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 | 19,947,845 |
| China | 7,445,630 |
| United States | 2,823,561 |
| Germany | 1,663,316 |
| Spain | 1,328,166 |
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 | 11,313,469 | 8,634,376 | -2,679,093 |
| China | 4,024,184 | 3,421,446 | -602,738 |
| United States | 2,611,239 | 212,322 | -2,398,917 |
| Germany | 876,892 | 786,424 | -90,468 |
| Spain | 759,980 | 568,186 | -191,794 |
| Netherlands | 593,294 | 466,776 | -126,518 |
| Ireland | 75,273 | 201,014 | +125,741 |
| Austria | 116,081 | 149,141 | +33,060 |
| Denmark | 136,065 | 100,877 | -35,188 |
| France | 52,323 | 92,719 | +40,396 |
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 | 12,959,999 |
| China | 7,760,635 |
| France | 6,971,529 |
| United States | 2,813,095 |
| Germany | 1,418,321 |
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 | 7,449,847 | 5,510,152 | -1,939,695 |
| China | 4,181,869 | 3,578,766 | -603,103 |
| France | 3,860,219 | 3,111,310 | -748,909 |
| United States | 2,613,107 | 199,988 | -2,413,119 |
| Germany | 738,763 | 679,558 | -59,205 |
| Spain | 701,735 | 596,588 | -105,147 |
| Netherlands | 294,598 | 439,567 | +144,969 |
| Taiwan | 132,933 | 137,686 | +4,753 |
| Denmark | 133,460 | 97,528 | -35,932 |
| Austria | 116,081 | 114,132 | -1,949 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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) | 24,008,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,317,548 |
| Air transport | 921,565 |
| Other | 253,544 |
| 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) | 13,344,982 | 10,663,558 | -2,681,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,694,873 | 3,622,675 | -3,072,198 |
| Air transport | 501,163 | 420,402 | -80,761 |
| Other | 171,187 | 82,357 | -88,830 |
| 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 | 6,238,846 |
| Killingholme | 6,231,965 |
| Purfleet | 5,514,776 |
| Dover | 3,910,220 |
| Southampton | 2,974,931 |
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 | 3,453,433 | 2,785,413 | -668,020 |
| Killingholme | 3,589,693 | 2,642,272 | -947,421 |
| Purfleet | 2,793,956 | 2,720,820 | -73,136 |
| Dover | 2,323,044 | 1,587,176 | -735,868 |
| Southampton | 2,782,868 | 192,063 | -2,590,805 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,055,024 | 1,316,576 | +261,552 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,555,560 | 438,643 | -1,116,917 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,241,467 | 660,454 | -581,013 |
| London | 463,603 | 1,022,637 | +559,034 |
| London Gateway Port | 113,850 | 546,120 | +432,270 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 41 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,549,876 |
| Ireland | 3,510,182 |
| France | 1,666,910 |
| Spain | 1,451,163 |
| United States | 1,394,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,637,526 | 1,912,350 | +274,824 |
| Ireland | 1,966,632 | 1,543,550 | -423,082 |
| France | 604,913 | 1,061,997 | +457,084 |
| Spain | 511,701 | 939,462 | +427,761 |
| United States | 846,798 | 547,686 | -299,112 |
| Czechia | 149,973 | 813,496 | +663,523 |
| Sweden | 76,541 | 546,933 | +470,392 |
| Canada | 163,468 | 113,738 | -49,730 |
| Poland | 48,568 | 75,876 | +27,308 |
| India | 79,438 | 38,969 | -40,469 |
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 | 205,316 |
| China | 3,914 |
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 | 154,906 | 50,410 | -104,496 |
| China | 1,225 | 2,689 | +1,464 |
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) | 11,650,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,527,068 |
| Air transport | 438,458 |
| Other | 209,230 |
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) | 5,055,190 | 6,595,803 | +1,540,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,167,167 | 1,359,901 | +192,734 |
| Air transport | 274,737 | 163,721 | -111,016 |
| Other | 156,131 | 53,099 | -103,032 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,033,991 |
| Heysham | 1,732,671 |
| Holyhead | 1,370,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 875,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 867,674 |
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 | 3,141,648 | 4,892,343 | +1,750,695 |
| Heysham | 1,009,595 | 723,076 | -286,519 |
| Holyhead | 760,754 | 610,044 | -150,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 174,301 | 701,003 | +526,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 796,930 | 70,744 | -726,186 |
| Liverpool Docks | 123,313 | 368,751 | +245,438 |
| Southampton | 4,690 | 359,145 | +354,455 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 215,280 | 102,636 | -112,644 |
| 000 | 156,131 | 53,099 | -103,032 |
| Portsmouth | 29,095 | 87,867 | +58,772 |
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