Import/export HS code 72222081: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Cold-finished stainless steel bars with high nickel content, offering superior durability
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 | 9,053,798 |
| Portugal | 2,532,564 |
| Luxembourg | 2,108,908 |
| Spain | 1,954,005 |
| Belgium | 1,804,143 |
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 | 4,914,757 | 4,139,041 | -775,716 |
| Portugal | 1,205,583 | 1,326,981 | +121,398 |
| Luxembourg | 1,086,353 | 1,022,555 | -63,798 |
| Spain | 1,130,386 | 823,619 | -306,767 |
| Belgium | 1,075,512 | 728,631 | -346,881 |
| Germany | 682,970 | 725,976 | +43,006 |
| France | 78,817 | 242,210 | +163,393 |
| United States | 51,890 | 160,366 | +108,476 |
| Austria | 59,327 | 100,153 | +40,826 |
| Netherlands | 100,997 | 18,227 | -82,770 |
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 | 8,790,578 |
| Belgium | 3,738,081 |
| Portugal | 2,337,653 |
| Spain | 2,023,619 |
| Luxembourg | 678,724 |
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 | 4,843,438 | 3,947,140 | -896,298 |
| Belgium | 1,782,788 | 1,955,293 | +172,505 |
| Portugal | 1,055,798 | 1,281,855 | +226,057 |
| Spain | 1,170,947 | 852,672 | -318,275 |
| Luxembourg | 439,957 | 238,767 | -201,190 |
| India | 280,851 | 328,379 | +47,528 |
| Germany | 342,178 | 187,093 | -155,085 |
| United Kingdom | 131,317 | 136,184 | +4,867 |
| United States | 34,555 | 150,901 | +116,346 |
| China | 91,979 | 80,932 | -11,047 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 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) | 15,706,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,845,151 |
| Air transport | 275,012 |
| Other | 60,951 |
| Road transport | 21,115 |
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) | 8,074,698 | 7,631,986 | -442,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,282,884 | 1,562,267 | -720,617 |
| Air transport | 67,622 | 207,390 | +139,768 |
| Other | 20,847 | 40,104 | +19,257 |
| Road transport | 0 | 21,115 | +21,115 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 4,114,004 |
| Purfleet | 3,649,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,490,179 |
| Dover | 1,944,298 |
| Killingholme | 1,798,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,284,472 | 1,829,532 | -454,940 |
| Purfleet | 1,628,297 | 2,021,080 | +392,783 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,538,387 | 951,792 | -586,595 |
| Dover | 905,018 | 1,039,280 | +134,262 |
| Killingholme | 942,562 | 855,851 | -86,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,105,097 | 402,507 | -702,590 |
| Poole | 836,998 | 325,125 | -511,873 |
| Newhaven | 121,262 | 787,528 | +666,266 |
| Harwich | 415,130 | 59,323 | -355,807 |
| Middlesbrough | 205,678 | 185,143 | -20,535 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 45 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 45 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 42 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 36 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 34 |
| ASD LIMITED | 30 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 28 |
| RICHARD AUSTIN ALLOYS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 3,714,260 |
| United States | 2,505,422 |
| Denmark | 1,889,314 |
| Italy | 1,859,652 |
| Germany | 1,339,243 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,272,067 | 1,442,193 | -829,874 |
| United States | 486,945 | 2,018,477 | +1,531,532 |
| Denmark | 1,298,795 | 590,519 | -708,276 |
| Italy | 1,292,541 | 567,111 | -725,430 |
| Germany | 275,561 | 1,063,682 | +788,121 |
| Ireland | 355,043 | 313,698 | -41,345 |
| Australia | 278,091 | 329,776 | +51,685 |
| Netherlands | 305,071 | 72,728 | -232,343 |
| France | 165,338 | 176,780 | +11,442 |
| Poland | 94,019 | 65,741 | -28,278 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,690 |
| India | 6,476 |
| China | 778 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,165 | 2,525 | -2,640 |
| India | 2,116 | 4,360 | +2,244 |
| China | 0 | 778 | +778 |
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) | 10,685,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,372,089 |
| Air transport | 607,880 |
| Other | 14,944 |
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) | 6,112,481 | 4,573,132 | -1,539,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,039,714 | 2,332,375 | +1,292,661 |
| Air transport | 186,607 | 421,273 | +234,666 |
| Other | 7,281 | 7,663 | +382 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,126,611 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,815,000 |
| Southampton | 1,763,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 977,322 |
| Holyhead | 453,026 |
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 | 4,134,038 | 2,992,573 | -1,141,465 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,630,378 | 1,184,622 | -445,756 |
| Southampton | 86,519 | 1,676,961 | +1,590,442 |
| London Gateway Port | 528,739 | 448,583 | -80,156 |
| Holyhead | 226,795 | 226,231 | -564 |
| Liverpool Docks | 255,011 | 169,235 | -85,776 |
| Manchester Airport | 53,289 | 299,299 | +246,010 |
| Hull | 212,286 | 10,153 | -202,133 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,533 | 79,046 | -18,487 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 86,230 | +86,230 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222081
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with high nickel content, offering superior durability