Import/export HS code 72202049: 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 standard uses
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 | 9,071,250 |
| France | 3,475,470 |
| China | 2,556,909 |
| Germany | 2,114,992 |
| Austria | 1,084,317 |
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 | 4,303,939 | 4,767,311 | +463,372 |
| France | 1,721,362 | 1,754,108 | +32,746 |
| China | 1,792,386 | 764,523 | -1,027,863 |
| Germany | 1,350,990 | 764,002 | -586,988 |
| Austria | 562,929 | 521,388 | -41,541 |
| Netherlands | 397,076 | 503,537 | +106,461 |
| Belgium | 295,589 | 499,941 | +204,352 |
| Taiwan | 363,158 | 397,218 | +34,060 |
| Italy | 245,322 | 202,079 | -43,243 |
| Finland | 142,905 | 127,952 | -14,953 |
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 | 9,201,188 |
| France | 3,223,237 |
| China | 2,655,701 |
| Germany | 1,659,666 |
| Italy | 1,117,107 |
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 | 4,303,448 | 4,897,740 | +594,292 |
| France | 1,639,390 | 1,583,847 | -55,543 |
| China | 1,852,650 | 803,051 | -1,049,599 |
| Germany | 1,128,002 | 531,664 | -596,338 |
| Italy | 503,982 | 613,125 | +109,143 |
| Austria | 574,003 | 526,879 | -47,124 |
| Finland | 362,560 | 658,889 | +296,329 |
| Taiwan | 418,373 | 491,517 | +73,144 |
| Belgium | 308,122 | 349,371 | +41,249 |
| South Africa | 283,841 | 44,761 | -239,080 |
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 | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Essex | 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 | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 12,918,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,082,182 |
| Air transport | 870,756 |
| Other | 69,579 |
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) | 7,655,561 | 5,262,785 | -2,392,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,864,719 | 5,217,463 | +1,352,744 |
| Air transport | 395,312 | 475,444 | +80,132 |
| Other | 34,543 | 35,036 | +493 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,530,515 |
| Felixstowe | 3,390,442 |
| Dover | 3,012,745 |
| London | 1,256,554 |
| Eurotunnel | 726,530 |
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 | 5,291,651 | 5,238,864 | -52,787 |
| Felixstowe | 2,086,681 | 1,303,761 | -782,920 |
| Dover | 1,207,730 | 1,805,015 | +597,285 |
| London | 1,060,279 | 196,275 | -864,004 |
| Eurotunnel | 319,932 | 406,598 | +86,666 |
| Middlesbrough | 396,716 | 319,536 | -77,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,531 | 480,099 | +434,568 |
| Harwich | 162,784 | 349,063 | +186,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 442,939 | 29,960 | -412,979 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 197,049 | 234,631 | +37,582 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,344,219 |
| Poland | 1,050,849 |
| Romania | 282,223 |
| Latvia | 101,614 |
| Netherlands | 93,533 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 808,136 | 536,083 | -272,053 |
| Poland | 521,696 | 529,153 | +7,457 |
| Romania | 177,981 | 104,242 | -73,739 |
| Latvia | 101,614 | 0 | -101,614 |
| Netherlands | 82,041 | 11,492 | -70,549 |
| Spain | 38,107 | 48,250 | +10,143 |
| Thailand | 56,470 | 4,014 | -52,456 |
| India | 51,741 | 7,205 | -44,536 |
| China | 23,520 | 28,566 | +5,046 |
| Finland | 25,375 | 17,527 | -7,848 |
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) | 3,050,896 |
| Air transport | 271,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,171 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,785,335 | 1,265,561 | -519,774 |
| Air transport | 176,180 | 95,047 | -81,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,016 | 61,155 | +13,139 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,471,535 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,363,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 131,148 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,214 |
| Dover | 99,486 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 868,444 | 603,091 | -265,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 786,523 | 576,529 | -209,994 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,596 | 40,552 | -50,044 |
| Manchester Airport | 79,651 | 31,563 | -48,088 |
| Dover | 75,943 | 23,543 | -52,400 |
| Hull | 9,634 | 61,055 | +51,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,464 | 35,036 | +22,572 |
| Felixstowe | 45,058 | 2,112 | -42,946 |
| Southampton | 8,503 | 17,554 | +9,051 |
| ZLC | 4,193 | 12,092 | +7,899 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72202049
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 standard uses