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 | 49,941,462 |
| Sweden | 40,832,319 |
| France | 18,752,203 |
| China | 16,550,690 |
| United States | 12,168,516 |
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 | 27,190,237 | 22,751,225 | -4,439,012 |
| Sweden | 20,787,883 | 20,044,436 | -743,447 |
| France | 9,260,186 | 9,492,017 | +231,831 |
| China | 8,498,734 | 8,051,956 | -446,778 |
| United States | 6,434,026 | 5,734,490 | -699,536 |
| Netherlands | 6,917,153 | 3,646,775 | -3,270,378 |
| Belgium | 4,553,177 | 3,935,827 | -617,350 |
| Taiwan | 3,982,835 | 2,920,483 | -1,062,352 |
| Finland | 1,706,423 | 3,496,596 | +1,790,173 |
| Viet Nam | 2,740,266 | 2,391,924 | -348,342 |
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 | 42,907,665 |
| Germany | 34,575,085 |
| Finland | 22,090,234 |
| China | 17,273,364 |
| France | 14,742,877 |
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 | 21,269,899 | 21,637,766 | +367,867 |
| Germany | 18,994,684 | 15,580,401 | -3,414,283 |
| Finland | 12,441,932 | 9,648,302 | -2,793,630 |
| China | 8,728,238 | 8,545,126 | -183,112 |
| France | 7,423,554 | 7,319,323 | -104,231 |
| Italy | 5,703,595 | 6,990,649 | +1,287,054 |
| United States | 6,635,196 | 5,842,896 | -792,300 |
| Belgium | 4,807,462 | 4,332,941 | -474,521 |
| Taiwan | 4,326,422 | 2,964,729 | -1,361,693 |
| India | 1,828,188 | 3,016,204 | +1,188,016 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 41 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 |
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 | 33 | 29 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 17 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 14 | +6 |
| Lancashire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 | 8 | +0 |
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) | 112,387,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,064,626 |
| Air transport | 9,843,782 |
| Road transport | 130,174 |
| Other | 108,642 |
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) | 54,028,251 | 58,358,997 | +4,330,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,101,845 | 34,962,781 | -12,139,064 |
| Air transport | 4,639,722 | 5,204,060 | +564,338 |
| Road transport | 70,196 | 59,978 | -10,218 |
| Other | 62,749 | 45,893 | -16,856 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 64,178,977 |
| Felixstowe | 32,499,572 |
| Dover | 26,604,026 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,331,410 |
| Southampton | 15,940,787 |
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 | 31,651,834 | 32,527,143 | +875,309 |
| Felixstowe | 16,430,840 | 16,068,732 | -362,108 |
| Dover | 13,809,918 | 12,794,108 | -1,015,810 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,093,393 | 7,238,017 | -1,855,376 |
| Southampton | 8,184,277 | 7,756,510 | -427,767 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,668,272 | 3,669,483 | -998,789 |
| Harwich | 3,091,134 | 2,902,040 | -189,094 |
| London | 3,300,698 | 2,561,540 | -739,158 |
| Killingholme | 3,234,630 | 1,802,835 | -1,431,795 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,705,919 | 2,071,937 | +366,018 |
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
|
87 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
71 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
30 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
28 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 89 |
| 2026-04 | 87 |
| 2026-03 | 92 |
| 2026-02 | 87 |
| 2026-01 | 83 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 119 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 100 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 97 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 97 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 88 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 81 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 79 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 70 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 134 |
| 54m+ | 134 |
| 15m-54m | 54 |
| Other | 35 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
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 | 4,628,512 |
| United States | 3,356,340 |
| Ireland | 2,446,712 |
| Netherlands | 2,239,779 |
| Poland | 2,229,638 |
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 | 1,754,030 | 2,874,482 | +1,120,452 |
| United States | 1,509,726 | 1,846,614 | +336,888 |
| Ireland | 1,244,773 | 1,201,939 | -42,834 |
| Netherlands | 1,252,579 | 987,200 | -265,379 |
| Poland | 1,122,591 | 1,107,047 | -15,544 |
| Canada | 1,190,759 | 933,654 | -257,105 |
| France | 1,148,618 | 716,176 | -432,442 |
| Germany | 1,110,403 | 747,392 | -363,011 |
| Czechia | 685,452 | 677,279 | -8,173 |
| Spain | 433,387 | 637,622 | +204,235 |
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 | 49,958 |
| XI | 24,790 |
| India | 9,765 |
| Portugal | 9,098 |
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 | 23,707 | 28,237 | +4,530 |
| Belgium | 49,664 | 294 | -49,370 |
| XI | 23,534 | 1,256 | -22,278 |
| India | 3,684 | 6,081 | +2,397 |
| Portugal | 4,870 | 4,228 | -642 |
| China | 0 | 5,673 | +5,673 |
| 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) | 20,507,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,616,906 |
| Air transport | 5,011,935 |
| Other | 153,098 |
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) | 10,204,554 | 10,303,026 | +98,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,680,820 | 4,936,086 | +255,266 |
| Air transport | 2,364,373 | 2,647,562 | +283,189 |
| Other | 105,605 | 47,493 | -58,112 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,193,766 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,965,312 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,813,832 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,449,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,249,025 |
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 | 5,510,953 | 4,682,813 | -828,140 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,073,348 | 3,891,964 | +818,616 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,986,558 | 1,827,274 | -159,284 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,790,740 | 1,658,931 | -131,809 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 858,472 | 1,390,553 | +532,081 |
| Southampton | 492,214 | 1,177,363 | +685,149 |
| Holyhead | 702,273 | 938,344 | +236,071 |
| East Midlands Airport | 640,119 | 498,523 | -141,596 |
| Dover | 387,131 | 350,188 | -36,943 |
| ZLC | 393,929 | 266,947 | -126,982 |
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