Import/export HS code 72222011: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Cold-formed stainless steel bars with high nickel content, offering excellent corrosion resistance
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 23,706,925 |
| Austria | 15,490,818 |
| Germany | 11,771,944 |
| Taiwan | 11,295,059 |
| United States | 7,389,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 13,465,047 | 10,241,878 | -3,223,169 |
| Austria | 8,011,522 | 7,479,296 | -532,226 |
| Germany | 6,768,400 | 5,003,544 | -1,764,856 |
| Taiwan | 7,506,882 | 3,788,177 | -3,718,705 |
| United States | 1,975,764 | 5,413,688 | +3,437,924 |
| Spain | 1,785,864 | 1,864,697 | +78,833 |
| France | 1,086,754 | 1,922,696 | +835,942 |
| Netherlands | 1,554,201 | 671,541 | -882,660 |
| India | 1,425,635 | 499,747 | -925,888 |
| Sweden | 1,190,473 | 694,004 | -496,469 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 24,981,595 |
| Austria | 16,045,209 |
| Germany | 12,326,059 |
| Taiwan | 11,255,470 |
| United States | 7,215,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 14,101,467 | 10,880,128 | -3,221,339 |
| Austria | 8,281,763 | 7,763,446 | -518,317 |
| Germany | 7,275,887 | 5,050,172 | -2,225,715 |
| Taiwan | 7,461,310 | 3,794,160 | -3,667,150 |
| United States | 1,786,451 | 5,429,289 | +3,642,838 |
| Spain | 1,810,345 | 1,945,816 | +135,471 |
| India | 1,457,388 | 565,042 | -892,346 |
| Sweden | 1,187,552 | 708,408 | -479,144 |
| France | 629,281 | 922,474 | +293,193 |
| Brazil | 744,037 | 697,772 | -46,265 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| South Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
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 | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 48,159,136 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,713,916 |
| Air transport | 2,521,658 |
| Road transport | 1,088,137 |
| Other | 10,800 |
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) | 26,928,192 | 21,230,944 | -5,697,248 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,017,387 | 15,696,529 | -1,320,858 |
| Air transport | 1,438,506 | 1,083,152 | -355,354 |
| Road transport | 103,211 | 984,926 | +881,715 |
| Other | 4,170 | 6,630 | +2,460 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,946,498 |
| Felixstowe | 12,956,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,749,430 |
| Southampton | 7,819,229 |
| Killingholme | 7,768,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,612,891 | 10,333,607 | -3,279,284 |
| Felixstowe | 7,948,770 | 5,007,450 | -2,941,320 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,745,210 | 5,004,220 | +259,010 |
| Southampton | 2,944,164 | 4,875,065 | +1,930,901 |
| Killingholme | 4,731,907 | 3,036,222 | -1,695,685 |
| Dover | 3,274,173 | 3,670,852 | +396,679 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,306,636 | 1,735,662 | +429,026 |
| Harwich | 1,581,209 | 801,875 | -779,334 |
| Purfleet | 1,440,350 | 913,815 | -526,535 |
| ZLC | 563,153 | 1,166,162 | +603,009 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 95 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 55 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 51 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 45 |
| AK STEEL INTERNATIONAL B.V. | 45 |
| LANGLEY ALLOYS LIMITED | 44 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 2,645,448 |
| Poland | 2,174,448 |
| India | 1,996,834 |
| Netherlands | 1,934,329 |
| Romania | 1,329,992 |
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 | 1,647,964 | 997,484 | -650,480 |
| Poland | 1,237,432 | 937,016 | -300,416 |
| India | 900,428 | 1,096,406 | +195,978 |
| Netherlands | 1,070,676 | 863,653 | -207,023 |
| Romania | 575,758 | 754,234 | +178,476 |
| Italy | 706,634 | 490,550 | -216,084 |
| Germany | 581,231 | 562,267 | -18,964 |
| Norway | 540,978 | 559,961 | +18,983 |
| Czechia | 338,947 | 721,866 | +382,919 |
| France | 457,928 | 535,358 | +77,430 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 355 |
| Poland | 338 |
| India | 264 |
| Belgium | 238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 0 | 355 | +355 |
| Poland | 338 | 0 | -338 |
| India | 264 | 0 | -264 |
| Belgium | 238 | 0 | -238 |
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) | 12,928,401 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,178,050 |
| Air transport | 3,516,857 |
| Road transport | 149,998 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 6,346 |
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) | 6,338,469 | 6,589,932 | +251,463 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,813,994 | 4,364,056 | +550,062 |
| Air transport | 1,575,936 | 1,940,921 | +364,985 |
| Road transport | 149,998 | 0 | -149,998 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 6,346 | 0 | -6,346 |
| Other | 840 | 355 | -485 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,084,209 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,293,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,200,470 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,128,303 |
| Southampton | 2,057,592 |
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 | 3,982,427 | 5,101,782 | +1,119,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,336,959 | 1,956,860 | -380,099 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,425,358 | 775,112 | -650,246 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,049,092 | 1,079,211 | +30,119 |
| Southampton | 614,805 | 1,442,787 | +827,982 |
| Hull | 650,496 | 152,134 | -498,362 |
| Harwich | 431,252 | 328,761 | -102,491 |
| Felixstowe | 147,777 | 443,926 | +296,149 |
| Manchester Airport | 252,915 | 212,317 | -40,598 |
| East Midlands Airport | 154,864 | 291,057 | +136,193 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with high nickel content, offering excellent corrosion resistance