Import/export HS code 722090: Various stainless steel flat products
Miscellaneous flat-rolled stainless steel products not covered by other codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3,239,406 |
| United States | 3,205,596 |
| Indonesia | 2,271,778 |
| China | 1,933,343 |
| France | 1,077,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1,439,367 | 1,800,039 | +360,672 |
| United States | 1,779,720 | 1,425,876 | -353,844 |
| Indonesia | 657,182 | 1,614,596 | +957,414 |
| China | 803,273 | 1,130,070 | +326,797 |
| France | 62,996 | 1,014,903 | +951,907 |
| Spain | 805,930 | 67,303 | -738,627 |
| Italy | 25,248 | 771,888 | +746,640 |
| Germany | 344,229 | 349,942 | +5,713 |
| Sweden | 398,641 | 178,404 | -220,237 |
| Belgium | 252,689 | 315,008 | +62,319 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,472,912 |
| Japan | 3,242,636 |
| Indonesia | 2,336,302 |
| China | 1,925,100 |
| Spain | 1,824,288 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,965,850 | 1,507,062 | -458,788 |
| Japan | 1,442,597 | 1,800,039 | +357,442 |
| Indonesia | 677,926 | 1,658,376 | +980,450 |
| China | 772,851 | 1,152,249 | +379,398 |
| Spain | 825,386 | 998,902 | +173,516 |
| Germany | 381,108 | 500,059 | +118,951 |
| Italy | 40,893 | 771,870 | +730,977 |
| Sweden | 394,976 | 180,713 | -214,263 |
| Belgium | 196,110 | 232,840 | +36,730 |
| India | 153,700 | 176,613 | +22,913 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -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) | 8,709,670 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,838,106 |
| Air transport | 2,639,729 |
| Other | 5,319 |
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) | 3,191,614 | 5,518,056 | +2,326,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,278,033 | 2,560,073 | -717,960 |
| Air transport | 1,246,984 | 1,392,745 | +145,761 |
| Other | 1,794 | 3,525 | +1,731 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,568,212 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,659,681 |
| Felixstowe | 2,472,502 |
| Dover | 1,545,963 |
| East Midlands Airport | 884,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,122,475 | 2,445,737 | +323,262 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,513,953 | 1,145,728 | -368,225 |
| Felixstowe | 637,016 | 1,835,486 | +1,198,470 |
| Dover | 802,001 | 743,962 | -58,039 |
| East Midlands Airport | 388,255 | 496,187 | +107,932 |
| Eurotunnel | 325,727 | 553,287 | +227,560 |
| London | 46,697 | 684,417 | +637,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 343,670 | 329,867 | -13,803 |
| Immingham Docks | 389,660 | 195,501 | -194,159 |
| London Stansted Airport | 215,541 | 263,586 | +48,045 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STRIX LTD | 69 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 68 |
| OTTER CONTROLS LIMITED | 56 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 52 |
| AQUALISA PRODUCTS LIMITED | 48 |
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 42 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 40 |
| RUSSELL FINEX LIMITED | 31 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 31 |
| TERMINATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 56 |
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 512,856 |
| South Korea | 431,612 |
| Czechia | 422,388 |
| Brazil | 386,959 |
| Singapore | 338,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 243,090 | 269,766 | +26,676 |
| South Korea | 4,738 | 426,874 | +422,136 |
| Czechia | 262,543 | 159,845 | -102,698 |
| Brazil | 213,263 | 173,696 | -39,567 |
| Singapore | 35,340 | 303,358 | +268,018 |
| France | 161,212 | 153,385 | -7,827 |
| Germany | 185,384 | 96,714 | -88,670 |
| United States | 128,140 | 135,752 | +7,612 |
| Thailand | 119,700 | 112,875 | -6,825 |
| Ireland | 98,222 | 88,563 | -9,659 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 11,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 11,631 | 0 | -11,631 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,668,457 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 961,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 931,880 |
| Other | 11,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,294,901 | 1,373,556 | +78,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 467,314 | 494,311 | +26,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,017 | 627,863 | +323,846 |
| Other | 11,631 | 0 | -11,631 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 962,521 |
| East Midlands Airport | 866,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 684,280 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 652,035 |
| ZLC | 461,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 346,801 | 615,720 | +268,919 |
| East Midlands Airport | 483,338 | 382,886 | -100,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 160,849 | 523,431 | +362,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 374,525 | 277,510 | -97,015 |
| ZLC | 286,315 | 175,479 | -110,836 |
| London Stansted Airport | 118,647 | 167,486 | +48,839 |
| Liverpool Docks | 136,571 | 69,962 | -66,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,203 | 79,638 | +72,435 |
| Southampton | 24,298 | 30,988 | +6,690 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,892 | 28,832 | +7,940 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous flat-rolled stainless steel products not covered by other codes