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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,887,984 |
| Taiwan | 2,583,376 |
| France | 1,614,437 |
| China | 1,431,715 |
| South Korea | 1,190,875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,092,345 | 795,639 | -1,296,706 |
| Taiwan | 1,429,457 | 1,153,919 | -275,538 |
| France | 456,353 | 1,158,084 | +701,731 |
| China | 847,123 | 584,592 | -262,531 |
| South Korea | 341,589 | 849,286 | +507,697 |
| Sweden | 542,845 | 413,016 | -129,829 |
| Spain | 603,611 | 98,516 | -505,095 |
| India | 166,042 | 273,916 | +107,874 |
| Germany | 236,915 | 84,918 | -151,997 |
| United States | 73,193 | 21,415 | -51,778 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,982,302 |
| Taiwan | 2,705,535 |
| France | 1,527,798 |
| China | 1,339,925 |
| South Korea | 1,190,875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,176,348 | 805,954 | -1,370,394 |
| Taiwan | 1,551,616 | 1,153,919 | -397,697 |
| France | 437,415 | 1,090,383 | +652,968 |
| China | 747,975 | 591,950 | -156,025 |
| South Korea | 341,589 | 849,286 | +507,697 |
| Sweden | 393,749 | 420,723 | +26,974 |
| Spain | 630,314 | 164,739 | -465,575 |
| India | 172,251 | 284,187 | +111,936 |
| Germany | 237,591 | 61,810 | -175,781 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +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) | 6,451,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,520,345 |
| Other | 181,485 |
| Air transport | 130,962 |
| Road transport | 19,890 |
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) | 3,930,277 | 2,521,028 | -1,409,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,640,073 | 2,880,272 | +240,199 |
| Other | 180,831 | 654 | -180,177 |
| Air transport | 67,509 | 63,453 | -4,056 |
| Road transport | 0 | 19,890 | +19,890 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,620,740 |
| Killingholme | 2,567,401 |
| Southampton | 2,555,833 |
| Dover | 1,825,161 |
| Immingham Docks | 966,303 |
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 | 1,024,421 | 1,596,319 | +571,898 |
| Killingholme | 1,878,344 | 689,057 | -1,189,287 |
| Southampton | 1,418,590 | 1,137,243 | -281,347 |
| Dover | 1,104,743 | 720,418 | -384,325 |
| Immingham Docks | 554,312 | 411,991 | -142,321 |
| Eurotunnel | 156,363 | 455,031 | +298,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 74,967 | 110,733 | +35,766 |
| 000 | 180,831 | 654 | -180,177 |
| Purfleet | 82,482 | 69,879 | -12,603 |
| Portsmouth | 119,890 | 7,160 | -112,730 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 11 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 33,201,220 |
| Italy | 24,104,077 |
| Germany | 4,175,755 |
| Mexico | 1,474,265 |
| Norway | 1,358,768 |
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 | 19,240,487 | 13,960,733 | -5,279,754 |
| Italy | 14,291,246 | 9,812,831 | -4,478,415 |
| Germany | 2,548,066 | 1,627,689 | -920,377 |
| Mexico | 0 | 1,474,265 | +1,474,265 |
| Norway | 75,180 | 1,283,588 | +1,208,408 |
| Switzerland | 30,152 | 1,052,794 | +1,022,642 |
| Canada | 494,064 | 492,976 | -1,088 |
| Finland | 119,495 | 457,311 | +337,816 |
| France | 221,008 | 190,621 | -30,387 |
| 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) | 37,065,613 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,795,383 |
| Air transport | 353,198 |
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) | 19,730,350 | 17,335,263 | -2,395,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,604,892 | 13,190,491 | -4,414,401 |
| Air transport | 233,171 | 120,027 | -113,144 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,916,855 |
| Southampton | 18,112,007 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,152,180 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,956,283 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,278,148 |
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 | 17,259,328 | 12,657,527 | -4,601,801 |
| Southampton | 4,871,369 | 13,240,638 | +8,369,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,182,865 | 1,969,315 | -6,213,550 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,322,603 | 633,680 | -5,688,923 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 1,278,148 | +1,278,148 |
| Felixstowe | 212,624 | 210,011 | -2,613 |
| London | 0 | 239,219 | +239,219 |
| Medway | 0 | 218,092 | +218,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 153,996 | 50,568 | -103,428 |
| 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