Import/export HS code 72222031: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Cold-formed stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in specialized engineering
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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 | 11,691,086 |
| Italy | 10,435,358 |
| France | 8,346,795 |
| Germany | 4,957,777 |
| Austria | 4,254,747 |
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 | 7,333,352 | 4,357,734 | -2,975,618 |
| Italy | 5,906,421 | 4,528,937 | -1,377,484 |
| France | 3,523,589 | 4,823,206 | +1,299,617 |
| Germany | 2,791,705 | 2,166,072 | -625,633 |
| Austria | 2,049,138 | 2,205,609 | +156,471 |
| India | 1,320,093 | 1,784,082 | +463,989 |
| Taiwan | 1,364,235 | 650,611 | -713,624 |
| Romania | 482,774 | 290,753 | -192,021 |
| Czechia | 427,455 | 296,316 | -131,139 |
| Netherlands | 535,234 | 157,053 | -378,181 |
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 | 12,432,364 |
| Italy | 10,117,683 |
| France | 7,615,218 |
| Germany | 4,908,852 |
| Austria | 4,657,457 |
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 | 7,452,575 | 4,979,789 | -2,472,786 |
| Italy | 5,815,857 | 4,301,826 | -1,514,031 |
| France | 3,409,237 | 4,205,981 | +796,744 |
| Germany | 2,977,854 | 1,930,998 | -1,046,856 |
| Austria | 2,316,243 | 2,341,214 | +24,971 |
| India | 1,683,232 | 2,198,469 | +515,237 |
| Taiwan | 1,364,235 | 660,186 | -704,049 |
| Czechia | 415,206 | 289,682 | -125,524 |
| China | 162,298 | 402,648 | +240,350 |
| Switzerland | 313,572 | 114,932 | -198,640 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| South Yorkshire | 6 |
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 | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 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) | 36,053,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,319,474 |
| Air transport | 1,011,380 |
| Other | 63,509 |
| Road transport | 16,571 |
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) | 19,837,981 | 16,215,358 | -3,622,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,127,670 | 5,191,804 | -935,866 |
| Air transport | 570,519 | 440,861 | -129,658 |
| Other | 25,785 | 37,724 | +11,939 |
| Road transport | 16,571 | 0 | -16,571 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,151,853 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,443,052 |
| Felixstowe | 4,620,622 |
| Poole | 4,265,812 |
| Purfleet | 3,962,051 |
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 | 5,194,064 | 5,957,789 | +763,725 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,517,586 | 2,925,466 | -592,120 |
| Felixstowe | 2,249,043 | 2,371,579 | +122,536 |
| Poole | 2,947,908 | 1,317,904 | -1,630,004 |
| Purfleet | 2,280,287 | 1,681,764 | -598,523 |
| Killingholme | 2,076,474 | 1,551,683 | -524,791 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,179,574 | 1,352,608 | -826,966 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,625,710 | 1,284,405 | -341,305 |
| Portsmouth | 910,787 | 948,899 | +38,112 |
| Southampton | 982,816 | 748,991 | -233,825 |
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 | 48 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 76 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 69 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 62 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 52 |
| VOSS STAINLESS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 48 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,194,318 |
| Ireland | 4,578,532 |
| Italy | 2,370,931 |
| Netherlands | 1,991,291 |
| France | 1,258,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,947,312 | 2,247,006 | -700,306 |
| Ireland | 1,989,875 | 2,588,657 | +598,782 |
| Italy | 1,099,013 | 1,271,918 | +172,905 |
| Netherlands | 994,477 | 996,814 | +2,337 |
| France | 742,985 | 515,224 | -227,761 |
| Denmark | 392,220 | 756,321 | +364,101 |
| Romania | 404,538 | 338,997 | -65,541 |
| Poland | 285,772 | 390,859 | +105,087 |
| Indonesia | 337,289 | 298,016 | -39,273 |
| India | 319,228 | 288,583 | -30,645 |
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 | 12,784 |
| India | 8,167 |
| Poland | 3,813 |
| Italy | 2,388 |
| United States | 1,473 |
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 | 4,604 | 8,180 | +3,576 |
| India | 7,143 | 1,024 | -6,119 |
| Poland | 3,241 | 572 | -2,669 |
| Italy | 672 | 1,716 | +1,044 |
| United States | 0 | 1,473 | +1,473 |
| XI | 1,201 | 0 | -1,201 |
| Germany | 0 | 455 | +455 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 378 | +378 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 365 | +365 |
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) | 18,770,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,904,265 |
| Air transport | 1,358,688 |
| Other | 32,760 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 5,232 |
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) | 9,226,277 | 9,544,686 | +318,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,108,656 | 795,609 | -313,047 |
| Air transport | 668,666 | 690,022 | +21,356 |
| Other | 16,912 | 15,848 | -1,064 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 5,232 | 0 | -5,232 |
| Road transport | 1,365 | 0 | -1,365 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,234,831 |
| Holyhead | 4,346,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,546,544 |
| London Gateway Port | 891,953 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 627,883 |
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 | 5,424,584 | 4,810,247 | -614,337 |
| Holyhead | 1,845,737 | 2,500,905 | +655,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,782,315 | 1,764,229 | -18,086 |
| London Gateway Port | 522,988 | 368,965 | -154,023 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 348,064 | 279,819 | -68,245 |
| Felixstowe | 116,681 | 218,485 | +101,804 |
| Southampton | 38,810 | 255,796 | +216,986 |
| Portsmouth | 113,515 | 126,787 | +13,272 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,910 | 177,241 | +126,331 |
| East Midlands Airport | 151,665 | 67,839 | -83,826 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in specialized engineering