Import/export HS code 72222029: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Cold-finished stainless steel bars with low nickel content, suitable for general industrial use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,180,818 |
| Taiwan | 1,550,633 |
| Italy | 1,400,268 |
| France | 1,182,534 |
| Austria | 1,094,223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,148,013 | 1,032,805 | -2,115,208 |
| Taiwan | 1,093,077 | 457,556 | -635,521 |
| Italy | 861,259 | 539,009 | -322,250 |
| France | 345,718 | 836,816 | +491,098 |
| Austria | 709,459 | 384,764 | -324,695 |
| Germany | 684,170 | 408,653 | -275,517 |
| United States | 434,577 | 197,459 | -237,118 |
| Netherlands | 339,127 | 183,037 | -156,090 |
| India | 138,097 | 113,681 | -24,416 |
| Slovenia | 154,482 | 63,854 | -90,628 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,265,483 |
| Taiwan | 1,660,482 |
| Italy | 1,231,752 |
| Austria | 1,143,914 |
| Germany | 957,821 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,231,372 | 1,034,111 | -2,197,261 |
| Taiwan | 1,197,363 | 463,119 | -734,244 |
| Italy | 747,583 | 484,169 | -263,414 |
| Austria | 720,199 | 423,715 | -296,484 |
| Germany | 652,846 | 304,975 | -347,871 |
| France | 313,859 | 434,035 | +120,176 |
| Brazil | 91,071 | 550,544 | +459,473 |
| United States | 439,250 | 190,937 | -248,313 |
| India | 258,873 | 227,890 | -30,983 |
| Slovenia | 159,764 | 63,854 | -95,910 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 9 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +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) | 9,790,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,121,463 |
| Air transport | 557,535 |
| Road transport | 2,382 |
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) | 6,326,061 | 3,464,613 | -2,861,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,452,388 | 669,075 | -783,313 |
| Air transport | 357,691 | 199,844 | -157,847 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,382 | +2,382 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,923,275 |
| Felixstowe | 1,660,099 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,441,139 |
| Poole | 917,669 |
| Portsmouth | 895,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,442,862 | 1,480,413 | -962,449 |
| Felixstowe | 1,166,811 | 493,288 | -673,523 |
| Eurotunnel | 815,607 | 625,532 | -190,075 |
| Poole | 690,215 | 227,454 | -462,761 |
| Portsmouth | 733,714 | 161,922 | -571,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 490,923 | 284,826 | -206,097 |
| Killingholme | 394,947 | 308,772 | -86,175 |
| Harwich | 314,828 | 171,384 | -143,444 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 282,784 | 123,683 | -159,101 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,180 | 87,377 | -120,803 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 47 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 44 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 36 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 32 |
| THYSSENKRUPP UK PLC | 31 |
| STRONGBAR LIMITED | 30 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 27 |
| VOESTALPINE SPECIALTY METALS UK LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 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 | 592,753 |
| France | 347,905 |
| China | 261,217 |
| Indonesia | 191,022 |
| Italy | 131,487 |
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 | 303,331 | 289,422 | -13,909 |
| France | 258,869 | 89,036 | -169,833 |
| China | 75,758 | 185,459 | +109,701 |
| Indonesia | 121,233 | 69,789 | -51,444 |
| Italy | 117,484 | 14,003 | -103,481 |
| Poland | 95,352 | 31,706 | -63,646 |
| South Africa | 50,860 | 70,578 | +19,718 |
| Norway | 36,542 | 44,788 | +8,246 |
| Germany | 27,137 | 41,427 | +14,290 |
| Hungary | 27,310 | 34,854 | +7,544 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0 | 890 | +890 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,096,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 928,633 |
| Air transport | 386,041 |
| Road transport | 10,271 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 3,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 552,514 | 543,976 | -8,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 632,490 | 296,143 | -336,347 |
| Air transport | 150,308 | 235,733 | +85,425 |
| Road transport | 10,271 | 0 | -10,271 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 3,582 | 0 | -3,582 |
| Other | 0 | 890 | +890 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 762,279 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 618,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 234,069 |
| Felixstowe | 175,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,469 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 344,167 | 418,112 | +73,945 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 410,053 | 208,337 | -201,716 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,592 | 134,477 | +34,885 |
| Felixstowe | 135,163 | 40,819 | -94,344 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,801 | 65,668 | -21,133 |
| Harwich | 71,391 | 13,982 | -57,409 |
| ZLC | 30,857 | 33,937 | +3,080 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,602 | 18,959 | -23,643 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,942 | 47,807 | +36,865 |
| Southampton | 10,966 | 28,354 | +17,388 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222029
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with low nickel content, suitable for general industrial use