transport | 187,249 |
| 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) | 928,240 | 1,041,995 | +113,755 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 170,547 | 129,558 | -40,989 |
| Air transport | 117,694 | 69,555 | -48,139 |
| 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 | 1,776,572 |
| Heysham | 122,610 |
| Felixstowe | 108,322 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,304 |
| 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 | 908,395 | +40,218 |
| Heysham | 17,306 | 105,304 | +87,998 |
| Felixstowe | 20,740 | 87,582 | +66,842 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,382 | 33,922 | -18,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,082 | 20,502 | -32,580 |
| ZLC | 39,383 | 12,320 | -27,063 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,194 | 16,992 | -12,202 |
| Southampton | 23,759 | 21,474 | -2,285 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,791 | 0 | -42,791 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,106 | 16,898 | +3,792 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72193510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ultra-thin stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for high-corrosion resistance