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 | 4,652,014 |
| Taiwan | 4,638,866 |
| India | 3,138,373 |
| Germany | 1,345,760 |
| France | 766,740 |
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 | 2,837,615 | 1,814,399 | -1,023,216 |
| Taiwan | 2,757,432 | 1,881,434 | -875,998 |
| India | 1,861,855 | 1,276,518 | -585,337 |
| Germany | 767,988 | 577,772 | -190,216 |
| France | 323,040 | 443,700 | +120,660 |
| Switzerland | 361,575 | 263,027 | -98,548 |
| United States | 261,616 | 204,197 | -57,419 |
| Italy | 158,223 | 68,142 | -90,081 |
| Ireland | 85,890 | 90,236 | +4,346 |
| China | 81,237 | 66,105 | -15,132 |
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 | 5,058,124 |
| Taiwan | 4,638,866 |
| India | 4,239,853 |
| Switzerland | 650,606 |
| Italy | 483,970 |
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 | 2,842,389 | 2,215,735 | -626,654 |
| Taiwan | 2,757,432 | 1,881,434 | -875,998 |
| India | 2,495,711 | 1,744,142 | -751,569 |
| Switzerland | 317,829 | 332,777 | +14,948 |
| Italy | 391,615 | 92,355 | -299,260 |
| United States | 263,246 | 176,387 | -86,859 |
| Germany | 167,022 | 61,464 | -105,558 |
| China | 125,406 | 93,423 | -31,983 |
| Ireland | 74,531 | 90,236 | +15,705 |
| Romania | 0 | 58,759 | +58,759 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| South East Wales | 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 | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 11,776,468 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,042,116 |
| Air transport | 544,162 |
| Road transport | 13,287 |
| Other | 7,553 |
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) | 6,767,825 | 5,008,643 | -1,759,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,421,929 | 1,620,187 | -801,742 |
| Air transport | 361,359 | 182,803 | -178,556 |
| Road transport | 5,249 | 8,038 | +2,789 |
| Other | 7,553 | 0 | -7,553 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,249,444 |
| Southampton | 4,152,913 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,509,649 |
| Dover | 1,736,725 |
| Immingham Docks | 829,264 |
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 | 1,746,299 | 2,503,145 | +756,846 |
| Southampton | 2,990,341 | 1,162,572 | -1,827,769 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,048,910 | 1,460,739 | -588,171 |
| Dover | 1,132,946 | 603,779 | -529,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 374,799 | 454,465 | +79,666 |
| ZLC | 361,575 | 282,300 | -79,275 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,332 | 142,427 | +9,095 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,536 | 31,756 | -117,780 |
| Heysham | 64,925 | 87,684 | +22,759 |
| London Stansted Airport | 123,624 | 28,023 | -95,601 |
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 | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 105 |
| VOSS STAINLESS UK LIMITED | 83 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 51 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 48 |
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 34 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 25 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 19 |
| MILLSTOCK STAINLESS LIMITED | 17 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 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 | 2,099,180 |
| Switzerland | 217,762 |
| Ireland | 141,530 |
| 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 | 710,744 | 1,388,436 | +677,692 |
| Switzerland | 115,432 | 102,330 | -13,102 |
| Ireland | 95,030 | 46,500 | -48,530 |
| China | 23,354 | 113,214 | +89,860 |
| United States | 122,110 | 8,444 | -113,666 |
| Thailand | 23,264 | 101,870 | +78,606 |
| Saudi Arabia | 53,164 | 30,342 | -22,822 |
| Norway | 48,058 | 0 | -48,058 |
| Italy | 25,343 | 19,330 | -6,013 |
| Philippines | 14,129 | 21,094 | +6,965 |
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 | 2,760 |
| 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 | 1,071 | 1,689 | +618 |
| 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) | 2,109,905 |
| Air transport | 930,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 289,540 |
| Other | 5,792 |
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) | 839,856 | 1,270,049 | +430,193 |
| Air transport | 354,470 | 576,110 | +221,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,888 | 143,652 | -2,236 |
| Other | 1,927 | 3,865 | +1,938 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,831,557 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 639,590 |
| Southampton | 220,674 |
| East Midlands Airport | 195,620 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 151,310 |
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 | 594,050 | 1,237,507 | +643,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,521 | 520,069 | +400,548 |
| Southampton | 200,684 | 19,990 | -180,694 |
| East Midlands Airport | 181,413 | 14,207 | -167,206 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,196 | 98,114 | +44,918 |
| Holyhead | 75,012 | 39,347 | -35,665 |
| ZLC | 24,461 | 18,881 | -5,580 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,188 | 1,255 | -33,933 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,741 | 10,897 | -12,844 |
| Belfast Port | 16,552 | 1,355 | -15,197 |
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