Import/export HS code 72221181: Circular stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Round stainless steel bars with high nickel content, suitable for specialized applications
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 | 3,607,841 |
| France | 2,214,036 |
| Taiwan | 1,360,334 |
| Spain | 990,939 |
| United States | 960,664 |
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 | 1,501,681 | 2,106,160 | +604,479 |
| France | 1,131,380 | 1,082,656 | -48,724 |
| Taiwan | 1,122,694 | 237,640 | -885,054 |
| Spain | 593,290 | 397,649 | -195,641 |
| United States | 708,488 | 252,176 | -456,312 |
| Germany | 571,830 | 360,286 | -211,544 |
| Italy | 650,773 | 196,414 | -454,359 |
| India | 302,828 | 216,308 | -86,520 |
| China | 70,328 | 142,732 | +72,404 |
| Norway | 28,124 | 92,313 | +64,189 |
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 | 3,596,372 |
| France | 2,192,215 |
| Taiwan | 1,449,460 |
| Spain | 1,081,588 |
| United States | 960,264 |
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 | 1,494,017 | 2,102,355 | +608,338 |
| France | 1,128,474 | 1,063,741 | -64,733 |
| Taiwan | 1,139,626 | 309,834 | -829,792 |
| Spain | 676,034 | 405,554 | -270,480 |
| United States | 702,951 | 257,313 | -445,638 |
| Italy | 723,256 | 210,623 | -512,633 |
| Germany | 381,459 | 287,917 | -93,542 |
| India | 330,485 | 231,752 | -98,733 |
| Austria | 150,052 | 136,973 | -13,079 |
| China | 62,484 | 49,745 | -12,739 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 5,444,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,227,030 |
| Air transport | 1,146,837 |
| Other | 295,700 |
| Road transport | 11,079 |
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) | 2,716,711 | 2,727,765 | +11,054 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,127,590 | 2,099,440 | -1,028,150 |
| Air transport | 818,462 | 328,375 | -490,087 |
| Other | 295,700 | 0 | -295,700 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,079 | +11,079 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,850,079 |
| Felixstowe | 1,720,291 |
| Dover | 1,714,299 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,177,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 951,176 |
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 | 1,591,746 | 2,258,333 | +666,587 |
| Felixstowe | 1,152,772 | 567,519 | -585,253 |
| Dover | 882,381 | 831,918 | -50,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 677,814 | 499,218 | -178,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 694,599 | 256,577 | -438,022 |
| Purfleet | 690,001 | 177,669 | -512,332 |
| Poole | 294,906 | 138,023 | -156,883 |
| Portsmouth | 163,553 | 185,635 | +22,082 |
| 000 | 295,700 | 0 | -295,700 |
| London | 48,226 | 56,634 | +8,408 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 90 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 77 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 63 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 59 |
| CHASE ALLOYS LIMITED | 51 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 48 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 46 |
| LANGLEY ALLOYS LIMITED | 35 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 29 |
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 | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 12,390,175 |
| Germany | 5,086,567 |
| Poland | 4,170,438 |
| France | 3,732,829 |
| Netherlands | 1,818,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 7,832,797 | 4,557,378 | -3,275,419 |
| Germany | 3,729,366 | 1,357,201 | -2,372,165 |
| Poland | 2,360,064 | 1,810,374 | -549,690 |
| France | 3,231,020 | 501,809 | -2,729,211 |
| Netherlands | 1,004,253 | 814,202 | -190,051 |
| Denmark | 736,917 | 757,188 | +20,271 |
| China | 935,764 | 328,630 | -607,134 |
| Malaysia | 359,265 | 524,331 | +165,066 |
| United States | 583,566 | 243,596 | -339,970 |
| Ireland | 286,291 | 243,155 | -43,136 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 29,238 |
| Spain | 19,824 |
| Sweden | 14,032 |
| XI | 13,967 |
| Taiwan | 11,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 20,355 | 8,883 | -11,472 |
| Spain | 9,511 | 10,313 | +802 |
| Sweden | 0 | 14,032 | +14,032 |
| XI | 4,756 | 9,211 | +4,455 |
| Taiwan | 2,091 | 8,944 | +6,853 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,808 | +1,808 |
| Italy | 474 | 280 | -194 |
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) | 30,800,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,436,666 |
| Air transport | 1,354,785 |
| Other | 90,690 |
| Road transport | 945 |
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) | 19,928,548 | 10,871,560 | -9,056,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,289,097 | 1,147,569 | -1,141,528 |
| Air transport | 859,517 | 495,268 | -364,249 |
| Other | 37,219 | 53,471 | +16,252 |
| Road transport | 945 | 0 | -945 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,416,625 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,791,252 |
| Southampton | 1,425,558 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,062,732 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,033,984 |
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 | 16,876,137 | 8,540,488 | -8,335,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,966,548 | 1,824,704 | -141,844 |
| Southampton | 617,045 | 808,513 | +191,468 |
| London Gateway Port | 973,644 | 89,088 | -884,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 667,874 | 366,110 | -301,764 |
| Felixstowe | 458,096 | 270,317 | -187,779 |
| Dover | 620,541 | 58,396 | -562,145 |
| Holyhead | 167,811 | 197,094 | +29,283 |
| Liverpool Docks | 79,407 | 130,922 | +51,515 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,226 | 32,119 | -133,107 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72221181
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Round stainless steel bars with high nickel content, suitable for specialized applications