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
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 357,450 |
| Taiwan | 150,433 |
| United States | 146,698 |
| China | 109,680 |
| France | 87,258 |
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 | 348,953 | 8,497 | -340,456 |
| Taiwan | 62,349 | 88,084 | +25,735 |
| United States | 95,421 | 51,277 | -44,144 |
| China | 80,356 | 29,324 | -51,032 |
| France | 74,157 | 13,101 | -61,056 |
| South Korea | 76,277 | 0 | -76,277 |
| Norway | 6,717 | 69,309 | +62,592 |
| 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 | 357,450 |
| Taiwan | 150,433 |
| United States | 135,610 |
| China | 124,190 |
| France | 87,258 |
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 | 348,953 | 8,497 | -340,456 |
| Taiwan | 62,349 | 88,084 | +25,735 |
| United States | 88,498 | 47,112 | -41,386 |
| China | 94,866 | 29,324 | -65,542 |
| France | 74,157 | 13,101 | -61,056 |
| South Korea | 76,277 | 0 | -76,277 |
| Norway | 0 | 69,309 | +69,309 |
| 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 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 702,976 |
| Air transport | 236,922 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,465 |
| 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) | 568,209 | 134,767 | -433,442 |
| Air transport | 122,429 | 114,493 | -7,936 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,819 | 24,646 | -71,173 |
| 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 | 632,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,824 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 69,309 |
| Dover | 67,893 |
| 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 | 519,791 | 112,894 | -406,897 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 102,968 | 29,856 | -73,112 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 69,309 | +69,309 |
| Dover | 47,466 | 20,427 | -27,039 |
| Southampton | 31,548 | 7,129 | -24,419 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,677 | 4,219 | -26,458 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,840 | 9,767 | -5,073 |
| ZLC | 0 | 19,452 | +19,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,717 | 0 | -18,717 |
| London | 0 | 11,370 | +11,370 |
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 machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 860,987 |
| Canada | 267,891 |
| France | 154,644 |
| India | 97,061 |
| Netherlands | 65,336 |
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 | 345,497 | 515,490 | +169,993 |
| Canada | 179,096 | 88,795 | -90,301 |
| France | 119,338 | 35,306 | -84,032 |
| India | 42,400 | 54,661 | +12,261 |
| Netherlands | 65,336 | 0 | -65,336 |
| Spain | 24,000 | 0 | -24,000 |
| Ireland | 11,449 | 11,463 | +14 |
| Germany | 21,457 | 0 | -21,457 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,539 | 0 | -17,539 |
| Sweden | 15,400 | 960 | -14,440 |
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 | 8,245 |
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 | 6,971 | 1,274 | -5,697 |
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) | 1,121,308 |
| Air transport | 351,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,855 |
| Other | 8,245 |
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) | 462,362 | 658,946 | +196,584 |
| Air transport | 315,189 | 36,290 | -278,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,670 | 11,185 | -130,485 |
| Other | 6,971 | 1,274 | -5,697 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 629,105 |
| Liverpool Docks | 344,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,481 |
| ZLC | 122,084 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 118,314 |
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 | 95,188 | 533,917 | +438,729 |
| Liverpool Docks | 248,776 | 95,451 | -153,325 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,481 | 0 | -142,481 |
| ZLC | 97,419 | 24,665 | -72,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,294 | 1,020 | -116,274 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,493 | 36,234 | -37,259 |
| East Midlands Airport | 63,276 | 984 | -62,292 |
| Tyne | 33,135 | 0 | -33,135 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,613 | 10,641 | +28 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,000 | 960 | -11,040 |
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