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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,166,754 |
| Japan | 3,086,380 |
| China | 1,788,909 |
| Indonesia | 1,689,221 |
| Spain | 873,282 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,098,344 | 1,068,410 | -1,029,934 |
| Japan | 1,783,769 | 1,302,611 | -481,158 |
| China | 724,569 | 1,064,340 | +339,771 |
| Indonesia | 841,693 | 847,528 | +5,835 |
| Spain | 762,073 | 111,209 | -650,864 |
| Sweden | 524,023 | 159,970 | -364,053 |
| France | 44,240 | 616,304 | +572,064 |
| Belgium | 239,282 | 285,694 | +46,412 |
| Germany | 191,637 | 198,432 | +6,795 |
| Netherlands | 278,620 | 74,018 | -204,602 |
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 | 3,501,160 |
| Japan | 3,089,610 |
| China | 1,769,536 |
| Indonesia | 1,735,485 |
| Spain | 1,459,430 |
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 | 2,363,922 | 1,137,238 | -1,226,684 |
| Japan | 1,786,999 | 1,302,611 | -484,388 |
| China | 695,262 | 1,074,274 | +379,012 |
| Indonesia | 860,409 | 875,076 | +14,667 |
| Spain | 762,073 | 697,357 | -64,716 |
| Sweden | 520,358 | 162,279 | -358,079 |
| Belgium | 190,352 | 292,434 | +102,082 |
| Germany | 201,278 | 213,071 | +11,793 |
| South Korea | 226,785 | 51,156 | -175,629 |
| Netherlands | 128,111 | 56,968 | -71,143 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -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) | 7,089,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,394,778 |
| Air transport | 2,003,878 |
| Other | 5,073 |
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) | 3,547,215 | 3,542,225 | -4,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,672,184 | 1,722,594 | -1,949,590 |
| Air transport | 1,069,809 | 934,069 | -135,740 |
| Other | 2,957 | 2,116 | -841 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,214,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,933,479 |
| Felixstowe | 1,629,562 |
| Dover | 1,337,943 |
| Eurotunnel | 731,623 |
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 | 2,564,297 | 1,649,871 | -914,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,863,437 | 1,070,042 | -793,395 |
| Felixstowe | 583,165 | 1,046,397 | +463,232 |
| Dover | 817,663 | 520,280 | -297,383 |
| Eurotunnel | 264,434 | 467,189 | +202,755 |
| East Midlands Airport | 301,497 | 398,293 | +96,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 522,782 | 132,729 | -390,053 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 354,383 | 194,724 | -159,659 |
| London Stansted Airport | 144,849 | 199,216 | +54,367 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,538 | 194,232 | +150,694 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STRIX LTD | 68 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 62 |
| OTTER CONTROLS LIMITED | 51 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| AQUALISA PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 40 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 36 |
| TERMINATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 27 |
| VIP-POLYMERS LIMITED | 27 |
| P & B METAL COMPONENTS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 424,948 |
| China | 358,072 |
| South Korea | 334,091 |
| Brazil | 314,669 |
| Germany | 262,167 |
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 | 280,636 | 144,312 | -136,324 |
| China | 227,989 | 130,083 | -97,906 |
| South Korea | 4,738 | 329,353 | +324,615 |
| Brazil | 159,105 | 155,564 | -3,541 |
| Germany | 191,900 | 70,267 | -121,633 |
| United States | 132,173 | 88,387 | -43,786 |
| Thailand | 122,210 | 94,815 | -27,395 |
| Singapore | 42,422 | 106,910 | +64,488 |
| Ireland | 129,301 | 14,099 | -115,202 |
| France | 72,437 | 40,147 | -32,290 |
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 | 49,562 |
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 | 45,454 | 4,108 | -41,346 |
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 | 2,149,744 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 751,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 514,946 |
| Other | 49,562 |
| Road transport | 3,606 |
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 | 1,274,939 | 874,805 | -400,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 258,928 | 492,688 | +233,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,295 | 254,651 | -5,644 |
| Other | 45,454 | 4,108 | -41,346 |
| Road transport | 3,606 | 0 | -3,606 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 748,915 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 598,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 498,196 |
| ZLC | 425,716 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 330,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 470,348 | 278,567 | -191,781 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 338,893 | 259,635 | -79,258 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,908 | 389,288 | +280,380 |
| ZLC | 281,440 | 144,276 | -137,164 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,164 | 159,893 | -10,271 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,576 | 160,202 | +43,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 134,100 | 48,380 | -85,720 |
| Southampton | 27,472 | 29,300 | +1,828 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 50,364 | 6,136 | -44,228 |
| 000 | 45,454 | 4,108 | -41,346 |
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