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 | 1,926,797 |
| Switzerland | 1,359,782 |
| India | 582,875 |
| Austria | 261,117 |
| Germany | 180,755 |
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 | 809,677 | 1,117,120 | +307,443 |
| Switzerland | 688,408 | 671,374 | -17,034 |
| India | 324,342 | 258,533 | -65,809 |
| Austria | 157,362 | 103,755 | -53,607 |
| Germany | 142,593 | 38,162 | -104,431 |
| Italy | 96,100 | 47,738 | -48,362 |
| Spain | 0 | 19,516 | +19,516 |
| China | 18,371 | 952 | -17,419 |
| Netherlands | 1,006 | 15,586 | +14,580 |
| Poland | 8,275 | 0 | -8,275 |
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 | 1,324,432 |
| Switzerland | 802,204 |
| Italy | 729,840 |
| India | 611,858 |
| Germany | 592,684 |
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 | 433,333 | 891,099 | +457,766 |
| Switzerland | 450,807 | 351,397 | -99,410 |
| Italy | 446,710 | 283,130 | -163,580 |
| India | 343,611 | 268,247 | -75,364 |
| Germany | 327,124 | 265,560 | -61,564 |
| Austria | 169,826 | 171,444 | +1,618 |
| 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 1,566,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,467,657 |
| Air transport | 829,238 |
| Road transport | 681,999 |
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) | 761,314 | 805,165 | +43,851 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 846,930 | 620,727 | -226,203 |
| Air transport | 335,944 | 493,294 | +157,350 |
| Road transport | 311,445 | 370,554 | +59,109 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,504,679 |
| ZLC | 1,278,777 |
| Manchester Airport | 597,012 |
| Liverpool Docks | 242,179 |
| Eurotunnel | 236,834 |
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 | 727,445 | 777,234 | +49,789 |
| ZLC | 650,032 | 628,745 | -21,287 |
| Manchester Airport | 233,333 | 363,679 | +130,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 111,634 | 130,545 | +18,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,454 | 71,380 | -94,074 |
| Dover | 113,241 | 43,777 | -69,464 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,728 | 62,433 | +32,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,434 | 48,837 | +9,403 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,038 | 42,359 | +19,321 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 50,348 | +50,348 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 36 |
| WESTBROOK WELDING ALLOYS LIMITED | 33 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 30 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 26 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 25 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 19 |
| SOLARTRON METROLOGY LIMITED | 16 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 14 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| AMARI METALS 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 | 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 | 215,788 |
| Canada | 206,035 |
| China | 40,832 |
| Ireland | 30,794 |
| United States | 27,549 |
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 | 85,492 | -44,804 |
| Canada | 15,748 | 190,287 | +174,539 |
| China | 15,102 | 25,730 | +10,628 |
| Ireland | 18,533 | 12,261 | -6,272 |
| United States | 8,997 | 18,552 | +9,555 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 337,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 328,990 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 114,326 | 223,182 | +108,856 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,008 | 225,982 | +122,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,533 | 30,753 | +12,220 |
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 | 151,466 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,013 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,890 |
| Holyhead | 27,869 |
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 | 59,845 | 91,621 | +31,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,630 | 89,383 | +41,753 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,488 | 44,402 | -39,086 |
| Holyhead | 15,608 | 12,261 | -3,347 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 24,490 | +24,490 |
| Felixstowe | 19,520 | 3,130 | -16,390 |
| ZLC | 5,886 | 14,091 | +8,205 |
| 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