Import/export HS code 72221910: Non-circular stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in high-strength and corrosion-resistant applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,969,926 |
| Portugal | 4,434,853 |
| Austria | 3,911,512 |
| Germany | 3,014,006 |
| France | 1,929,187 |
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 | 2,254,199 | 5,715,727 | +3,461,528 |
| Portugal | 2,631,130 | 1,803,723 | -827,407 |
| Austria | 1,756,840 | 2,154,672 | +397,832 |
| Germany | 1,733,046 | 1,280,960 | -452,086 |
| France | 1,076,485 | 852,702 | -223,783 |
| Netherlands | 993,571 | 784,561 | -209,010 |
| India | 631,416 | 619,008 | -12,408 |
| Italy | 422,660 | 419,954 | -2,706 |
| Norway | 2,873 | 553,263 | +550,390 |
| Poland | 222,765 | 262,912 | +40,147 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,710,687 |
| Portugal | 4,968,347 |
| Austria | 4,469,135 |
| Germany | 3,777,117 |
| India | 1,859,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,064,923 | 5,645,764 | +3,580,841 |
| Portugal | 2,866,219 | 2,102,128 | -764,091 |
| Austria | 1,813,115 | 2,656,020 | +842,905 |
| Germany | 2,264,559 | 1,512,558 | -752,001 |
| India | 986,471 | 872,943 | -113,528 |
| France | 923,606 | 314,152 | -609,454 |
| Italy | 450,231 | 409,029 | -41,202 |
| Belgium | 336,398 | 294,748 | -41,650 |
| Hungary | 0 | 248,963 | +248,963 |
| Norway | 2,873 | 238,443 | +235,570 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +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) | 17,665,793 |
| Air transport | 4,382,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,472,985 |
| Other | 1,218,163 |
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) | 8,566,626 | 9,099,167 | +532,541 |
| Air transport | 2,214,839 | 2,167,649 | -47,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 653,092 | 2,819,893 | +2,166,801 |
| Other | 612,288 | 605,875 | -6,413 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,179,832 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,380,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,078,628 |
| Felixstowe | 2,479,251 |
| Newhaven | 2,153,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,582,838 | 2,596,994 | -985,844 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,655,816 | 1,724,832 | +69,016 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,284,103 | 1,794,525 | +510,422 |
| Felixstowe | 1,523,082 | 956,169 | -566,913 |
| Newhaven | 498,558 | 1,654,829 | +1,156,271 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,788,135 | +1,788,135 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,291,025 | +1,291,025 |
| Killingholme | 953,920 | 291,302 | -662,618 |
| 000 | 612,288 | 605,875 | -6,413 |
| Dover | 654,586 | 479,521 | -175,065 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 91 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 63 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 58 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 57 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 43 |
| THE P.P. GROUP OF COMPANIES LIMITED | 39 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 39 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 37 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,185,672 |
| Italy | 431,799 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,898 |
| Netherlands | 103,588 |
| France | 94,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 1,185,672 | 0 | -1,185,672 |
| Italy | 313,859 | 117,940 | -195,919 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,898 | 0 | -290,898 |
| Netherlands | 103,588 | 0 | -103,588 |
| France | 50,438 | 43,933 | -6,505 |
| United States | 0 | 93,839 | +93,839 |
| India | 55,046 | 28,072 | -26,974 |
| Poland | 46,043 | 24,950 | -21,093 |
| Ireland | 32,991 | 36,727 | +3,736 |
| Thailand | 64,475 | 0 | -64,475 |
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 | 1,804 |
| XU | 1,032 |
| Germany | 133 |
| Ireland | 95 |
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 | 0 | 1,804 | +1,804 |
| XU | 1,032 | 0 | -1,032 |
| Germany | 0 | 133 | +133 |
| Ireland | 0 | 95 | +95 |
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) | 2,031,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 413,761 |
| Air transport | 213,639 |
| Other | 3,064 |
| Road transport | 2,274 |
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) | 1,778,286 | 253,518 | -1,524,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,797 | 29,964 | -353,833 |
| Air transport | 75,922 | 137,717 | +61,795 |
| Other | 1,032 | 2,032 | +1,000 |
| Road transport | 2,274 | 0 | -2,274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,635,463 |
| Southampton | 294,332 |
| Dover | 169,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,433 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,850 |
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 | 1,425,920 | 209,543 | -1,216,377 |
| Southampton | 290,898 | 3,434 | -287,464 |
| Dover | 160,100 | 9,384 | -150,716 |
| Immingham Docks | 132,273 | 1,160 | -131,113 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,620 | 62,230 | +8,610 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,263 | 0 | -82,263 |
| London Stansted Airport | 979 | 60,272 | +59,293 |
| Holyhead | 25,223 | 30,591 | +5,368 |
| Harwich | 32,930 | 0 | -32,930 |
| Felixstowe | 5,740 | 12,774 | +7,034 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72221910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in high-strength and corrosion-resistant applications