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 | 3,239,406 |
| United States | 3,062,139 |
| Indonesia | 2,271,778 |
| China | 1,823,853 |
| France | 1,076,634 |
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 | 1,719,007 | 1,343,132 | -375,875 |
| Indonesia | 657,182 | 1,614,596 | +957,414 |
| China | 762,267 | 1,061,586 | +299,319 |
| France | 61,731 | 1,014,903 | +953,172 |
| Spain | 805,930 | 67,303 | -738,627 |
| Sweden | 398,641 | 178,404 | -220,237 |
| Belgium | 252,689 | 212,093 | -40,596 |
| Germany | 207,708 | 190,249 | -17,459 |
| Netherlands | 214,602 | 107,508 | -107,094 |
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 | 3,326,852 |
| Japan | 3,242,636 |
| Indonesia | 2,336,302 |
| Spain | 1,824,288 |
| China | 1,815,610 |
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 | 1,905,137 | 1,421,715 | -483,422 |
| Japan | 1,442,597 | 1,800,039 | +357,442 |
| Indonesia | 677,926 | 1,658,376 | +980,450 |
| Spain | 825,386 | 998,902 | +173,516 |
| China | 731,845 | 1,083,765 | +351,920 |
| Sweden | 394,976 | 180,713 | -214,263 |
| Germany | 223,870 | 210,329 | -13,541 |
| Belgium | 196,110 | 221,557 | +25,447 |
| South Korea | 245,779 | 30,160 | -215,619 |
| India | 64,137 | 166,106 | +101,969 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| 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) | 8,395,074 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,967,711 |
| Air transport | 2,095,512 |
| 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) | 2,964,146 | 5,430,928 | +2,466,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,160,810 | 1,806,901 | -1,353,909 |
| Air transport | 1,128,220 | 967,292 | -160,928 |
| 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 | 4,453,770 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,659,681 |
| Felixstowe | 2,389,840 |
| Dover | 1,481,043 |
| Eurotunnel | 816,586 |
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 | 2,008,033 | 2,445,737 | +437,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,513,953 | 1,145,728 | -368,225 |
| Felixstowe | 599,280 | 1,790,560 | +1,191,280 |
| Dover | 750,050 | 730,993 | -19,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 282,542 | 534,044 | +251,502 |
| East Midlands Airport | 361,642 | 343,580 | -18,062 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 316,698 | 280,618 | -36,080 |
| Immingham Docks | 383,608 | 164,222 | -219,386 |
| London Stansted Airport | 181,439 | 191,794 | +10,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,734 | 208,649 | +163,915 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
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 | 40 |
| TERMINATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 30 |
| 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 | 43 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| 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 | 511,575 |
| South Korea | 431,612 |
| Czechia | 422,388 |
| Brazil | 384,992 |
| Germany | 262,314 |
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 | 241,809 | 269,766 | +27,957 |
| South Korea | 4,738 | 426,874 | +422,136 |
| Czechia | 262,543 | 159,845 | -102,698 |
| Brazil | 211,296 | 173,696 | -37,600 |
| Germany | 171,743 | 90,571 | -81,172 |
| United States | 121,711 | 126,828 | +5,117 |
| Thailand | 119,700 | 112,875 | -6,825 |
| France | 68,847 | 86,023 | +17,176 |
| Singapore | 35,340 | 110,861 | +75,521 |
| Norway | 21,583 | 92,033 | +70,450 |
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 | 2,463,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 816,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 597,923 |
| 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 | 1,213,721 | 1,249,575 | +35,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,017 | 512,242 | +208,225 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,336 | 334,587 | +71,251 |
| 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 | 878,075 |
| East Midlands Airport | 781,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 570,347 |
| ZLC | 458,933 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 378,467 |
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 | 345,357 | 532,718 | +187,361 |
| East Midlands Airport | 435,427 | 346,343 | -89,084 |
| London Gateway Port | 160,849 | 409,498 | +248,649 |
| ZLC | 283,454 | 175,479 | -107,975 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 185,343 | 193,124 | +7,781 |
| London Stansted Airport | 89,683 | 163,050 | +73,367 |
| Liverpool Docks | 134,100 | 50,690 | -83,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,203 | 79,638 | +72,435 |
| Southampton | 24,298 | 29,300 | +5,002 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,892 | 28,832 | +7,940 |
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