Import/export HS code 72221189: Circular stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Round stainless steel bars with low nickel content, ideal for standard uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 526,916 |
| Taiwan | 501,829 |
| United States | 322,690 |
| Germany | 215,828 |
| Spain | 214,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 223,471 | 303,445 | +79,974 |
| Taiwan | 346,132 | 155,697 | -190,435 |
| United States | 260,322 | 62,368 | -197,954 |
| Germany | 96,275 | 119,553 | +23,278 |
| Spain | 168,727 | 45,669 | -123,058 |
| China | 82,661 | 5,564 | -77,097 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 58,034 | +58,034 |
| Norway | 10,991 | 30,764 | +19,773 |
| Sweden | 19,078 | 16,044 | -3,034 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 27,699 | +27,699 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 582,024 |
| France | 515,079 |
| United States | 259,652 |
| Spain | 226,188 |
| Germany | 217,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 426,327 | 155,697 | -270,630 |
| France | 217,608 | 297,471 | +79,863 |
| United States | 198,343 | 61,309 | -137,034 |
| Spain | 171,878 | 54,310 | -117,568 |
| Germany | 70,040 | 147,778 | +77,738 |
| United Kingdom | 46,864 | 27,699 | -19,165 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 58,034 | +58,034 |
| Sweden | 22,393 | 14,989 | -7,404 |
| India | 20,007 | 10,482 | -9,525 |
| China | 22,999 | 5,564 | -17,435 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,052,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 662,017 |
| Air transport | 381,669 |
| Other | 366 |
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) | 479,133 | 573,799 | +94,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 458,335 | 203,682 | -254,653 |
| Air transport | 306,724 | 74,945 | -231,779 |
| Other | 340 | 26 | -314 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 584,318 |
| Dover | 494,603 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 193,145 |
| Poole | 154,990 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,655 |
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 | 426,687 | 157,631 | -269,056 |
| Dover | 185,767 | 308,836 | +123,069 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,163 | 46,982 | -99,181 |
| Poole | 111,219 | 43,771 | -67,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,978 | 82,677 | +45,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,650 | 3,709 | -100,941 |
| Eurotunnel | 84,900 | 23,170 | -61,730 |
| Portsmouth | 52,575 | 24,773 | -27,802 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,613 | 45,827 | +41,214 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,306 | 29,728 | +15,422 |
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
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
5 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 58 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 52 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 48 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 39 |
| AEROCOM METALS LIMITED | 37 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 36 |
| HOWCO GROUP PLC | 35 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 29 |
| ALLEIMA LIMITED | 22 |
| CRANE PROCESS FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 18 |
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 | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 530,079 |
| Ireland | 129,641 |
| United States | 101,597 |
| Poland | 90,092 |
| Singapore | 50,559 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 77,585 | 452,494 | +374,909 |
| Ireland | 69,211 | 60,430 | -8,781 |
| United States | 5,395 | 96,202 | +90,807 |
| Poland | 90,092 | 0 | -90,092 |
| Singapore | 11,027 | 39,532 | +28,505 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 49,295 | +49,295 |
| Brazil | 1,773 | 46,088 | +44,315 |
| Italy | 32,467 | 6,292 | -26,175 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 35,175 | +35,175 |
| France | 27,088 | 6,846 | -20,242 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovenia | 1,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 1,124 | 0 | -1,124 |
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) | 731,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 440,803 |
| Air transport | 177,203 |
| Other | 1,199 |
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) | 74,055 | 657,223 | +583,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 317,212 | 123,591 | -193,621 |
| Air transport | 74,318 | 102,885 | +28,567 |
| Other | 1,199 | 0 | -1,199 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 617,843 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 256,282 |
| Holyhead | 120,435 |
| London Stansted Airport | 67,087 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,249 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 71,393 | 546,450 | +475,057 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,366 | 54,916 | -146,450 |
| Holyhead | 60,005 | 60,430 | +425 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 67,087 | +67,087 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,566 | 31,683 | +9,117 |
| Manchester Airport | 42,406 | 875 | -41,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,495 | 38,255 | +35,760 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 39,745 | +39,745 |
| Southampton | 167 | 34,973 | +34,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,442 | 6,045 | -20,397 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72221189
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Round stainless steel bars with low nickel content, ideal for standard uses