Import/export HS code 722020: Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets
Stainless steel sheets processed by cold-rolling, used in precision and high-quality 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 | 51,875,195 |
| Sweden | 35,964,602 |
| France | 16,419,502 |
| China | 11,999,760 |
| Netherlands | 11,921,853 |
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 | 29,003,234 | 22,871,961 | -6,131,273 |
| Sweden | 18,263,806 | 17,700,796 | -563,010 |
| France | 7,279,375 | 9,140,127 | +1,860,752 |
| China | 6,066,471 | 5,933,289 | -133,182 |
| Netherlands | 7,155,381 | 4,766,472 | -2,388,909 |
| United States | 4,381,536 | 2,652,896 | -1,728,640 |
| Belgium | 2,871,398 | 3,445,017 | +573,619 |
| Taiwan | 2,484,417 | 2,602,551 | +118,134 |
| Viet Nam | 2,561,283 | 2,314,419 | -246,864 |
| Italy | 2,196,572 | 1,721,127 | -475,445 |
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 | 36,847,132 |
| Germany | 36,069,461 |
| Finland | 23,074,575 |
| France | 13,915,404 |
| China | 11,805,139 |
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 | 18,456,681 | 18,390,451 | -66,230 |
| Germany | 20,899,874 | 15,169,587 | -5,730,287 |
| Finland | 12,129,990 | 10,944,585 | -1,185,405 |
| France | 6,332,398 | 7,583,006 | +1,250,608 |
| China | 5,853,789 | 5,951,350 | +97,561 |
| Italy | 5,694,828 | 5,366,893 | -327,935 |
| United States | 4,591,364 | 2,802,860 | -1,788,504 |
| Belgium | 2,776,986 | 3,626,592 | +849,606 |
| Taiwan | 2,838,580 | 2,838,804 | +224 |
| Viet Nam | 2,445,561 | 2,110,891 | -334,670 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 31 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Lancashire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
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 | 26 | 24 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 94,356,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,355,439 |
| Air transport | 5,486,996 |
| Other | 135,585 |
| 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) | 47,180,448 | 47,176,458 | -3,990 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,763,321 | 32,592,118 | -7,171,203 |
| Air transport | 2,240,458 | 3,246,538 | +1,006,080 |
| Other | 72,990 | 62,595 | -10,395 |
| Road transport | 45,945 | 44,837 | -1,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 56,252,258 |
| Felixstowe | 28,439,770 |
| Dover | 24,287,009 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,331,271 |
| Southampton | 9,602,624 |
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 | 27,861,639 | 28,390,619 | +528,980 |
| Felixstowe | 15,843,752 | 12,596,018 | -3,247,734 |
| Dover | 11,453,818 | 12,833,191 | +1,379,373 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,960,116 | 6,371,155 | -3,588,961 |
| Southampton | 5,942,525 | 3,660,099 | -2,282,426 |
| Harwich | 2,247,476 | 3,325,021 | +1,077,545 |
| London | 3,129,655 | 2,426,938 | -702,717 |
| Killingholme | 2,632,063 | 1,805,308 | -826,755 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,534,539 | 2,643,573 | +1,109,034 |
| Purfleet | 2,468,632 | 1,396,793 | -1,071,839 |
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 | 44 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Other manufacturing | 19 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 13 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 64 |
| 2025-10 | 62 |
| 2025-09 | 54 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
| 2025-07 | 55 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 112 |
| DATUM ALLOYS LTD | 95 |
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 89 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 87 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 67 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 66 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 62 |
| HIGHLEY STEEL LIMITED | 59 |
| PRECISION MICRO LIMITED | 54 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 54m+ | 68 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 21 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 2,362,940 |
| Netherlands | 2,295,324 |
| United States | 2,027,780 |
| Poland | 1,901,380 |
| Ireland | 1,720,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,264,890 | 1,098,050 | -166,840 |
| Netherlands | 1,376,654 | 918,670 | -457,984 |
| United States | 1,090,236 | 937,544 | -152,692 |
| Poland | 840,263 | 1,061,117 | +220,854 |
| Ireland | 803,420 | 916,680 | +113,260 |
| Sweden | 799,807 | 894,064 | +94,257 |
| Brazil | 1,637,000 | 48,996 | -1,588,004 |
| France | 558,563 | 874,426 | +315,863 |
| Nigeria | 605,400 | 816,497 | +211,097 |
| Germany | 847,426 | 517,065 | -330,361 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 48,404 |
| Sweden | 2,985 |
| XU | 245 |
| Spain | 146 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10,762 | 37,642 | +26,880 |
| Sweden | 2,985 | 0 | -2,985 |
| XU | 245 | 0 | -245 |
| Spain | 0 | 146 | +146 |
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) | 14,283,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,169,945 |
| Air transport | 1,517,542 |
| Other | 51,780 |
| Road transport | 19,249 |
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) | 6,836,782 | 7,446,427 | +609,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,502,168 | 3,667,777 | -2,834,391 |
| Air transport | 859,816 | 657,726 | -202,090 |
| Other | 13,992 | 37,788 | +23,796 |
| Road transport | 19,249 | 0 | -19,249 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,730,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,807,996 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,138,252 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,072,469 |
| Holyhead | 1,156,898 |
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 | 3,664,647 | 4,066,032 | +401,385 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,490,182 | 1,317,814 | -2,172,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,153,073 | 1,985,179 | -167,894 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,726,066 | 1,346,403 | -379,663 |
| Holyhead | 449,204 | 707,694 | +258,490 |
| Dover | 634,792 | 331,839 | -302,953 |
| Southampton | 158,683 | 756,392 | +597,709 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 393,177 | 317,868 | -75,309 |
| Felixstowe | 178,090 | 168,604 | -9,486 |
| Manchester Airport | 221,072 | 118,649 | -102,423 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 72202021 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
- 72202029 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
- 72202041 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
- 72202049 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
- 72202081 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
- 72202089 – Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Quick facts
HS code: 722020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel sheets processed by cold-rolling, used in precision and high-quality applications