Import/export HS code 72202089: 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 general use
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 | 1,216,979 |
| France | 1,013,568 |
| Sweden | 858,986 |
| India | 665,107 |
| United States | 520,390 |
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 | 881,903 | 335,076 | -546,827 |
| France | 343,899 | 669,669 | +325,770 |
| Sweden | 518,671 | 340,315 | -178,356 |
| India | 647,578 | 17,529 | -630,049 |
| United States | 153,953 | 366,437 | +212,484 |
| Netherlands | 133,625 | 93,104 | -40,521 |
| China | 29,276 | 128,054 | +98,778 |
| Spain | 76,883 | 66,767 | -10,116 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 71,663 | +71,663 |
| Finland | 0 | 39,130 | +39,130 |
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 | 2,229,428 |
| Sweden | 872,678 |
| India | 666,489 |
| United States | 511,825 |
| China | 159,483 |
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 | 1,309,245 | 920,183 | -389,062 |
| Sweden | 532,363 | 340,315 | -192,048 |
| India | 652,964 | 13,525 | -639,439 |
| United States | 153,953 | 357,872 | +203,919 |
| China | 31,429 | 128,054 | +96,625 |
| Spain | 34,730 | 73,551 | +38,821 |
| South Korea | 80,855 | 22,778 | -58,077 |
| South Africa | 0 | 93,104 | +93,104 |
| France | 32,186 | 51,475 | +19,289 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 71,663 | +71,663 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +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) | 1,987,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,980,273 |
| Air transport | 1,136,029 |
| Road transport | 10,096 |
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) | 1,214,514 | 772,955 | -441,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,247,866 | 732,407 | -515,459 |
| Air transport | 438,043 | 697,986 | +259,943 |
| Road transport | 10,096 | 0 | -10,096 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,126,092 |
| Dover | 1,102,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 799,014 |
| Liverpool Docks | 667,093 |
| Felixstowe | 549,100 |
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 | 640,711 | 485,381 | -155,330 |
| Dover | 411,082 | 691,071 | +279,989 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 371,855 | 427,159 | +55,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 635,339 | 31,754 | -603,585 |
| Felixstowe | 453,156 | 95,944 | -357,212 |
| Eurotunnel | 259,333 | 12,049 | -247,284 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,300 | 193,169 | +188,869 |
| Southampton | 9,042 | 121,544 | +112,502 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,333 | 43,104 | +14,771 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 47,135 | +47,135 |
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 | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 270,817 |
| Ireland | 79,546 |
| United States | 64,161 |
| Turkey | 31,964 |
| Germany | 26,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 31,582 | 239,235 | +207,653 |
| Ireland | 67,155 | 12,391 | -54,764 |
| United States | 51,979 | 12,182 | -39,797 |
| Turkey | 0 | 31,964 | +31,964 |
| Germany | 11,515 | 15,087 | +3,572 |
| Canada | 22,741 | 0 | -22,741 |
| Netherlands | 8,886 | 12,798 | +3,912 |
| Poland | 14,349 | 3,259 | -11,090 |
| Sweden | 15,906 | 0 | -15,906 |
| Thailand | 12,760 | 0 | -12,760 |
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) | 431,595 |
| Air transport | 95,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,431 |
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) | 150,671 | 280,924 | +130,253 |
| Air transport | 70,189 | 25,647 | -44,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,871 | 42,560 | +13,689 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 307,397 |
| Heysham | 67,155 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,979 |
| Felixstowe | 42,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,062 |
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 | 56,059 | 251,338 | +195,279 |
| Heysham | 67,155 | 0 | -67,155 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,979 | 0 | -51,979 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 42,560 | +42,560 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,792 | 10,270 | -14,522 |
| Belfast Port | 22,741 | 0 | -22,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 16,221 | +16,221 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,760 | 1,743 | -11,017 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 12,391 | +12,391 |
| Hull | 5,255 | 5,787 | +532 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72202089
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 general use