Import/export HS code 7220: Stainless steel sheets under 600mm wide
Flat-rolled stainless steel products, less than 600mm wide, used in smaller 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 53,320,995 |
| Sweden | 37,818,070 |
| France | 17,318,244 |
| China | 15,012,798 |
| Netherlands | 12,496,176 |
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 | 29,833,445 | 23,487,550 | -6,345,895 |
| Sweden | 17,550,972 | 20,267,098 | +2,716,126 |
| France | 7,734,637 | 9,583,607 | +1,848,970 |
| China | 7,254,692 | 7,758,106 | +503,414 |
| Netherlands | 7,520,862 | 4,975,314 | -2,545,548 |
| United States | 7,143,886 | 4,450,456 | -2,693,430 |
| Belgium | 4,476,727 | 4,506,962 | +30,235 |
| Taiwan | 3,922,103 | 3,332,851 | -589,252 |
| Viet Nam | 2,753,678 | 2,169,310 | -584,368 |
| Italy | 2,351,669 | 2,354,547 | +2,878 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 39,128,360 |
| Germany | 37,261,016 |
| Finland | 24,388,005 |
| China | 15,334,693 |
| France | 13,915,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 17,610,249 | 21,518,111 | +3,907,862 |
| Germany | 21,752,444 | 15,508,572 | -6,243,872 |
| Finland | 12,837,184 | 11,550,821 | -1,286,363 |
| China | 7,354,750 | 7,979,943 | +625,193 |
| France | 6,425,749 | 7,489,977 | +1,064,228 |
| United States | 7,583,351 | 4,648,335 | -2,935,016 |
| Italy | 6,074,770 | 5,833,630 | -241,140 |
| Belgium | 4,273,794 | 4,375,172 | +101,378 |
| Taiwan | 4,062,485 | 3,576,357 | -486,128 |
| Viet Nam | 2,490,359 | 2,056,140 | -434,219 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 41 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
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 | 34 | 30 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 12 | +5 |
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) | 108,301,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,204,236 |
| Air transport | 8,950,541 |
| Other | 144,793 |
| Road transport | 90,782 |
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) | 54,402,674 | 53,898,998 | -503,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,287,413 | 38,916,823 | -5,370,590 |
| Air transport | 4,075,328 | 4,875,213 | +799,885 |
| Other | 73,295 | 71,498 | -1,797 |
| Road transport | 51,236 | 39,546 | -11,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 59,472,179 |
| Felixstowe | 32,027,872 |
| Dover | 26,433,224 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,663,227 |
| Southampton | 14,935,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 27,418,664 | 32,053,515 | +4,634,851 |
| Felixstowe | 17,024,550 | 15,003,322 | -2,021,228 |
| Dover | 12,879,391 | 13,553,833 | +674,442 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,927,852 | 6,735,375 | -4,192,477 |
| Southampton | 8,554,049 | 6,381,556 | -2,172,493 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,294,083 | 4,134,004 | -160,079 |
| London | 3,194,801 | 2,984,591 | -210,210 |
| Harwich | 2,540,654 | 3,352,475 | +811,821 |
| Killingholme | 3,654,104 | 2,204,528 | -1,449,576 |
| Purfleet | 2,352,190 | 1,294,176 | -1,058,014 |
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 | 84 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 60 |
| Other manufacturing | 30 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 28 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 83 |
| 2025-11 | 94 |
| 2025-10 | 94 |
| 2025-09 | 80 |
| 2025-08 | 81 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 114 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 96 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 92 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 92 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 83 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 76 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 74 |
| STRIX LTD | 68 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 67 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 139 |
| 1m-15m | 128 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
| Other | 39 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,105,257 |
| United States | 3,042,176 |
| Netherlands | 2,496,666 |
| Germany | 2,361,943 |
| Canada | 2,345,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,755,761 | 1,349,496 | -406,265 |
| United States | 1,376,628 | 1,665,548 | +288,920 |
| Netherlands | 1,401,372 | 1,095,294 | -306,078 |
| Germany | 1,365,804 | 996,139 | -369,665 |
| Canada | 1,230,925 | 1,114,378 | -116,547 |
| Ireland | 1,189,884 | 1,020,470 | -169,414 |
| Poland | 831,271 | 1,226,856 | +395,585 |
| France | 781,030 | 1,126,628 | +345,598 |
| Nigeria | 636,066 | 790,757 | +154,691 |
| Brazil | 1,106,898 | 259,501 | -847,397 |
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 | 103,783 |
| Belgium | 50,013 |
| United States | 48,404 |
| India | 10,474 |
| Portugal | 9,909 |
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 | 95,234 | 8,549 | -86,685 |
| Belgium | 49,719 | 294 | -49,425 |
| United States | 10,762 | 37,642 | +26,880 |
| India | 3,105 | 7,369 | +4,264 |
| Portugal | 2,501 | 7,408 | +4,907 |
| China | 0 | 5,673 | +5,673 |
| Sweden | 2,985 | 0 | -2,985 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,606 | +1,606 |
| Spain | 0 | 146 | +146 |
| Greece | 0 | 10 | +10 |
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) | 18,539,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,353,862 |
| Air transport | 4,967,531 |
| Other | 233,111 |
| Road transport | 59,886 |
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) | 9,076,691 | 9,462,827 | +386,136 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,212,620 | 5,141,242 | -1,071,378 |
| Air transport | 2,730,683 | 2,236,848 | -493,835 |
| Other | 164,306 | 68,805 | -95,501 |
| Road transport | 59,886 | 0 | -59,886 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,072,539 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,568,801 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,049,194 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,449,543 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,934,406 |
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 | 4,793,700 | 5,278,839 | +485,139 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,966,848 | 2,601,953 | -364,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,043,268 | 2,005,926 | -1,037,342 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,712,353 | 1,737,190 | +24,837 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 961,462 | 972,944 | +11,482 |
| Southampton | 315,617 | 1,175,280 | +859,663 |
| East Midlands Airport | 834,396 | 562,667 | -271,729 |
| Holyhead | 625,855 | 696,164 | +70,309 |
| Dover | 563,399 | 386,970 | -176,429 |
| ZLC | 436,195 | 259,313 | -176,882 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flat-rolled stainless steel products, less than 600mm wide, used in smaller applications