Import/export HS code 72221990: Non-circular stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Stainless steel bars with low nickel content, suitable for general-purpose use
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,203,606 |
| Austria | 503,778 |
| Norway | 451,790 |
| Germany | 155,381 |
| India | 136,982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 102,149 | 1,101,457 | +999,308 |
| Austria | 144,059 | 359,719 | +215,660 |
| Norway | 59,311 | 392,479 | +333,168 |
| Germany | 105,022 | 50,359 | -54,663 |
| India | 66,626 | 70,356 | +3,730 |
| United States | 57,146 | 77,819 | +20,673 |
| Italy | 2,827 | 49,071 | +46,244 |
| Sweden | 18,806 | 28,314 | +9,508 |
| France | 16,795 | 28,733 | +11,938 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 35,116 | +35,116 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 975,970 |
| Austria | 551,953 |
| India | 379,657 |
| United States | 183,902 |
| Norway | 167,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 102,149 | 873,821 | +771,672 |
| Austria | 157,364 | 394,589 | +237,225 |
| India | 66,626 | 313,031 | +246,405 |
| United States | 78,902 | 105,000 | +26,098 |
| Norway | 21,195 | 146,047 | +124,852 |
| Denmark | 7,671 | 118,522 | +110,851 |
| Hungary | 25,697 | 75,548 | +49,851 |
| Slovenia | 34,308 | 52,150 | +17,842 |
| Italy | 4,062 | 49,071 | +45,009 |
| Portugal | 16,976 | 18,849 | +1,873 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,831,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 786,431 |
| Air transport | 193,541 |
| Other | 4,122 |
| Road transport | 2,133 |
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) | 210,460 | 1,621,043 | +1,410,583 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,099 | 509,332 | +232,233 |
| Air transport | 107,617 | 85,924 | -21,693 |
| Other | 4,122 | 0 | -4,122 |
| Road transport | 1,124 | 1,009 | -115 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,135,254 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 436,925 |
| Eurotunnel | 297,936 |
| Southampton | 183,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 134,487 |
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 | 146,028 | 989,226 | +843,198 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 53,074 | 383,851 | +330,777 |
| Eurotunnel | 56,826 | 241,110 | +184,284 |
| Southampton | 0 | 183,881 | +183,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,413 | 113,074 | +91,661 |
| Killingholme | 124,332 | 0 | -124,332 |
| Dover | 45,160 | 52,305 | +7,145 |
| London Stansted Airport | 64,607 | 26,835 | -37,772 |
| Harwich | 0 | 78,267 | +78,267 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,814 | 40,551 | +7,737 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 62,293 |
| Pakistan | 45,354 |
| Montserrat | 36,463 |
| Saudi Arabia | 23,898 |
| Malaysia | 12,899 |
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 | 0 | 62,293 | +62,293 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 45,354 | +45,354 |
| Montserrat | 36,463 | 0 | -36,463 |
| Saudi Arabia | 13,079 | 10,819 | -2,260 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 12,899 | +12,899 |
| Ireland | 1,400 | 8,639 | +7,239 |
| United States | 4,713 | 1,940 | -2,773 |
| Sri Lanka | 4,600 | 0 | -4,600 |
| Malta | 0 | 2,746 | +2,746 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,375 | +2,375 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 108,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,604 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,883 | 92,849 | +76,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,400 | 53,204 | +51,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,972 | 2,375 | -40,597 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 104,647 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,972 |
| Holyhead | 10,039 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,072 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 13,738 | 90,909 | +77,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 44,565 | +44,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,972 | 0 | -42,972 |
| Holyhead | 1,400 | 8,639 | +7,239 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,145 | 927 | -1,218 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,375 | +2,375 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,013 | +1,013 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72221990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel bars with low nickel content, suitable for general-purpose use