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 | 51,263,458 |
| Sweden | 39,635,242 |
| France | 17,499,311 |
| China | 13,203,674 |
| Netherlands | 11,086,970 |
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 | 27,080,828 | 24,182,630 | -2,898,198 |
| Sweden | 17,812,803 | 21,822,439 | +4,009,636 |
| France | 8,362,651 | 9,136,660 | +774,009 |
| China | 7,117,895 | 6,085,779 | -1,032,116 |
| Netherlands | 6,829,676 | 4,257,294 | -2,572,382 |
| United States | 4,845,466 | 4,165,905 | -679,561 |
| Belgium | 2,846,260 | 4,084,498 | +1,238,238 |
| Viet Nam | 2,440,842 | 2,966,868 | +526,026 |
| Taiwan | 2,799,590 | 2,327,551 | -472,039 |
| Finland | 1,728,423 | 2,938,605 | +1,210,182 |
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 | 41,476,715 |
| Germany | 34,507,475 |
| Finland | 23,425,175 |
| France | 14,780,804 |
| China | 13,399,535 |
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 | 17,932,388 | 23,544,327 | +5,611,939 |
| Germany | 18,822,248 | 15,685,227 | -3,137,021 |
| Finland | 12,303,332 | 11,121,843 | -1,181,489 |
| France | 6,832,963 | 7,947,841 | +1,114,878 |
| China | 7,326,240 | 6,073,295 | -1,252,945 |
| Italy | 5,746,035 | 6,359,903 | +613,868 |
| United States | 4,996,691 | 4,292,407 | -704,284 |
| Belgium | 3,491,133 | 3,935,505 | +444,372 |
| Taiwan | 3,053,224 | 2,522,297 | -530,927 |
| Viet Nam | 2,066,936 | 2,849,212 | +782,276 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 30 |
| Lancashire | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| 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 | 22 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| 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) | 104,346,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,545,374 |
| Air transport | 6,284,408 |
| Road transport | 130,999 |
| 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) | 46,623,090 | 57,723,714 | +11,100,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,973,385 | 31,571,989 | -9,401,396 |
| Air transport | 2,635,840 | 3,648,568 | +1,012,728 |
| Road transport | 50,543 | 80,456 | +29,913 |
| 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 | 62,599,076 |
| Felixstowe | 29,248,181 |
| Dover | 25,165,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,344,815 |
| Southampton | 11,726,465 |
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 | 27,679,875 | 34,919,201 | +7,239,326 |
| Felixstowe | 15,297,767 | 13,950,414 | -1,347,353 |
| Dover | 12,191,503 | 12,974,341 | +782,838 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,384,319 | 6,960,496 | -2,423,823 |
| Southampton | 5,981,217 | 5,745,248 | -235,969 |
| Harwich | 3,029,358 | 3,204,541 | +175,183 |
| London | 2,927,912 | 2,131,734 | -796,178 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,285,689 | 2,072,912 | -212,777 |
| Killingholme | 2,260,609 | 2,040,927 | -219,682 |
| Purfleet | 2,138,512 | 1,344,417 | -794,095 |
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 | 21 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 58 |
| 2026-03 | 55 |
| 2026-02 | 56 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-12 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 117 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 99 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 94 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 89 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 71 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 67 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 67 |
| HIGHLEY STEEL LIMITED | 59 |
| PRECISION MICRO LIMITED | 57 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 69 |
| 54m+ | 69 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
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 | 2,462,471 |
| Netherlands | 2,185,263 |
| Canada | 2,159,190 |
| Poland | 2,101,294 |
| Ireland | 2,017,801 |
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 | 1,345,029 | 1,117,442 | -227,587 |
| Netherlands | 1,265,623 | 919,640 | -345,983 |
| Canada | 1,203,847 | 955,343 | -248,504 |
| Poland | 982,043 | 1,119,251 | +137,208 |
| Ireland | 933,162 | 1,084,639 | +151,477 |
| Sweden | 852,704 | 701,581 | -151,123 |
| Nigeria | 969,906 | 554,319 | -415,587 |
| France | 829,243 | 489,592 | -339,651 |
| Germany | 556,325 | 464,718 | -91,607 |
| Slovakia | 351,717 | 474,786 | +123,069 |
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 |
| Sweden | 2,985 |
| 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 | 22,186 | 29,758 | +7,572 |
| Sweden | 2,985 | 0 | -2,985 |
| 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) | 15,055,395 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,373,013 |
| Air transport | 1,659,382 |
| Other | 55,075 |
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) | 7,735,970 | 7,319,425 | -416,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,494,785 | 3,878,228 | -616,557 |
| Air transport | 897,006 | 762,376 | -134,630 |
| Other | 25,317 | 29,758 | +4,441 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,032,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,957,368 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,627,196 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,941,194 |
| Holyhead | 1,514,612 |
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 | 4,068,556 | 3,963,569 | -104,987 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,228,428 | 1,728,940 | -499,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,124,137 | 1,503,059 | -621,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,644,907 | 1,296,287 | -348,620 |
| Holyhead | 619,835 | 894,777 | +274,942 |
| Southampton | 436,502 | 886,823 | +450,321 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 402,666 | 448,163 | +45,497 |
| Dover | 453,387 | 346,418 | -106,969 |
| Felixstowe | 234,777 | 156,206 | -78,571 |
| Manchester Airport | 207,834 | 136,059 | -71,775 |
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