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 | 9,042,642 |
| France | 3,385,195 |
| China | 2,682,302 |
| Germany | 2,075,636 |
| Austria | 1,030,722 |
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 | 4,381,945 | 4,660,697 | +278,752 |
| France | 1,662,762 | 1,722,433 | +59,671 |
| China | 1,702,525 | 979,777 | -722,748 |
| Germany | 1,301,066 | 774,570 | -526,496 |
| Austria | 555,466 | 475,256 | -80,210 |
| Netherlands | 351,050 | 533,465 | +182,415 |
| Taiwan | 432,283 | 363,526 | -68,757 |
| Belgium | 318,632 | 455,740 | +137,108 |
| Italy | 228,805 | 198,430 | -30,375 |
| Finland | 129,402 | 144,514 | +15,112 |
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 | 9,172,580 |
| France | 3,135,122 |
| China | 2,738,798 |
| Germany | 1,639,813 |
| Italy | 1,115,025 |
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 | 4,381,454 | 4,791,126 | +409,672 |
| France | 1,565,965 | 1,569,157 | +3,192 |
| China | 1,755,876 | 982,922 | -772,954 |
| Germany | 1,097,769 | 542,044 | -555,725 |
| Italy | 490,834 | 624,191 | +133,357 |
| Austria | 566,540 | 480,747 | -85,793 |
| Finland | 338,098 | 625,543 | +287,445 |
| Taiwan | 466,061 | 477,102 | +11,041 |
| Belgium | 346,323 | 372,550 | +26,227 |
| United States | 168,361 | 143,960 | -24,401 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 12,737,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,147,609 |
| Air transport | 846,941 |
| 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) | 7,604,691 | 5,132,730 | -2,471,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,862,493 | 5,285,116 | +1,422,623 |
| Air transport | 417,282 | 429,659 | +12,377 |
| 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 | 10,504,906 |
| Felixstowe | 3,490,738 |
| Dover | 3,001,198 |
| London | 1,175,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 709,111 |
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 | 5,311,477 | 5,193,429 | -118,048 |
| Felixstowe | 1,977,414 | 1,513,324 | -464,090 |
| Dover | 1,240,368 | 1,760,830 | +520,462 |
| London | 1,014,773 | 161,034 | -853,739 |
| Eurotunnel | 305,070 | 404,041 | +98,971 |
| Middlesbrough | 342,439 | 296,563 | -45,876 |
| London Gateway Port | 217,061 | 364,609 | +147,548 |
| Harwich | 152,114 | 357,265 | +205,151 |
| Liverpool Docks | 442,939 | 29,960 | -412,979 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 198,616 | 214,505 | +15,889 |
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
|
8 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 | 1,420,459 |
| Poland | 1,071,805 |
| Romania | 282,223 |
| Spain | 99,177 |
| 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 | 854,781 | 565,678 | -289,103 |
| Poland | 557,589 | 514,216 | -43,373 |
| Romania | 194,937 | 87,286 | -107,651 |
| Spain | 38,107 | 61,070 | +22,963 |
| Netherlands | 87,476 | 6,057 | -81,419 |
| Latvia | 61,654 | 0 | -61,654 |
| India | 51,741 | 7,205 | -44,536 |
| China | 31,717 | 20,369 | -11,348 |
| Finland | 29,329 | 13,573 | -15,756 |
| United States | 39,792 | 1,235 | -38,557 |
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) | 3,106,119 |
| Air transport | 250,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,839 |
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) | 1,834,105 | 1,272,014 | -562,091 |
| Air transport | 159,387 | 90,644 | -68,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,016 | 65,823 | +17,807 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,547,775 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,350,637 |
| Manchester Airport | 115,008 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,158 |
| Dover | 87,210 |
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 | 924,478 | 623,297 | -301,181 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 819,219 | 531,418 | -287,801 |
| Manchester Airport | 87,848 | 27,160 | -60,688 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,606 | 40,552 | -25,054 |
| Dover | 35,983 | 51,227 | +15,244 |
| 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 | 22,222 | +13,719 |
| 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