Import/export HS code 7220: Stainless steel sheets under 600mm wide
Flat-rolled stainless steel products, less than 600mm wide, used in smaller applications
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 50,655,041 |
| Sweden | 36,947,317 |
| France | 16,632,282 |
| China | 14,279,707 |
| Netherlands | 11,928,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 29,531,190 | 21,123,851 | -8,407,339 |
| Sweden | 17,413,444 | 19,533,873 | +2,120,429 |
| France | 7,687,268 | 8,945,014 | +1,257,746 |
| China | 7,456,623 | 6,823,084 | -633,539 |
| Netherlands | 7,591,198 | 4,337,499 | -3,253,699 |
| United States | 7,311,222 | 3,894,306 | -3,416,916 |
| Belgium | 4,220,368 | 4,433,035 | +212,667 |
| Taiwan | 3,746,559 | 3,320,079 | -426,480 |
| Viet Nam | 2,483,323 | 2,169,310 | -314,013 |
| Italy | 2,334,118 | 2,107,136 | -226,982 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 38,390,349 |
| Germany | 35,145,807 |
| Finland | 23,502,651 |
| China | 14,600,258 |
| France | 13,339,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 17,682,900 | 20,707,449 | +3,024,549 |
| Germany | 21,142,881 | 14,002,926 | -7,139,955 |
| Finland | 13,072,565 | 10,430,086 | -2,642,479 |
| China | 7,555,337 | 7,044,921 | -510,416 |
| France | 6,341,073 | 6,998,839 | +657,766 |
| United States | 7,699,010 | 4,120,922 | -3,578,088 |
| Italy | 5,777,931 | 5,278,722 | -499,209 |
| Belgium | 4,367,277 | 3,967,792 | -399,485 |
| Taiwan | 3,911,398 | 3,537,508 | -373,890 |
| Japan | 2,570,686 | 1,938,164 | -632,522 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 40 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
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 | 35 | 30 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 13 | +7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
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) | 103,531,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,413,030 |
| Air transport | 8,717,126 |
| Other | 141,285 |
| Road transport | 90,782 |
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) | 54,018,454 | 49,512,704 | -4,505,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,135,033 | 36,277,997 | -7,857,036 |
| Air transport | 4,207,004 | 4,510,122 | +303,118 |
| Other | 81,486 | 59,799 | -21,687 |
| Road transport | 54,149 | 36,633 | -17,516 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 57,325,681 |
| Felixstowe | 30,199,328 |
| Dover | 25,278,501 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,256,318 |
| Southampton | 14,534,370 |
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 | 27,018,383 | 30,307,298 | +3,288,915 |
| Felixstowe | 16,567,621 | 13,631,707 | -2,935,914 |
| Dover | 13,169,419 | 12,109,082 | -1,060,337 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,882,792 | 6,373,526 | -4,509,266 |
| Southampton | 8,984,301 | 5,550,069 | -3,434,232 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,784,390 | 3,999,007 | +214,617 |
| London | 3,160,264 | 2,872,615 | -287,649 |
| Harwich | 2,763,872 | 2,983,929 | +220,057 |
| Killingholme | 3,605,482 | 2,077,306 | -1,528,176 |
| Purfleet | 2,420,754 | 992,657 | -1,428,097 |
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 | 83 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 60 |
| Other manufacturing | 30 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 26 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 83 |
| 2025-11 | 94 |
| 2025-10 | 94 |
| 2025-09 | 80 |
| 2025-08 | 81 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 114 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 96 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 92 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 92 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 83 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 76 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 74 |
| STRIX LTD | 68 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 67 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 134 |
| 1m-15m | 126 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 36 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,059,812 |
| United States | 2,955,263 |
| Netherlands | 2,238,777 |
| Canada | 2,169,494 |
| Ireland | 2,127,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,829,784 | 1,230,028 | -599,756 |
| United States | 1,355,585 | 1,599,678 | +244,093 |
| Netherlands | 1,239,837 | 998,940 | -240,897 |
| Canada | 1,188,225 | 981,269 | -206,956 |
| Ireland | 1,180,001 | 947,412 | -232,589 |
| Germany | 1,242,579 | 851,687 | -390,892 |
| Poland | 841,613 | 1,141,884 | +300,271 |
| France | 829,249 | 1,023,779 | +194,530 |
| Nigeria | 636,066 | 790,757 | +154,691 |
| Czechia | 657,053 | 633,230 | -23,823 |
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 | 66,968 |
| Belgium | 50,013 |
| United States | 48,404 |
| India | 10,474 |
| Portugal | 9,909 |
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 | 58,419 | 8,549 | -49,870 |
| Belgium | 49,719 | 294 | -49,425 |
| United States | 22,186 | 26,218 | +4,032 |
| India | 3,105 | 7,369 | +4,264 |
| Portugal | 3,910 | 5,999 | +2,089 |
| China | 0 | 5,673 | +5,673 |
| Sweden | 2,985 | 0 | -2,985 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,606 | +1,606 |
| Spain | 0 | 146 | +146 |
| Greece | 0 | 10 | +10 |
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) | 18,002,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,688,246 |
| Air transport | 4,564,733 |
| Other | 196,296 |
| Road transport | 7,094 |
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) | 9,342,939 | 8,659,419 | -683,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,754,216 | 4,934,030 | +179,814 |
| Air transport | 2,587,305 | 1,977,428 | -609,877 |
| Other | 140,324 | 55,972 | -84,352 |
| Road transport | 7,094 | 0 | -7,094 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,670,872 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,333,814 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,010,849 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,277,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,640,132 |
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 | 4,835,836 | 4,835,036 | -800 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,985,333 | 2,348,481 | -636,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,040,221 | 1,970,628 | -69,593 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,726,223 | 1,551,294 | -174,929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 794,320 | 845,812 | +51,492 |
| Southampton | 289,572 | 1,173,592 | +884,020 |
| East Midlands Airport | 836,076 | 508,508 | -327,568 |
| Holyhead | 632,240 | 672,605 | +40,365 |
| Dover | 523,796 | 361,862 | -161,934 |
| ZLC | 403,528 | 234,195 | -169,333 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled stainless steel products, less than 600mm wide, used in smaller applications