Import/export HS code 72209080: Various stainless steel flat products
Other types of flat-rolled stainless steel products not specified elsewhere
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 | 3,251,476 |
| United States | 2,580,390 |
| Indonesia | 2,358,043 |
| China | 1,977,350 |
| France | 1,120,951 |
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 | 1,654,584 | 1,596,892 | -57,692 |
| United States | 1,501,633 | 1,078,757 | -422,876 |
| Indonesia | 829,053 | 1,528,990 | +699,937 |
| China | 878,051 | 1,099,299 | +221,248 |
| France | 192,638 | 928,313 | +735,675 |
| Spain | 860,006 | 11,782 | -848,224 |
| Belgium | 275,443 | 247,081 | -28,362 |
| Sweden | 302,372 | 176,282 | -126,090 |
| Germany | 241,770 | 140,629 | -101,141 |
| Netherlands | 197,089 | 105,741 | -91,348 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 3,254,706 |
| United States | 2,817,373 |
| Indonesia | 2,419,938 |
| China | 2,006,707 |
| Spain | 1,868,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1,657,814 | 1,596,892 | -60,922 |
| United States | 1,660,033 | 1,157,340 | -502,693 |
| Indonesia | 846,814 | 1,573,124 | +726,310 |
| China | 885,229 | 1,121,478 | +236,249 |
| Spain | 1,010,446 | 857,883 | -152,563 |
| Sweden | 311,367 | 178,591 | -132,776 |
| Belgium | 220,060 | 256,545 | +36,485 |
| Germany | 264,893 | 152,579 | -112,314 |
| South Korea | 222,153 | 25,781 | -196,372 |
| Netherlands | 109,028 | 85,870 | -23,158 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 8,636,986 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,423,101 |
| Air transport | 2,015,740 |
| Other | 3,797 |
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) | 3,511,034 | 5,125,952 | +1,614,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,929,407 | 1,493,694 | -1,435,713 |
| Air transport | 1,138,970 | 876,770 | -262,200 |
| Other | 1,794 | 2,003 | +209 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,496,663 |
| Felixstowe | 2,417,131 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,373,545 |
| Dover | 1,525,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 874,328 |
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 | 2,219,200 | 2,277,463 | +58,263 |
| Felixstowe | 767,933 | 1,649,198 | +881,265 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,270,868 | 1,102,677 | -168,191 |
| Dover | 899,348 | 625,718 | -273,630 |
| Eurotunnel | 316,640 | 557,688 | +241,048 |
| East Midlands Airport | 366,278 | 322,496 | -43,782 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 310,184 | 233,895 | -76,289 |
| Immingham Docks | 295,398 | 166,198 | -129,200 |
| London Stansted Airport | 176,278 | 163,184 | -13,094 |
| London Gateway Port | 191,874 | 63,988 | -127,886 |
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
|
15 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
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 | 64 |
| OTTER CONTROLS LIMITED | 54 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| AQUALISA PRODUCTS LIMITED | 48 |
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 42 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 41 |
| TERMINATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 31 |
| KILLGERM CHEMICALS LIMITED | 27 |
| VIP-POLYMERS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 429,368 |
| South Korea | 429,193 |
| China | 407,630 |
| Brazil | 382,940 |
| Germany | 246,271 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 243,505 | 185,863 | -57,642 |
| South Korea | 2,319 | 426,874 | +424,555 |
| China | 171,854 | 235,776 | +63,922 |
| Brazil | 217,400 | 165,540 | -51,860 |
| Germany | 139,381 | 106,890 | -32,491 |
| United States | 108,793 | 120,929 | +12,136 |
| Thailand | 119,130 | 103,845 | -15,285 |
| France | 63,836 | 81,798 | +17,962 |
| Singapore | 27,730 | 100,350 | +72,620 |
| Norway | 39,665 | 77,044 | +37,379 |
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 | 9,757 |
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 | 9,757 | 0 | -9,757 |
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 | 2,343,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 822,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 574,799 |
| Other | 9,757 |
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 | 1,070,994 | 1,272,666 | +201,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 295,108 | 527,872 | +232,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,979 | 313,820 | +52,841 |
| Other | 9,757 | 0 | -9,757 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 801,267 |
| East Midlands Airport | 699,314 |
| London Gateway Port | 570,234 |
| ZLC | 434,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 355,547 |
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 | 300,848 | 500,419 | +199,571 |
| East Midlands Airport | 389,230 | 310,084 | -79,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 156,353 | 413,881 | +257,528 |
| ZLC | 261,547 | 172,632 | -88,915 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 167,810 | 187,737 | +19,927 |
| London Stansted Airport | 81,333 | 177,938 | +96,605 |
| Liverpool Docks | 137,410 | 47,380 | -90,030 |
| Manchester Airport | 15,711 | 108,440 | +92,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,918 | 99,996 | +79,078 |
| Southampton | 23,650 | 18,456 | -5,194 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72209080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of flat-rolled stainless steel products not specified elsewhere