Import/export HS code 72209080: Various stainless steel flat products
Other types of flat-rolled stainless steel products not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,506,651 |
| Japan | 3,100,413 |
| China | 1,963,005 |
| Indonesia | 1,750,943 |
| Sweden | 942,995 |
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 | 2,191,008 | 1,315,643 | -875,365 |
| Japan | 1,617,275 | 1,483,138 | -134,137 |
| China | 731,465 | 1,231,540 | +500,075 |
| Indonesia | 943,141 | 807,802 | -135,339 |
| Sweden | 761,425 | 181,570 | -579,855 |
| Spain | 601,675 | 319,043 | -282,632 |
| France | 44,240 | 548,925 | +504,685 |
| Belgium | 258,185 | 319,701 | +61,516 |
| Germany | 153,948 | 228,781 | +74,833 |
| Netherlands | 281,828 | 46,394 | -235,434 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,889,596 |
| Japan | 3,103,643 |
| China | 1,941,750 |
| Indonesia | 1,799,310 |
| Spain | 1,446,885 |
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 | 2,512,523 | 1,377,073 | -1,135,450 |
| Japan | 1,620,505 | 1,483,138 | -137,367 |
| China | 703,502 | 1,238,248 | +534,746 |
| Indonesia | 962,165 | 837,145 | -125,020 |
| Spain | 601,675 | 845,210 | +243,535 |
| Sweden | 513,740 | 186,075 | -327,665 |
| Belgium | 203,038 | 317,016 | +113,978 |
| Germany | 145,464 | 256,459 | +110,995 |
| Italy | 288,449 | 34,632 | -253,817 |
| South Korea | 205,446 | 74,619 | -130,827 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 7,515,453 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,980,893 |
| Air transport | 2,079,029 |
| Other | 6,423 |
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) | 3,810,993 | 3,704,460 | -106,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,740,683 | 2,240,210 | -1,500,473 |
| Air transport | 1,020,535 | 1,058,494 | +37,959 |
| Other | 4,307 | 2,116 | -2,191 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,227,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,229,643 |
| Felixstowe | 1,878,891 |
| Dover | 1,435,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 910,656 |
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 | 2,341,594 | 1,886,017 | -455,577 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,918,352 | 1,311,291 | -607,061 |
| Felixstowe | 852,749 | 1,026,142 | +173,393 |
| Dover | 689,669 | 745,415 | +55,746 |
| Immingham Docks | 761,783 | 148,873 | -612,910 |
| East Midlands Airport | 251,733 | 457,173 | +205,440 |
| Eurotunnel | 280,419 | 422,874 | +142,455 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 330,823 | 248,911 | -81,912 |
| London Stansted Airport | 127,903 | 202,933 | +75,030 |
| Manchester Airport | 179,527 | 53,306 | -126,221 |
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 | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
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 | 62 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 51 |
| OTTER CONTROLS LIMITED | 50 |
| AQUALISA PRODUCTS LIMITED | 46 |
| KNIGHT STRIP METALS LIMITED | 40 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 35 |
| VIP-POLYMERS LIMITED | 27 |
| TERMINATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 26 |
| P & B METAL COMPONENTS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| Other | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 478,386 |
| China | 455,058 |
| Brazil | 385,004 |
| Germany | 275,367 |
| South Korea | 275,351 |
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 | 325,323 | 153,063 | -172,260 |
| China | 228,322 | 226,736 | -1,586 |
| Brazil | 172,810 | 212,194 | +39,384 |
| Germany | 189,742 | 85,625 | -104,117 |
| South Korea | 6,891 | 268,460 | +261,569 |
| United States | 144,019 | 104,071 | -39,948 |
| Thailand | 114,100 | 106,300 | -7,800 |
| Ireland | 133,401 | 38,329 | -95,072 |
| Oman | 98,385 | 13,522 | -84,863 |
| France | 48,117 | 62,138 | +14,021 |
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 | 45,346 | 4,216 | -41,130 |
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 | 2,221,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 817,602 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 499,597 |
| Road transport | 72,514 |
| Other | 49,562 |
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 | 1,307,122 | 914,270 | -392,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 278,034 | 539,568 | +261,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 219,536 | 280,061 | +60,525 |
| Road transport | 72,514 | 0 | -72,514 |
| Other | 45,346 | 4,216 | -41,130 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 815,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 688,908 |
| London Gateway Port | 567,333 |
| ZLC | 471,491 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,171 |
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 | 487,287 | 328,070 | -159,217 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 380,427 | 308,481 | -71,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,195 | 388,138 | +208,943 |
| ZLC | 320,502 | 150,989 | -169,513 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,597 | 201,574 | +80,977 |
| London Stansted Airport | 121,312 | 98,921 | -22,391 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,459 | 118,071 | +51,612 |
| Southampton | 33,382 | 30,988 | -2,394 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 50,364 | 6,136 | -44,228 |
| Holyhead | 43,604 | 10,223 | -33,381 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72209080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of flat-rolled stainless steel products not specified elsewhere