Import/export HS code 72223091: Various stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Stainless steel bars with low nickel content, suitable for general-purpose use
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,508,633 |
| Austria | 1,021,555 |
| Slovenia | 602,436 |
| United States | 298,863 |
| Sweden | 151,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,293,821 | 1,214,812 | -79,009 |
| Austria | 554,925 | 466,630 | -88,295 |
| Slovenia | 493,621 | 108,815 | -384,806 |
| United States | 169,457 | 129,406 | -40,051 |
| Sweden | 151,109 | 0 | -151,109 |
| Spain | 114,317 | 0 | -114,317 |
| China | 42,742 | 54,813 | +12,071 |
| Sierra Leone | 95,147 | 0 | -95,147 |
| Netherlands | 5,603 | 78,694 | +73,091 |
| Norway | 67,224 | 7,251 | -59,973 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,559,339 |
| Austria | 1,155,062 |
| Slovenia | 610,776 |
| United States | 210,875 |
| Sweden | 151,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,374,481 | 1,184,858 | -189,623 |
| Austria | 554,925 | 600,137 | +45,212 |
| Slovenia | 495,853 | 114,923 | -380,930 |
| United States | 102,947 | 107,928 | +4,981 |
| Sweden | 151,109 | 0 | -151,109 |
| Spain | 121,379 | 0 | -121,379 |
| Sierra Leone | 95,147 | 0 | -95,147 |
| China | 42,742 | 47,746 | +5,004 |
| Italy | 29,609 | 4,829 | -24,780 |
| Norway | 26,665 | 0 | -26,665 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 3,325,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,598,705 |
| Air transport | 186,024 |
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) | 2,353,182 | 972,601 | -1,380,581 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 586,053 | 1,012,652 | +426,599 |
| Air transport | 70,354 | 115,670 | +45,316 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,761,033 |
| Dover | 1,204,704 |
| Harwich | 185,193 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 141,663 |
| Middlesbrough | 125,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,770,499 | 990,534 | -779,965 |
| Dover | 643,144 | 561,560 | -81,584 |
| Harwich | 0 | 185,193 | +185,193 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,638 | 101,025 | +60,387 |
| Middlesbrough | 118,633 | 7,251 | -111,382 |
| Southampton | 71,804 | 43,907 | -27,897 |
| Portsmouth | 114,317 | 0 | -114,317 |
| Felixstowe | 51,207 | 37,596 | -13,611 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,732 | 0 | -78,732 |
| Thamesport | 29,135 | 43,083 | +13,948 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,395,355 |
| Tunisia | 572,713 |
| Norway | 387,561 |
| United Arab Emirates | 105,786 |
| France | 66,068 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,395,355 | 0 | -1,395,355 |
| Tunisia | 374,936 | 197,777 | -177,159 |
| Norway | 323,045 | 64,516 | -258,529 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,369 | 77,417 | +49,048 |
| France | 47,529 | 18,539 | -28,990 |
| India | 56,350 | 6,408 | -49,942 |
| United States | 0 | 62,756 | +62,756 |
| Poland | 2,996 | 44,142 | +41,146 |
| Singapore | 0 | 45,962 | +45,962 |
| Netherlands | 16,006 | 11,794 | -4,212 |
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) | 1,722,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,104,466 |
| Air transport | 68,358 |
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) | 1,519,997 | 202,514 | -1,317,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 755,898 | 348,568 | -407,330 |
| Air transport | 40,833 | 27,525 | -13,308 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,468,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 743,871 |
| Immingham Docks | 383,277 |
| London Gateway Port | 145,330 |
| Holyhead | 27,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,386,106 | 82,105 | -1,304,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 459,194 | 284,677 | -174,517 |
| Immingham Docks | 323,045 | 60,232 | -262,813 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,865 | 68,465 | -8,400 |
| Holyhead | 24,778 | 2,272 | -22,506 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,187 | 14,870 | +4,683 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 22,612 | +22,612 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,949 | 0 | -17,949 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 16,379 | +16,379 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,156 | 9,213 | +2,057 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72223091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel bars with low nickel content, suitable for general-purpose use