Import/export HS code 72202029: Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with less than 2.5% nickel
Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 777,397 |
| United States | 446,550 |
| Germany | 200,058 |
| India | 134,125 |
| Sweden | 120,202 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 531,924 | 245,473 | -286,451 |
| United States | 277,511 | 169,039 | -108,472 |
| Germany | 132,718 | 67,340 | -65,378 |
| India | 0 | 134,125 | +134,125 |
| Sweden | 106,986 | 13,216 | -93,770 |
| Netherlands | 34,717 | 23,096 | -11,621 |
| France | 1,414 | 45,731 | +44,317 |
| Japan | 0 | 45,084 | +45,084 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 43,857 | +43,857 |
| Spain | 18,054 | 4,666 | -13,388 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 770,773 |
| United States | 428,736 |
| India | 134,125 |
| Sweden | 119,003 |
| Germany | 114,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 535,003 | 235,770 | -299,233 |
| United States | 258,498 | 170,238 | -88,260 |
| India | 0 | 134,125 | +134,125 |
| Sweden | 106,986 | 12,017 | -94,969 |
| Germany | 66,768 | 47,707 | -19,061 |
| France | 49,620 | 45,731 | -3,889 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 53,560 | +53,560 |
| Netherlands | 47,076 | 4,161 | -42,915 |
| Japan | 0 | 45,084 | +45,084 |
| Belgium | 18,803 | 25,237 | +6,434 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 1,150,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 441,884 |
| Air transport | 294,516 |
| Other | 40,759 |
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) | 707,533 | 442,699 | -264,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 244,827 | 197,057 | -47,770 |
| Air transport | 140,644 | 153,872 | +13,228 |
| Other | 21,663 | 19,096 | -2,567 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 583,035 |
| Southampton | 428,995 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 223,498 |
| Liverpool Docks | 170,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 264,972 | 318,063 | +53,091 |
| Southampton | 293,260 | 135,735 | -157,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 127,587 | 95,911 | -31,676 |
| Liverpool Docks | 159,081 | 11,084 | -147,997 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,046 | 9,356 | -112,690 |
| Eurotunnel | 67,515 | 22,764 | -44,751 |
| Dover | 25,085 | 30,722 | +5,637 |
| London | 1,091 | 45,860 | +44,769 |
| 000 | 21,663 | 19,096 | -2,567 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 28,762 | +28,762 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 286,717 |
| Czechia | 124,665 |
| Ireland | 102,595 |
| United States | 51,513 |
| Romania | 32,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 127,415 | 159,302 | +31,887 |
| Czechia | 92,700 | 31,965 | -60,735 |
| Ireland | 0 | 102,595 | +102,595 |
| United States | 32,353 | 19,160 | -13,193 |
| Romania | 0 | 32,012 | +32,012 |
| Poland | 12,653 | 16,204 | +3,551 |
| Sweden | 3,387 | 24,583 | +21,196 |
| Belgium | 0 | 17,097 | +17,097 |
| China | 10,825 | 4,175 | -6,650 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 11,416 | +11,416 |
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 | 24,697 |
| 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 | 0 | 24,697 | +24,697 |
| 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) | 610,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,317 |
| Air transport | 39,334 |
| Other | 24,843 |
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) | 229,053 | 381,052 | +151,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,317 | 0 | -42,317 |
| Air transport | 11,909 | 27,425 | +15,516 |
| Other | 0 | 24,843 | +24,843 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 364,847 |
| Holyhead | 87,074 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,448 |
| Liverpool Docks | 46,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,011 |
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 | 216,591 | 148,256 | -68,335 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 87,074 | +87,074 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,938 | 47,510 | +38,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,269 | 15,521 | -15,748 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 43,011 | +43,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,387 | 35,999 | +32,612 |
| 000 | 0 | 24,843 | +24,843 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 19,160 | +19,160 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,825 | 0 | -10,825 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 8,265 | +8,265 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72202029
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with lower nickel content (less than 2.5%), for general use