Import/export HS code 722020: Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets
Stainless steel sheets processed by cold-rolling, used in precision and high-quality 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 48,178,672 |
| Sweden | 39,491,206 |
| France | 17,187,078 |
| China | 12,609,365 |
| Netherlands | 9,662,075 |
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 | 26,156,345 | 22,022,327 | -4,134,018 |
| Sweden | 19,796,560 | 19,694,646 | -101,914 |
| France | 8,852,965 | 8,334,113 | -518,852 |
| China | 6,942,239 | 5,667,126 | -1,275,113 |
| Netherlands | 6,228,252 | 3,433,823 | -2,794,429 |
| United States | 4,480,455 | 4,140,531 | -339,924 |
| Belgium | 3,430,036 | 3,273,371 | -156,665 |
| Viet Nam | 2,740,266 | 2,361,013 | -379,253 |
| Finland | 1,524,333 | 3,416,204 | +1,891,871 |
| Taiwan | 2,689,083 | 1,780,845 | -908,238 |
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 | 41,281,181 |
| Germany | 32,724,678 |
| Finland | 21,284,024 |
| France | 14,497,106 |
| China | 12,964,739 |
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 | 20,190,306 | 21,090,875 | +900,569 |
| Germany | 17,965,900 | 14,758,778 | -3,207,122 |
| Finland | 11,719,786 | 9,564,238 | -2,155,548 |
| France | 7,338,905 | 7,158,201 | -180,704 |
| China | 7,043,323 | 5,921,416 | -1,121,907 |
| Italy | 5,574,726 | 6,019,049 | +444,323 |
| United States | 4,558,879 | 4,261,728 | -297,151 |
| Belgium | 3,772,407 | 3,749,597 | -22,810 |
| Taiwan | 3,030,680 | 1,818,524 | -1,212,156 |
| Viet Nam | 2,339,740 | 2,079,261 | -260,479 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Lancashire | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
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 | 26 | 20 | -6 |
| Lancashire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 4 | -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) | 102,439,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,997,095 |
| Air transport | 6,261,980 |
| Road transport | 130,174 |
| Other | 96,206 |
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) | 48,023,306 | 54,415,963 | +6,392,657 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,506,601 | 26,490,494 | -14,016,107 |
| Air transport | 2,933,207 | 3,328,773 | +395,566 |
| Road transport | 70,196 | 59,978 | -10,218 |
| Other | 60,955 | 35,251 | -25,704 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 62,536,934 |
| Felixstowe | 26,667,235 |
| Dover | 24,380,061 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,925,120 |
| Southampton | 11,034,568 |
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 | 30,453,453 | 32,083,481 | +1,630,028 |
| Felixstowe | 14,261,844 | 12,405,391 | -1,856,453 |
| Dover | 12,426,380 | 11,953,681 | -472,699 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,559,724 | 6,365,396 | -2,194,328 |
| Southampton | 5,776,002 | 5,258,566 | -517,436 |
| Harwich | 3,049,920 | 2,781,997 | -267,923 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,626,651 | 1,942,635 | -684,016 |
| London | 2,956,416 | 1,571,028 | -1,385,388 |
| Killingholme | 2,078,435 | 1,729,313 | -349,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,191,637 | 2,071,013 | +879,376 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
48 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
44 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
20 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 58 |
| 2026-04 | 58 |
| 2026-03 | 55 |
| 2026-02 | 56 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
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 | 100 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 95 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 90 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 72 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 68 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 67 |
| HIGHLEY STEEL LIMITED | 59 |
| PRECISION MICRO LIMITED | 58 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 54m+ | 70 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | 2,309,839 |
| Netherlands | 2,061,614 |
| Poland | 2,049,373 |
| Ireland | 2,017,934 |
| Canada | 1,979,082 |
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 | 1,260,231 | 1,049,608 | -210,623 |
| Netherlands | 1,150,274 | 911,340 | -238,934 |
| Poland | 1,091,215 | 958,158 | -133,057 |
| Ireland | 950,738 | 1,067,196 | +116,458 |
| Canada | 1,125,141 | 853,941 | -271,200 |
| Sweden | 744,836 | 727,089 | -17,747 |
| France | 861,289 | 445,318 | -415,971 |
| Nigeria | 699,279 | 262,146 | -437,133 |
| Germany | 581,378 | 367,504 | -213,874 |
| Slovakia | 426,421 | 423,664 | -2,757 |
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 |
| Spain | 146 |
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 |
| Spain | 146 | 0 | -146 |
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) | 14,509,179 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,391,633 |
| Air transport | 1,637,437 |
| Other | 52,090 |
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) | 7,625,148 | 6,884,031 | -741,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,998,872 | 3,392,761 | -606,111 |
| Air transport | 935,225 | 702,212 | -233,013 |
| Other | 23,853 | 28,237 | +4,384 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,800,477 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,658,719 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,973,703 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,711,801 |
| Holyhead | 1,536,533 |
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 | 4,213,806 | 3,586,671 | -627,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,001,802 | 1,656,917 | -344,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,803,737 | 1,169,966 | -633,771 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,574,887 | 1,136,914 | -437,973 |
| Holyhead | 640,212 | 896,321 | +256,109 |
| Southampton | 423,222 | 895,075 | +471,853 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 441,097 | 410,294 | -30,803 |
| Dover | 374,109 | 342,129 | -31,980 |
| Felixstowe | 188,171 | 156,206 | -31,965 |
| Manchester Airport | 227,646 | 105,387 | -122,259 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 72202021 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
- 72202029 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
- 72202041 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
- 72202049 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
- 72202081 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
- 72202089 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Quick facts
HS code: 722020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel sheets processed by cold-rolling, used in precision and high-quality applications