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 | 1,912,263 |
| Netherlands | 571,802 |
| Austria | 539,096 |
| Spain | 516,231 |
| Sweden | 391,784 |
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 | 994,731 | 917,532 | -77,199 |
| Netherlands | 205,688 | 366,114 | +160,426 |
| Austria | 260,454 | 278,642 | +18,188 |
| Spain | 13,251 | 502,980 | +489,729 |
| Sweden | 219,265 | 172,519 | -46,746 |
| China | 201,023 | 168,026 | -32,997 |
| Italy | 172,877 | 176,106 | +3,229 |
| India | 187,379 | 7,672 | -179,707 |
| Turkey | 111,138 | 11,099 | -100,039 |
| France | 97,694 | 11,897 | -85,797 |
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 | 1,041,981 |
| Germany | 963,079 |
| Spain | 457,071 |
| China | 403,677 |
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 | 598,664 | 507,405 | -91,259 |
| Austria | 462,135 | 579,846 | +117,711 |
| Germany | 528,870 | 434,209 | -94,661 |
| Spain | 0 | 457,071 | +457,071 |
| China | 193,130 | 210,547 | +17,417 |
| Sweden | 219,265 | 162,444 | -56,821 |
| Italy | 158,347 | 161,847 | +3,500 |
| India | 187,379 | 12,453 | -174,926 |
| Belgium | 59,316 | 88,157 | +28,841 |
| Netherlands | 26,434 | 67,340 | +40,906 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 8 | +7 |
| 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 - South | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 4,270,271 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 906,002 |
| Air transport | 133,459 |
| Other | 10,894 |
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) | 1,893,751 | 2,376,520 | +482,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 546,258 | 359,744 | -186,514 |
| Air transport | 83,885 | 49,574 | -34,311 |
| Other | 9,745 | 1,149 | -8,596 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,519,757 |
| Felixstowe | 861,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 820,907 |
| Harwich | 549,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 532,442 |
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 | 708,964 | 810,793 | +101,829 |
| Felixstowe | 581,422 | 280,423 | -300,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 351,030 | 469,877 | +118,847 |
| Harwich | 83,121 | 466,385 | +383,264 |
| Eurotunnel | 270,857 | 261,585 | -9,272 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 284,599 | +284,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,453 | 22,672 | -121,781 |
| Hull | 48,103 | 43,725 | -4,378 |
| Killingholme | 82,328 | 3,081 | -79,247 |
| Southampton | 21,085 | 46,975 | +25,890 |
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 | 25 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STAUFF UK LIMITED | 43 |
| DURAL (U K) LTD. | 42 |
| SCHUECO UK LIMITED | 32 |
| LEVIAT LIMITED | 21 |
| 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 | 52 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 1,525,146 |
| Czechia | 649,664 |
| Germany | 549,282 |
| Nigeria | 459,790 |
| Ireland | 458,314 |
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 | 1,250,095 | 275,051 | -975,044 |
| Czechia | 528,227 | 121,437 | -406,790 |
| Germany | 496,827 | 52,455 | -444,372 |
| Nigeria | 459,790 | 0 | -459,790 |
| Ireland | 248,958 | 209,356 | -39,602 |
| Italy | 371,175 | 48,836 | -322,339 |
| Denmark | 255,864 | 126,579 | -129,285 |
| China | 184,955 | 183,566 | -1,389 |
| France | 233,417 | 129,134 | -104,283 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 36,995 |
| Germany | 5,824 |
| Portugal | 2,001 |
| China | 1,186 |
| Italy | 650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 25,358 | 11,637 | -13,721 |
| Germany | 3,585 | 2,239 | -1,346 |
| Portugal | 1,566 | 435 | -1,131 |
| China | 1,186 | 0 | -1,186 |
| Italy | 443 | 207 | -236 |
| India | 296 | 0 | -296 |
| Spain | 0 | 138 | +138 |
| 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) | 3,209,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,404,211 |
| Air transport | 611,679 |
| Other | 47,241 |
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) | 2,324,643 | 884,480 | -1,440,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,978,279 | 425,932 | -1,552,347 |
| Air transport | 357,750 | 253,929 | -103,821 |
| Other | 32,493 | 14,748 | -17,745 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,861,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,221,601 |
| Immingham Docks | 828,765 |
| London | 459,790 |
| Felixstowe | 334,634 |
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 | 1,466,245 | 395,434 | -1,070,811 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,160,333 | 61,268 | -1,099,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 644,737 | 184,028 | -460,709 |
| London | 459,790 | 0 | -459,790 |
| Felixstowe | 167,049 | 167,585 | +536 |
| Holyhead | 162,129 | 97,465 | -64,664 |
| East Midlands Airport | 141,426 | 106,713 | -34,713 |
| Southampton | 44,845 | 188,268 | +143,423 |
| Manchester Airport | 150,316 | 0 | -150,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,959 | 68,492 | +17,533 |
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