Import/export HS code 72224010: Hot-rolled stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections
Stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections processed by hot-rolling, used in structural applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,802,288 |
| Taiwan | 4,322,352 |
| India | 3,085,705 |
| Germany | 1,333,903 |
| France | 777,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,919,012 | 1,883,276 | -1,035,736 |
| Taiwan | 2,779,712 | 1,542,640 | -1,237,072 |
| India | 1,893,029 | 1,192,676 | -700,353 |
| Germany | 730,784 | 603,119 | -127,665 |
| France | 419,719 | 357,363 | -62,356 |
| Switzerland | 286,211 | 263,027 | -23,184 |
| United States | 161,750 | 219,586 | +57,836 |
| Italy | 111,514 | 91,142 | -20,372 |
| Ireland | 84,097 | 88,134 | +4,037 |
| China | 86,817 | 78,993 | -7,824 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 5,218,740 |
| Taiwan | 4,322,352 |
| India | 4,139,774 |
| Switzerland | 614,285 |
| Italy | 467,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,009,431 | 2,209,309 | -800,122 |
| Taiwan | 2,779,712 | 1,542,640 | -1,237,072 |
| India | 2,449,316 | 1,690,458 | -758,858 |
| Switzerland | 286,505 | 327,780 | +41,275 |
| Italy | 344,906 | 122,602 | -222,304 |
| United States | 161,614 | 184,529 | +22,915 |
| China | 130,986 | 106,311 | -24,675 |
| Germany | 163,347 | 59,784 | -103,563 |
| Ireland | 76,098 | 85,799 | +9,701 |
| Romania | 6,849 | 51,910 | +45,061 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 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) | 11,505,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,009,335 |
| Air transport | 457,919 |
| Road transport | 13,287 |
| Other | 6,528 |
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) | 6,801,568 | 4,703,783 | -2,097,785 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,469,768 | 1,539,567 | -930,201 |
| Air transport | 265,307 | 192,612 | -72,695 |
| Road transport | 5,249 | 8,038 | +2,789 |
| Other | 4,193 | 2,335 | -1,858 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,262,531 |
| Southampton | 3,857,062 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,620,668 |
| Dover | 1,740,183 |
| Immingham Docks | 867,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,841,495 | 2,421,036 | +579,541 |
| Southampton | 3,088,734 | 768,328 | -2,320,406 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,018,867 | 1,601,801 | -417,066 |
| Dover | 1,216,499 | 523,684 | -692,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 385,376 | 482,209 | +96,833 |
| ZLC | 286,211 | 282,300 | -3,911 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,466 | 156,418 | +122,952 |
| Heysham | 71,332 | 83,247 | +11,915 |
| London Stansted Airport | 121,858 | 29,421 | -92,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,514 | 31,756 | -53,758 |
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
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 106 |
| VOSS STAINLESS UK LIMITED | 84 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 53 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 49 |
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 34 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 25 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 20 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 17 |
| MILLSTOCK STAINLESS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,328,857 |
| Switzerland | 217,762 |
| Ireland | 139,145 |
| China | 136,568 |
| United States | 130,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 779,968 | 1,548,889 | +768,921 |
| Switzerland | 115,432 | 102,330 | -13,102 |
| Ireland | 97,864 | 41,281 | -56,583 |
| China | 76,625 | 59,943 | -16,682 |
| United States | 123,058 | 7,496 | -115,562 |
| Thailand | 46,071 | 74,962 | +28,891 |
| Saudi Arabia | 53,164 | 30,342 | -22,822 |
| Italy | 13,830 | 37,806 | +23,976 |
| Philippines | 14,536 | 24,173 | +9,637 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,000 | 16,575 | +3,575 |
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 | 2,493 |
| Portugal | 1,816 |
| India | 784 |
| Spain | 415 |
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 | 804 | 1,689 | +885 |
| Portugal | 424 | 1,392 | +968 |
| India | 0 | 784 | +784 |
| Spain | 415 | 0 | -415 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,311,012 |
| Air transport | 943,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,709 |
| Other | 5,525 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 910,894 | 1,400,118 | +489,224 |
| Air transport | 399,076 | 543,966 | +144,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 137,476 | 140,233 | +2,757 |
| Other | 1,660 | 3,865 | +2,205 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,061,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 635,489 |
| Southampton | 220,674 |
| East Midlands Airport | 195,620 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 139,797 |
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 Gateway Port | 693,658 | 1,367,576 | +673,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,163 | 469,326 | +303,163 |
| Southampton | 200,684 | 19,990 | -180,694 |
| East Midlands Airport | 181,413 | 14,207 | -167,206 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,683 | 98,114 | +56,431 |
| Holyhead | 78,113 | 34,128 | -43,985 |
| ZLC | 22,425 | 37,480 | +15,055 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,741 | 10,897 | -12,844 |
| Belfast Port | 16,552 | 1,355 | -15,197 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,334 | 12,056 | +6,722 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72224010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections processed by hot-rolling, used in structural applications