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 | 26,304,973 |
| Germany | 22,439,510 |
| Netherlands | 8,254,553 |
| Belgium | 5,411,074 |
| United States | 4,887,092 |
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 | 11,057,401 | 15,247,572 | +4,190,171 |
| Germany | 12,843,727 | 9,595,783 | -3,247,944 |
| Netherlands | 4,935,315 | 3,319,238 | -1,616,077 |
| Belgium | 2,272,735 | 3,138,339 | +865,604 |
| United States | 3,304,646 | 1,582,446 | -1,722,200 |
| Viet Nam | 2,329,085 | 2,049,189 | -279,896 |
| China | 2,051,418 | 2,251,181 | +199,763 |
| Taiwan | 1,854,331 | 2,132,439 | +278,108 |
| France | 1,527,790 | 2,293,129 | +765,339 |
| Finland | 1,408,285 | 1,791,719 | +383,434 |
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 | 26,690,727 |
| Finland | 20,586,846 |
| Germany | 10,717,054 |
| United States | 5,131,807 |
| Belgium | 4,818,104 |
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 | 11,233,823 | 15,456,904 | +4,223,081 |
| Finland | 10,841,412 | 9,745,434 | -1,095,978 |
| Germany | 6,926,178 | 3,790,876 | -3,135,302 |
| United States | 3,457,560 | 1,674,247 | -1,783,313 |
| Belgium | 2,181,111 | 2,636,993 | +455,882 |
| China | 2,040,922 | 2,245,535 | +204,613 |
| Taiwan | 1,898,043 | 2,214,433 | +316,390 |
| Viet Nam | 2,063,478 | 1,936,019 | -127,459 |
| France | 1,351,757 | 2,230,745 | +878,988 |
| Italy | 954,032 | 1,420,307 | +466,275 |
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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -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) | 47,719,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,903,985 |
| Air transport | 1,833,451 |
| 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) | 21,896,257 | 25,823,671 | +3,927,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,923,413 | 18,980,572 | -3,942,841 |
| Air transport | 651,061 | 1,182,390 | +531,329 |
| Road transport | 20,644 | 14,526 | -6,118 |
| 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 | 36,791,256 |
| Felixstowe | 18,187,377 |
| Dover | 5,379,193 |
| Southampton | 5,323,053 |
| Harwich | 4,883,638 |
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 | 16,511,615 | 20,279,641 | +3,768,026 |
| Felixstowe | 9,482,966 | 8,704,411 | -778,555 |
| Dover | 2,538,852 | 2,840,341 | +301,489 |
| Southampton | 4,086,890 | 1,236,163 | -2,850,727 |
| Harwich | 2,102,607 | 2,781,031 | +678,424 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,983,353 | 1,509,460 | -473,893 |
| London | 1,758,566 | 1,682,400 | -76,166 |
| Killingholme | 2,022,158 | 1,282,927 | -739,231 |
| Purfleet | 1,796,406 | 976,470 | -819,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 534,907 | 1,751,579 | +1,216,672 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 88 |
| STAINLESS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 66 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 63 |
| MERTON METALS LIMITED | 63 |
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 57 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 55 |
| STAINLESS BAND LIMITED | 49 |
| TECONNEX LIMITED | 48 |
| NORMA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 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 | 2,218,379 |
| Nigeria | 1,415,177 |
| Netherlands | 1,402,363 |
| Brazil | 994,031 |
| United States | 922,594 |
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 | 1,133,620 | 1,084,759 | -48,861 |
| Nigeria | 629,346 | 785,831 | +156,485 |
| Netherlands | 797,255 | 605,108 | -192,147 |
| Brazil | 912,914 | 81,117 | -831,797 |
| United States | 284,676 | 637,918 | +353,242 |
| Germany | 463,080 | 320,102 | -142,978 |
| Poland | 238,519 | 335,151 | +96,632 |
| France | 260,693 | 296,099 | +35,406 |
| Spain | 82,074 | 330,171 | +248,097 |
| China | 201,063 | 168,590 | -32,473 |
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 |
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 |
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) | 7,149,345 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,761,163 |
| Air transport | 557,825 |
| Other | 25,171 |
| 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) | 3,905,813 | 3,243,532 | -662,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,577,211 | 3,183,952 | +606,741 |
| Air transport | 324,835 | 232,990 | -91,845 |
| Other | 13,747 | 11,424 | -2,323 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,585,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,084,356 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,667,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,762,898 |
| Southampton | 636,576 |
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 | 1,542,551 | 2,042,749 | +500,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,908,084 | 1,176,272 | -731,812 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,356,604 | 1,311,241 | -45,363 |
| Immingham Docks | 851,890 | 911,008 | +59,118 |
| Southampton | 35,158 | 601,418 | +566,260 |
| Dover | 245,557 | 125,934 | -119,623 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,344 | 106,759 | -41,585 |
| Felixstowe | 122,446 | 62,016 | -60,430 |
| Manchester Airport | 76,956 | 83,567 | +6,611 |
| Harwich | 85,909 | 54,210 | -31,699 |
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