Import/export HS code 72222039: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Cold-formed stainless steel bars with low nickel content, ideal for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,956,973 |
| Taiwan | 752,520 |
| France | 713,152 |
| Italy | 391,456 |
| Netherlands | 363,111 |
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 | 701,484 | 1,255,489 | +554,005 |
| Taiwan | 433,255 | 319,265 | -113,990 |
| France | 126,876 | 586,276 | +459,400 |
| Italy | 198,863 | 192,593 | -6,270 |
| Netherlands | 268,284 | 94,827 | -173,457 |
| Austria | 258,457 | 40,156 | -218,301 |
| Spain | 181,409 | 113,227 | -68,182 |
| India | 38,833 | 97,512 | +58,679 |
| Germany | 32,369 | 35,918 | +3,549 |
| Slovenia | 50,794 | 0 | -50,794 |
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 | 1,872,821 |
| Taiwan | 754,097 |
| France | 570,169 |
| Brazil | 494,774 |
| Italy | 488,076 |
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 | 606,278 | 1,266,543 | +660,265 |
| Taiwan | 433,255 | 320,842 | -112,413 |
| France | 188,020 | 382,149 | +194,129 |
| Brazil | 249,105 | 245,669 | -3,436 |
| Italy | 327,441 | 160,635 | -166,806 |
| Spain | 182,481 | 113,227 | -69,254 |
| Austria | 243,692 | 43,817 | -199,875 |
| India | 6,384 | 99,621 | +93,237 |
| Germany | 21,773 | 62,841 | +41,068 |
| Romania | 18,925 | 36,765 | +17,840 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 2,204,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,558,840 |
| Air transport | 1,375,392 |
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) | 1,142,598 | 1,061,471 | -81,127 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,060,150 | 498,690 | -561,460 |
| Air transport | 162,403 | 1,212,989 | +1,050,586 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,002,296 |
| Felixstowe | 983,861 |
| Manchester Airport | 894,151 |
| Eurotunnel | 551,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 469,324 |
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 | 436,232 | 566,064 | +129,832 |
| Felixstowe | 578,164 | 405,697 | -172,467 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,058 | 874,093 | +854,035 |
| Eurotunnel | 315,104 | 236,681 | -78,423 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 135,376 | 333,948 | +198,572 |
| Thamesport | 406,271 | 3,986 | -402,285 |
| Poole | 135,969 | 32,730 | -103,239 |
| Purfleet | 88,778 | 71,867 | -16,911 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,916 | 37,231 | -12,685 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 60,532 | +60,532 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 45 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 41 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 36 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 35 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 31 |
| HQW AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| THYSSENKRUPP UK PLC | 19 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 15 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 14 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 171,948 |
| Ireland | 137,270 |
| Romania | 100,511 |
| China | 70,988 |
| Austria | 69,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 113,525 | 58,423 | -55,102 |
| Ireland | 84,936 | 52,334 | -32,602 |
| Romania | 58,287 | 42,224 | -16,063 |
| China | 13,376 | 57,612 | +44,236 |
| Austria | 57,371 | 12,284 | -45,087 |
| India | 10,117 | 55,132 | +45,015 |
| Italy | 40,149 | 18,223 | -21,926 |
| Poland | 22,098 | 33,712 | +11,614 |
| France | 17,814 | 37,085 | +19,271 |
| Indonesia | 27,190 | 24,708 | -2,482 |
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 | 1,079 |
| Italy | 544 |
| Slovenia | 212 |
| Taiwan | 76 |
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 | 557 | 522 | -35 |
| Italy | 0 | 544 | +544 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 212 | +212 |
| Taiwan | 76 | 0 | -76 |
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) | 616,322 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 246,984 |
| Air transport | 212,005 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 2,698 |
| Other | 2,354 |
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) | 346,158 | 270,164 | -75,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,538 | 127,446 | +7,908 |
| Air transport | 119,565 | 92,440 | -27,125 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 2,698 | 0 | -2,698 |
| Other | 633 | 1,721 | +1,088 |
| Road transport | 1,910 | 0 | -1,910 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 451,430 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,295 |
| London Gateway Port | 141,380 |
| Holyhead | 124,118 |
| Southampton | 80,017 |
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 | 244,900 | 206,530 | -38,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,952 | 82,343 | -11,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,226 | 52,154 | -37,072 |
| Holyhead | 75,873 | 48,245 | -27,628 |
| Southampton | 9,184 | 70,833 | +61,649 |
| Hull | 11,282 | 11,562 | +280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,203 | 2,151 | -17,052 |
| Felixstowe | 18,081 | 0 | -18,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,430 | 5,273 | -3,157 |
| ZLC | 4,608 | 4,669 | +61 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with low nickel content, ideal for standard applications