Import/export HS code 72224010: Hot-rolled stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections
Stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections processed by hot-rolling, used in structural applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 5,396,521 |
| Spain | 4,789,548 |
| India | 3,104,553 |
| United States | 1,328,779 |
| Germany | 1,298,913 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,260,929 | 2,135,592 | -1,125,337 |
| Spain | 3,062,855 | 1,726,693 | -1,336,162 |
| India | 1,500,903 | 1,603,650 | +102,747 |
| United States | 1,039,704 | 289,075 | -750,629 |
| Germany | 839,707 | 459,206 | -380,501 |
| France | 289,647 | 360,550 | +70,903 |
| Switzerland | 249,694 | 318,630 | +68,936 |
| Italy | 142,455 | 92,055 | -50,400 |
| Ireland | 135,257 | 87,169 | -48,088 |
| China | 86,233 | 55,994 | -30,239 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 5,396,521 |
| Spain | 5,090,299 |
| India | 4,094,169 |
| United States | 994,078 |
| Switzerland | 634,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,260,929 | 2,135,592 | -1,125,337 |
| Spain | 3,077,518 | 2,012,781 | -1,064,737 |
| India | 2,105,351 | 1,988,818 | -116,533 |
| United States | 718,982 | 275,096 | -443,886 |
| Switzerland | 298,127 | 336,457 | +38,330 |
| China | 434,283 | 101,854 | -332,429 |
| Italy | 378,265 | 103,279 | -274,986 |
| Germany | 171,526 | 66,990 | -104,536 |
| Ireland | 126,109 | 83,363 | -42,746 |
| Romania | 0 | 58,759 | +58,759 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,787,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,028,792 |
| Air transport | 1,083,696 |
| Road transport | 13,287 |
| Other | 9,148 |
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) | 7,517,128 | 5,270,796 | -2,246,332 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,326,860 | 1,701,932 | -624,928 |
| Air transport | 774,946 | 308,750 | -466,196 |
| Road transport | 5,249 | 8,038 | +2,789 |
| Other | 9,148 | 0 | -9,148 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,305,686 |
| Felixstowe | 3,798,987 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,450,434 |
| Dover | 1,815,663 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 813,587 |
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 | 3,545,777 | 1,759,909 | -1,785,868 |
| Felixstowe | 1,344,770 | 2,454,217 | +1,109,447 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,129,411 | 1,321,023 | -808,388 |
| Dover | 1,265,431 | 550,232 | -715,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 674,335 | 139,252 | -535,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 343,229 | 373,659 | +30,430 |
| ZLC | 251,293 | 337,903 | +86,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 510,971 | 0 | -510,971 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,210 | 134,794 | +115,584 |
| Harwich | 147,730 | 0 | -147,730 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 101 |
| VOSS STAINLESS UK LIMITED | 80 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 47 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 45 |
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 31 |
| KAS METAL TRADING LTD | 25 |
| MILLSTOCK STAINLESS LIMITED | 17 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 16 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,710,300 |
| Switzerland | 173,863 |
| Saudi Arabia | 162,528 |
| Ireland | 149,756 |
| United States | 134,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 573,366 | 1,136,934 | +563,568 |
| Switzerland | 72,133 | 101,730 | +29,597 |
| Saudi Arabia | 132,186 | 30,342 | -101,844 |
| Ireland | 92,645 | 57,111 | -35,534 |
| United States | 39,249 | 94,825 | +55,576 |
| Thailand | 26,874 | 84,430 | +57,556 |
| Italy | 92,728 | 13,101 | -79,627 |
| China | 23,354 | 69,980 | +46,626 |
| Norway | 62,448 | 0 | -62,448 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 29,575 | +29,575 |
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 | 3,029 |
| Portugal | 1,816 |
| India | 784 |
| Spain | 415 |
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 | 2,128 | 901 | -1,227 |
| Portugal | 259 | 1,557 | +1,298 |
| India | 0 | 784 | +784 |
| Spain | 415 | 0 | -415 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,726,500 |
| Air transport | 954,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 278,856 |
| Other | 6,061 |
| Road transport | 1,456 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 657,172 | 1,069,328 | +412,156 |
| Air transport | 409,993 | 544,852 | +134,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,322 | 147,534 | +16,212 |
| Other | 2,819 | 3,242 | +423 |
| Road transport | 1,456 | 0 | -1,456 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,379,939 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 608,971 |
| Southampton | 298,471 |
| East Midlands Airport | 260,272 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 133,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 466,528 | 913,411 | +446,883 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 173,820 | 435,151 | +261,331 |
| Southampton | 143,485 | 154,986 | +11,501 |
| East Midlands Airport | 197,080 | 63,192 | -133,888 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,839 | 94,710 | +55,871 |
| Holyhead | 73,172 | 49,144 | -24,028 |
| ZLC | 13,970 | 23,022 | +9,052 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,188 | 0 | -35,188 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,995 | 8,545 | -12,450 |
| Belfast Port | 18,008 | 0 | -18,008 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72224010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections processed by hot-rolling, used in structural applications