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 | 653,464 |
| United States | 627,785 |
| Germany | 587,521 |
| China | 510,703 |
| France | 322,270 |
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 | 588,851 | 64,613 | -524,238 |
| United States | 360,094 | 267,691 | -92,403 |
| Germany | 336,928 | 250,593 | -86,335 |
| China | 83,388 | 427,315 | +343,927 |
| France | 112,631 | 209,639 | +97,008 |
| India | 2,417 | 255,731 | +253,314 |
| Italy | 119,827 | 103,931 | -15,896 |
| Austria | 40,792 | 90,258 | +49,466 |
| Poland | 75,704 | 18,883 | -56,821 |
| Finland | 39,027 | 45,044 | +6,017 |
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 | 708,818 |
| China | 514,948 |
| United States | 499,533 |
| Germany | 457,185 |
| Sweden | 292,749 |
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 | 620,111 | 88,707 | -531,404 |
| China | 87,633 | 427,315 | +339,682 |
| United States | 325,740 | 173,793 | -151,947 |
| Germany | 254,399 | 202,786 | -51,613 |
| Sweden | 95,036 | 197,713 | +102,677 |
| India | 21,870 | 255,731 | +233,861 |
| Slovenia | 112,877 | 126,138 | +13,261 |
| France | 38,166 | 112,913 | +74,747 |
| Austria | 48,197 | 90,258 | +42,061 |
| Finland | 79,208 | 20,024 | -59,184 |
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 | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 2,292,358 |
| Air transport | 725,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 648,509 |
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) | 1,325,750 | 966,608 | -359,142 |
| Air transport | 373,145 | 352,262 | -20,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 165,558 | 482,951 | +317,393 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 704,423 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 527,381 |
| Killingholme | 476,836 |
| Dover | 378,315 |
| London | 325,450 |
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 | 89,342 | 615,081 | +525,739 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 269,981 | 257,400 | -12,581 |
| Killingholme | 435,268 | 41,568 | -393,700 |
| Dover | 246,348 | 131,967 | -114,381 |
| London | 182,389 | 143,061 | -39,328 |
| Hull | 114,164 | 184,288 | +70,124 |
| Tyne | 140,022 | 76,361 | -63,661 |
| Eurotunnel | 135,126 | 72,399 | -62,727 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,977 | 52,499 | +2,522 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,189 | 20,252 | -24,937 |
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
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 58 |
| JACQUET (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 38 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 29 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 26 |
| STEEL DYNAMICS LTD | 24 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 23 |
| MASTEEL (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| 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 | 20 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 783,468 |
| Sweden | 480,720 |
| Czechia | 411,130 |
| India | 277,593 |
| France | 237,577 |
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 | 122,989 | 660,479 | +537,490 |
| Sweden | 167,270 | 313,450 | +146,180 |
| Czechia | 149,152 | 261,978 | +112,826 |
| India | 2,445 | 275,148 | +272,703 |
| France | 117,560 | 120,017 | +2,457 |
| Spain | 205,485 | 29,020 | -176,465 |
| Ireland | 139,622 | 68,108 | -71,514 |
| Germany | 120,975 | 48,332 | -72,643 |
| Italy | 49,921 | 97,729 | +47,808 |
| Poland | 15,378 | 95,386 | +80,008 |
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 | 49,958 |
| XI | 15,033 |
| India | 9,674 |
| Portugal | 9,098 |
| 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 | 49,664 | 294 | -49,370 |
| XI | 13,777 | 1,256 | -12,521 |
| India | 3,593 | 6,081 | +2,488 |
| Portugal | 4,870 | 4,228 | -642 |
| 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) | 2,004,437 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 907,384 |
| Air transport | 641,760 |
| Other | 91,150 |
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) | 954,461 | 1,049,976 | +95,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,048 | 784,336 | +661,288 |
| Air transport | 204,815 | 436,945 | +232,130 |
| Other | 71,904 | 19,246 | -52,658 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,302,626 |
| Immingham Docks | 530,196 |
| Liverpool Docks | 523,261 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 439,804 |
| 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 | 667,190 | 635,436 | -31,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,746 | 313,450 | +96,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,936 | 455,325 | +387,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,592 | 352,212 | +264,620 |
| Southampton | 45,342 | 262,144 | +216,802 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,277 | 123,161 | +109,884 |
| East Midlands Airport | 70,029 | 48,802 | -21,227 |
| 000 | 71,904 | 19,246 | -52,658 |
| Holyhead | 38,178 | 21,886 | -16,292 |
| ZLC | 28,758 | 18,432 | -10,326 |
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