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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 7,901,841 |
| Portugal | 4,556,833 |
| Austria | 3,825,644 |
| Germany | 3,199,513 |
| France | 2,085,400 |
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 | 2,714,023 | 5,187,818 | +2,473,795 |
| Portugal | 2,745,760 | 1,811,073 | -934,687 |
| Austria | 1,679,787 | 2,145,857 | +466,070 |
| Germany | 1,728,931 | 1,470,582 | -258,349 |
| France | 1,052,407 | 1,032,993 | -19,414 |
| Netherlands | 1,183,405 | 594,727 | -588,678 |
| India | 614,888 | 700,326 | +85,438 |
| Italy | 430,316 | 419,917 | -10,399 |
| Norway | 2,873 | 554,707 | +551,834 |
| Poland | 240,786 | 253,186 | +12,400 |
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 | 7,642,602 |
| Portugal | 5,107,206 |
| Austria | 4,477,785 |
| Germany | 3,931,097 |
| India | 1,915,250 |
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 | 2,456,748 | 5,185,854 | +2,729,106 |
| Portugal | 2,979,030 | 2,128,176 | -850,854 |
| Austria | 1,716,918 | 2,760,867 | +1,043,949 |
| Germany | 2,438,381 | 1,492,716 | -945,665 |
| India | 963,850 | 951,400 | -12,450 |
| France | 960,482 | 351,554 | -608,928 |
| Italy | 463,908 | 401,384 | -62,524 |
| Belgium | 398,007 | 241,546 | -156,461 |
| Hungary | 0 | 248,963 | +248,963 |
| Norway | 2,873 | 239,887 | +237,014 |
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 | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| 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 | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 17,840,555 |
| Air transport | 4,305,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,710,281 |
| Other | 1,212,499 |
| Road transport | 58,889 |
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) | 8,822,454 | 9,018,101 | +195,647 |
| Air transport | 2,619,974 | 1,685,953 | -934,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 652,184 | 3,058,097 | +2,405,913 |
| Other | 693,424 | 519,075 | -174,349 |
| Road transport | 0 | 58,889 | +58,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,060,942 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,398,328 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,313,715 |
| Felixstowe | 2,505,153 |
| Newhaven | 2,346,346 |
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 | 3,536,981 | 2,523,961 | -1,013,020 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,499,700 | 1,898,628 | +398,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,067,172 | 1,246,543 | -820,629 |
| Felixstowe | 1,511,198 | 993,955 | -517,243 |
| Newhaven | 662,743 | 1,683,603 | +1,020,860 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,788,135 | +1,788,135 |
| Southampton | 3,220 | 1,334,557 | +1,331,337 |
| Killingholme | 917,596 | 299,060 | -618,536 |
| 000 | 693,424 | 519,075 | -174,349 |
| Dover | 624,255 | 510,856 | -113,399 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 92 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 63 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 59 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 57 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 44 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 40 |
| THE P.P. GROUP OF COMPANIES LIMITED | 40 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 38 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 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 | 934,640 |
| Italy | 431,799 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,898 |
| Netherlands | 103,588 |
| United States | 96,088 |
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 | 934,640 | 0 | -934,640 |
| Italy | 313,859 | 117,940 | -195,919 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,898 | 0 | -290,898 |
| Netherlands | 103,588 | 0 | -103,588 |
| United States | 0 | 96,088 | +96,088 |
| France | 50,438 | 43,933 | -6,505 |
| India | 55,046 | 28,072 | -26,974 |
| Ireland | 30,426 | 47,192 | +16,766 |
| Thailand | 64,475 | 0 | -64,475 |
| Poland | 29,067 | 29,438 | +371 |
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 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 1,777,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 413,761 |
| Air transport | 217,414 |
| Other | 3,064 |
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) | 1,508,279 | 268,946 | -1,239,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 383,797 | 29,964 | -353,833 |
| Air transport | 80,624 | 136,790 | +56,166 |
| Other | 1,032 | 2,032 | +1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,372,984 |
| 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 | 1,158,478 | 214,506 | -943,972 |
| 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 | 54,943 | 60,907 | +5,964 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,263 | 0 | -82,263 |
| Holyhead | 25,223 | 41,056 | +15,833 |
| London Stansted Airport | 979 | 61,261 | +60,282 |
| Harwich | 32,930 | 0 | -32,930 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,877 | 11,687 | +4,810 |
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