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 | 7,257,585 |
| Portugal | 4,649,719 |
| Austria | 3,510,430 |
| France | 2,946,235 |
| Germany | 2,698,951 |
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 | 2,749,900 | 4,507,685 | +1,757,785 |
| Portugal | 2,348,879 | 2,300,840 | -48,039 |
| Austria | 1,322,940 | 2,187,490 | +864,550 |
| France | 1,079,309 | 1,866,926 | +787,617 |
| Germany | 1,349,409 | 1,349,542 | +133 |
| Netherlands | 708,193 | 1,413,196 | +705,003 |
| India | 834,789 | 541,223 | -293,566 |
| Italy | 437,847 | 447,783 | +9,936 |
| Poland | 236,958 | 390,044 | +153,086 |
| Norway | 2,190 | 554,749 | +552,559 |
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 | 6,970,318 |
| Portugal | 5,181,196 |
| Austria | 4,587,004 |
| Germany | 3,770,684 |
| India | 1,969,754 |
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 | 2,493,190 | 4,477,128 | +1,983,938 |
| Portugal | 2,663,982 | 2,517,214 | -146,768 |
| Austria | 1,360,071 | 3,226,933 | +1,866,862 |
| Germany | 1,588,349 | 2,182,335 | +593,986 |
| India | 1,125,356 | 844,398 | -280,958 |
| France | 953,835 | 830,673 | -123,162 |
| Italy | 432,071 | 457,732 | +25,661 |
| Belgium | 395,376 | 365,358 | -30,018 |
| Hungary | 0 | 248,963 | +248,963 |
| Norway | 0 | 241,018 | +241,018 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| 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) | 17,638,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,036,035 |
| Air transport | 3,651,952 |
| Other | 1,150,920 |
| Road transport | 624,060 |
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) | 7,498,111 | 10,140,502 | +2,642,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 701,238 | 3,334,797 | +2,633,559 |
| Air transport | 2,094,976 | 1,556,976 | -538,000 |
| Other | 1,109,131 | 41,789 | -1,067,342 |
| Road transport | 0 | 624,060 | +624,060 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,853,118 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,999,119 |
| Newhaven | 2,693,412 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,529,693 |
| Felixstowe | 2,128,309 |
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 | 2,593,573 | 3,259,545 | +665,972 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,171,523 | 2,827,596 | +1,656,073 |
| Newhaven | 1,159,535 | 1,533,877 | +374,342 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,442,266 | 1,087,427 | -354,839 |
| Felixstowe | 1,291,875 | 836,434 | -455,441 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,624 | 1,643,511 | +1,498,887 |
| Southampton | 3,220 | 1,334,557 | +1,331,337 |
| Dover | 540,166 | 701,617 | +161,451 |
| 000 | 1,109,131 | 41,789 | -1,067,342 |
| Killingholme | 618,454 | 310,961 | -307,493 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 96 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 64 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 62 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 58 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 45 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 43 |
| THE P.P. GROUP OF COMPANIES LIMITED | 43 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 42 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 36 |
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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 431,799 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,898 |
| United States | 102,959 |
| Germany | 96,635 |
| France | 94,371 |
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 | 346,600 | 85,199 | -261,401 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,898 | 0 | -290,898 |
| United States | 33,270 | 69,689 | +36,419 |
| Germany | 22,842 | 73,793 | +50,951 |
| France | 94,371 | 0 | -94,371 |
| India | 43,096 | 41,608 | -1,488 |
| Netherlands | 74,106 | 0 | -74,106 |
| Ireland | 24,209 | 42,415 | +18,206 |
| Thailand | 64,475 | 0 | -64,475 |
| Poland | 1,125 | 35,037 | +33,912 |
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 | 0 | 1,804 | +1,804 |
| 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) | 832,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 429,410 |
| Air transport | 241,806 |
| Other | 3,064 |
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) | 604,511 | 227,595 | -376,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 393,149 | 36,261 | -356,888 |
| Air transport | 109,784 | 132,022 | +22,238 |
| Other | 1,165 | 1,899 | +734 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 405,859 |
| Southampton | 294,332 |
| Dover | 162,170 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 130,807 |
| Immingham Docks | 130,079 |
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 | 296,968 | 108,891 | -188,077 |
| Southampton | 294,332 | 0 | -294,332 |
| Dover | 152,786 | 9,384 | -143,402 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,784 | 49,023 | -32,761 |
| Immingham Docks | 93,043 | 37,036 | -56,007 |
| Felixstowe | 18,514 | 65,534 | +47,020 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,287 | 0 | -72,287 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,811 | 61,335 | +57,524 |
| Holyhead | 16,033 | 39,252 | +23,219 |
| 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