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
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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 | 353,090 |
| United States | 151,773 |
| France | 144,078 |
| China | 108,755 |
| Taiwan | 95,252 |
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 | 5,565 | -341,960 |
| United States | 88,749 | 63,024 | -25,725 |
| France | 130,977 | 13,101 | -117,876 |
| China | 62,660 | 46,095 | -16,565 |
| Taiwan | 65,392 | 29,860 | -35,532 |
| Norway | 11,014 | 69,309 | +58,295 |
| South Korea | 76,277 | 0 | -76,277 |
| Canada | 23,380 | 0 | -23,380 |
| 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 | 353,090 |
| United States | 164,065 |
| France | 144,078 |
| China | 123,265 |
| Taiwan | 99,549 |
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 | 5,565 | -341,960 |
| United States | 111,098 | 52,967 | -58,131 |
| France | 130,977 | 13,101 | -117,876 |
| China | 62,660 | 60,605 | -2,055 |
| Taiwan | 69,689 | 29,860 | -39,829 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Devon | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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) | 652,837 |
| Air transport | 259,230 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 170,898 |
| 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) | 569,651 | 83,186 | -486,465 |
| Air transport | 120,157 | 139,073 | +18,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,811 | 29,087 | -112,724 |
| 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 | 573,536 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,104 |
| Dover | 101,867 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 69,309 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,355 |
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 | 500,658 | 72,878 | -427,780 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,296 | 48,808 | -47,488 |
| Dover | 92,985 | 8,882 | -84,103 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 69,309 | +69,309 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,150 | 8,205 | -34,945 |
| Southampton | 31,548 | 2,769 | -28,779 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,248 | 14,390 | -1,858 |
| London | 20,575 | 4,165 | -16,410 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 | 164,111 |
| India | 98,909 |
| Netherlands | 70,121 |
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 | 259,196 | 601,791 | +342,595 |
| Canada | 0 | 267,891 | +267,891 |
| France | 98,269 | 65,842 | -32,427 |
| India | 37,891 | 61,018 | +23,127 |
| Netherlands | 70,121 | 0 | -70,121 |
| Germany | 17,683 | 13,559 | -4,124 |
| Spain | 0 | 24,000 | +24,000 |
| South Africa | 23,788 | 0 | -23,788 |
| Ireland | 13,447 | 10,267 | -3,180 |
| 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 | 10,706 |
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 | 9,004 | 1,702 | -7,302 |
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 | 372,325 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 169,504 |
| Other | 10,706 |
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) | 247,606 | 909,529 | +661,923 |
| Air transport | 231,123 | 141,202 | -89,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,015 | 23,489 | -122,526 |
| Other | 9,004 | 1,702 | -7,302 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 629,105 |
| Liverpool Docks | 343,774 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,552 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,679 |
| ZLC | 134,388 |
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 | 69,645 | 274,129 | +204,484 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 122,803 | 25,749 | -97,054 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,731 | 2,948 | -129,783 |
| ZLC | 60,972 | 73,416 | +12,444 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,278 | 45,849 | -39,429 |
| East Midlands Airport | 41,408 | 28,664 | -12,744 |
| Tyne | 33,135 | 0 | -33,135 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,427 | 12,960 | -1,467 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,540 | 13,373 | +8,833 |
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