Import/export HS code 72221189: Circular stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Round stainless steel bars with low nickel content, ideal for standard uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 611,716 |
| Taiwan | 538,142 |
| France | 426,760 |
| Germany | 322,150 |
| Spain | 218,167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 450,124 | 161,592 | -288,532 |
| Taiwan | 259,697 | 278,445 | +18,748 |
| France | 177,351 | 249,409 | +72,058 |
| Germany | 190,665 | 131,485 | -59,180 |
| Spain | 143,181 | 74,986 | -68,195 |
| China | 98,982 | 6,726 | -92,256 |
| Sweden | 72,157 | 15,505 | -56,652 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 27,699 | +27,699 |
| Israel | 21,907 | 0 | -21,907 |
| Switzerland | 10,855 | 10,253 | -602 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 620,290 |
| United States | 544,754 |
| France | 406,025 |
| Germany | 279,558 |
| Spain | 224,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 339,142 | 281,148 | -57,994 |
| United States | 421,801 | 122,953 | -298,848 |
| France | 162,479 | 243,546 | +81,067 |
| Germany | 161,089 | 118,469 | -42,620 |
| Spain | 147,987 | 76,321 | -71,666 |
| Sweden | 75,561 | 17,765 | -57,796 |
| United Kingdom | 30,771 | 51,551 | +20,780 |
| China | 22,891 | 23,155 | +264 |
| India | 23,701 | 17,002 | -6,699 |
| Italy | 14,526 | 17,141 | +2,615 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 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) | 998,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 762,210 |
| Air transport | 680,601 |
| Other | 361 |
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) | 538,777 | 459,731 | -79,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 425,053 | 337,157 | -87,896 |
| Air transport | 496,853 | 183,748 | -313,105 |
| Other | 340 | 21 | -319 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 636,795 |
| Dover | 436,807 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 338,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,123 |
| London Stansted Airport | 215,804 |
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 | 354,964 | 281,831 | -73,133 |
| Dover | 189,688 | 247,119 | +57,431 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 244,501 | 93,994 | -150,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 200,618 | 15,505 | -185,113 |
| London Stansted Airport | 189,862 | 25,942 | -163,920 |
| Eurotunnel | 48,896 | 73,817 | +24,921 |
| Poole | 79,358 | 33,199 | -46,159 |
| Portsmouth | 42,915 | 34,448 | -8,467 |
| Birmingham Airport | 52,336 | 17,359 | -34,977 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,865 | 41,987 | +30,122 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 56 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 50 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 43 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 37 |
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 35 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 33 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 32 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 29 |
| ALLEIMA LIMITED | 20 |
| CRANE PROCESS FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 146,929 |
| Ireland | 104,991 |
| United States | 100,248 |
| Poland | 92,679 |
| Italy | 65,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 99,822 | 47,107 | -52,715 |
| Ireland | 39,512 | 65,479 | +25,967 |
| United States | 81,536 | 18,712 | -62,824 |
| Poland | 66,700 | 25,979 | -40,721 |
| Italy | 50,230 | 15,342 | -34,888 |
| Brazil | 1,773 | 46,088 | +44,315 |
| Czechia | 38,901 | 7,769 | -31,132 |
| France | 18,745 | 22,069 | +3,324 |
| Germany | 31,733 | 3,777 | -27,956 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 35,175 | +35,175 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovenia | 1,124 |
| Taiwan | 387 |
| XU | 352 |
| Spain | 35 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 1,018 | 106 | -912 |
| Taiwan | 387 | 0 | -387 |
| XU | 352 | 0 | -352 |
| Spain | 35 | 0 | -35 |
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) | 486,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 314,648 |
| Air transport | 164,722 |
| Other | 1,898 |
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) | 309,415 | 176,734 | -132,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 170,045 | 144,603 | -25,442 |
| Air transport | 98,400 | 66,322 | -32,078 |
| Other | 1,792 | 106 | -1,686 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 333,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 263,980 |
| Holyhead | 95,086 |
| Manchester Airport | 94,689 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,760 |
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 | 247,994 | 85,028 | -162,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,648 | 114,332 | -35,316 |
| Holyhead | 37,720 | 57,366 | +19,646 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,515 | 23,174 | -48,341 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,443 | 30,317 | +8,874 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,473 | 9,770 | -15,703 |
| Southampton | 3,168 | 23,935 | +20,767 |
| Felixstowe | 4,231 | 8,536 | +4,305 |
| Dover | 0 | 10,674 | +10,674 |
| Milford | 0 | 8,007 | +8,007 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72221189
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Round stainless steel bars with low nickel content, ideal for standard uses