Import/export HS code 72221119: Circular stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Round stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel, used for general industrial purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,269,395 |
| India | 703,810 |
| United States | 341,712 |
| Netherlands | 236,382 |
| France | 213,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 663,820 | 605,575 | -58,245 |
| India | 216,098 | 487,712 | +271,614 |
| United States | 253,852 | 87,860 | -165,992 |
| Netherlands | 218,066 | 18,316 | -199,750 |
| France | 134,275 | 78,960 | -55,315 |
| Taiwan | 158,038 | 54,693 | -103,345 |
| China | 101,795 | 9,618 | -92,177 |
| Norway | 75,795 | 25,800 | -49,995 |
| Spain | 49,487 | 9,683 | -39,804 |
| Denmark | 0 | 19,418 | +19,418 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,379,583 |
| India | 722,610 |
| Taiwan | 293,269 |
| United States | 271,136 |
| France | 236,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 726,759 | 652,824 | -73,935 |
| India | 229,949 | 492,661 | +262,712 |
| Taiwan | 236,482 | 56,787 | -179,695 |
| United States | 214,580 | 56,556 | -158,024 |
| France | 153,071 | 83,828 | -69,243 |
| Netherlands | 183,712 | 18,316 | -165,396 |
| Spain | 62,426 | 12,856 | -49,570 |
| China | 34,327 | 9,618 | -24,709 |
| United Kingdom | 12,743 | 0 | -12,743 |
| Norway | 11,929 | 0 | -11,929 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,722,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,204,937 |
| Air transport | 340,589 |
| Other | 2,271 |
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) | 980,580 | 742,107 | -238,473 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 620,358 | 584,579 | -35,779 |
| Air transport | 269,640 | 70,949 | -198,691 |
| Other | 812 | 1,459 | +647 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 945,050 |
| Dover | 891,008 |
| Immingham Docks | 409,006 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 261,442 |
| Eurotunnel | 182,253 |
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 | 475,931 | 469,119 | -6,812 |
| Dover | 385,124 | 505,884 | +120,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 390,690 | 18,316 | -372,374 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 201,314 | 60,128 | -141,186 |
| Eurotunnel | 86,105 | 96,148 | +10,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,330 | 39,625 | -95,705 |
| Middlesbrough | 58,193 | 45,218 | -12,975 |
| Southampton | 0 | 71,451 | +71,451 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,120 | 0 | -38,120 |
| Hull | 0 | 32,057 | +32,057 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 60 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 41 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 39 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 25 |
| RIGHTON & BLACKBURNS LIMITED | 16 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 13 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 11 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 11 |
| ENERGY ALLOYS UK LIMITED | 8 |
| CRANE PROCESS FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 376,574 |
| Singapore | 193,570 |
| Israel | 173,215 |
| Canada | 160,710 |
| Tunisia | 135,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 258,096 | 118,478 | -139,618 |
| Singapore | 101,366 | 92,204 | -9,162 |
| Israel | 144,720 | 28,495 | -116,225 |
| Canada | 159,585 | 1,125 | -158,460 |
| Tunisia | 47,715 | 87,289 | +39,574 |
| United States | 64,336 | 62,492 | -1,844 |
| United Arab Emirates | 74,183 | 20,690 | -53,493 |
| India | 90,381 | 0 | -90,381 |
| Italy | 67,479 | 14,488 | -52,991 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 50,912 | +50,912 |
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) | 981,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 843,357 |
| Air transport | 58,695 |
| Road transport | 1,118 |
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) | 729,742 | 252,046 | -477,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 492,112 | 351,245 | -140,867 |
| Air transport | 38,718 | 19,977 | -18,741 |
| Road transport | 1,118 | 0 | -1,118 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 499,836 |
| London Gateway Port | 472,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 397,636 |
| Southampton | 217,146 |
| Felixstowe | 91,957 |
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 | 260,714 | 239,122 | -21,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 376,100 | 96,044 | -280,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 275,681 | 121,955 | -153,726 |
| Southampton | 151,753 | 65,393 | -86,360 |
| Felixstowe | 51,803 | 40,154 | -11,649 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,600 | 0 | -64,600 |
| Holyhead | 6,047 | 32,921 | +26,874 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,872 | 6,888 | -18,984 |
| Dover | 16,598 | 0 | -16,598 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 10,356 | +10,356 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72221119
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Round stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel, used for general industrial purposes