Import/export HS code 72210090: Stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Hot-rolled stainless steel bars in coils with less than 2.5% nickel by weight, suitable for general-purpose use
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 357,450 |
| United States | 158,638 |
| Taiwan | 150,433 |
| France | 135,289 |
| China | 109,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 347,525 | 9,925 | -337,600 |
| United States | 94,672 | 63,966 | -30,706 |
| Taiwan | 62,349 | 88,084 | +25,735 |
| France | 122,188 | 13,101 | -109,087 |
| China | 65,855 | 43,825 | -22,030 |
| South Korea | 76,277 | 0 | -76,277 |
| Norway | 6,717 | 69,309 | +62,592 |
| Canada | 20,575 | 0 | -20,575 |
| Turkey | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
| Ireland | 14,586 | 0 | -14,586 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 357,450 |
| United States | 168,125 |
| Taiwan | 150,433 |
| France | 135,289 |
| China | 124,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 347,525 | 9,925 | -337,600 |
| United States | 108,324 | 59,801 | -48,523 |
| Taiwan | 62,349 | 88,084 | +25,735 |
| France | 122,188 | 13,101 | -109,087 |
| China | 80,365 | 43,825 | -36,540 |
| South Korea | 76,277 | 0 | -76,277 |
| Norway | 0 | 69,309 | +69,309 |
| United Kingdom | 7,748 | 16,165 | +8,417 |
| Turkey | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
| Ireland | 14,119 | 0 | -14,119 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -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) | 723,551 |
| Air transport | 253,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,508 |
| Road transport | 19,452 |
| Other | 467 |
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) | 574,283 | 149,268 | -425,015 |
| Air transport | 123,427 | 129,615 | +6,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,862 | 36,646 | -92,216 |
| Road transport | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
| Other | 467 | 0 | -467 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 632,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,764 |
| Dover | 100,326 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 69,309 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,506 |
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 | 505,290 | 127,395 | -377,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 102,219 | 42,545 | -59,674 |
| Dover | 79,899 | 20,427 | -59,472 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 69,309 | +69,309 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,287 | 4,219 | -39,068 |
| Southampton | 31,548 | 7,129 | -24,419 |
| London | 20,575 | 11,370 | -9,205 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,400 | 11,195 | -5,205 |
| ZLC | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,717 | 12,000 | +5,283 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 860,987 |
| Canada | 267,891 |
| France | 164,773 |
| India | 98,909 |
| Netherlands | 65,336 |
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 | 281,931 | 579,056 | +297,125 |
| Canada | 0 | 267,891 | +267,891 |
| France | 95,365 | 69,408 | -25,957 |
| India | 37,891 | 61,018 | +23,127 |
| Netherlands | 65,336 | 0 | -65,336 |
| Germany | 17,683 | 13,559 | -4,124 |
| Ireland | 10,676 | 14,306 | +3,630 |
| Spain | 24,000 | 0 | -24,000 |
| South Africa | 23,788 | 0 | -23,788 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,539 | 0 | -17,539 |
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 | 10,315 |
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 | 8,613 | 1,702 | -6,911 |
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) | 1,157,135 |
| Air transport | 371,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,402 |
| Other | 10,315 |
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) | 259,207 | 897,928 | +638,721 |
| Air transport | 277,684 | 93,988 | -183,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,782 | 26,620 | -112,162 |
| Other | 8,613 | 1,702 | -6,911 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 629,105 |
| Liverpool Docks | 344,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,552 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,127 |
| ZLC | 130,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 38,735 | 590,370 | +551,635 |
| Liverpool Docks | 67,265 | 276,962 | +209,697 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,552 | 0 | -148,552 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,460 | 39,667 | -51,793 |
| ZLC | 58,068 | 72,326 | +14,258 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,878 | 2,040 | -125,838 |
| East Midlands Airport | 65,408 | 4,664 | -60,744 |
| Tyne | 33,135 | 0 | -33,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,427 | 12,960 | -1,467 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,256 | 16,998 | +12,742 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72210090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled stainless steel bars in coils with less than 2.5% nickel by weight, suitable for general-purpose use