Import/export HS code 72224050: Cold-formed or cold-finished stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections
Stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections processed by cold-forming or cold-finishing, used in precision engineering
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,859,115 |
| Spain | 678,075 |
| Netherlands | 630,155 |
| Austria | 618,461 |
| Italy | 514,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 987,739 | 871,376 | -116,363 |
| Spain | 158,846 | 519,229 | +360,383 |
| Netherlands | 462,528 | 167,627 | -294,901 |
| Austria | 247,521 | 370,940 | +123,419 |
| Italy | 298,793 | 215,341 | -83,452 |
| China | 194,115 | 195,746 | +1,631 |
| Sweden | 202,518 | 163,776 | -38,742 |
| Belgium | 96,104 | 114,488 | +18,384 |
| France | 100,752 | 28,187 | -72,565 |
| Turkey | 117,728 | 4,509 | -113,219 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 1,154,394 |
| Turkey | 1,065,548 |
| Germany | 947,817 |
| Spain | 618,915 |
| Italy | 472,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 697,070 | 457,324 | -239,746 |
| Turkey | 758,679 | 306,869 | -451,810 |
| Germany | 387,330 | 560,487 | +173,157 |
| Spain | 121,555 | 497,360 | +375,805 |
| Italy | 270,118 | 202,811 | -67,307 |
| China | 221,452 | 211,879 | -9,573 |
| Sweden | 197,533 | 158,686 | -38,847 |
| Belgium | 147,473 | 106,114 | -41,359 |
| Netherlands | 33,827 | 79,941 | +46,114 |
| Norway | 32,000 | 0 | -32,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 7 | +6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 4 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,626,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 899,977 |
| Air transport | 115,108 |
| Other | 10,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,449,269 | 2,177,309 | -271,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 431,336 | 468,641 | +37,305 |
| Air transport | 60,169 | 54,939 | -5,230 |
| Other | 8,775 | 1,491 | -7,284 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,789,183 |
| Immingham Docks | 804,929 |
| Felixstowe | 698,944 |
| Harwich | 659,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 603,293 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 932,680 | 856,503 | -76,177 |
| Immingham Docks | 425,887 | 379,042 | -46,845 |
| Felixstowe | 355,027 | 343,917 | -11,110 |
| Harwich | 364,123 | 295,267 | -68,856 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,417 | 299,876 | -3,541 |
| Portsmouth | 86,527 | 294,831 | +208,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 143,910 | 23,326 | -120,584 |
| Hull | 62,571 | 23,425 | -39,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,548 | 53,934 | +34,386 |
| Southampton | 68,060 | 0 | -68,060 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 34 |
| Specialised construction activities | 28 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 48 |
| DURAL (U K) LTD. | 47 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 35 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 22 |
| TWINSCAPE GROUP LIMITED | 20 |
| TIMAGE & CO. LIMITED | 16 |
| FORSTER PROFILE SYSTEMS (UK) LTD | 16 |
| ARKAY WINDOWS LIMITED | 13 |
| ALUK (GB) LIMITED | 13 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,014,343 |
| Ireland | 562,112 |
| Czechia | 491,289 |
| Nigeria | 459,790 |
| Germany | 345,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 789,138 | 225,205 | -563,933 |
| Ireland | 281,236 | 280,876 | -360 |
| Czechia | 293,729 | 197,560 | -96,169 |
| Nigeria | 459,790 | 0 | -459,790 |
| Germany | 324,086 | 21,560 | -302,526 |
| China | 220,369 | 122,855 | -97,514 |
| Denmark | 281,653 | 42,802 | -238,851 |
| France | 259,781 | 44,327 | -215,454 |
| Italy | 252,791 | 18,192 | -234,599 |
| Norway | 196,116 | 38,806 | -157,310 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,824 |
| Portugal | 1,213 |
| China | 1,175 |
| Italy | 650 |
| Ireland | 183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,585 | 2,239 | -1,346 |
| Portugal | 1,213 | 0 | -1,213 |
| China | 1,175 | 0 | -1,175 |
| Italy | 443 | 207 | -236 |
| Ireland | 0 | 183 | +183 |
| Spain | 60 | 78 | +18 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,733,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,750,187 |
| Air transport | 599,943 |
| Other | 48,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,993,008 | 740,760 | -1,252,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,435,920 | 314,267 | -1,121,653 |
| Air transport | 325,132 | 274,811 | -50,321 |
| Other | 37,661 | 10,746 | -26,915 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,406,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 749,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 682,532 |
| London | 459,790 |
| Holyhead | 322,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,056,311 | 350,555 | -705,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 741,789 | 7,677 | -734,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 594,709 | 87,823 | -506,886 |
| London | 459,790 | 0 | -459,790 |
| Holyhead | 167,674 | 154,962 | -12,712 |
| Felixstowe | 153,203 | 125,121 | -28,082 |
| Southampton | 73,399 | 169,122 | +95,723 |
| East Midlands Airport | 122,669 | 94,501 | -28,168 |
| Manchester Airport | 129,981 | 3,765 | -126,216 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,883 | 54,974 | -6,909 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72224050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections processed by cold-forming or cold-finishing, used in precision engineering