Import/export HS code 722090: Various stainless steel flat products
Miscellaneous flat-rolled stainless steel products not covered by other codes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,574,703 |
| Japan | 3,086,380 |
| China | 2,125,915 |
| Indonesia | 1,789,255 |
| Spain | 874,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,291,160 | 1,283,543 | -1,007,617 |
| Japan | 1,612,928 | 1,473,452 | -139,476 |
| China | 903,684 | 1,222,231 | +318,547 |
| Indonesia | 941,727 | 847,528 | -94,199 |
| Spain | 662,242 | 212,069 | -450,173 |
| Sweden | 695,933 | 161,187 | -534,746 |
| France | 44,240 | 617,569 | +573,329 |
| Germany | 312,970 | 314,013 | +1,043 |
| Belgium | 237,086 | 304,710 | +67,624 |
| Italy | 45,485 | 399,052 | +353,567 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,910,052 |
| Japan | 3,089,610 |
| China | 2,107,886 |
| Indonesia | 1,835,519 |
| Spain | 1,460,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,555,078 | 1,354,974 | -1,200,104 |
| Japan | 1,616,158 | 1,473,452 | -142,706 |
| China | 875,721 | 1,232,165 | +356,444 |
| Indonesia | 958,648 | 876,871 | -81,777 |
| Spain | 662,242 | 798,217 | +135,975 |
| Germany | 356,030 | 378,778 | +22,748 |
| Sweden | 516,945 | 165,692 | -351,253 |
| Italy | 237,057 | 401,080 | +164,023 |
| Belgium | 190,352 | 292,434 | +102,082 |
| India | 86,062 | 212,066 | +126,004 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +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) | 7,902,103 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,240,552 |
| Air transport | 2,441,155 |
| Other | 6,355 |
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) | 3,965,423 | 3,936,680 | -28,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,894,882 | 2,345,670 | -1,549,212 |
| Air transport | 1,145,356 | 1,295,799 | +150,443 |
| Other | 2,957 | 3,398 | +441 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,367,143 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,180,109 |
| Felixstowe | 2,015,119 |
| Dover | 1,440,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 862,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,451,203 | 1,915,940 | -535,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,975,070 | 1,205,039 | -770,031 |
| Felixstowe | 895,696 | 1,119,423 | +223,727 |
| Dover | 796,629 | 644,251 | -152,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 699,020 | 163,188 | -535,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 309,031 | 520,936 | +211,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 307,808 | 488,460 | +180,652 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 366,443 | 291,502 | -74,941 |
| London Stansted Airport | 171,206 | 221,275 | +50,069 |
| London | 11,743 | 339,200 | +327,457 |
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 | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STRIX LTD | 68 |
| BAND-IT COMPANY LIMITED | 65 |
| OTTER CONTROLS LIMITED | 53 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| AQUALISA PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 40 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 36 |
| RUSSELL FINEX LIMITED | 29 |
| GLAXO OPERATIONS UK LIMITED | 28 |
| TERMINATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 58 |
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 472,419 |
| Singapore | 402,823 |
| Germany | 383,310 |
| China | 359,353 |
| South Korea | 336,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 317,675 | 154,744 | -162,931 |
| Singapore | 99,055 | 303,768 | +204,713 |
| Germany | 302,845 | 80,465 | -222,380 |
| China | 131,336 | 228,017 | +96,681 |
| South Korea | 6,891 | 329,353 | +322,462 |
| Brazil | 161,107 | 156,736 | -4,371 |
| France | 151,168 | 116,399 | -34,769 |
| United States | 163,827 | 94,182 | -69,645 |
| Ireland | 119,725 | 123,573 | +3,848 |
| Thailand | 116,760 | 109,865 | -6,895 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 49,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 45,454 | 4,108 | -41,346 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,633,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 998,477 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 883,709 |
| Other | 49,562 |
| Road transport | 41,456 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,490,488 | 1,142,518 | -347,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 513,966 | 484,511 | -29,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 268,100 | 615,609 | +347,509 |
| Other | 45,454 | 4,108 | -41,346 |
| Road transport | 41,456 | 0 | -41,456 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 950,452 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 788,509 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 710,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 615,518 |
| ZLC | 474,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 604,267 | 346,185 | -258,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 352,399 | 436,110 | +83,711 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 428,811 | 281,919 | -146,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,297 | 503,221 | +390,924 |
| ZLC | 320,242 | 154,121 | -166,121 |
| London Stansted Airport | 182,541 | 173,977 | -8,564 |
| Liverpool Docks | 123,442 | 82,831 | -40,611 |
| Southampton | 29,474 | 30,988 | +1,514 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 50,364 | 6,136 | -44,228 |
| Heysham | 4,744 | 45,185 | +40,441 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous flat-rolled stainless steel products not covered by other codes