Import/export HS code 72210090: Stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Hot-rolled stainless steel bars in coils with less than 2.5% nickel by weight, suitable for general-purpose use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 299,785 |
| United States | 167,577 |
| Taiwan | 148,723 |
| China | 128,697 |
| Norway | 110,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 289,194 | 10,591 | -278,603 |
| United States | 100,982 | 66,595 | -34,387 |
| Taiwan | 60,639 | 88,084 | +27,445 |
| China | 87,305 | 41,392 | -45,913 |
| Norway | 6,717 | 103,964 | +97,247 |
| South Korea | 76,277 | 0 | -76,277 |
| France | 52,733 | 16,348 | -36,385 |
| Turkey | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
| Ireland | 14,586 | 0 | -14,586 |
| Denmark | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 299,785 |
| United States | 156,489 |
| Taiwan | 148,723 |
| China | 143,207 |
| Norway | 103,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 289,194 | 10,591 | -278,603 |
| United States | 94,059 | 62,430 | -31,629 |
| Taiwan | 60,639 | 88,084 | +27,445 |
| China | 101,815 | 41,392 | -60,423 |
| Norway | 0 | 103,964 | +103,964 |
| South Korea | 76,277 | 0 | -76,277 |
| France | 52,733 | 16,348 | -36,385 |
| United Kingdom | 19,748 | 4,165 | -15,583 |
| Turkey | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
| Ireland | 14,119 | 0 | -14,119 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 668,086 |
| Air transport | 289,268 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 100,008 |
| Road transport | 19,452 |
| Other | 467 |
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) | 521,251 | 146,835 | -374,416 |
| Air transport | 120,428 | 168,840 | +48,412 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,395 | 25,613 | -48,782 |
| Road transport | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
| Other | 467 | 0 | -467 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 599,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,125 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 103,964 |
| Dover | 51,627 |
| Southampton | 38,677 |
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 | 471,169 | 128,336 | -342,833 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,390 | 50,735 | -43,655 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 103,964 | +103,964 |
| Dover | 26,014 | 25,613 | -401 |
| Southampton | 31,548 | 7,129 | -24,419 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,705 | 0 | -30,705 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,856 | 11,861 | -3,995 |
| ZLC | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,717 | 0 | -18,717 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,182 | 2,280 | -7,902 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 945,412 |
| Canada | 267,891 |
| France | 150,775 |
| India | 63,926 |
| Germany | 38,205 |
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 | 208,481 | 736,931 | +528,450 |
| Canada | 179,096 | 88,795 | -90,301 |
| France | 129,550 | 21,225 | -108,325 |
| India | 9,265 | 54,661 | +45,396 |
| Germany | 13,559 | 24,646 | +11,087 |
| Ireland | 9,023 | 20,145 | +11,122 |
| Spain | 24,000 | 0 | -24,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,539 | 0 | -17,539 |
| Sweden | 15,400 | 960 | -14,440 |
| Denmark | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 6,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 5,624 | 1,244 | -4,380 |
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) | 1,268,479 |
| Air transport | 233,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,301 |
| Other | 6,868 |
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) | 377,683 | 890,796 | +513,113 |
| Air transport | 198,812 | 34,522 | -164,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,742 | 35,559 | -54,183 |
| Other | 5,624 | 1,244 | -4,380 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 912,909 |
| Liverpool Docks | 293,933 |
| ZLC | 127,073 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,225 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,154 |
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 | 157,551 | 755,358 | +597,807 |
| Liverpool Docks | 194,592 | 99,341 | -95,251 |
| ZLC | 107,631 | 19,442 | -88,189 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,327 | 16,898 | -58,429 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,920 | 36,234 | +23,314 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,129 | 0 | -49,129 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,264 | 1,200 | -32,064 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,388 | 13,880 | +6,492 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,000 | 960 | -11,040 |
| Felixstowe | 9,616 | 1,009 | -8,607 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72210090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hot-rolled stainless steel bars in coils with less than 2.5% nickel by weight, suitable for general-purpose use