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
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 24,545,004 |
| France | 7,664,148 |
| Italy | 2,725,526 |
| China | 2,420,038 |
| India | 1,428,651 |
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 | 13,088,979 | 11,456,025 | -1,632,954 |
| France | 3,244,441 | 4,419,707 | +1,175,266 |
| Italy | 1,643,914 | 1,081,612 | -562,302 |
| China | 730,887 | 1,689,151 | +958,264 |
| India | 13,304 | 1,415,347 | +1,402,043 |
| Netherlands | 987,084 | 438,541 | -548,543 |
| United States | 697,731 | 538,928 | -158,803 |
| South Korea | 408,913 | 437,331 | +28,418 |
| Spain | 190,915 | 632,372 | +441,457 |
| Japan | 412,222 | 366,028 | -46,194 |
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 | 20,488,141 |
| Italy | 7,683,169 |
| France | 6,357,176 |
| China | 2,357,679 |
| India | 1,440,292 |
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 | 11,052,956 | 9,435,185 | -1,617,771 |
| Italy | 4,334,093 | 3,349,076 | -985,017 |
| France | 2,557,605 | 3,799,571 | +1,241,966 |
| China | 685,608 | 1,672,071 | +986,463 |
| India | 18,812 | 1,421,480 | +1,402,668 |
| United States | 721,709 | 523,582 | -198,127 |
| Japan | 550,115 | 547,873 | -2,242 |
| Malaysia | 421,609 | 587,539 | +165,930 |
| South Korea | 451,382 | 501,853 | +50,471 |
| Belgium | 202,128 | 568,875 | +366,747 |
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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +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) | 36,368,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,854,134 |
| Air transport | 1,342,249 |
| 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) | 18,681,139 | 17,686,876 | -994,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,240,238 | 5,613,896 | +2,373,658 |
| Air transport | 551,425 | 790,824 | +239,399 |
| 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 | 14,506,881 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,275,097 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,028,864 |
| Felixstowe | 4,116,428 |
| Southampton | 3,325,984 |
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 | 6,985,636 | 7,521,245 | +535,609 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,065,220 | 4,209,877 | -2,855,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,477,808 | 5,551,056 | +3,073,248 |
| Felixstowe | 2,422,486 | 1,693,942 | -728,544 |
| Southampton | 1,119,321 | 2,206,663 | +1,087,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 556,899 | 346,392 | -210,507 |
| Liverpool Docks | 179,593 | 612,531 | +432,938 |
| Thamesport | 319,930 | 423,959 | +104,029 |
| Killingholme | 427,689 | 302,850 | -124,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,071 | 302,597 | +144,526 |
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 | 23 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
| 2025-07 | 28 |
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 | 32 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 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 | 1,231,358 |
| United States | 954,237 |
| Netherlands | 724,553 |
| Italy | 324,674 |
| Germany | 301,409 |
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 | 571,192 | 660,166 | +88,974 |
| United States | 641,007 | 313,230 | -327,777 |
| Netherlands | 438,296 | 286,257 | -152,039 |
| Italy | 175,050 | 149,624 | -25,426 |
| Germany | 145,889 | 155,520 | +9,631 |
| Belgium | 181,014 | 112,646 | -68,368 |
| Poland | 130,618 | 148,448 | +17,830 |
| Slovakia | 133,066 | 144,557 | +11,491 |
| France | 90,920 | 152,297 | +61,377 |
| Spain | 100,800 | 119,400 | +18,600 |
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) | 4,082,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,510,523 |
| Air transport | 505,977 |
| Road transport | 2,269 |
| 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) | 2,009,709 | 2,072,672 | +62,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,102,286 | 408,237 | -694,049 |
| Air transport | 265,980 | 239,997 | -25,983 |
| Road transport | 2,269 | 0 | -2,269 |
| 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 | 2,267,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 985,076 |
| Holyhead | 973,175 |
| Immingham Docks | 581,955 |
| Southampton | 348,108 |
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 | 1,167,841 | 1,099,664 | -68,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 834,116 | 150,960 | -683,156 |
| Holyhead | 396,495 | 576,680 | +180,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 343,888 | 238,067 | -105,821 |
| Southampton | 125,892 | 222,216 | +96,324 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,000 | 142,078 | -12,922 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,775 | 51,327 | -20,448 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,122 | 19,645 | -71,477 |
| Heysham | 59,427 | 40,177 | -19,250 |
| Hull | 54,765 | 25,220 | -29,545 |
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