Import/export HS code 72202049: 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 standard uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 8,689,045 |
| France | 3,827,162 |
| China | 2,657,454 |
| Germany | 2,377,122 |
| Austria | 1,209,119 |
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 | 4,539,605 | 4,149,440 | -390,165 |
| France | 2,433,598 | 1,393,564 | -1,040,034 |
| China | 1,321,315 | 1,336,139 | +14,824 |
| Germany | 1,521,313 | 855,809 | -665,504 |
| Austria | 710,016 | 499,103 | -210,913 |
| Netherlands | 575,642 | 383,005 | -192,637 |
| Taiwan | 455,736 | 317,579 | -138,157 |
| Belgium | 312,341 | 382,992 | +70,651 |
| Italy | 126,080 | 230,277 | +104,197 |
| Spain | 195,068 | 111,270 | -83,798 |
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 | 8,652,016 |
| France | 3,588,501 |
| China | 2,815,391 |
| Germany | 1,952,580 |
| Austria | 1,246,223 |
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 | 4,536,064 | 4,115,952 | -420,112 |
| France | 2,320,381 | 1,268,120 | -1,052,261 |
| China | 1,458,590 | 1,356,801 | -101,789 |
| Germany | 1,338,586 | 613,994 | -724,592 |
| Austria | 739,423 | 506,800 | -232,623 |
| Italy | 406,297 | 549,606 | +143,309 |
| Finland | 401,781 | 546,779 | +144,998 |
| Taiwan | 481,053 | 395,952 | -85,101 |
| Belgium | 326,974 | 187,725 | -139,249 |
| United States | 78,267 | 282,272 | +204,005 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Essex | 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 | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 13,830,882 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,370,930 |
| Air transport | 756,769 |
| Other | 88,555 |
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) | 8,181,514 | 5,649,368 | -2,532,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,267,077 | 4,103,853 | -163,224 |
| Air transport | 399,608 | 357,161 | -42,447 |
| Other | 46,309 | 42,246 | -4,063 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,368,699 |
| Felixstowe | 3,274,505 |
| Dover | 2,888,636 |
| London | 1,385,758 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,024,614 |
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 | 5,951,156 | 4,417,543 | -1,533,613 |
| Felixstowe | 1,715,361 | 1,559,144 | -156,217 |
| Dover | 1,637,836 | 1,250,800 | -387,036 |
| London | 1,013,647 | 372,111 | -641,536 |
| Middlesbrough | 721,230 | 303,384 | -417,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 339,518 | 529,699 | +190,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 205,564 | 325,996 | +120,432 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,150 | 410,230 | +369,080 |
| Harwich | 211,396 | 221,951 | +10,555 |
| Southampton | 302,438 | 79,596 | -222,842 |
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 | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,498,309 |
| Poland | 943,556 |
| Romania | 286,285 |
| Latvia | 166,999 |
| Netherlands | 103,309 |
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 | 751,369 | 746,940 | -4,429 |
| Poland | 385,297 | 558,259 | +172,962 |
| Romania | 195,697 | 90,588 | -105,109 |
| Latvia | 166,999 | 0 | -166,999 |
| Netherlands | 93,211 | 10,098 | -83,113 |
| Spain | 53,507 | 35,750 | -17,757 |
| India | 59,110 | 7,205 | -51,905 |
| Thailand | 56,470 | 0 | -56,470 |
| Germany | 48,787 | 6,396 | -42,391 |
| Finland | 9,634 | 33,268 | +23,634 |
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) | 2,967,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 363,296 |
| Air transport | 214,628 |
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) | 1,467,644 | 1,500,221 | +32,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,118 | 38,178 | -286,940 |
| Air transport | 174,977 | 39,651 | -135,326 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,611,968 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,256,256 |
| Dover | 189,448 |
| Hull | 115,690 |
| Manchester Airport | 96,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 790,335 | 821,633 | +31,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 661,576 | 594,680 | -66,896 |
| Dover | 129,922 | 59,526 | -70,396 |
| Hull | 103,088 | 12,602 | -90,486 |
| Manchester Airport | 79,651 | 16,549 | -63,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,396 | 7,100 | -79,296 |
| Felixstowe | 43,938 | 3,232 | -40,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,832 | 7,205 | -15,627 |
| Harwich | 21,187 | 4,862 | -16,325 |
| London | 3,129 | 15,741 | +12,612 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72202049
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 standard uses