Import/export HS code 72223051: Various stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in high-strength and corrosion-resistant 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,586,631 |
| United States | 6,620,615 |
| Germany | 5,485,661 |
| Italy | 2,856,056 |
| Sweden | 1,685,467 |
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 | 5,353,354 | 4,233,277 | -1,120,077 |
| United States | 3,577,122 | 3,043,493 | -533,629 |
| Germany | 3,591,490 | 1,894,171 | -1,697,319 |
| Italy | 1,414,268 | 1,441,788 | +27,520 |
| Sweden | 1,202,128 | 483,339 | -718,789 |
| Austria | 101,704 | 850,366 | +748,662 |
| India | 326,157 | 343,705 | +17,548 |
| France | 541,085 | 44,484 | -496,601 |
| Slovenia | 293,652 | 126,974 | -166,678 |
| China | 148,942 | 120,709 | -28,233 |
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 | 9,670,475 |
| United States | 6,889,660 |
| Germany | 3,947,042 |
| Italy | 3,135,244 |
| Sweden | 1,705,039 |
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 | 5,406,932 | 4,263,543 | -1,143,389 |
| United States | 3,907,720 | 2,981,940 | -925,780 |
| Germany | 2,183,673 | 1,763,369 | -420,304 |
| Italy | 1,505,394 | 1,629,850 | +124,456 |
| Sweden | 1,212,645 | 492,394 | -720,251 |
| United Kingdom | 1,486,150 | 1,490 | -1,484,660 |
| Austria | 101,704 | 850,366 | +748,662 |
| India | 322,115 | 353,286 | +31,171 |
| Slovenia | 293,652 | 126,974 | -166,678 |
| China | 171,738 | 120,709 | -51,029 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -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) | 19,290,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,989,095 |
| Air transport | 3,539,419 |
| Road transport | 1,078 |
| Other | 698 |
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) | 11,261,659 | 8,028,671 | -3,232,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,705,552 | 3,283,543 | -422,009 |
| Air transport | 2,071,235 | 1,468,184 | -603,051 |
| Road transport | 1,078 | 0 | -1,078 |
| Other | 0 | 698 | +698 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Poole | 8,060,702 |
| Dover | 6,532,773 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,875,192 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,409,834 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,327,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | 4,173,623 | 3,887,079 | -286,544 |
| Dover | 4,216,439 | 2,316,334 | -1,900,105 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,633,085 | 1,242,107 | -1,390,978 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,945,310 | 1,464,524 | -480,786 |
| Eurotunnel | 357,582 | 969,850 | +612,268 |
| Liverpool Docks | 500,672 | 801,417 | +300,745 |
| Felixstowe | 648,768 | 583,766 | -65,002 |
| Portsmouth | 928,671 | 160,317 | -768,354 |
| Southampton | 959,732 | 114,278 | -845,454 |
| London | 77,967 | 676,373 | +598,406 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 5,436,474 |
| Italy | 1,569,718 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,521,650 |
| Ireland | 1,394,163 |
| India | 1,296,511 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 3,026,665 | 2,409,809 | -616,856 |
| Italy | 762,270 | 807,448 | +45,178 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,494,470 | 27,180 | -1,467,290 |
| Ireland | 540,842 | 853,321 | +312,479 |
| India | 310,189 | 986,322 | +676,133 |
| Germany | 357,700 | 209,031 | -148,669 |
| Czechia | 330,474 | 155,267 | -175,207 |
| Netherlands | 80,108 | 366,639 | +286,531 |
| Norway | 314,485 | 115,851 | -198,634 |
| Spain | 274,796 | 15,560 | -259,236 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 23,393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 11,310 | 12,083 | +773 |
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) | 10,218,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,603,104 |
| Air transport | 1,924,733 |
| Other | 23,393 |
| Road transport | 2,851 |
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) | 5,612,764 | 4,605,421 | -1,007,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,157,025 | 446,079 | -1,710,946 |
| Air transport | 438,962 | 1,485,771 | +1,046,809 |
| Other | 11,310 | 12,083 | +773 |
| Road transport | 2,851 | 0 | -2,851 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,125,350 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,000,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,280,521 |
| Holyhead | 818,101 |
| Immingham Docks | 718,291 |
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 | 4,766,624 | 3,358,726 | -1,407,898 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,778,217 | 222,350 | -1,555,867 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 231,496 | 1,049,025 | +817,529 |
| Holyhead | 273,907 | 544,194 | +270,287 |
| Immingham Docks | 388,648 | 329,643 | -59,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 313,505 | 222,430 | -91,075 |
| Manchester Airport | 109,010 | 388,747 | +279,737 |
| Felixstowe | 78,133 | 102,557 | +24,424 |
| Southampton | 28,793 | 143,614 | +114,821 |
| Milford | 41,192 | 67,032 | +25,840 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72223051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in high-strength and corrosion-resistant applications