Import/export HS code 72202041: Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with 2.5% or more nickel
Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 26,180,012 |
| Germany | 22,696,680 |
| Netherlands | 8,492,924 |
| Belgium | 4,865,055 |
| United States | 4,528,753 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 13,108,156 | 13,071,856 | -36,300 |
| Germany | 13,110,357 | 9,586,323 | -3,524,034 |
| Netherlands | 4,999,528 | 3,493,396 | -1,506,132 |
| Belgium | 2,102,055 | 2,763,000 | +660,945 |
| United States | 3,169,365 | 1,359,388 | -1,809,977 |
| China | 2,279,680 | 2,120,954 | -158,726 |
| Viet Nam | 2,153,065 | 2,225,209 | +72,144 |
| Taiwan | 1,909,581 | 2,233,034 | +323,453 |
| France | 1,360,419 | 2,404,919 | +1,044,500 |
| Finland | 1,338,688 | 1,657,884 | +319,196 |
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 | 26,565,766 |
| Finland | 20,296,389 |
| Germany | 10,814,042 |
| United States | 4,773,921 |
| Belgium | 4,770,473 |
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 | 13,284,578 | 13,281,188 | -3,390 |
| Finland | 10,728,893 | 9,567,496 | -1,161,397 |
| Germany | 7,092,840 | 3,721,202 | -3,371,638 |
| United States | 3,324,017 | 1,449,904 | -1,874,113 |
| Belgium | 2,153,346 | 2,617,127 | +463,781 |
| Taiwan | 2,121,649 | 2,315,028 | +193,379 |
| China | 1,969,770 | 2,112,472 | +142,702 |
| Viet Nam | 2,001,734 | 2,021,681 | +19,947 |
| France | 1,217,298 | 2,330,325 | +1,113,027 |
| Italy | 912,175 | 1,389,222 | +477,047 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
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 | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +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) | 44,821,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,494,394 |
| Air transport | 1,722,669 |
| Road transport | 35,170 |
| Other | 4,864 |
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) | 21,806,626 | 23,015,083 | +1,208,457 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,007,953 | 19,486,441 | -5,521,512 |
| Air transport | 658,117 | 1,064,552 | +406,435 |
| Road transport | 15,353 | 19,817 | +4,464 |
| Other | 4,864 | 0 | -4,864 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 36,196,903 |
| Felixstowe | 18,326,488 |
| Dover | 5,422,451 |
| Southampton | 5,221,143 |
| Harwich | 4,872,393 |
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 | 18,519,548 | 17,677,355 | -842,193 |
| Felixstowe | 9,727,306 | 8,599,182 | -1,128,124 |
| Dover | 2,387,740 | 3,034,711 | +646,971 |
| Southampton | 4,148,495 | 1,072,648 | -3,075,847 |
| Harwich | 1,966,707 | 2,905,686 | +938,979 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,128,974 | 1,480,133 | -648,841 |
| London | 1,828,273 | 1,701,679 | -126,594 |
| Killingholme | 2,034,907 | 1,222,293 | -812,614 |
| Purfleet | 1,882,170 | 1,046,589 | -835,581 |
| London Gateway Port | 366,552 | 1,805,924 | +1,439,372 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 87 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 63 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 62 |
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 56 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 55 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 48 |
| TECONNEX LIMITED | 47 |
| NORMA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 2,318,972 |
| Brazil | 1,659,115 |
| Nigeria | 1,415,177 |
| Netherlands | 1,341,609 |
| Germany | 976,678 |
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 | 1,238,379 | 1,080,593 | -157,786 |
| Brazil | 1,637,000 | 22,115 | -1,614,885 |
| Nigeria | 598,680 | 816,497 | +217,817 |
| Netherlands | 775,955 | 565,654 | -210,301 |
| Germany | 649,243 | 327,435 | -321,808 |
| United States | 286,446 | 547,477 | +261,031 |
| France | 307,162 | 298,538 | -8,624 |
| Poland | 227,506 | 305,853 | +78,347 |
| Spain | 84,963 | 299,774 | +214,811 |
| United Arab Emirates | 241,302 | 134,966 | -106,336 |
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 | 22,186 |
| Sweden | 2,985 |
| XU | 245 |
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 | 11,424 | +662 |
| Sweden | 2,985 | 0 | -2,985 |
| XU | 245 | 0 | -245 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,988,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,827,725 |
| Air transport | 536,640 |
| Other | 25,416 |
| Road transport | 16,980 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,875,861 | 3,112,707 | -1,763,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,734,661 | 3,093,064 | +358,403 |
| Air transport | 328,601 | 208,039 | -120,562 |
| Other | 13,992 | 11,424 | -2,568 |
| Road transport | 16,980 | 0 | -16,980 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,718,849 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,614,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,844,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,751,952 |
| Southampton | 541,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,617,760 | 1,101,089 | -1,516,671 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,612,872 | 2,001,131 | +388,259 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,537,576 | 1,307,075 | -230,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 908,377 | 843,575 | -64,802 |
| Southampton | 27,766 | 513,396 | +485,630 |
| Dover | 270,341 | 115,392 | -154,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 149,326 | 88,483 | -60,843 |
| Felixstowe | 105,418 | 79,044 | -26,374 |
| Killingholme | 168,792 | 0 | -168,792 |
| Harwich | 112,070 | 54,210 | -57,860 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72202041
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-rolled stainless steel sheets with high nickel content (2.5% or more), for corrosion resistance