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
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,126,300 |
| France | 1,015,655 |
| Sweden | 891,960 |
| United States | 667,541 |
| India | 661,451 |
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 | 579,080 | 547,220 | -31,860 |
| France | 675,927 | 339,728 | -336,199 |
| Sweden | 492,230 | 399,730 | -92,500 |
| United States | 136,782 | 530,759 | +393,977 |
| India | 652,576 | 8,875 | -643,701 |
| China | 39,117 | 278,574 | +239,457 |
| Netherlands | 128,701 | 112,791 | -15,910 |
| Spain | 46,862 | 63,053 | +16,191 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 71,663 | +71,663 |
| Italy | 32,165 | 18,678 | -13,487 |
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 | 2,158,436 |
| Sweden | 910,518 |
| India | 662,833 |
| United States | 657,506 |
| China | 319,844 |
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 | 1,341,806 | 816,630 | -525,176 |
| Sweden | 504,683 | 405,835 | -98,848 |
| India | 657,962 | 4,871 | -653,091 |
| United States | 137,848 | 519,658 | +381,810 |
| China | 41,270 | 278,574 | +237,304 |
| South Korea | 82,996 | 19,064 | -63,932 |
| South Africa | 0 | 93,104 | +93,104 |
| France | 1,110 | 79,132 | +78,022 |
| Spain | 30,332 | 47,257 | +16,925 |
| 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 2,254,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,659,013 |
| Air transport | 1,451,183 |
| Road transport | 29,792 |
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) | 1,218,169 | 1,036,715 | -181,454 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,213,195 | 445,818 | -767,377 |
| Air transport | 438,304 | 1,012,879 | +574,575 |
| Road transport | 10,096 | 19,696 | +9,600 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,188,727 |
| Dover | 1,068,103 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,060,188 |
| Liverpool Docks | 648,336 |
| Felixstowe | 454,467 |
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 | 617,955 | 570,772 | -47,183 |
| Dover | 689,292 | 378,811 | -310,481 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 373,441 | 686,747 | +313,306 |
| Liverpool Docks | 616,582 | 31,754 | -584,828 |
| Felixstowe | 322,258 | 132,209 | -190,049 |
| Southampton | 10,055 | 293,163 | +283,108 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,393 | 213,442 | +212,049 |
| Eurotunnel | 89,001 | 16,445 | -72,556 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,446 | 56,507 | +28,061 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,015 | 40,968 | +29,953 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 |
| United States | 105,109 |
| Ireland | 82,547 |
| Sweden | 34,407 |
| Turkey | 32,576 |
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 | 270,817 | 0 | -270,817 |
| United States | 59,779 | 45,330 | -14,449 |
| Ireland | 67,155 | 15,392 | -51,763 |
| Sweden | 15,906 | 18,501 | +2,595 |
| Turkey | 31,964 | 612 | -31,352 |
| Germany | 11,515 | 15,087 | +3,572 |
| Poland | 9,094 | 14,894 | +5,800 |
| Canada | 22,741 | 0 | -22,741 |
| Netherlands | 11,414 | 10,270 | -1,144 |
| Israel | 0 | 15,915 | +15,915 |
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) | 464,635 |
| Air transport | 119,408 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,523 |
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) | 390,834 | 73,801 | -317,033 |
| Air transport | 79,589 | 39,819 | -39,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,580 | 45,943 | -9,637 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 308,009 |
| Heysham | 67,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,010 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,979 |
| Felixstowe | 42,560 |
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 | 295,294 | 12,715 | -282,579 |
| Heysham | 67,155 | 0 | -67,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,792 | 37,218 | +12,426 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,979 | 0 | -51,979 |
| Felixstowe | 31,964 | 10,596 | -21,368 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 30,028 | +30,028 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,800 | 21,594 | +13,794 |
| Belfast Port | 22,741 | 0 | -22,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,600 | 16,482 | +14,882 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 15,392 | +15,392 |
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