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
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 29,469,536 |
| Germany | 22,508,338 |
| Netherlands | 8,001,537 |
| United States | 6,468,909 |
| Belgium | 5,489,401 |
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 | 12,925,888 | 16,543,648 | +3,617,760 |
| Germany | 12,222,311 | 10,286,027 | -1,936,284 |
| Netherlands | 5,250,720 | 2,750,817 | -2,499,903 |
| United States | 3,621,770 | 2,847,139 | -774,631 |
| Belgium | 2,211,788 | 3,277,613 | +1,065,825 |
| Viet Nam | 2,032,624 | 2,862,883 | +830,259 |
| China | 2,492,354 | 2,191,693 | -300,661 |
| France | 2,099,863 | 2,155,236 | +55,373 |
| Taiwan | 2,372,166 | 1,860,068 | -512,098 |
| Finland | 1,410,185 | 2,185,024 | +774,839 |
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 | 30,221,774 |
| Finland | 20,774,216 |
| Germany | 9,825,194 |
| United States | 6,696,135 |
| Belgium | 5,484,738 |
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 | 13,025,268 | 17,196,506 | +4,171,238 |
| Finland | 11,075,794 | 9,698,422 | -1,377,372 |
| Germany | 5,808,321 | 4,016,873 | -1,791,448 |
| United States | 3,763,027 | 2,933,108 | -829,919 |
| Belgium | 2,682,738 | 2,802,000 | +119,262 |
| China | 2,629,122 | 2,148,268 | -480,854 |
| Viet Nam | 1,657,532 | 2,745,227 | +1,087,695 |
| Taiwan | 2,464,504 | 1,898,659 | -565,845 |
| France | 1,895,130 | 2,174,263 | +279,133 |
| Italy | 1,199,806 | 1,553,672 | +353,866 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| 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 | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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) | 53,233,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,131,710 |
| Air transport | 1,934,034 |
| 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) | 22,466,231 | 30,767,502 | +8,301,271 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,532,181 | 17,599,529 | -7,932,652 |
| Air transport | 702,249 | 1,231,785 | +529,536 |
| Road transport | 19,951 | 13,015 | -6,936 |
| 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 | 40,843,124 |
| Felixstowe | 19,781,789 |
| Southampton | 6,069,471 |
| Dover | 5,635,053 |
| Harwich | 5,410,581 |
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 | 18,556,643 | 22,286,481 | +3,729,838 |
| Felixstowe | 9,730,304 | 10,051,485 | +321,181 |
| Southampton | 3,896,856 | 2,172,615 | -1,724,241 |
| Dover | 2,955,435 | 2,679,618 | -275,817 |
| Harwich | 2,780,953 | 2,629,628 | -151,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,946,643 | 1,457,543 | -489,100 |
| London | 1,656,165 | 1,529,674 | -126,491 |
| Killingholme | 1,720,341 | 1,399,068 | -321,273 |
| Purfleet | 1,648,112 | 908,062 | -740,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 660,400 | 1,817,982 | +1,157,582 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 92 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 70 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 67 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 63 |
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 61 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 55 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 53 |
| TECONNEX LIMITED | 52 |
| NORMA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | 2,066,451 |
| Nigeria | 1,517,505 |
| United States | 1,216,839 |
| Netherlands | 1,155,856 |
| Germany | 694,244 |
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 | 1,170,219 | 896,232 | -273,987 |
| Nigeria | 963,186 | 554,319 | -408,867 |
| United States | 346,894 | 869,945 | +523,051 |
| Netherlands | 679,466 | 476,390 | -203,076 |
| Germany | 387,668 | 306,576 | -81,092 |
| Poland | 269,319 | 373,981 | +104,662 |
| France | 305,123 | 225,196 | -79,927 |
| Slovakia | 154,511 | 318,415 | +163,904 |
| Spain | 79,396 | 375,927 | +296,531 |
| China | 233,884 | 177,761 | -56,123 |
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 |
| Sweden | 2,985 |
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 |
| Sweden | 2,985 | 0 | -2,985 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,533,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,987,358 |
| Air transport | 600,748 |
| Other | 25,171 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,165,563 | 3,368,202 | +202,639 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,905,556 | 3,081,802 | +176,246 |
| Air transport | 316,658 | 284,090 | -32,568 |
| Other | 25,171 | 0 | -25,171 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,799,138 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,568,805 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,561,430 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,638,908 |
| Southampton | 942,897 |
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 | 1,668,932 | 2,130,206 | +461,274 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,452,296 | 1,116,509 | -335,787 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,297,254 | 1,264,176 | -33,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 910,614 | 728,294 | -182,320 |
| Southampton | 173,729 | 769,168 | +595,439 |
| Dover | 213,199 | 99,577 | -113,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,852 | 164,819 | +18,967 |
| Felixstowe | 116,285 | 69,581 | -46,704 |
| Manchester Airport | 82,614 | 84,413 | +1,799 |
| Heysham | 68,528 | 22,410 | -46,118 |
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