Import/export HS code 7221: Hot-rolled stainless steel bars and rods in coils
Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled and wound into irregular coils, used in construction and manufacturing
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,968,993 |
| Italy | 2,777,947 |
| Taiwan | 2,774,801 |
| South Korea | 1,797,861 |
| China | 1,627,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,968,339 | 654 | -3,967,685 |
| Italy | 2,413,571 | 364,376 | -2,049,195 |
| Taiwan | 1,581,575 | 1,193,226 | -388,349 |
| South Korea | 1,072,239 | 725,622 | -346,617 |
| China | 907,237 | 720,478 | -186,759 |
| France | 655,321 | 788,327 | +133,006 |
| India | 774,247 | 277,320 | -496,927 |
| Sweden | 628,455 | 362,776 | -265,679 |
| Spain | 579,876 | 187,857 | -392,019 |
| Germany | 249,793 | 93,949 | -155,844 |
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 | 2,896,960 |
| Italy | 2,876,909 |
| South Korea | 1,797,861 |
| China | 1,546,716 |
| France | 1,358,736 |
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 | 1,703,734 | 1,193,226 | -510,508 |
| Italy | 2,506,990 | 369,919 | -2,137,071 |
| South Korea | 1,072,239 | 725,622 | -346,617 |
| China | 817,349 | 729,367 | -87,982 |
| France | 662,011 | 696,725 | +34,714 |
| India | 777,520 | 290,527 | -486,993 |
| Spain | 581,279 | 279,380 | -301,899 |
| Sweden | 486,505 | 347,266 | -139,239 |
| Germany | 248,532 | 87,122 | -161,410 |
| United States | 154,626 | 72,209 | -82,417 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 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) | 7,160,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,356,310 |
| Other | 4,153,127 |
| Air transport | 372,037 |
| Road transport | 19,452 |
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) | 4,226,650 | 2,933,986 | -1,292,664 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,552,600 | 1,803,710 | -2,748,890 |
| Other | 4,133,397 | 19,730 | -4,113,667 |
| Air transport | 177,504 | 194,533 | +17,029 |
| Road transport | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,189,848 |
| 000 | 4,153,127 |
| Southampton | 2,651,321 |
| Killingholme | 2,468,997 |
| Dover | 1,851,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,557,026 | 1,632,822 | -924,204 |
| 000 | 4,133,397 | 19,730 | -4,113,667 |
| Southampton | 1,554,912 | 1,096,409 | -458,503 |
| Killingholme | 2,146,238 | 322,759 | -1,823,479 |
| Dover | 1,178,631 | 672,770 | -505,861 |
| Immingham Docks | 640,875 | 379,515 | -261,360 |
| Eurotunnel | 334,156 | 253,569 | -80,587 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 149,386 | 61,323 | -88,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,885 | 57,185 | -17,700 |
| Portsmouth | 119,890 | 7,160 | -112,730 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 31,714,634 |
| Italy | 23,378,673 |
| Germany | 4,190,832 |
| Canada | 1,932,422 |
| Switzerland | 723,841 |
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 | 18,238,676 | 13,475,958 | -4,762,718 |
| Italy | 13,140,534 | 10,238,139 | -2,902,395 |
| Germany | 2,566,459 | 1,624,373 | -942,086 |
| Canada | 1,369,640 | 562,782 | -806,858 |
| Switzerland | 30,152 | 693,689 | +663,537 |
| France | 346,624 | 290,219 | -56,405 |
| Mexico | 0 | 356,227 | +356,227 |
| Finland | 122,629 | 224,485 | +101,856 |
| Poland | 128,594 | 2,040 | -126,554 |
| Netherlands | 117,969 | 6,416 | -111,553 |
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 | 10,616 |
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 | 8,914 | 1,702 | -7,212 |
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) | 34,157,049 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,701,900 |
| Air transport | 775,469 |
| Other | 10,616 |
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) | 19,504,591 | 14,652,458 | -4,852,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,623,916 | 13,077,984 | -3,545,932 |
| Air transport | 566,260 | 209,209 | -357,051 |
| Other | 8,914 | 1,702 | -7,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,962,982 |
| Southampton | 13,759,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,265,145 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,541,983 |
| Felixstowe | 388,615 |
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 | 16,164,128 | 12,798,854 | -3,365,274 |
| Southampton | 3,524,448 | 10,234,780 | +6,710,332 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,570,382 | 3,694,763 | -2,875,619 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,952,681 | 589,302 | -8,363,379 |
| Felixstowe | 318,693 | 69,922 | -248,771 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 240,603 | 31,388 | -209,215 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,432 | 18,504 | -166,928 |
| East Midlands Airport | 109,613 | 53,004 | -56,609 |
| ZLC | 70,956 | 84,461 | +13,505 |
| Hull | 119,495 | 26,797 | -92,698 |
Quick facts
HS code: 7221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel bars and rods, hot-rolled and wound into irregular coils, used in construction and manufacturing