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 | 53,229,741 |
| Sweden | 41,067,800 |
| France | 19,050,221 |
| China | 16,997,261 |
| United States | 13,095,268 |
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 | 28,155,004 | 25,074,737 | -3,080,267 |
| Sweden | 18,854,893 | 22,212,907 | +3,358,014 |
| France | 8,653,470 | 10,396,751 | +1,743,281 |
| China | 8,126,199 | 8,871,062 | +744,863 |
| United States | 6,957,082 | 6,138,186 | -818,896 |
| Netherlands | 7,593,290 | 4,552,511 | -3,040,779 |
| Belgium | 4,336,296 | 4,712,816 | +376,520 |
| Taiwan | 4,142,749 | 3,443,287 | -699,462 |
| Viet Nam | 2,457,217 | 2,997,779 | +540,562 |
| Italy | 2,222,918 | 2,943,310 | +720,392 |
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 | 43,176,197 |
| Germany | 36,532,082 |
| Finland | 24,434,896 |
| China | 17,495,777 |
| France | 15,023,679 |
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 | 19,043,852 | 24,132,345 | +5,088,493 |
| Germany | 19,923,899 | 16,608,183 | -3,315,716 |
| Finland | 13,141,718 | 11,293,178 | -1,848,540 |
| China | 8,425,364 | 9,070,413 | +645,049 |
| France | 6,908,567 | 8,115,112 | +1,206,545 |
| United States | 7,255,446 | 6,254,058 | -1,001,388 |
| Italy | 5,857,299 | 7,188,314 | +1,331,015 |
| Belgium | 4,836,670 | 4,531,251 | -305,419 |
| Taiwan | 4,398,373 | 3,671,645 | -726,728 |
| Viet Nam | 2,083,311 | 2,880,123 | +796,812 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 41 |
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
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 | 34 | 30 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 14 | +7 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 13 | +7 |
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) | 115,279,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,613,332 |
| Air transport | 10,013,155 |
| Road transport | 130,999 |
| Other | 108,173 |
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) | 53,276,434 | 62,002,871 | +8,726,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,735,799 | 40,877,533 | -5,858,266 |
| Air transport | 4,391,955 | 5,621,200 | +1,229,245 |
| Road transport | 50,543 | 80,456 | +29,913 |
| Other | 62,854 | 45,319 | -17,535 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 64,436,858 |
| Felixstowe | 35,051,837 |
| Dover | 27,460,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,705,163 |
| Southampton | 16,724,363 |
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 | 28,977,757 | 35,459,101 | +6,481,344 |
| Felixstowe | 17,375,903 | 17,675,934 | +300,031 |
| Dover | 13,520,219 | 13,940,281 | +420,062 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,849,519 | 7,855,644 | -1,993,875 |
| Southampton | 8,288,263 | 8,436,100 | +147,837 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,155,587 | 4,257,619 | +102,032 |
| Harwich | 3,094,328 | 3,324,230 | +229,902 |
| London | 3,138,830 | 3,116,414 | -22,416 |
| Killingholme | 3,580,889 | 2,155,563 | -1,425,326 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,585,769 | 2,383,514 | +797,745 |
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 | 85 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 67 |
| Other manufacturing | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 26 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 87 |
| 2026-03 | 92 |
| 2026-02 | 87 |
| 2026-01 | 83 |
| 2025-12 | 65 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 118 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 99 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 96 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 96 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 87 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 80 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 78 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 69 |
| STRIX LTD | 69 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 67 |
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 | 131 |
| 15m-54m | 52 |
| Other | 37 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
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 | 4,332,652 |
| United States | 3,549,090 |
| Ireland | 2,450,093 |
| Netherlands | 2,350,810 |
| Poland | 2,288,300 |
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 | 1,892,317 | 2,440,335 | +548,018 |
| United States | 1,614,750 | 1,934,340 | +319,590 |
| Ireland | 1,196,070 | 1,254,023 | +57,953 |
| Netherlands | 1,291,458 | 1,059,352 | -232,106 |
| Poland | 989,698 | 1,298,602 | +308,904 |
| Canada | 1,268,683 | 972,975 | -295,708 |
| Germany | 1,168,731 | 823,125 | -345,606 |
| France | 1,117,407 | 773,527 | -343,880 |
| Nigeria | 974,832 | 554,319 | -420,513 |
| Czechia | 732,465 | 744,743 | +12,278 |
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 | 51,944 |
| Belgium | 50,013 |
| XI | 26,815 |
| India | 10,339 |
| Portugal | 9,863 |
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 | 22,186 | 29,758 | +7,572 |
| Belgium | 49,719 | 294 | -49,425 |
| XI | 25,083 | 1,732 | -23,351 |
| India | 3,851 | 6,488 | +2,637 |
| Portugal | 5,635 | 4,228 | -1,407 |
| China | 0 | 5,673 | +5,673 |
| Sweden | 2,985 | 0 | -2,985 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,606 | +1,606 |
| Spain | 146 | 0 | -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) | 20,809,157 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,656,885 |
| Air transport | 5,166,818 |
| Other | 159,502 |
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) | 10,310,491 | 10,498,666 | +188,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,239,970 | 5,416,915 | +176,945 |
| Air transport | 2,495,324 | 2,671,494 | +176,170 |
| Other | 109,605 | 49,897 | -59,708 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,590,624 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,818,231 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,542,325 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,675,703 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,230,601 |
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 | 5,478,835 | 5,111,789 | -367,046 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,219,239 | 3,598,992 | +379,753 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,386,341 | 2,155,984 | -230,357 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,841,217 | 1,834,486 | -6,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 821,473 | 1,409,128 | +587,655 |
| Southampton | 506,142 | 1,179,955 | +673,813 |
| Holyhead | 685,919 | 929,583 | +243,664 |
| East Midlands Airport | 743,031 | 562,604 | -180,427 |
| Dover | 477,489 | 355,706 | -121,783 |
| ZLC | 408,178 | 278,590 | -129,588 |
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