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
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.
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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 | 7,876,250 |
| Portugal | 4,330,179 |
| Austria | 3,569,421 |
| Germany | 3,000,731 |
| France | 2,077,268 |
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 | 3,084,038 | 4,792,212 | +1,708,174 |
| Portugal | 2,758,850 | 1,571,329 | -1,187,521 |
| Austria | 1,542,659 | 2,026,762 | +484,103 |
| Germany | 1,695,988 | 1,304,743 | -391,245 |
| France | 1,102,692 | 974,576 | -128,116 |
| Netherlands | 759,023 | 594,727 | -164,296 |
| India | 677,682 | 609,422 | -68,260 |
| Italy | 473,770 | 363,284 | -110,486 |
| Norway | 4,006 | 553,574 | +549,568 |
| Poland | 223,649 | 241,106 | +17,457 |
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 | 7,617,011 |
| Portugal | 4,877,981 |
| Austria | 4,221,562 |
| Germany | 3,358,235 |
| India | 1,845,395 |
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 | 2,827,896 | 4,789,115 | +1,961,219 |
| Portugal | 3,040,706 | 1,837,275 | -1,203,431 |
| Austria | 1,579,790 | 2,641,772 | +1,061,982 |
| Germany | 1,997,522 | 1,360,713 | -636,809 |
| India | 1,017,056 | 828,339 | -188,717 |
| France | 961,289 | 342,615 | -618,674 |
| Italy | 502,797 | 344,751 | -158,046 |
| Belgium | 379,011 | 229,466 | -149,545 |
| Hungary | 0 | 248,963 | +248,963 |
| Norway | 2,873 | 239,887 | +237,014 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +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) | 16,693,456 |
| Air transport | 4,289,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,670,115 |
| Other | 1,193,329 |
| Road transport | 58,889 |
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) | 8,326,996 | 8,366,460 | +39,464 |
| Air transport | 2,677,771 | 1,611,404 | -1,066,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 704,055 | 2,966,060 | +2,262,005 |
| Other | 1,011,199 | 182,130 | -829,069 |
| Road transport | 0 | 58,889 | +58,889 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,655,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,306,050 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,296,963 |
| Newhaven | 2,339,901 |
| Felixstowe | 2,004,365 |
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 | 3,203,330 | 2,452,532 | -750,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,431,048 | 1,875,002 | +443,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,110,213 | 1,186,750 | -923,463 |
| Newhaven | 921,017 | 1,418,884 | +497,867 |
| Felixstowe | 1,221,479 | 782,886 | -438,593 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,788,135 | +1,788,135 |
| Southampton | 3,220 | 1,334,557 | +1,331,337 |
| 000 | 1,011,199 | 182,130 | -829,069 |
| Killingholme | 884,372 | 250,438 | -633,934 |
| Dover | 612,221 | 474,651 | -137,570 |
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 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 92 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 63 |
| ALL METAL SERVICES LIMITED | 59 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 57 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 44 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 40 |
| THE P.P. GROUP OF COMPANIES LIMITED | 40 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 38 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 633,238 |
| Italy | 431,799 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,898 |
| Netherlands | 103,588 |
| United States | 96,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 633,238 | 0 | -633,238 |
| Italy | 313,859 | 117,940 | -195,919 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,898 | 0 | -290,898 |
| Netherlands | 103,588 | 0 | -103,588 |
| United States | 2,832 | 93,256 | +90,424 |
| France | 50,438 | 43,933 | -6,505 |
| Ireland | 28,639 | 47,192 | +18,553 |
| India | 44,954 | 28,072 | -16,882 |
| Thailand | 64,475 | 0 | -64,475 |
| Germany | 31,157 | 4,885 | -26,272 |
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 | 0 | 133 | +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) | 1,446,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 404,013 |
| Air transport | 207,322 |
| 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) | 1,179,360 | 266,734 | -912,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 386,823 | 17,190 | -369,633 |
| Air transport | 74,662 | 132,660 | +57,998 |
| Other | 1,032 | 2,032 | +1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,043,640 |
| Southampton | 294,332 |
| Dover | 169,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,758 |
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 | 831,346 | 212,294 | -619,052 |
| Southampton | 290,898 | 3,434 | -287,464 |
| Dover | 160,100 | 9,384 | -150,716 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,525 | 1,160 | -121,365 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,851 | 60,907 | +16,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,263 | 0 | -82,263 |
| Holyhead | 23,436 | 41,056 | +17,620 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,811 | 58,429 | +54,618 |
| Harwich | 32,930 | 0 | -32,930 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,175 | 10,389 | +2,214 |
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