Import/export HS code 72202041: Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 30,021,936 |
| Germany | 21,001,557 |
| Netherlands | 7,039,809 |
| United States | 5,920,677 |
| Belgium | 5,314,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 14,738,451 | 15,283,485 | +545,034 |
| Germany | 11,970,272 | 9,031,285 | -2,938,987 |
| Netherlands | 4,790,347 | 2,249,462 | -2,540,885 |
| United States | 3,159,909 | 2,760,768 | -399,141 |
| Belgium | 2,694,755 | 2,619,283 | -75,472 |
| Viet Nam | 2,561,879 | 2,346,238 | -215,641 |
| China | 2,458,247 | 1,976,225 | -482,022 |
| France | 2,324,411 | 1,861,304 | -463,107 |
| Finland | 1,233,491 | 2,399,514 | +1,166,023 |
| Taiwan | 2,219,609 | 1,309,886 | -909,723 |
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 | 30,728,193 |
| Finland | 18,938,216 |
| Germany | 9,351,340 |
| United States | 6,112,732 |
| Belgium | 5,507,452 |
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 | 14,982,685 | 15,745,508 | +762,823 |
| Finland | 10,448,232 | 8,489,984 | -1,958,248 |
| Germany | 5,897,840 | 3,453,500 | -2,444,340 |
| United States | 3,267,849 | 2,844,883 | -422,966 |
| Belgium | 2,831,415 | 2,676,037 | -155,378 |
| China | 2,588,604 | 2,146,746 | -441,858 |
| Viet Nam | 2,161,353 | 2,064,486 | -96,867 |
| France | 2,114,834 | 1,906,458 | -208,376 |
| Taiwan | 2,294,231 | 1,324,562 | -969,669 |
| Italy | 1,247,589 | 1,451,890 | +204,301 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 53,348,412 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,251,987 |
| Air transport | 1,834,231 |
| Road transport | 32,966 |
| Other | 4,864 |
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) | 24,151,990 | 29,196,422 | +5,044,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,174,485 | 14,077,502 | -11,096,983 |
| Air transport | 872,128 | 962,103 | +89,975 |
| Road transport | 29,477 | 3,489 | -25,988 |
| Other | 4,864 | 0 | -4,864 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 41,112,501 |
| Felixstowe | 18,287,047 |
| Southampton | 5,456,958 |
| Dover | 5,397,164 |
| Harwich | 5,021,754 |
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 | 20,604,937 | 20,507,564 | -97,373 |
| Felixstowe | 9,342,928 | 8,944,119 | -398,809 |
| Southampton | 3,361,595 | 2,095,363 | -1,266,232 |
| Dover | 3,016,751 | 2,380,413 | -636,338 |
| Harwich | 2,783,044 | 2,238,710 | -544,334 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,101,867 | 1,036,552 | -1,065,315 |
| London | 1,836,193 | 1,049,450 | -786,743 |
| Killingholme | 1,403,168 | 1,254,158 | -149,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 887,694 | 1,625,799 | +738,105 |
| Purfleet | 1,308,013 | 886,093 | -421,920 |
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
|
24 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
22 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 27 |
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 93 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 71 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 68 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 63 |
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 61 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 56 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 54 |
| TECONNEX LIMITED | 53 |
| NORMA UK LIMITED | 53 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1,882,165 |
| United States | 1,248,598 |
| Netherlands | 1,153,522 |
| Nigeria | 954,705 |
| Germany | 633,141 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,088,861 | 793,304 | -295,557 |
| United States | 407,479 | 841,119 | +433,640 |
| Netherlands | 674,209 | 479,313 | -194,896 |
| Nigeria | 692,559 | 262,146 | -430,413 |
| Germany | 425,614 | 207,527 | -218,087 |
| Poland | 313,364 | 290,718 | -22,646 |
| France | 270,076 | 245,598 | -24,478 |
| Slovakia | 233,174 | 275,790 | +42,616 |
| Spain | 76,389 | 360,606 | +284,217 |
| China | 217,903 | 165,659 | -52,244 |
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 | 22,186 |
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 | 0 | -22,186 |
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) | 5,783,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,759,459 |
| Air transport | 583,095 |
| Other | 22,186 |
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) | 2,952,692 | 2,830,854 | -121,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,845,463 | 2,913,996 | +68,533 |
| Air transport | 325,369 | 257,726 | -67,643 |
| Other | 22,186 | 0 | -22,186 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,736,608 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,393,881 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,016,725 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,534,123 |
| Southampton | 976,260 |
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 | 1,806,485 | 1,930,123 | +123,638 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,440,115 | 953,766 | -486,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,049,126 | 967,599 | -81,527 |
| Immingham Docks | 857,772 | 676,351 | -181,421 |
| Southampton | 199,917 | 776,343 | +576,426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 150,172 | 166,713 | +16,541 |
| Dover | 172,295 | 84,874 | -87,421 |
| Manchester Airport | 105,246 | 49,785 | -55,461 |
| Felixstowe | 70,888 | 69,581 | -1,307 |
| Harwich | 13,661 | 79,133 | +65,472 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72202041
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance