Import/export HS code 72210010: Stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Hot-rolled stainless steel bars in coils containing 2.5% or more nickel by weight, ideal for high-corrosion resistance
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,634,139 |
| Italy | 2,576,373 |
| France | 1,746,789 |
| China | 1,376,410 |
| South Korea | 1,149,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,434,340 | 1,199,799 | -234,541 |
| Italy | 1,605,243 | 971,130 | -634,113 |
| France | 503,878 | 1,242,911 | +739,033 |
| China | 1,004,940 | 371,470 | -633,470 |
| South Korea | 585,013 | 564,023 | -20,990 |
| Sweden | 406,247 | 344,250 | -61,997 |
| Spain | 545,955 | 74,374 | -471,581 |
| India | 81,375 | 273,916 | +192,541 |
| Germany | 240,347 | 79,518 | -160,829 |
| United States | 80,473 | 14,135 | -66,338 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,756,298 |
| Italy | 2,685,229 |
| France | 1,647,143 |
| China | 1,270,082 |
| South Korea | 1,149,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,556,499 | 1,199,799 | -356,700 |
| Italy | 1,698,904 | 986,325 | -712,579 |
| France | 487,718 | 1,159,425 | +671,707 |
| China | 891,254 | 378,828 | -512,426 |
| South Korea | 585,013 | 564,023 | -20,990 |
| Spain | 572,658 | 140,597 | -432,061 |
| Sweden | 293,043 | 357,163 | +64,120 |
| India | 97,855 | 273,916 | +176,061 |
| Germany | 196,962 | 72,380 | -124,582 |
| United Kingdom | 59,666 | 5,895 | -53,771 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,982,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,380,669 |
| Other | 180,436 |
| Air transport | 130,962 |
| Road transport | 29,601 |
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) | 3,293,342 | 2,689,574 | -603,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,975,143 | 2,405,526 | -569,617 |
| Other | 179,890 | 546 | -179,344 |
| Air transport | 79,190 | 51,772 | -27,418 |
| Road transport | 0 | 29,601 | +29,601 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,555,442 |
| Felixstowe | 2,479,487 |
| Killingholme | 2,285,811 |
| Dover | 1,876,721 |
| Immingham Docks | 760,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,385,244 | 1,170,198 | -215,046 |
| Felixstowe | 1,386,307 | 1,093,180 | -293,127 |
| Killingholme | 1,425,017 | 860,794 | -564,223 |
| Dover | 1,064,691 | 812,030 | -252,661 |
| Immingham Docks | 417,714 | 343,225 | -74,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 146,853 | 441,642 | +294,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,967 | 110,733 | +35,766 |
| 000 | 179,890 | 546 | -179,344 |
| Purfleet | 82,482 | 77,994 | -4,488 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,326 | 95,418 | +66,092 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 32,613,250 |
| Italy | 22,564,691 |
| Germany | 3,889,574 |
| Mexico | 1,645,360 |
| Switzerland | 1,518,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 17,737,516 | 14,875,734 | -2,861,782 |
| Italy | 14,494,610 | 8,070,081 | -6,424,529 |
| Germany | 2,350,325 | 1,539,249 | -811,076 |
| Mexico | 138,867 | 1,506,493 | +1,367,626 |
| Switzerland | 21,412 | 1,497,132 | +1,475,720 |
| Norway | 75,180 | 1,315,911 | +1,240,731 |
| Canada | 479,216 | 473,804 | -5,412 |
| Finland | 119,495 | 489,030 | +369,535 |
| France | 361,635 | 49,994 | -311,641 |
| Poland | 128,594 | 0 | -128,594 |
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) | 36,664,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,424,251 |
| Air transport | 379,070 |
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) | 18,468,519 | 18,195,740 | -272,779 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,746,652 | 11,677,599 | -6,069,053 |
| Air transport | 194,193 | 184,877 | -9,316 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,476,503 |
| Southampton | 20,449,257 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,506,743 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,837,512 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,310,471 |
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 | 17,402,162 | 11,074,341 | -6,327,821 |
| Southampton | 6,028,984 | 14,420,273 | +8,391,289 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,876,964 | 1,629,779 | -6,247,185 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,209,058 | 628,454 | -3,580,604 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 1,310,471 | +1,310,471 |
| Felixstowe | 212,624 | 210,011 | -2,613 |
| London | 0 | 270,938 | +270,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 153,996 | 95,618 | -58,378 |
| Medway | 0 | 218,092 | +218,092 |
| Hull | 146,292 | 0 | -146,292 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72210010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled stainless steel bars in coils containing 2.5% or more nickel by weight, ideal for high-corrosion resistance