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 | 25,892,829 |
| Germany | 21,141,000 |
| Netherlands | 7,829,675 |
| Belgium | 5,216,492 |
| United States | 4,840,021 |
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 | 11,090,877 | 14,801,952 | +3,711,075 |
| Germany | 12,688,538 | 8,452,462 | -4,236,076 |
| Netherlands | 4,992,511 | 2,837,164 | -2,155,347 |
| Belgium | 2,116,426 | 3,100,066 | +983,640 |
| United States | 3,548,809 | 1,291,212 | -2,257,597 |
| China | 2,296,961 | 1,927,623 | -369,338 |
| Viet Nam | 2,058,730 | 2,049,189 | -9,541 |
| Taiwan | 1,852,093 | 2,119,667 | +267,574 |
| France | 1,657,480 | 2,052,327 | +394,847 |
| Finland | 1,381,983 | 1,682,813 | +300,830 |
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 | 26,260,157 |
| Finland | 19,911,805 |
| Germany | 9,620,938 |
| United States | 5,082,919 |
| Belgium | 4,661,313 |
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 | 11,272,197 | 14,987,960 | +3,715,763 |
| Finland | 11,081,141 | 8,830,664 | -2,250,477 |
| Germany | 6,274,200 | 3,346,738 | -2,927,462 |
| United States | 3,676,582 | 1,406,337 | -2,270,245 |
| Belgium | 2,364,137 | 2,297,176 | -66,961 |
| China | 2,286,465 | 1,921,977 | -364,488 |
| Taiwan | 1,919,722 | 2,177,744 | +258,022 |
| Viet Nam | 1,793,123 | 1,936,019 | +142,896 |
| France | 1,389,941 | 2,038,502 | +648,561 |
| Italy | 996,447 | 1,323,333 | +326,886 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +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) | 45,699,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,736,581 |
| Air transport | 1,755,070 |
| Road transport | 35,170 |
| 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) | 21,828,283 | 23,870,838 | +2,042,555 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,963,715 | 17,772,866 | -5,190,849 |
| Air transport | 640,572 | 1,114,498 | +473,926 |
| Road transport | 23,557 | 11,613 | -11,944 |
| 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 | 35,909,156 |
| Felixstowe | 17,312,668 |
| Dover | 5,147,897 |
| Southampton | 4,956,612 |
| Harwich | 4,759,146 |
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 | 16,475,543 | 19,433,613 | +2,958,070 |
| Felixstowe | 9,308,262 | 8,004,406 | -1,303,856 |
| Dover | 2,555,085 | 2,592,812 | +37,727 |
| Southampton | 4,060,671 | 895,941 | -3,164,730 |
| Harwich | 2,337,073 | 2,422,073 | +85,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,928,581 | 1,377,338 | -551,243 |
| London | 1,697,289 | 1,602,928 | -94,361 |
| Killingholme | 1,889,520 | 1,239,721 | -649,799 |
| Purfleet | 1,902,497 | 719,076 | -1,183,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 590,678 | 1,695,808 | +1,105,130 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 88 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 66 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 63 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 63 |
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 57 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 55 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 49 |
| TECONNEX LIMITED | 48 |
| NORMA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 48 |
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+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 2,048,403 |
| Nigeria | 1,415,177 |
| Netherlands | 1,181,261 |
| United States | 919,693 |
| Germany | 674,646 |
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 | 1,095,571 | 952,832 | -142,739 |
| Nigeria | 629,346 | 785,831 | +156,485 |
| Netherlands | 643,625 | 537,636 | -105,989 |
| United States | 311,987 | 607,706 | +295,719 |
| Germany | 412,220 | 262,426 | -149,794 |
| Poland | 242,134 | 308,256 | +66,122 |
| France | 287,700 | 249,917 | -37,783 |
| Spain | 82,305 | 323,348 | +241,043 |
| China | 201,063 | 168,590 | -32,473 |
| Norway | 164,089 | 167,017 | +2,928 |
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) | 5,681,152 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,606,283 |
| Air transport | 501,219 |
| Other | 25,171 |
| Road transport | 3,488 |
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) | 2,623,646 | 3,057,506 | +433,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,708,040 | 2,898,243 | +190,203 |
| Air transport | 288,137 | 213,082 | -75,055 |
| Other | 25,171 | 0 | -25,171 |
| Road transport | 3,488 | 0 | -3,488 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,497,721 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,497,869 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,104,103 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,572,703 |
| Southampton | 636,576 |
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 | 1,604,096 | 1,893,625 | +289,529 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,358,291 | 1,139,578 | -218,713 |
| London Gateway Port | 950,931 | 1,153,172 | +202,241 |
| Immingham Docks | 752,875 | 819,828 | +66,953 |
| Southampton | 35,158 | 601,418 | +566,260 |
| Dover | 239,904 | 100,826 | -139,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,655 | 98,919 | -11,736 |
| Felixstowe | 122,446 | 62,016 | -60,430 |
| Manchester Airport | 83,482 | 77,041 | -6,441 |
| Harwich | 62,685 | 51,273 | -11,412 |
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