Import/export HS code 72224050: Cold-formed or cold-finished stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections
Stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections processed by cold-forming or cold-finishing, used in precision engineering
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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 | 1,930,375 |
| Netherlands | 567,184 |
| Austria | 539,096 |
| Spain | 533,000 |
| China | 414,773 |
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 | 1,068,816 | 861,559 | -207,257 |
| Netherlands | 264,737 | 302,447 | +37,710 |
| Austria | 260,454 | 278,642 | +18,188 |
| Spain | 13,251 | 519,749 | +506,498 |
| China | 201,023 | 213,750 | +12,727 |
| Italy | 184,354 | 197,597 | +13,243 |
| Sweden | 205,387 | 167,191 | -38,196 |
| Turkey | 111,138 | 11,099 | -100,039 |
| France | 97,694 | 13,131 | -84,563 |
| Belgium | 5,817 | 97,411 | +91,594 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,106,069 |
| Austria | 1,040,414 |
| Germany | 987,076 |
| Spain | 473,840 |
| China | 450,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 674,872 | 431,197 | -243,675 |
| Austria | 523,422 | 516,992 | -6,430 |
| Germany | 520,183 | 466,893 | -53,290 |
| Spain | 0 | 473,840 | +473,840 |
| China | 209,534 | 241,234 | +31,700 |
| Sweden | 200,402 | 162,101 | -38,301 |
| Italy | 170,904 | 182,258 | +11,354 |
| Belgium | 59,316 | 88,157 | +28,841 |
| Netherlands | 21,549 | 66,444 | +44,895 |
| Norway | 0 | 32,000 | +32,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 10 | +7 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 9 | +8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 6 | +6 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +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) | 4,284,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 802,496 |
| Air transport | 131,983 |
| Other | 10,951 |
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) | 2,023,041 | 2,261,900 | +238,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 369,045 | 433,451 | +64,406 |
| Air transport | 81,246 | 50,737 | -30,509 |
| Other | 9,729 | 1,222 | -8,507 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,548,747 |
| Immingham Docks | 838,714 |
| Felixstowe | 688,097 |
| Harwich | 544,835 |
| Eurotunnel | 529,620 |
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 | 798,142 | 750,605 | -47,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 340,594 | 498,120 | +157,526 |
| Felixstowe | 402,552 | 285,545 | -117,007 |
| Harwich | 141,304 | 403,531 | +262,227 |
| Eurotunnel | 261,077 | 268,543 | +7,466 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 300,801 | +300,801 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,763 | 24,473 | -118,290 |
| Hull | 64,182 | 27,446 | -36,736 |
| Killingholme | 74,203 | 3,081 | -71,122 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,989 | 53,934 | +30,945 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 26 |
| Specialised construction activities | 26 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 44 |
| DURAL (U K) LTD. | 43 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 33 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 22 |
| TWINSCAPE GROUP LIMITED | 17 |
| FORSTER PROFILE SYSTEMS (UK) LTD | 16 |
| TIMAGE & CO. LIMITED | 14 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN LIMITED | 13 |
| ALUK (GB) LIMITED | 12 |
| OADBY PLASTICS LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,442,565 |
| Czechia | 639,624 |
| Germany | 501,307 |
| Ireland | 467,471 |
| Nigeria | 459,790 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,170,494 | 272,071 | -898,423 |
| Czechia | 485,592 | 154,032 | -331,560 |
| Germany | 480,559 | 20,748 | -459,811 |
| Ireland | 256,134 | 211,337 | -44,797 |
| Nigeria | 459,790 | 0 | -459,790 |
| Italy | 365,376 | 47,526 | -317,850 |
| Denmark | 269,547 | 112,896 | -156,651 |
| France | 262,139 | 100,412 | -161,727 |
| China | 171,820 | 183,566 | +11,746 |
| Norway | 240,734 | 38,806 | -201,928 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,824 |
| Portugal | 1,740 |
| China | 1,175 |
| Italy | 650 |
| Spain | 138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,585 | 2,239 | -1,346 |
| Portugal | 1,740 | 0 | -1,740 |
| China | 1,175 | 0 | -1,175 |
| Italy | 443 | 207 | -236 |
| Spain | 60 | 78 | +18 |
| Ireland | 0 | 92 | +92 |
| Slovenia | 59 | 0 | -59 |
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) | 3,177,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,273,385 |
| Air transport | 621,046 |
| Other | 48,040 |
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) | 2,339,000 | 838,982 | -1,500,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,854,746 | 418,639 | -1,436,107 |
| Air transport | 358,165 | 262,881 | -95,284 |
| Other | 32,420 | 15,620 | -16,800 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,824,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,141,059 |
| Immingham Docks | 827,836 |
| London | 459,790 |
| Felixstowe | 321,499 |
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 | 1,441,315 | 382,989 | -1,058,326 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,087,084 | 53,975 | -1,033,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 675,846 | 151,990 | -523,856 |
| London | 459,790 | 0 | -459,790 |
| Felixstowe | 153,914 | 167,585 | +13,671 |
| Holyhead | 167,131 | 95,137 | -71,994 |
| East Midlands Airport | 141,154 | 112,144 | -29,010 |
| Southampton | 44,845 | 188,268 | +143,423 |
| Manchester Airport | 150,316 | 2,623 | -147,693 |
| Dover | 61,021 | 59,585 | -1,436 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72224050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel angles, shapes, and sections processed by cold-forming or cold-finishing, used in precision engineering