Import/export HS code 72221119: Circular stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Round stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel, used for general industrial purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,220,577 |
| India | 728,848 |
| United States | 326,553 |
| Taiwan | 240,479 |
| France | 230,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 648,464 | 572,113 | -76,351 |
| India | 355,856 | 372,992 | +17,136 |
| United States | 253,606 | 72,947 | -180,659 |
| Taiwan | 205,051 | 35,428 | -169,623 |
| France | 122,646 | 108,292 | -14,354 |
| Netherlands | 95,412 | 29,532 | -65,880 |
| Norway | 61,953 | 51,566 | -10,387 |
| China | 78,444 | 9,618 | -68,826 |
| Spain | 27,910 | 9,683 | -18,227 |
| Denmark | 0 | 21,209 | +21,209 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,356,795 |
| India | 740,694 |
| Taiwan | 321,017 |
| United States | 254,946 |
| France | 252,634 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 703,385 | 653,410 | -49,975 |
| India | 362,753 | 377,941 | +15,188 |
| Taiwan | 285,589 | 35,428 | -250,161 |
| United States | 214,334 | 40,612 | -173,722 |
| France | 141,442 | 111,192 | -30,250 |
| Netherlands | 95,412 | 29,532 | -65,880 |
| Spain | 31,020 | 18,936 | -12,084 |
| Sweden | 9,655 | 0 | -9,655 |
| China | 0 | 9,618 | +9,618 |
| Slovenia | 4,600 | 962 | -3,638 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 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) | 1,604,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,180,380 |
| Air transport | 347,428 |
| Other | 1,459 |
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) | 829,595 | 775,319 | -54,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 757,134 | 423,246 | -333,888 |
| Air transport | 262,613 | 84,815 | -177,798 |
| Other | 1,441 | 18 | -1,423 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 945,280 |
| Felixstowe | 918,023 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 276,319 |
| Eurotunnel | 229,516 |
| Immingham Docks | 224,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 485,337 | 459,943 | -25,394 |
| Felixstowe | 595,632 | 322,391 | -273,241 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 205,050 | 71,269 | -133,781 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,172 | 163,344 | +97,172 |
| Immingham Docks | 200,470 | 23,947 | -176,523 |
| Middlesbrough | 61,953 | 71,629 | +9,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,480 | 46,012 | -9,468 |
| Southampton | 43,719 | 27,732 | -15,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 58,681 | +58,681 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,120 | 0 | -38,120 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 63 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 45 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 43 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 27 |
| RIGHTON & BLACKBURNS LIMITED | 16 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 13 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 11 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 11 |
| ENERGY ALLOYS UK LIMITED | 8 |
| CRANE PROCESS FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 352,599 |
| Singapore | 191,782 |
| Israel | 185,915 |
| Canada | 150,922 |
| Tunisia | 116,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 223,216 | 129,383 | -93,833 |
| Singapore | 105,823 | 85,959 | -19,864 |
| Israel | 150,790 | 35,125 | -115,665 |
| Canada | 149,797 | 1,125 | -148,672 |
| Tunisia | 85,561 | 31,378 | -54,183 |
| United States | 79,399 | 31,132 | -48,267 |
| Italy | 62,713 | 26,247 | -36,466 |
| Ireland | 17,887 | 61,089 | +43,202 |
| India | 77,158 | 0 | -77,158 |
| United Arab Emirates | 63,305 | 4,895 | -58,410 |
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) | 947,331 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 862,367 |
| Air transport | 39,316 |
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) | 589,719 | 357,612 | -232,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 653,827 | 208,540 | -445,287 |
| Air transport | 26,489 | 12,827 | -13,662 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 501,057 |
| London Gateway Port | 438,630 |
| Immingham Docks | 362,308 |
| Southampton | 215,358 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,099 |
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 | 315,870 | 185,187 | -130,683 |
| London Gateway Port | 398,610 | 40,020 | -358,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 224,946 | 137,362 | -87,584 |
| Southampton | 156,210 | 59,148 | -97,062 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,600 | 15,499 | -49,101 |
| Felixstowe | 35,498 | 43,418 | +7,920 |
| Holyhead | 16,018 | 56,611 | +40,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,969 | 5,638 | -12,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,685 | 11,609 | +4,924 |
| Dover | 16,598 | 0 | -16,598 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72221119
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Round stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel, used for general industrial purposes