Import/export HS code 722011: Stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm or thicker
Thick stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm or more, used in heavy-duty industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 990,336 |
| Germany | 659,757 |
| United States | 654,624 |
| China | 510,703 |
| France | 351,977 |
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 | 922,916 | 67,420 | -855,496 |
| Germany | 327,474 | 332,283 | +4,809 |
| United States | 289,741 | 364,883 | +75,142 |
| China | 71,626 | 439,077 | +367,451 |
| France | 129,317 | 222,660 | +93,343 |
| Italy | 134,884 | 99,526 | -35,358 |
| India | 1,097 | 188,196 | +187,099 |
| Austria | 21,170 | 109,880 | +88,710 |
| Netherlands | 68,813 | 27,649 | -41,164 |
| Poland | 74,715 | 18,714 | -56,001 |
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 | 1,066,712 |
| Germany | 532,347 |
| United States | 525,196 |
| China | 514,948 |
| Sweden | 286,962 |
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 | 967,626 | 99,086 | -868,540 |
| Germany | 272,362 | 259,985 | -12,377 |
| United States | 253,190 | 272,006 | +18,816 |
| China | 75,871 | 439,077 | +363,206 |
| Sweden | 88,800 | 198,162 | +109,362 |
| Slovenia | 95,049 | 153,915 | +58,866 |
| India | 20,550 | 188,196 | +167,646 |
| France | 34,999 | 112,703 | +77,704 |
| Finland | 106,689 | 36,829 | -69,860 |
| Austria | 28,473 | 112,648 | +84,175 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -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) | 2,633,856 |
| Air transport | 752,364 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 733,761 |
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) | 1,626,725 | 1,007,131 | -619,594 |
| Air transport | 376,526 | 375,838 | -688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,416 | 615,345 | +496,929 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 635,712 |
| Killingholme | 563,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 557,069 |
| Dover | 435,649 |
| Tyne | 380,425 |
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 | 85,851 | 549,861 | +464,010 |
| Killingholme | 521,593 | 41,568 | -480,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 277,954 | 279,115 | +1,161 |
| Dover | 280,985 | 154,664 | -126,321 |
| Tyne | 304,078 | 76,347 | -227,731 |
| Hull | 152,765 | 210,675 | +57,910 |
| London | 85,682 | 250,562 | +164,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 104,567 | 112,126 | +7,559 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,621 | 26,378 | -55,243 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,567 | 56,904 | +10,337 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 57 |
| JACQUET (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 38 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 28 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 26 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS LTD | 24 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 23 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 19 |
| QUEST 4 ALLOYS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 805,677 |
| Sweden | 491,381 |
| Czechia | 482,651 |
| India | 306,492 |
| France | 233,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 133,192 | 672,485 | +539,293 |
| Sweden | 164,771 | 326,610 | +161,839 |
| Czechia | 183,399 | 299,252 | +115,853 |
| India | 31,344 | 275,148 | +243,804 |
| France | 112,039 | 121,405 | +9,366 |
| Spain | 201,343 | 26,862 | -174,481 |
| Ireland | 156,977 | 64,666 | -92,311 |
| Germany | 131,397 | 33,092 | -98,305 |
| Italy | 20,152 | 125,029 | +104,877 |
| Poland | 5,232 | 110,764 | +105,532 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 50,013 |
| XI | 15,184 |
| India | 9,904 |
| Portugal | 9,863 |
| China | 5,673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 49,719 | 294 | -49,425 |
| XI | 13,452 | 1,732 | -11,720 |
| India | 3,416 | 6,488 | +3,072 |
| Portugal | 5,635 | 4,228 | -1,407 |
| China | 0 | 5,673 | +5,673 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,606 | +1,606 |
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) | 2,076,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 969,953 |
| Air transport | 620,780 |
| Other | 92,351 |
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) | 951,087 | 1,125,593 | +174,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,625 | 795,328 | +620,703 |
| Air transport | 223,092 | 397,688 | +174,596 |
| Other | 72,222 | 20,129 | -52,093 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,351,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 540,857 |
| Liverpool Docks | 527,976 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 348,000 |
| Southampton | 307,486 |
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 | 700,617 | 650,879 | -49,738 |
| Immingham Docks | 165,715 | 375,142 | +209,427 |
| Liverpool Docks | 59,739 | 468,237 | +408,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,677 | 280,323 | +212,646 |
| Southampton | 45,342 | 262,144 | +216,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,413 | 123,161 | +37,748 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,143 | 73,732 | -31,411 |
| 000 | 72,222 | 20,129 | -52,093 |
| Holyhead | 41,288 | 15,641 | -25,647 |
| ZLC | 15,667 | 24,563 | +8,896 |
Quick facts
HS code: 722011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick stainless steel sheets, 4.75mm or more, used in heavy-duty industrial applications