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 | 4,075,122 |
| France | 2,679,678 |
| Taiwan | 1,421,134 |
| Spain | 1,166,252 |
| Germany | 1,037,013 |
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 | 1,205,472 | 2,869,650 | +1,664,178 |
| France | 1,229,357 | 1,450,321 | +220,964 |
| Taiwan | 924,813 | 496,321 | -428,492 |
| Spain | 608,217 | 558,035 | -50,182 |
| Germany | 536,192 | 500,821 | -35,371 |
| United States | 656,818 | 270,463 | -386,355 |
| Italy | 602,358 | 280,194 | -322,164 |
| India | 255,622 | 313,529 | +57,907 |
| China | 65,925 | 179,064 | +113,139 |
| Norway | 75,174 | 45,263 | -29,911 |
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 | 4,063,557 |
| France | 2,684,278 |
| Taiwan | 1,507,105 |
| Spain | 1,279,504 |
| Italy | 938,895 |
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 | 1,197,808 | 2,865,749 | +1,667,941 |
| France | 1,227,255 | 1,457,023 | +229,768 |
| Taiwan | 941,391 | 565,714 | -375,677 |
| Spain | 691,798 | 587,706 | -104,092 |
| Italy | 632,759 | 306,136 | -326,623 |
| United States | 662,339 | 266,795 | -395,544 |
| Germany | 348,798 | 335,123 | -13,675 |
| India | 282,949 | 339,426 | +56,477 |
| Austria | 150,052 | 184,367 | +34,315 |
| China | 59,176 | 49,702 | -9,474 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| 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 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 6,116,873 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,898,070 |
| Air transport | 1,194,100 |
| Other | 239,458 |
| Road transport | 41,352 |
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) | 2,336,901 | 3,779,972 | +1,443,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,058,258 | 2,839,812 | -218,446 |
| Air transport | 766,827 | 427,273 | -339,554 |
| Other | 239,458 | 0 | -239,458 |
| Road transport | 0 | 41,352 | +41,352 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,326,827 |
| Dover | 2,145,804 |
| Felixstowe | 1,842,334 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,270,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 980,212 |
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 | 1,348,852 | 2,977,975 | +1,629,123 |
| Dover | 924,257 | 1,221,547 | +297,290 |
| Felixstowe | 963,927 | 878,407 | -85,520 |
| Eurotunnel | 712,115 | 558,465 | -153,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 641,888 | 338,324 | -303,564 |
| Purfleet | 596,693 | 260,154 | -336,539 |
| Poole | 322,765 | 148,591 | -174,174 |
| Portsmouth | 169,550 | 275,195 | +105,645 |
| 000 | 239,458 | 0 | -239,458 |
| London | 58,495 | 65,505 | +7,010 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 93 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 78 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 66 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 59 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 52 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| CHASE ALLOYS LIMITED | 51 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 50 |
| LANGLEY ALLOYS LIMITED | 39 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 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 | 13,640,104 |
| Germany | 5,601,327 |
| Poland | 4,574,344 |
| France | 4,129,414 |
| Netherlands | 2,124,660 |
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 | 7,240,143 | 6,399,961 | -840,182 |
| Germany | 3,388,883 | 2,212,444 | -1,176,439 |
| Poland | 2,292,277 | 2,282,067 | -10,210 |
| France | 3,343,376 | 786,038 | -2,557,338 |
| Netherlands | 1,011,371 | 1,113,289 | +101,918 |
| Denmark | 741,235 | 1,186,281 | +445,046 |
| China | 877,346 | 456,448 | -420,898 |
| Malaysia | 355,215 | 701,132 | +345,917 |
| United States | 701,639 | 276,135 | -425,504 |
| Ireland | 229,393 | 304,820 | +75,427 |
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 | 21,562 |
| Sweden | 16,985 |
| XI | 13,967 |
| Taiwan | 10,297 |
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 | 11,452 | 10,110 | -1,342 |
| Sweden | 0 | 16,985 | +16,985 |
| XI | 8,554 | 5,413 | -3,141 |
| Taiwan | 1,362 | 8,935 | +7,573 |
| United States | 0 | 4,861 | +4,861 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,808 | +1,808 |
| Italy | 754 | 0 | -754 |
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) | 34,468,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,754,903 |
| Air transport | 1,628,649 |
| Other | 99,504 |
| 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) | 19,043,195 | 15,425,219 | -3,617,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,290,099 | 1,464,804 | -825,295 |
| Air transport | 895,989 | 732,660 | -163,329 |
| Other | 42,509 | 56,995 | +14,486 |
| 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 | 27,751,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,693,285 |
| Southampton | 1,765,554 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,239,062 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,067,711 |
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 | 16,058,598 | 11,692,583 | -4,366,015 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,005,979 | 2,687,306 | +681,327 |
| Southampton | 621,701 | 1,143,853 | +522,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 713,741 | 525,321 | -188,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 924,964 | 142,747 | -782,217 |
| Dover | 519,065 | 270,259 | -248,806 |
| Felixstowe | 420,256 | 332,039 | -88,217 |
| Holyhead | 110,834 | 256,590 | +145,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 165,226 | 54,133 | -111,093 |
| Liverpool Docks | 199,416 | 13,081 | -186,335 |
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