Import/export HS code 722211: Stainless steel bars with circular cross-sections
Stainless steel bars and rods with round shapes, commonly used in machinery and construction
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 11,964,939 |
| Germany | 7,389,313 |
| France | 5,500,406 |
| Spain | 4,270,929 |
| United States | 3,220,614 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 6,108,338 | 5,856,601 | -251,737 |
| Germany | 4,042,459 | 3,346,854 | -695,605 |
| France | 2,298,796 | 3,201,610 | +902,814 |
| Spain | 2,639,917 | 1,631,012 | -1,008,905 |
| United States | 1,956,651 | 1,263,963 | -692,688 |
| Taiwan | 2,191,347 | 932,630 | -1,258,717 |
| India | 1,320,943 | 1,604,669 | +283,726 |
| Netherlands | 1,431,811 | 490,618 | -941,193 |
| Italy | 1,285,073 | 594,917 | -690,156 |
| China | 320,333 | 1,057,483 | +737,150 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 12,161,046 |
| Germany | 7,609,279 |
| France | 5,122,823 |
| Spain | 4,959,640 |
| Taiwan | 3,392,626 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 6,212,507 | 5,948,539 | -263,968 |
| Germany | 4,188,229 | 3,421,050 | -767,179 |
| France | 2,008,141 | 3,114,682 | +1,106,541 |
| Spain | 3,135,839 | 1,823,801 | -1,312,038 |
| Taiwan | 2,381,763 | 1,010,863 | -1,370,900 |
| India | 1,391,103 | 1,664,752 | +273,649 |
| United States | 1,775,372 | 1,102,570 | -672,802 |
| Italy | 1,476,668 | 656,818 | -819,850 |
| Netherlands | 1,310,224 | 412,330 | -897,894 |
| China | 187,187 | 916,769 | +729,582 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 21,087,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,508,507 |
| Air transport | 3,501,001 |
| Other | 369,251 |
| Road transport | 1,429 |
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) | 11,865,380 | 9,221,816 | -2,643,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,499,092 | 10,009,415 | -489,677 |
| Air transport | 2,160,967 | 1,340,034 | -820,933 |
| Other | 297,815 | 71,436 | -226,379 |
| Road transport | 1,429 | 0 | -1,429 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,287,683 |
| Felixstowe | 6,839,639 |
| Dover | 6,106,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,540,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,653,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,700,140 | 6,587,543 | -2,112,597 |
| Felixstowe | 3,546,497 | 3,293,142 | -253,355 |
| Dover | 2,735,444 | 3,370,800 | +635,356 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,503,957 | 2,036,751 | +532,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,599,782 | 1,053,689 | -546,093 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,316,425 | 912,386 | -404,039 |
| Poole | 1,406,325 | 801,321 | -605,004 |
| Purfleet | 530,011 | 410,797 | -119,214 |
| Portsmouth | 580,421 | 355,296 | -225,125 |
| Middlesbrough | 342,119 | 441,150 | +99,031 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 112 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 108 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 102 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 70 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 64 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 62 |
| CHASE ALLOYS LIMITED | 50 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 47 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 47 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,212,836 |
| France | 12,815,805 |
| Germany | 7,695,579 |
| Poland | 5,626,255 |
| United States | 3,752,881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10,811,358 | 7,401,478 | -3,409,880 |
| France | 9,758,229 | 3,057,576 | -6,700,653 |
| Germany | 5,760,763 | 1,934,816 | -3,825,947 |
| Poland | 3,333,448 | 2,292,807 | -1,040,641 |
| United States | 2,661,034 | 1,091,847 | -1,569,187 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,576,709 | 692,505 | -1,884,204 |
| Netherlands | 1,697,425 | 1,218,916 | -478,509 |
| China | 1,960,656 | 827,484 | -1,133,172 |
| Singapore | 1,341,423 | 814,610 | -526,813 |
| Ireland | 1,079,593 | 1,051,095 | -28,498 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 264,239 |
| XI | 220,611 |
| Taiwan | 36,694 |
| India | 36,690 |
| Spain | 26,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 0 | 264,239 | +264,239 |
| XI | 118,742 | 101,869 | -16,873 |
| Taiwan | 2,478 | 34,216 | +31,738 |
| India | 13,569 | 23,121 | +9,552 |
| Spain | 11,466 | 14,789 | +3,323 |
| XU | 23,111 | 0 | -23,111 |
| Sweden | 2,620 | 2,195 | -425 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,066 | +2,066 |
| Italy | 1,359 | 280 | -1,079 |
| Slovenia | 1,018 | 106 | -912 |
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) | 55,805,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,997,760 |
| Air transport | 3,430,260 |
| Other | 617,244 |
| Road transport | 126,069 |
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) | 35,393,527 | 20,411,898 | -14,981,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,037,563 | 3,960,197 | -8,077,366 |
| Air transport | 2,105,737 | 1,324,523 | -781,214 |
| Other | 174,363 | 442,881 | +268,518 |
| Road transport | 126,069 | 0 | -126,069 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,948,008 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,355,373 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,276,274 |
| Southampton | 3,780,646 |
| Felixstowe | 2,745,881 |
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 | 30,145,413 | 15,802,595 | -14,342,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,817,831 | 3,537,542 | -280,289 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,656,260 | 1,620,014 | -4,036,246 |
| Southampton | 2,373,032 | 1,407,614 | -965,418 |
| Felixstowe | 2,059,651 | 686,230 | -1,373,421 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,237,455 | 778,458 | -458,997 |
| Dover | 1,351,194 | 338,526 | -1,012,668 |
| Holyhead | 698,299 | 448,374 | -249,925 |
| Manchester Airport | 531,828 | 278,789 | -253,039 |
| 000 | 174,363 | 442,881 | +268,518 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 722211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel bars and rods with round shapes, commonly used in machinery and construction