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 | 1,775,167 |
| Spain | 708,890 |
| Netherlands | 597,538 |
| Austria | 515,172 |
| Italy | 505,119 |
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 | 1,183,690 | 591,477 | -592,213 |
| Spain | 282,958 | 425,932 | +142,974 |
| Netherlands | 443,440 | 154,098 | -289,342 |
| Austria | 233,130 | 282,042 | +48,912 |
| Italy | 273,460 | 231,659 | -41,801 |
| China | 186,800 | 192,634 | +5,834 |
| Sweden | 184,670 | 137,615 | -47,055 |
| Belgium | 97,453 | 125,010 | +27,557 |
| France | 107,350 | 25,360 | -81,990 |
| 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 | 1,006,208 |
| Turkey | 969,464 |
| Germany | 964,961 |
| Spain | 652,897 |
| Italy | 481,198 |
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 | 649,205 | 357,003 | -292,202 |
| Turkey | 838,852 | 130,612 | -708,240 |
| Germany | 525,454 | 439,507 | -85,947 |
| Spain | 220,850 | 432,047 | +211,197 |
| Italy | 261,390 | 219,808 | -41,582 |
| China | 217,475 | 205,429 | -12,046 |
| Sweden | 179,685 | 132,525 | -47,160 |
| Belgium | 147,473 | 117,985 | -29,488 |
| Netherlands | 46,270 | 73,760 | +27,490 |
| 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 7 | +6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| 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) | 4,376,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 911,103 |
| Air transport | 111,339 |
| Other | 9,322 |
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) | 2,710,012 | 1,666,135 | -1,043,877 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 428,870 | 482,233 | +53,363 |
| Air transport | 66,911 | 44,428 | -22,483 |
| Other | 8,046 | 1,276 | -6,770 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,626,403 |
| Immingham Docks | 764,103 |
| Felixstowe | 682,973 |
| Harwich | 664,726 |
| Eurotunnel | 600,492 |
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 | 1,041,869 | 584,534 | -457,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 420,740 | 343,363 | -77,377 |
| Felixstowe | 470,046 | 212,927 | -257,119 |
| Harwich | 364,123 | 300,603 | -63,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 313,120 | 287,372 | -25,748 |
| Portsmouth | 144,666 | 251,668 | +107,002 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 145,426 | 6,310 | -139,116 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,548 | 65,564 | +46,016 |
| Hull | 70,128 | 12,026 | -58,102 |
| Thamesport | 14,569 | 48,392 | +33,823 |
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
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 49 |
| DURAL (U K) LTD. | 48 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 35 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 22 |
| TWINSCAPE GROUP LIMITED | 21 |
| TIMAGE & CO. LIMITED | 16 |
| FORSTER PROFILE SYSTEMS (UK) LTD | 16 |
| ARKAY WINDOWS LIMITED | 14 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 13 |
| ALUK (GB) 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 | 57 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 857,748 |
| Ireland | 610,033 |
| Nigeria | 459,790 |
| Czechia | 356,822 |
| France | 304,108 |
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 | 632,543 | 225,205 | -407,338 |
| Ireland | 313,959 | 296,074 | -17,885 |
| Nigeria | 459,790 | 0 | -459,790 |
| Czechia | 159,262 | 197,560 | +38,298 |
| France | 263,194 | 40,914 | -222,280 |
| Denmark | 250,773 | 32,587 | -218,186 |
| China | 269,743 | 0 | -269,743 |
| Italy | 207,312 | 0 | -207,312 |
| Norway | 164,786 | 38,806 | -125,980 |
| Germany | 173,994 | 16,031 | -157,963 |
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 | 5,269 |
| China | 1,175 |
| Italy | 650 |
| Portugal | 435 |
| 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 | 3,030 | 2,239 | -791 |
| China | 1,175 | 0 | -1,175 |
| Italy | 443 | 207 | -236 |
| Portugal | 435 | 0 | -435 |
| 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) | 2,349,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,655,115 |
| Air transport | 473,073 |
| Other | 44,426 |
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) | 1,676,247 | 673,224 | -1,003,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,436,337 | 218,778 | -1,217,559 |
| Air transport | 274,896 | 198,177 | -76,719 |
| Other | 33,680 | 10,746 | -22,934 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,103,755 |
| London Gateway Port | 687,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 600,285 |
| London | 459,790 |
| Holyhead | 333,526 |
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 | 807,181 | 296,574 | -510,607 |
| London Gateway Port | 676,613 | 11,142 | -665,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 498,776 | 101,509 | -397,267 |
| London | 459,790 | 0 | -459,790 |
| Holyhead | 178,159 | 155,367 | -22,792 |
| Southampton | 67,908 | 169,122 | +101,214 |
| Felixstowe | 229,607 | 2,266 | -227,341 |
| East Midlands Airport | 145,175 | 57,723 | -87,452 |
| Liverpool Docks | 63,836 | 92,687 | +28,851 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,112 | 27,311 | -54,801 |
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