Import/export HS code 72202029: Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 882,833 |
| United States | 443,685 |
| Germany | 150,164 |
| India | 134,125 |
| Sweden | 115,538 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 628,676 | 254,157 | -374,519 |
| United States | 305,133 | 138,552 | -166,581 |
| Germany | 82,317 | 67,847 | -14,470 |
| India | 90,651 | 43,474 | -47,177 |
| Sweden | 90,746 | 24,792 | -65,954 |
| Spain | 18,054 | 61,018 | +42,964 |
| Netherlands | 46,806 | 23,079 | -23,727 |
| France | 8,011 | 39,134 | +31,123 |
| Japan | 0 | 45,084 | +45,084 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 43,857 | +43,857 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 876,209 |
| United States | 425,871 |
| India | 134,125 |
| Sweden | 114,339 |
| Germany | 112,736 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 631,755 | 244,454 | -387,301 |
| United States | 286,120 | 139,751 | -146,369 |
| India | 90,651 | 43,474 | -47,177 |
| Sweden | 90,746 | 23,593 | -67,153 |
| Germany | 61,386 | 51,350 | -10,036 |
| Netherlands | 47,076 | 10,425 | -36,651 |
| Spain | 0 | 56,352 | +56,352 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 53,560 | +53,560 |
| Belgium | 28,670 | 23,896 | -4,774 |
| France | 8,011 | 41,140 | +33,129 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,196,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 433,623 |
| Air transport | 394,344 |
| Other | 20,510 |
| Road transport | 11,687 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 894,195 | 301,907 | -592,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 194,361 | 239,262 | +44,901 |
| Air transport | 182,064 | 212,280 | +30,216 |
| Other | 20,510 | 0 | -20,510 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,687 | +11,687 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 598,487 |
| Southampton | 425,402 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 252,752 |
| Liverpool Docks | 170,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 128,343 |
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 | 371,587 | 226,900 | -144,687 |
| Southampton | 380,318 | 45,084 | -335,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,493 | 107,259 | -38,234 |
| Liverpool Docks | 159,081 | 11,084 | -147,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,476 | 36,867 | -54,609 |
| Dover | 32,959 | 54,043 | +21,084 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,484 | 57,464 | +40,980 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 57,214 | +57,214 |
| London | 5,544 | 40,316 | +34,772 |
| 499 | 0 | 44,805 | +44,805 |
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 | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 255,615 |
| Ireland | 237,803 |
| Czechia | 157,178 |
| United States | 51,513 |
| Romania | 47,090 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 93,493 | 162,122 | +68,629 |
| Ireland | 0 | 237,803 | +237,803 |
| Czechia | 93,162 | 64,016 | -29,146 |
| United States | 32,353 | 19,160 | -13,193 |
| Romania | 0 | 47,090 | +47,090 |
| Poland | 6,908 | 19,847 | +12,939 |
| Sweden | 3,487 | 21,096 | +17,609 |
| Belgium | 0 | 17,097 | +17,097 |
| China | 10,825 | 4,175 | -6,650 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 11,416 | +11,416 |
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 | 28,237 |
| 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 | 0 | 28,237 | +28,237 |
| 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) | 768,771 |
| Air transport | 42,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,039 |
| Other | 28,383 |
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) | 199,080 | 569,691 | +370,611 |
| Air transport | 15,999 | 26,587 | +10,588 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,039 | 0 | -33,039 |
| Other | 146 | 28,237 | +28,091 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 367,294 |
| Holyhead | 222,282 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,663 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,011 |
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 | 154,690 | 212,604 | +57,914 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 222,282 | +222,282 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,938 | 68,725 | +59,787 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,269 | 15,521 | -15,748 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,965 | 11,046 | -20,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,487 | 35,832 | +32,345 |
| 000 | 146 | 28,237 | +28,091 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 19,160 | +19,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,090 | 7,427 | +3,337 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,825 | 0 | -10,825 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72202029
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use