Import/export HS code 72199080: Various stainless steel flat products
Other types of flat-rolled stainless steel products not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 19,993,153 |
| China | 7,641,275 |
| United States | 3,030,127 |
| Germany | 1,651,875 |
| Spain | 1,544,175 |
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 | 11,668,211 | 8,324,942 | -3,343,269 |
| China | 3,900,183 | 3,741,092 | -159,091 |
| United States | 398,017 | 2,632,110 | +2,234,093 |
| Germany | 807,269 | 844,606 | +37,337 |
| Spain | 953,515 | 590,660 | -362,855 |
| Netherlands | 579,169 | 509,644 | -69,525 |
| Austria | 116,081 | 149,141 | +33,060 |
| Denmark | 136,065 | 88,566 | -47,499 |
| Ireland | 39,758 | 115,023 | +75,265 |
| France | 62,575 | 91,519 | +28,944 |
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 | 13,225,198 |
| China | 7,957,650 |
| France | 6,697,130 |
| United States | 3,036,652 |
| Spain | 1,514,332 |
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 | 7,643,518 | 5,581,680 | -2,061,838 |
| China | 4,056,075 | 3,901,575 | -154,500 |
| France | 3,965,497 | 2,731,633 | -1,233,864 |
| United States | 418,769 | 2,617,883 | +2,199,114 |
| Spain | 895,270 | 619,062 | -276,208 |
| Germany | 684,488 | 725,272 | +40,784 |
| Netherlands | 297,347 | 465,561 | +168,214 |
| Taiwan | 119,866 | 150,753 | +30,887 |
| Austria | 116,081 | 114,132 | -1,949 |
| Finland | 110,536 | 114,281 | +3,745 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
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 | 8 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 24,001,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,682,301 |
| Air transport | 1,136,091 |
| Other | 267,948 |
| 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) | 13,531,387 | 10,470,533 | -3,060,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,481,709 | 6,200,592 | +1,718,883 |
| Air transport | 646,480 | 489,611 | -156,869 |
| Other | 185,591 | 82,357 | -103,234 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 6,462,943 |
| Felixstowe | 6,391,178 |
| Purfleet | 5,233,871 |
| Dover | 3,831,948 |
| Southampton | 3,037,521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 3,707,458 | 2,755,485 | -951,973 |
| Felixstowe | 3,321,752 | 3,069,426 | -252,326 |
| Purfleet | 2,866,534 | 2,367,337 | -499,197 |
| Dover | 2,490,858 | 1,341,090 | -1,149,768 |
| Southampton | 460,709 | 2,576,812 | +2,116,103 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,008,334 | 1,438,508 | +430,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,762,708 | 417,274 | -1,345,434 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,220,860 | 760,700 | -460,160 |
| London | 447,928 | 1,074,792 | +626,864 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 472,061 | 290,625 | -181,436 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
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 | 39 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 3,512,247 |
| Germany | 3,133,186 |
| France | 1,537,487 |
| United States | 1,525,866 |
| Spain | 1,346,235 |
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 | 1,941,609 | 1,570,638 | -370,971 |
| Germany | 1,665,572 | 1,467,614 | -197,958 |
| France | 631,750 | 905,737 | +273,987 |
| United States | 871,766 | 654,100 | -217,666 |
| Spain | 473,292 | 872,943 | +399,651 |
| Czechia | 118,787 | 728,871 | +610,084 |
| Sweden | 70,781 | 470,309 | +399,528 |
| Switzerland | 290,426 | 8,961 | -281,465 |
| Canada | 167,518 | 113,738 | -53,780 |
| Poland | 53,522 | 75,876 | +22,354 |
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 | 219,900 |
| China | 3,961 |
| XU | 431 |
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 | 166,709 | 53,191 | -113,518 |
| China | 286 | 3,675 | +3,389 |
| XU | 431 | 0 | -431 |
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) | 11,046,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,582,661 |
| Air transport | 425,512 |
| Other | 224,292 |
| 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) | 5,202,488 | 5,843,740 | +641,252 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,218,091 | 1,364,570 | +146,479 |
| Air transport | 243,585 | 181,927 | -61,658 |
| Other | 167,426 | 56,866 | -110,560 |
| 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 | 7,457,207 |
| Heysham | 1,758,385 |
| Holyhead | 1,329,649 |
| London Gateway Port | 996,736 |
| Immingham Docks | 788,866 |
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 | 3,305,845 | 4,151,362 | +845,517 |
| Heysham | 1,006,434 | 751,951 | -254,483 |
| Holyhead | 747,285 | 582,364 | -164,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 849,423 | 147,313 | -702,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 157,013 | 631,853 | +474,840 |
| Liverpool Docks | 123,313 | 363,881 | +240,568 |
| Southampton | 7,480 | 357,420 | +349,940 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,111 | 123,618 | -59,493 |
| 000 | 167,426 | 56,866 | -110,560 |
| Felixstowe | 36,947 | 60,466 | +23,519 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72199080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of flat-rolled stainless steel products not specified elsewhere