Import/export HS code 72202081: 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 high-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 24,487,083 |
| France | 8,664,020 |
| China | 3,334,852 |
| Italy | 2,803,006 |
| India | 2,445,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12,577,912 | 11,909,171 | -668,741 |
| France | 3,855,363 | 4,808,657 | +953,294 |
| China | 1,113,737 | 2,221,115 | +1,107,378 |
| Italy | 1,383,132 | 1,419,874 | +36,742 |
| India | 208,454 | 2,236,708 | +2,028,254 |
| Netherlands | 670,424 | 550,378 | -120,046 |
| South Korea | 606,194 | 557,861 | -48,333 |
| United States | 745,679 | 409,657 | -336,022 |
| Spain | 143,081 | 1,011,584 | +868,503 |
| Japan | 547,886 | 211,508 | -336,378 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,246,967 |
| Italy | 8,064,648 |
| France | 7,260,109 |
| China | 3,291,189 |
| India | 2,487,576 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,289,939 | 9,957,028 | -332,911 |
| Italy | 3,988,690 | 4,075,958 | +87,268 |
| France | 3,237,269 | 4,022,840 | +785,571 |
| China | 1,087,154 | 2,204,035 | +1,116,881 |
| India | 216,393 | 2,271,183 | +2,054,790 |
| South Korea | 632,620 | 610,030 | -22,590 |
| Malaysia | 545,741 | 615,782 | +70,041 |
| United States | 716,584 | 403,409 | -313,175 |
| Japan | 658,676 | 429,520 | -229,156 |
| Sweden | 0 | 947,340 | +947,340 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
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 | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 37,717,965 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,251,910 |
| Air transport | 1,388,795 |
| Road transport | 56,554 |
| Other | 126 |
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) | 18,046,470 | 19,671,495 | +1,625,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,394,780 | 6,857,130 | +2,462,350 |
| Air transport | 816,269 | 572,526 | -243,743 |
| Road transport | 20,496 | 36,058 | +15,562 |
| Other | 0 | 126 | +126 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,055,363 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,916,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,348,528 |
| Southampton | 4,550,493 |
| Felixstowe | 3,632,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 7,178,323 | 7,877,040 | +698,717 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,943,103 | 4,973,346 | -1,969,757 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,918,902 | 6,429,626 | +3,510,724 |
| Southampton | 1,357,594 | 3,192,899 | +1,835,305 |
| Felixstowe | 1,714,958 | 1,917,288 | +202,330 |
| Liverpool Docks | 386,842 | 686,550 | +299,708 |
| Thamesport | 585,062 | 293,789 | -291,273 |
| Killingholme | 456,574 | 293,174 | -163,400 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 572,836 | 174,314 | -398,522 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 203,031 | 298,645 | +95,614 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 28 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
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 | 31 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,415,050 |
| United States | 966,624 |
| Netherlands | 801,832 |
| Slovakia | 353,577 |
| Belgium | 332,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 703,608 | 711,442 | +7,834 |
| United States | 785,808 | 180,816 | -604,992 |
| Netherlands | 413,280 | 388,552 | -24,728 |
| Slovakia | 197,206 | 156,371 | -40,835 |
| Belgium | 191,804 | 140,394 | -51,410 |
| Italy | 141,460 | 134,495 | -6,965 |
| Poland | 121,686 | 151,640 | +29,954 |
| Germany | 131,068 | 119,497 | -11,571 |
| France | 154,378 | 78,532 | -75,846 |
| Spain | 87,034 | 124,366 | +37,332 |
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 | 1,521 |
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 | 0 | 1,521 | +1,521 |
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) | 4,493,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,415,978 |
| Air transport | 523,280 |
| Other | 1,521 |
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) | 2,292,143 | 2,201,523 | -90,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,082,574 | 333,404 | -749,170 |
| Air transport | 279,795 | 243,485 | -36,310 |
| Other | 0 | 1,521 | +1,521 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,335,071 |
| Holyhead | 1,185,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 927,877 |
| Immingham Docks | 642,971 |
| Southampton | 338,443 |
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 | 1,244,086 | 1,090,985 | -153,101 |
| Holyhead | 573,370 | 611,690 | +38,320 |
| London Gateway Port | 789,573 | 138,304 | -651,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 347,161 | 295,810 | -51,351 |
| Southampton | 247,642 | 90,801 | -156,841 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 150,607 | 159,118 | +8,511 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,243 | 130,067 | +34,824 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,137 | 23,279 | -56,858 |
| Felixstowe | 28,789 | 66,636 | +37,847 |
| ZLC | 30,791 | 20,075 | -10,716 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72202081
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 high-corrosion resistance