Import/export HS code 72221111: Circular stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Round stainless steel bars containing 2.5% or more nickel, offering high durability and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 7,041,921 |
| Germany | 5,418,731 |
| Spain | 3,166,104 |
| France | 3,078,742 |
| India | 2,053,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,829,735 | 3,212,186 | -617,549 |
| Germany | 1,967,469 | 3,451,262 | +1,483,793 |
| Spain | 1,503,117 | 1,662,987 | +159,870 |
| France | 1,266,867 | 1,811,875 | +545,008 |
| India | 711,820 | 1,341,445 | +629,625 |
| Netherlands | 659,630 | 591,996 | -67,634 |
| United States | 740,335 | 427,431 | -312,904 |
| China | 603,312 | 291,232 | -312,080 |
| Taiwan | 330,804 | 217,925 | -112,879 |
| Norway | 300,268 | 218,942 | -81,326 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 7,365,326 |
| Germany | 5,836,705 |
| Spain | 3,508,677 |
| France | 2,934,067 |
| India | 2,114,210 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,949,630 | 3,415,696 | -533,934 |
| Germany | 2,038,312 | 3,798,393 | +1,760,081 |
| Spain | 1,651,674 | 1,857,003 | +205,329 |
| France | 1,256,122 | 1,677,945 | +421,823 |
| India | 712,002 | 1,402,208 | +690,206 |
| Netherlands | 611,787 | 535,444 | -76,343 |
| United States | 623,512 | 363,203 | -260,309 |
| China | 557,413 | 291,232 | -266,181 |
| Taiwan | 330,804 | 217,925 | -112,879 |
| Italy | 270,139 | 181,833 | -88,306 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 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) | 13,319,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,698,514 |
| Air transport | 1,260,299 |
| Other | 5,312 |
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) | 5,477,425 | 7,842,164 | +2,364,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,127,747 | 5,570,767 | -556,980 |
| Air transport | 745,980 | 514,319 | -231,661 |
| Other | 4,195 | 1,117 | -3,078 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,747,189 |
| Dover | 3,264,664 |
| Felixstowe | 3,175,242 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,073,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,847,415 |
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 | 4,879,118 | 3,868,071 | -1,011,047 |
| Dover | 1,338,758 | 1,925,906 | +587,148 |
| Felixstowe | 1,508,162 | 1,667,080 | +158,918 |
| Eurotunnel | 990,672 | 2,083,257 | +1,092,585 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 591,012 | 1,256,403 | +665,391 |
| Poole | 818,702 | 815,982 | -2,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 630,197 | 331,219 | -298,978 |
| Middlesbrough | 279,161 | 603,859 | +324,698 |
| Portsmouth | 249,640 | 554,464 | +304,824 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 309,723 | 191,023 | -118,700 |
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
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 102 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 94 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 51 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 47 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 44 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 42 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 42 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 38 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,619,459 |
| Italy | 3,163,682 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,758,782 |
| Ireland | 1,387,269 |
| Sweden | 1,168,934 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,217,680 | 401,779 | -4,815,901 |
| Italy | 1,865,802 | 1,297,880 | -567,922 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,322,856 | 435,926 | -886,930 |
| Ireland | 503,260 | 884,009 | +380,749 |
| Sweden | 540,442 | 628,492 | +88,050 |
| United States | 829,908 | 298,885 | -531,023 |
| Norway | 540,581 | 394,882 | -145,699 |
| Singapore | 658,749 | 272,510 | -386,239 |
| Germany | 411,417 | 506,888 | +95,471 |
| Netherlands | 480,528 | 374,399 | -106,129 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 264,856 |
| XI | 198,369 |
| Taiwan | 28,698 |
| India | 5,375 |
| Sweden | 3,749 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 0 | 264,856 | +264,856 |
| XI | 122,048 | 76,321 | -45,727 |
| Taiwan | 19,769 | 8,929 | -10,840 |
| India | 5,375 | 0 | -5,375 |
| Sweden | 1,248 | 2,501 | +1,253 |
| Spain | 479 | 517 | +38 |
| Italy | 276 | 0 | -276 |
| Germany | 258 | 0 | -258 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,490,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,984,140 |
| Air transport | 1,845,739 |
| Other | 508,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,564,534 | 4,926,271 | -5,638,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,554,290 | 1,429,850 | -2,124,440 |
| Air transport | 1,024,692 | 821,047 | -203,645 |
| Other | 155,522 | 353,124 | +197,602 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,098,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,994,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,710,670 |
| Southampton | 1,200,891 |
| Felixstowe | 939,146 |
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 | 8,124,735 | 2,974,056 | -5,150,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,515,223 | 1,478,791 | -36,432 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,026,103 | 684,567 | -1,341,536 |
| Southampton | 781,323 | 419,568 | -361,755 |
| Felixstowe | 655,063 | 284,083 | -370,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 504,504 | 149,066 | -355,438 |
| East Midlands Airport | 122,454 | 398,314 | +275,860 |
| 000 | 155,522 | 353,124 | +197,602 |
| Dover | 463,827 | 42,771 | -421,056 |
| Manchester Airport | 357,099 | 103,241 | -253,858 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72221111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Round stainless steel bars containing 2.5% or more nickel, offering high durability and corrosion resistance