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 | 3,971,202 |
| Italy | 3,024,267 |
| Taiwan | 2,664,844 |
| China | 1,626,790 |
| South Korea | 1,427,653 |
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 | 3,970,604 | 598 | -3,970,006 |
| Italy | 2,535,963 | 488,304 | -2,047,659 |
| Taiwan | 1,558,094 | 1,106,750 | -451,344 |
| China | 698,224 | 928,566 | +230,342 |
| South Korea | 1,117,214 | 310,439 | -806,775 |
| France | 720,815 | 671,695 | -49,120 |
| India | 774,247 | 272,960 | -501,287 |
| Sweden | 549,679 | 377,232 | -172,447 |
| Spain | 396,790 | 395,151 | -1,639 |
| Germany | 133,112 | 210,630 | +77,518 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,119,952 |
| Taiwan | 2,791,300 |
| China | 1,545,791 |
| South Korea | 1,427,653 |
| France | 1,307,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,547,797 | 572,155 | -1,975,642 |
| Taiwan | 1,684,550 | 1,106,750 | -577,800 |
| China | 590,603 | 955,188 | +364,585 |
| South Korea | 1,117,214 | 310,439 | -806,775 |
| France | 727,505 | 580,093 | -147,412 |
| India | 774,247 | 289,440 | -484,807 |
| Spain | 398,193 | 486,674 | +88,481 |
| Sweden | 486,505 | 282,946 | -203,559 |
| Germany | 131,851 | 203,803 | +71,952 |
| United States | 175,331 | 68,558 | -106,773 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| 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 | 5 | -3 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 6,664,938 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,506,881 |
| Other | 4,156,436 |
| Air transport | 400,548 |
| 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) | 4,057,992 | 2,606,946 | -1,451,046 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,368,989 | 2,137,892 | -2,231,097 |
| Other | 4,110,238 | 46,198 | -4,064,040 |
| Air transport | 186,543 | 214,005 | +27,462 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,156,436 |
| Felixstowe | 3,760,491 |
| Killingholme | 2,712,040 |
| Southampton | 2,592,185 |
| Dover | 1,826,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 4,110,238 | 46,198 | -4,064,040 |
| Felixstowe | 2,391,551 | 1,368,940 | -1,022,611 |
| Killingholme | 2,275,835 | 436,205 | -1,839,630 |
| Southampton | 1,554,912 | 1,037,273 | -517,639 |
| Dover | 888,677 | 937,735 | +49,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 562,099 | 393,971 | -168,128 |
| Eurotunnel | 391,443 | 260,778 | -130,665 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,563 | 77,600 | -76,963 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,702 | 60,368 | -11,334 |
| Portsmouth | 115,948 | 11,102 | -104,846 |
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 | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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 | 20 |
| 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 | 31,590,304 |
| Italy | 24,196,535 |
| Germany | 4,193,353 |
| Canada | 2,083,485 |
| 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 | 17,493,960 | 14,096,344 | -3,397,616 |
| Italy | 13,267,031 | 10,929,504 | -2,337,527 |
| Germany | 2,526,162 | 1,667,191 | -858,971 |
| Canada | 1,520,703 | 562,782 | -957,921 |
| Switzerland | 8,740 | 715,101 | +706,361 |
| France | 349,528 | 286,653 | -62,875 |
| Finland | 122,629 | 224,485 | +101,856 |
| Mexico | 0 | 310,518 | +310,518 |
| Netherlands | 129,059 | 6,416 | -122,643 |
| Poland | 95,477 | 37,554 | -57,923 |
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 | 11,007 |
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 | 9,305 | 1,702 | -7,603 |
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) | 34,138,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,537,736 |
| Air transport | 732,738 |
| Other | 11,007 |
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) | 18,967,758 | 15,170,649 | -3,797,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,669,898 | 13,867,838 | -2,802,060 |
| Air transport | 488,406 | 244,332 | -244,074 |
| Other | 9,305 | 1,702 | -7,603 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,749,208 |
| Southampton | 12,970,826 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,701,162 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,747,560 |
| Felixstowe | 514,375 |
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 | 16,191,975 | 13,557,233 | -2,634,742 |
| Southampton | 3,331,093 | 9,639,733 | +6,308,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,062,357 | 4,638,805 | -1,423,552 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,997,314 | 750,246 | -8,247,068 |
| Felixstowe | 444,453 | 69,922 | -374,531 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 215,766 | 55,167 | -160,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 149,918 | 54,018 | -95,900 |
| Dover | 171,288 | 5,592 | -165,696 |
| ZLC | 73,860 | 83,396 | +9,536 |
| 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