Import/export HS code 72222089: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Cold-finished stainless steel bars with low nickel content, used in general-purpose 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 | 2,008,011 |
| Switzerland | 1,374,007 |
| India | 582,875 |
| Austria | 278,622 |
| Germany | 205,484 |
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 | 779,498 | 1,228,513 | +449,015 |
| Switzerland | 715,994 | 658,013 | -57,981 |
| India | 324,342 | 258,533 | -65,809 |
| Austria | 152,056 | 126,566 | -25,490 |
| Germany | 166,392 | 39,092 | -127,300 |
| Italy | 99,171 | 52,625 | -46,546 |
| Spain | 0 | 19,516 | +19,516 |
| China | 18,371 | 952 | -17,419 |
| Netherlands | 1,006 | 15,586 | +14,580 |
| Sweden | 2,206 | 7,123 | +4,917 |
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 | 1,405,646 |
| Switzerland | 807,652 |
| Italy | 737,798 |
| Germany | 626,190 |
| India | 611,858 |
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 | 488,002 | 917,644 | +429,642 |
| Switzerland | 461,387 | 346,265 | -115,122 |
| Italy | 364,933 | 372,865 | +7,932 |
| Germany | 367,929 | 258,261 | -109,668 |
| India | 343,611 | 268,247 | -75,364 |
| Austria | 164,520 | 194,255 | +29,735 |
| Taiwan | 19,676 | 10,732 | -8,944 |
| China | 22,870 | 6,655 | -16,215 |
| Spain | 1,986 | 22,661 | +20,675 |
| United Kingdom | 7,986 | 5,590 | -2,396 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,638,123 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,503,893 |
| Air transport | 840,414 |
| Road transport | 710,780 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 754,230 | 883,893 | +129,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 880,604 | 623,289 | -257,315 |
| Air transport | 313,525 | 526,889 | +213,364 |
| Road transport | 328,451 | 382,329 | +53,878 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,547,872 |
| ZLC | 1,293,002 |
| Manchester Airport | 605,446 |
| Eurotunnel | 246,046 |
| Liverpool Docks | 242,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 692,840 | 855,032 | +162,192 |
| ZLC | 677,618 | 615,384 | -62,234 |
| Manchester Airport | 215,740 | 389,706 | +173,966 |
| Eurotunnel | 159,886 | 86,160 | -73,726 |
| Liverpool Docks | 111,634 | 130,545 | +18,911 |
| Dover | 116,296 | 48,664 | -67,632 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,766 | 70,001 | +46,235 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,434 | 48,837 | +9,403 |
| Hull | 68,547 | 0 | -68,547 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,280 | 50,390 | +33,110 |
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 | 26 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Human health activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| I.A. BARNES & CO., LIMITED | 35 |
| WESTBROOK WELDING ALLOYS LIMITED | 32 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 30 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 26 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 24 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 19 |
| SOLARTRON METROLOGY LIMITED | 16 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 14 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| AIRCRAFTMATERIALSUK.COM LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 208,558 |
| Canada | 206,035 |
| China | 40,832 |
| Ireland | 32,707 |
| United States | 28,099 |
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 | 130,296 | 78,262 | -52,034 |
| Canada | 15,748 | 190,287 | +174,539 |
| China | 15,102 | 25,730 | +10,628 |
| Ireland | 17,521 | 15,186 | -2,335 |
| United States | 10,665 | 17,434 | +6,769 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 24,815 | +24,815 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 24,490 | +24,490 |
| Saudi Arabia | 19,520 | 0 | -19,520 |
| South Africa | 0 | 19,373 | +19,373 |
| Mexico | 0 | 18,983 | +18,983 |
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) | 328,990 |
| Air transport | 322,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,199 |
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) | 103,008 | 225,982 | +122,974 |
| Air transport | 105,125 | 217,048 | +111,923 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,521 | 33,678 | +16,157 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 165,287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 146,016 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 128,555 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,890 |
| Holyhead | 29,782 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 165,287 | +165,287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,864 | 87,152 | +28,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,410 | 89,145 | +49,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,488 | 44,402 | -39,086 |
| Holyhead | 17,521 | 12,261 | -5,260 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 24,490 | +24,490 |
| Felixstowe | 19,520 | 3,130 | -16,390 |
| ZLC | 5,886 | 12,664 | +6,778 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 15,595 | +15,595 |
| Southampton | 0 | 13,163 | +13,163 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222089
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with low nickel content, used in general-purpose applications