Import/export HS code 72202081: 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 high-corrosion resistance
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 24,209,209 |
| France | 7,792,912 |
| Italy | 2,726,762 |
| China | 2,485,363 |
| India | 1,879,954 |
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 | 13,107,735 | 11,101,474 | -2,006,261 |
| France | 3,428,770 | 4,364,142 | +935,372 |
| Italy | 1,491,954 | 1,234,808 | -257,146 |
| China | 803,673 | 1,681,690 | +878,017 |
| India | 13,304 | 1,866,650 | +1,853,346 |
| Netherlands | 871,238 | 418,890 | -452,348 |
| United States | 713,044 | 441,515 | -271,529 |
| South Korea | 408,913 | 551,309 | +142,396 |
| Japan | 578,186 | 325,360 | -252,826 |
| Indonesia | 103,039 | 598,069 | +495,030 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,793,108 |
| Italy | 7,659,117 |
| France | 6,479,760 |
| China | 2,441,700 |
| India | 1,891,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,791,942 | 9,001,166 | -1,790,776 |
| Italy | 4,320,418 | 3,338,699 | -981,719 |
| France | 2,767,778 | 3,711,982 | +944,204 |
| China | 777,090 | 1,664,610 | +887,520 |
| India | 18,812 | 1,872,783 | +1,853,971 |
| Japan | 693,558 | 521,021 | -172,537 |
| United States | 727,931 | 426,169 | -301,762 |
| South Korea | 439,384 | 611,531 | +172,147 |
| Malaysia | 427,598 | 582,624 | +155,026 |
| Sweden | 0 | 832,949 | +832,949 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 35,832,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,487,954 |
| Air transport | 1,317,833 |
| Road transport | 45,516 |
| Other | 280 |
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) | 18,429,077 | 17,403,438 | -1,025,639 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,293,595 | 6,194,359 | +2,900,764 |
| Air transport | 702,298 | 615,535 | -86,763 |
| Road transport | 20,496 | 25,020 | +4,524 |
| Other | 154 | 126 | -28 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,536,327 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,344,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,263,784 |
| Southampton | 3,880,918 |
| Felixstowe | 3,320,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,892,014 | 7,644,313 | +752,299 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,557,319 | 3,786,950 | -3,770,369 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,513,573 | 5,750,211 | +3,236,638 |
| Southampton | 1,091,082 | 2,789,836 | +1,698,754 |
| Felixstowe | 1,639,095 | 1,681,266 | +42,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 656,680 | 228,498 | -428,182 |
| Thamesport | 473,703 | 383,291 | -90,412 |
| Liverpool Docks | 179,593 | 612,531 | +432,938 |
| Killingholme | 403,876 | 302,850 | -101,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,911 | 299,084 | +154,173 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
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 | 30 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,212,574 |
| United States | 984,468 |
| Netherlands | 684,985 |
| Germany | 294,881 |
| Belgium | 294,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 625,611 | 586,963 | -38,648 |
| United States | 636,885 | 347,583 | -289,302 |
| Netherlands | 390,615 | 294,370 | -96,245 |
| Germany | 134,097 | 160,784 | +26,687 |
| Belgium | 193,767 | 100,587 | -93,180 |
| Slovakia | 135,227 | 155,690 | +20,463 |
| Poland | 111,974 | 158,019 | +46,045 |
| Italy | 130,852 | 130,757 | -95 |
| France | 97,786 | 145,431 | +47,645 |
| Spain | 71,321 | 120,449 | +49,128 |
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 | 1,521 |
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 | 1,521 | +1,521 |
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) | 3,977,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,542,115 |
| Air transport | 495,872 |
| Other | 1,521 |
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) | 1,985,675 | 1,991,545 | +5,870 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,076,956 | 465,159 | -611,797 |
| Air transport | 263,176 | 232,696 | -30,480 |
| Other | 0 | 1,521 | +1,521 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,156,986 |
| Holyhead | 1,013,818 |
| London Gateway Port | 983,443 |
| Immingham Docks | 573,595 |
| Southampton | 382,321 |
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 | 1,080,603 | 1,076,383 | -4,220 |
| Holyhead | 492,249 | 521,569 | +29,320 |
| London Gateway Port | 833,544 | 149,899 | -683,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 326,204 | 247,391 | -78,813 |
| Southampton | 130,158 | 252,163 | +122,005 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,000 | 143,552 | -11,448 |
| Liverpool Docks | 98,367 | 47,681 | -50,686 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,828 | 44,690 | -18,138 |
| Hull | 50,937 | 29,834 | -21,103 |
| Felixstowe | 14,209 | 36,487 | +22,278 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72202081
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 high-corrosion resistance