Import/export HS code 72221181: Circular stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Round stainless steel bars with high nickel content, suitable for specialized applications
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 | 4,328,501 |
| France | 2,345,055 |
| Taiwan | 1,708,983 |
| Spain | 1,067,261 |
| Germany | 1,034,585 |
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 | 2,046,552 | 2,281,949 | +235,397 |
| France | 928,101 | 1,416,954 | +488,853 |
| Taiwan | 1,400,932 | 308,051 | -1,092,881 |
| Spain | 542,374 | 524,887 | -17,487 |
| Germany | 607,226 | 427,359 | -179,867 |
| United States | 705,807 | 318,130 | -387,677 |
| Italy | 494,912 | 432,802 | -62,110 |
| India | 264,494 | 269,858 | +5,364 |
| China | 70,328 | 142,732 | +72,404 |
| Norway | 31,206 | 92,313 | +61,107 |
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 | 4,315,174 |
| France | 2,332,028 |
| Taiwan | 1,814,946 |
| Spain | 1,150,229 |
| Italy | 1,035,888 |
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 | 2,038,623 | 2,276,551 | +237,928 |
| France | 932,651 | 1,399,377 | +466,726 |
| Taiwan | 1,433,459 | 381,487 | -1,051,972 |
| Spain | 585,873 | 564,356 | -21,517 |
| Italy | 579,043 | 456,845 | -122,198 |
| United States | 687,699 | 320,321 | -367,378 |
| Germany | 410,821 | 301,435 | -109,386 |
| India | 307,566 | 285,302 | -22,264 |
| Austria | 222,931 | 176,588 | -46,343 |
| China | 62,484 | 49,745 | -12,739 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 6,504,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,667,550 |
| Air transport | 1,245,919 |
| Other | 355,130 |
| Road transport | 11,079 |
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) | 3,515,729 | 2,989,064 | -526,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,767,492 | 2,900,058 | +132,566 |
| Air transport | 832,435 | 413,484 | -418,951 |
| Other | 314,988 | 40,142 | -274,846 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,079 | +11,079 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,581,125 |
| Felixstowe | 2,011,404 |
| Dover | 1,836,714 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,219,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,014,449 |
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 | 2,122,165 | 2,458,960 | +336,795 |
| Felixstowe | 1,388,336 | 623,068 | -765,268 |
| Dover | 740,481 | 1,096,233 | +355,752 |
| Eurotunnel | 591,928 | 627,084 | +35,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 692,015 | 322,434 | -369,581 |
| Purfleet | 515,042 | 433,155 | -81,887 |
| Poole | 254,400 | 199,764 | -54,636 |
| Portsmouth | 164,087 | 212,997 | +48,910 |
| 000 | 314,988 | 40,142 | -274,846 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,699 | 17,602 | -86,097 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 90 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 77 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 63 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 59 |
| CHASE ALLOYS LIMITED | 51 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 48 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| LANGLEY ALLOYS LIMITED | 35 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 14,244,638 |
| Germany | 6,037,237 |
| Poland | 4,671,179 |
| France | 4,205,072 |
| Netherlands | 2,185,754 |
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 | 8,347,396 | 5,897,242 | -2,450,154 |
| Germany | 4,443,953 | 1,593,284 | -2,850,669 |
| Poland | 2,438,468 | 2,232,711 | -205,757 |
| France | 3,516,180 | 688,892 | -2,827,288 |
| Netherlands | 1,178,084 | 1,007,670 | -170,414 |
| Denmark | 844,338 | 912,908 | +68,570 |
| China | 890,709 | 631,989 | -258,720 |
| Malaysia | 359,595 | 594,658 | +235,063 |
| United States | 391,561 | 459,153 | +67,592 |
| Ireland | 264,431 | 334,533 | +70,102 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 29,238 |
| Spain | 24,115 |
| XI | 19,701 |
| Sweden | 14,032 |
| Taiwan | 11,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 15,088 | 14,150 | -938 |
| Spain | 10,247 | 13,868 | +3,621 |
| XI | 8,417 | 11,284 | +2,867 |
| Sweden | 0 | 14,032 | +14,032 |
| Taiwan | 2,091 | 8,944 | +6,853 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,808 | +1,808 |
| Italy | 1,083 | 280 | -803 |
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) | 34,878,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,332,325 |
| Air transport | 1,756,795 |
| Other | 101,324 |
| Road transport | 24,109 |
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) | 21,262,152 | 13,616,557 | -7,645,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,446,915 | 1,885,410 | -561,505 |
| Air transport | 1,105,319 | 651,476 | -453,843 |
| Other | 36,958 | 64,366 | +27,408 |
| Road transport | 24,109 | 0 | -24,109 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,178,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,373,713 |
| Southampton | 1,490,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,257,513 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,214,431 |
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 | 18,504,231 | 10,674,060 | -7,830,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,137,483 | 2,236,230 | +98,747 |
| Southampton | 452,504 | 1,037,907 | +585,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 811,001 | 446,512 | -364,489 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 753,329 | 461,102 | -292,227 |
| Dover | 731,851 | 76,900 | -654,951 |
| Felixstowe | 315,307 | 419,118 | +103,811 |
| Holyhead | 128,232 | 240,149 | +111,917 |
| Liverpool Docks | 96,189 | 168,350 | +72,161 |
| Manchester Airport | 143,931 | 101,387 | -42,544 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72221181
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Round stainless steel bars with high nickel content, suitable for specialized applications