Import/export HS code 721990: Various stainless steel flat products
Miscellaneous flat-rolled stainless steel products not covered by other codes
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 20,040,443 |
| China | 7,959,489 |
| Germany | 3,383,483 |
| United States | 3,054,636 |
| Netherlands | 1,857,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,700,475 | 8,339,968 | -3,360,507 |
| China | 4,070,393 | 3,889,096 | -181,297 |
| Germany | 1,522,973 | 1,860,510 | +337,537 |
| United States | 403,862 | 2,650,774 | +2,246,912 |
| Netherlands | 1,038,903 | 818,200 | -220,703 |
| Spain | 979,054 | 603,008 | -376,046 |
| Italy | 732,961 | 223,922 | -509,039 |
| France | 310,033 | 309,762 | -271 |
| Denmark | 160,172 | 304,199 | +144,027 |
| Austria | 116,081 | 149,141 | +33,060 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 13,252,420 |
| China | 8,272,656 |
| France | 7,111,611 |
| Germany | 3,373,331 |
| United States | 3,074,917 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,670,740 | 5,581,680 | -2,089,060 |
| China | 4,233,389 | 4,039,267 | -194,122 |
| France | 4,158,624 | 2,952,987 | -1,205,637 |
| Germany | 1,453,816 | 1,919,515 | +465,699 |
| United States | 424,614 | 2,650,303 | +2,225,689 |
| Spain | 920,809 | 631,410 | -289,399 |
| Netherlands | 759,106 | 774,117 | +15,011 |
| Italy | 679,332 | 198,205 | -481,127 |
| Finland | 129,051 | 185,659 | +56,608 |
| Taiwan | 119,866 | 153,817 | +33,951 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 | 1 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,770,208 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,316,824 |
| Air transport | 1,272,783 |
| Other | 290,389 |
| Rail transport | 71,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,502,978 | 12,267,230 | -3,235,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,857,599 | 6,459,225 | +1,601,626 |
| Air transport | 674,015 | 598,768 | -75,247 |
| Other | 193,006 | 97,383 | -95,623 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 71,835 | +71,835 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,531 | +2,531 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,947,701 |
| Killingholme | 6,481,228 |
| Purfleet | 5,811,852 |
| Dover | 5,265,556 |
| Southampton | 3,049,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,626,298 | 3,321,403 | -304,895 |
| Killingholme | 3,707,458 | 2,773,770 | -933,688 |
| Purfleet | 3,364,757 | 2,447,095 | -917,662 |
| Dover | 3,325,297 | 1,940,259 | -1,385,038 |
| Southampton | 460,709 | 2,588,386 | +2,127,677 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,112,164 | 1,870,786 | +758,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,869,304 | 648,679 | -1,220,625 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,220,860 | 760,700 | -460,160 |
| London | 544,078 | 1,081,535 | +537,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 472,061 | 316,480 | -155,581 |
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 | 34 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 28 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
| 2025-07 | 22 |
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 | 59 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,804,179 |
| Germany | 3,137,971 |
| France | 1,910,782 |
| United States | 1,554,897 |
| Spain | 1,347,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,104,584 | 1,699,595 | -404,989 |
| Germany | 1,669,232 | 1,468,739 | -200,493 |
| France | 631,750 | 1,279,032 | +647,282 |
| United States | 882,437 | 672,460 | -209,977 |
| Spain | 475,042 | 872,943 | +397,901 |
| Czechia | 118,787 | 728,871 | +610,084 |
| Sweden | 70,781 | 481,343 | +410,562 |
| Switzerland | 290,426 | 15,155 | -275,271 |
| Canada | 181,210 | 113,738 | -67,472 |
| India | 84,468 | 140,163 | +55,695 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 331,755 |
| China | 3,961 |
| XU | 2,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 229,670 | 102,085 | -127,585 |
| China | 286 | 3,675 | +3,389 |
| XU | 2,217 | 0 | -2,217 |
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) | 11,649,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,763,099 |
| Air transport | 515,098 |
| Other | 337,933 |
| Road transport | 1,376 |
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) | 5,314,051 | 6,335,550 | +1,021,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,285,655 | 1,477,444 | +191,789 |
| Air transport | 297,842 | 217,256 | -80,586 |
| Other | 232,173 | 105,760 | -126,413 |
| Road transport | 1,376 | 0 | -1,376 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,879,066 |
| Heysham | 1,782,531 |
| Holyhead | 1,416,882 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,086,713 |
| Immingham Docks | 799,900 |
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 | 3,324,463 | 4,554,603 | +1,230,140 |
| Heysham | 1,006,434 | 776,097 | -230,337 |
| Holyhead | 816,515 | 600,367 | -216,148 |
| London Gateway Port | 893,557 | 193,156 | -700,401 |
| Immingham Docks | 157,013 | 642,887 | +485,874 |
| Liverpool Docks | 137,598 | 459,623 | +322,025 |
| Southampton | 7,480 | 357,420 | +349,940 |
| 000 | 232,173 | 105,760 | -126,413 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 192,923 | 129,275 | -63,648 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,564 | 65,095 | -12,469 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 721990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous flat-rolled stainless steel products not covered by other codes