Import/export HS code 72222011: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Cold-formed stainless steel bars with high nickel content, offering excellent corrosion resistance
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 23,237,321 |
| Austria | 16,271,130 |
| Germany | 13,114,670 |
| Taiwan | 11,672,962 |
| United States | 4,911,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 13,245,957 | 9,991,364 | -3,254,593 |
| Austria | 9,078,294 | 7,192,836 | -1,885,458 |
| Germany | 7,947,803 | 5,166,867 | -2,780,936 |
| Taiwan | 6,783,524 | 4,889,438 | -1,894,086 |
| United States | 1,402,876 | 3,508,494 | +2,105,618 |
| Spain | 1,823,840 | 1,558,454 | -265,386 |
| France | 1,483,790 | 1,545,611 | +61,821 |
| Netherlands | 1,913,366 | 759,033 | -1,154,333 |
| India | 1,745,557 | 665,738 | -1,079,819 |
| Sweden | 1,036,343 | 688,032 | -348,311 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 24,746,126 |
| Austria | 17,029,613 |
| Germany | 13,664,816 |
| Taiwan | 11,624,511 |
| United States | 4,810,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 14,172,524 | 10,573,602 | -3,598,922 |
| Austria | 9,562,630 | 7,466,983 | -2,095,647 |
| Germany | 8,537,480 | 5,127,336 | -3,410,144 |
| Taiwan | 6,729,090 | 4,895,421 | -1,833,669 |
| United States | 1,352,813 | 3,457,611 | +2,104,798 |
| Spain | 1,846,824 | 1,612,615 | -234,209 |
| India | 1,764,474 | 725,279 | -1,039,195 |
| Sweden | 1,033,422 | 704,442 | -328,980 |
| France | 677,633 | 879,729 | +202,096 |
| Brazil | 940,423 | 566,553 | -373,870 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| South Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
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 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,737,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,148,664 |
| Air transport | 1,919,326 |
| Road transport | 817,662 |
| Other | 10,629 |
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) | 30,995,806 | 20,742,183 | -10,253,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,298,078 | 14,850,586 | -447,492 |
| Air transport | 1,155,939 | 763,387 | -392,552 |
| Road transport | 42,059 | 775,603 | +733,544 |
| Other | 5,529 | 5,100 | -429 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,648,711 |
| Felixstowe | 13,649,048 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,689,744 |
| Killingholme | 8,730,508 |
| Dover | 7,122,601 |
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 | 14,334,177 | 9,314,534 | -5,019,643 |
| Felixstowe | 8,250,169 | 5,398,879 | -2,851,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,112,754 | 4,576,990 | -535,764 |
| Killingholme | 5,017,402 | 3,713,106 | -1,304,296 |
| Dover | 3,795,470 | 3,327,131 | -468,339 |
| Southampton | 2,014,582 | 4,318,827 | +2,304,245 |
| Harwich | 1,786,920 | 1,112,868 | -674,052 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,407,513 | 1,331,119 | -76,394 |
| Purfleet | 1,556,484 | 937,537 | -618,947 |
| ZLC | 538,988 | 977,178 | +438,190 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 94 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 51 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 49 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 48 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 42 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 41 |
| AK STEEL INTERNATIONAL B.V. | 41 |
| LANGLEY ALLOYS LIMITED | 40 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,484,597 |
| Netherlands | 2,035,323 |
| Poland | 1,839,781 |
| India | 1,789,241 |
| Italy | 1,235,039 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,888,292 | 596,305 | -1,291,987 |
| Netherlands | 1,190,158 | 845,165 | -344,993 |
| Poland | 1,493,636 | 346,145 | -1,147,491 |
| India | 944,411 | 844,830 | -99,581 |
| Italy | 845,411 | 389,628 | -455,783 |
| Norway | 573,150 | 644,749 | +71,599 |
| Romania | 587,250 | 626,798 | +39,548 |
| Germany | 497,163 | 597,024 | +99,861 |
| France | 652,302 | 400,307 | -251,995 |
| Czechia | 323,586 | 633,443 | +309,857 |
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 | 2,190 |
| Italy | 355 |
| Poland | 338 |
| Belgium | 238 |
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 | 2,190 | 0 | -2,190 |
| Italy | 0 | 355 | +355 |
| Poland | 148 | 190 | +42 |
| Belgium | 238 | 0 | -238 |
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) | 12,130,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,447,047 |
| Air transport | 3,187,276 |
| Road transport | 153,055 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 6,346 |
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) | 6,731,546 | 5,399,337 | -1,332,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,238,388 | 3,208,659 | -1,029,729 |
| Air transport | 1,608,247 | 1,579,029 | -29,218 |
| Road transport | 153,055 | 0 | -153,055 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 6,346 | 0 | -6,346 |
| Other | 2,576 | 545 | -2,031 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,439,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,967,740 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,254,905 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,127,634 |
| Southampton | 1,502,212 |
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 | 4,503,365 | 3,935,686 | -567,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,740,034 | 1,227,706 | -1,512,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,380,927 | 873,978 | -506,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,056,820 | 1,070,814 | +13,994 |
| Southampton | 342,106 | 1,160,106 | +818,000 |
| Harwich | 552,433 | 348,841 | -203,592 |
| Hull | 627,562 | 223,263 | -404,299 |
| Manchester Airport | 312,587 | 143,041 | -169,546 |
| Felixstowe | 146,219 | 256,433 | +110,214 |
| ZLC | 199,614 | 155,295 | -44,319 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with high nickel content, offering excellent corrosion resistance