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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 5,101,994 |
| Spain | 4,647,020 |
| India | 2,957,641 |
| United States | 1,303,471 |
| Germany | 1,246,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,242,943 | 1,859,051 | -1,383,892 |
| Spain | 3,136,053 | 1,510,967 | -1,625,086 |
| India | 1,473,979 | 1,483,662 | +9,683 |
| United States | 1,020,202 | 283,269 | -736,933 |
| Germany | 811,601 | 434,936 | -376,665 |
| France | 289,647 | 360,550 | +70,903 |
| Switzerland | 301,712 | 266,612 | -35,100 |
| Italy | 142,496 | 88,114 | -54,382 |
| Ireland | 94,224 | 84,246 | -9,978 |
| China | 94,493 | 47,734 | -46,759 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 5,101,994 |
| Spain | 4,947,771 |
| India | 3,904,911 |
| United States | 968,770 |
| Switzerland | 619,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,242,943 | 1,859,051 | -1,383,892 |
| Spain | 3,150,716 | 1,797,055 | -1,353,661 |
| India | 2,102,252 | 1,802,659 | -299,593 |
| United States | 699,480 | 269,290 | -430,190 |
| Switzerland | 291,764 | 327,687 | +35,923 |
| China | 442,543 | 93,594 | -348,949 |
| Italy | 378,306 | 99,338 | -278,968 |
| Germany | 172,873 | 65,643 | -107,230 |
| Ireland | 85,445 | 80,440 | -5,005 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -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) | 12,244,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,896,478 |
| Air transport | 1,045,498 |
| Road transport | 13,287 |
| Other | 8,779 |
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) | 7,571,855 | 4,672,340 | -2,899,515 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,298,410 | 1,598,068 | -700,342 |
| Air transport | 743,901 | 301,597 | -442,304 |
| Road transport | 5,249 | 8,038 | +2,789 |
| Other | 8,779 | 0 | -8,779 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,980,014 |
| Felixstowe | 3,669,069 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,379,289 |
| Dover | 1,769,670 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 788,279 |
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 | 3,512,313 | 1,467,701 | -2,044,612 |
| Felixstowe | 1,336,405 | 2,332,664 | +996,259 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,242,961 | 1,136,328 | -1,106,633 |
| Dover | 1,246,326 | 523,344 | -722,982 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 656,180 | 132,099 | -524,081 |
| Immingham Docks | 346,172 | 355,565 | +9,393 |
| ZLC | 303,311 | 285,885 | -17,426 |
| London Gateway Port | 493,977 | 0 | -493,977 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,320 | 134,794 | +128,474 |
| Heysham | 52,813 | 80,440 | +27,627 |
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 machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 101 |
| VOSS STAINLESS UK LIMITED | 80 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 45 |
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 31 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 25 |
| MILLSTOCK STAINLESS LIMITED | 17 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 16 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,710,300 |
| Switzerland | 173,863 |
| Saudi Arabia | 162,528 |
| Ireland | 144,190 |
| United States | 130,237 |
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 | 583,493 | 1,126,807 | +543,314 |
| Switzerland | 116,893 | 56,970 | -59,923 |
| Saudi Arabia | 132,186 | 30,342 | -101,844 |
| Ireland | 88,681 | 55,509 | -33,172 |
| United States | 42,010 | 88,227 | +46,217 |
| Thailand | 23,264 | 83,023 | +59,759 |
| Italy | 92,728 | 13,101 | -79,627 |
| China | 23,354 | 69,980 | +46,626 |
| Norway | 48,058 | 0 | -48,058 |
| 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 | 1,823 |
| 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 | 922 | 901 | -21 |
| 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) | 1,724,463 |
| Air transport | 933,638 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 274,496 |
| Other | 4,855 |
| Road transport | 1,456 |
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) | 659,208 | 1,065,255 | +406,047 |
| Air transport | 470,588 | 463,050 | -7,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 147,301 | 127,195 | -20,106 |
| Other | 1,778 | 3,077 | +1,299 |
| Road transport | 1,456 | 0 | -1,456 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,379,939 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 589,564 |
| Southampton | 298,471 |
| East Midlands Airport | 258,472 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,549 |
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 | 470,601 | 909,338 | +438,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 171,988 | 417,576 | +245,588 |
| Southampton | 143,485 | 154,986 | +11,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 248,075 | 10,397 | -237,678 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,178 | 74,371 | +15,193 |
| Holyhead | 68,812 | 49,144 | -19,668 |
| ZLC | 22,516 | 14,476 | -8,040 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,188 | 0 | -35,188 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,995 | 8,545 | -12,450 |
| Belfast Port | 18,008 | 0 | -18,008 |
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