Import/export HS code 72221910: Non-circular stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in high-strength and corrosion-resistant applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 7,000,528 |
| Portugal | 4,583,424 |
| Austria | 3,392,460 |
| France | 2,914,224 |
| Germany | 2,634,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,082,406 | 2,918,122 | -1,164,284 |
| Portugal | 2,458,567 | 2,124,857 | -333,710 |
| Austria | 1,304,692 | 2,087,768 | +783,076 |
| France | 955,449 | 1,958,775 | +1,003,326 |
| Germany | 1,378,914 | 1,256,022 | -122,892 |
| Netherlands | 644,415 | 1,410,167 | +765,752 |
| India | 812,327 | 449,653 | -362,674 |
| Italy | 389,655 | 459,495 | +69,840 |
| Poland | 251,719 | 443,501 | +191,782 |
| Norway | 439,500 | 117,439 | -322,061 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 6,718,650 |
| Portugal | 5,135,295 |
| Austria | 4,478,266 |
| Germany | 3,660,272 |
| India | 1,824,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,831,085 | 2,887,565 | -943,520 |
| Portugal | 2,717,575 | 2,417,720 | -299,855 |
| Austria | 1,403,095 | 3,075,171 | +1,672,076 |
| Germany | 1,551,700 | 2,108,572 | +556,872 |
| India | 1,095,237 | 729,360 | -365,877 |
| France | 829,744 | 900,452 | +70,708 |
| Italy | 380,175 | 467,759 | +87,584 |
| Belgium | 411,835 | 421,857 | +10,022 |
| Hungary | 244,927 | 4,036 | -240,891 |
| Norway | 181,348 | 59,670 | -121,678 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| 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 | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 17,028,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,226,926 |
| Air transport | 3,350,023 |
| Other | 1,042,269 |
| Road transport | 737,408 |
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) | 8,730,548 | 8,298,441 | -432,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,533,420 | 2,693,506 | +1,160,086 |
| Air transport | 1,786,925 | 1,563,098 | -223,827 |
| Other | 1,019,724 | 22,545 | -997,179 |
| Road transport | 0 | 737,408 | +737,408 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,368,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,931,711 |
| Newhaven | 2,927,779 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,461,556 |
| Felixstowe | 2,054,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,186,840 | 3,182,008 | +995,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,085,774 | 2,845,937 | +1,760,163 |
| Newhaven | 1,619,725 | 1,308,054 | -311,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,442,655 | 1,018,901 | -423,754 |
| Felixstowe | 1,383,942 | 670,318 | -713,624 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,788,135 | 0 | -1,788,135 |
| Southampton | 3,220 | 1,334,557 | +1,331,337 |
| Dover | 583,777 | 667,658 | +83,881 |
| 000 | 1,019,724 | 22,545 | -997,179 |
| Killingholme | 590,524 | 331,733 | -258,791 |
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
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 97 |
| SAFRAN ACTUATION SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 65 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 63 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 59 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 53 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 46 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 44 |
| THE P.P. GROUP OF COMPANIES LIMITED | 44 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 43 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 292,639 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,898 |
| Italy | 240,420 |
| France | 94,371 |
| Germany | 85,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 36,399 | 256,240 | +219,841 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,898 | 0 | -290,898 |
| Italy | 238,000 | 2,420 | -235,580 |
| France | 94,371 | 0 | -94,371 |
| Germany | 16,412 | 68,908 | +52,496 |
| India | 24,261 | 41,608 | +17,347 |
| Thailand | 64,475 | 0 | -64,475 |
| Ireland | 16,592 | 41,478 | +24,886 |
| Poland | 1,125 | 38,440 | +37,315 |
| Netherlands | 38,670 | 0 | -38,670 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,804 |
| Germany | 133 |
| Ireland | 95 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 78 | 1,726 | +1,648 |
| Germany | 133 | 0 | -133 |
| Ireland | 0 | 95 | +95 |
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) | 588,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 443,926 |
| Air transport | 409,993 |
| Other | 2,032 |
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) | 440,857 | 147,464 | -293,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 393,149 | 50,777 | -342,372 |
| Air transport | 95,504 | 314,489 | +218,985 |
| Other | 211 | 1,821 | +1,610 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 396,411 |
| Southampton | 294,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 281,425 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,803 |
| Felixstowe | 84,048 |
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 | 366,896 | 29,515 | -337,381 |
| Southampton | 294,332 | 0 | -294,332 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,274 | 220,151 | +158,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,287 | 14,516 | -57,771 |
| Felixstowe | 18,514 | 65,534 | +47,020 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,811 | 61,335 | +57,524 |
| Holyhead | 12,277 | 39,657 | +27,380 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,073 | 27,141 | +14,068 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,160 | 35,876 | +34,716 |
| Harwich | 32,930 | 0 | -32,930 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72221910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in high-strength and corrosion-resistant applications