Import/export HS code 72222019: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Cold-formed stainless steel bars with low nickel content, used in standard 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,305,327 |
| Italy | 2,218,379 |
| United States | 1,909,732 |
| India | 1,126,186 |
| France | 450,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,384,996 | 920,331 | -464,665 |
| Italy | 1,575,111 | 643,268 | -931,843 |
| United States | 1,477,520 | 432,212 | -1,045,308 |
| India | 191,023 | 935,163 | +744,140 |
| France | 195,252 | 255,446 | +60,194 |
| Taiwan | 290,741 | 128,153 | -162,588 |
| Austria | 186,047 | 191,361 | +5,314 |
| Netherlands | 287,118 | 43,049 | -244,069 |
| Norway | 60,758 | 131,940 | +71,182 |
| Belgium | 93,018 | 52,511 | -40,507 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,805,380 |
| Italy | 2,623,982 |
| United States | 1,694,919 |
| India | 1,202,334 |
| Taiwan | 418,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,717,732 | 1,087,648 | -630,084 |
| Italy | 1,918,067 | 705,915 | -1,212,152 |
| United States | 1,264,295 | 430,624 | -833,671 |
| India | 205,204 | 997,130 | +791,926 |
| Taiwan | 290,741 | 128,153 | -162,588 |
| Austria | 179,632 | 189,960 | +10,328 |
| Brazil | 31,392 | 165,513 | +134,121 |
| France | 141,596 | 26,247 | -115,349 |
| Spain | 130,703 | 3,529 | -127,174 |
| Sweden | 46,630 | 29,458 | -17,172 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
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 | 8 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -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) | 5,965,338 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,384,236 |
| Air transport | 526,237 |
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) | 3,406,893 | 2,558,445 | -848,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,205,283 | 1,178,953 | -1,026,330 |
| Air transport | 426,550 | 99,687 | -326,863 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,752,453 |
| Felixstowe | 2,530,467 |
| Dover | 1,476,994 |
| Killingholme | 899,356 |
| Eurotunnel | 561,221 |
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 | 1,847,707 | 904,746 | -942,961 |
| Felixstowe | 1,111,834 | 1,418,633 | +306,799 |
| Dover | 991,729 | 485,265 | -506,464 |
| Killingholme | 558,723 | 340,633 | -218,090 |
| Eurotunnel | 242,392 | 318,829 | +76,437 |
| Southampton | 423,769 | 29,630 | -394,139 |
| Manchester Airport | 279,947 | 35,828 | -244,119 |
| Purfleet | 97,018 | 63,089 | -33,929 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 112,324 | 27,691 | -84,633 |
| Middlesbrough | 50,881 | 87,772 | +36,891 |
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 fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 39 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 33 |
| SPECIAL QUALITY ALLOYS LIMITED | 26 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 24 |
| ENERGY ALLOYS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| HOWAT GROUP PLC | 17 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 15 |
| HYDRAULIC SUPPLIES LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 447,768 |
| Germany | 221,580 |
| Poland | 151,123 |
| Spain | 124,748 |
| Hungary | 118,923 |
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 | 143,717 | 304,051 | +160,334 |
| Germany | 115,506 | 106,074 | -9,432 |
| Poland | 116,537 | 34,586 | -81,951 |
| Spain | 43,618 | 81,130 | +37,512 |
| Hungary | 28,119 | 90,804 | +62,685 |
| Sweden | 97,461 | 15,873 | -81,588 |
| Netherlands | 45,984 | 65,259 | +19,275 |
| Italy | 53,038 | 24,627 | -28,411 |
| South Africa | 33,819 | 20,404 | -13,415 |
| Norway | 43,671 | 4,488 | -39,183 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 45,858 |
| Sweden | 4,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 39,473 | 6,385 | -33,088 |
| Sweden | 4,032 | 0 | -4,032 |
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) | 897,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 550,701 |
| Air transport | 213,522 |
| Other | 49,890 |
| Road transport | 31,415 |
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) | 411,393 | 486,596 | +75,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 266,653 | 284,048 | +17,395 |
| Air transport | 134,388 | 79,134 | -55,254 |
| Other | 43,505 | 6,385 | -37,120 |
| Road transport | 31,415 | 0 | -31,415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 616,531 |
| London Gateway Port | 357,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,569 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,999 |
| Harwich | 128,999 |
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 | 271,545 | 344,986 | +73,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,522 | 281,998 | +206,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 158,834 | 34,735 | -124,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,436 | 45,563 | -86,873 |
| Harwich | 38,798 | 90,201 | +51,403 |
| Felixstowe | 58,296 | 13,935 | -44,361 |
| 000 | 43,505 | 6,385 | -37,120 |
| ZLC | 31,415 | 0 | -31,415 |
| Dover | 30,028 | 0 | -30,028 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,019 | 27,848 | +26,829 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with low nickel content, used in standard applications