Import/export HS code 72222019: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Cold-formed stainless steel bars with low nickel content, used in standard 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,059,258 |
| Italy | 1,413,063 |
| United States | 1,356,663 |
| India | 1,304,736 |
| Austria | 576,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,098,811 | 960,447 | -138,364 |
| Italy | 955,121 | 457,942 | -497,179 |
| United States | 1,167,115 | 189,548 | -977,567 |
| India | 419,560 | 885,176 | +465,616 |
| Austria | 190,339 | 386,339 | +196,000 |
| France | 165,987 | 356,211 | +190,224 |
| Taiwan | 277,209 | 151,250 | -125,959 |
| Norway | 71,438 | 150,232 | +78,794 |
| Netherlands | 179,409 | 28,140 | -151,269 |
| Spain | 121,033 | 0 | -121,033 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,442,808 |
| Italy | 1,753,572 |
| India | 1,386,652 |
| United States | 1,122,297 |
| Austria | 568,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,290,017 | 1,152,791 | -137,226 |
| Italy | 1,257,238 | 496,334 | -760,904 |
| India | 439,278 | 947,374 | +508,096 |
| United States | 957,094 | 165,203 | -791,891 |
| Austria | 185,107 | 383,755 | +198,648 |
| Taiwan | 277,209 | 151,250 | -125,959 |
| Brazil | 39,966 | 233,363 | +193,397 |
| France | 98,262 | 100,071 | +1,809 |
| Spain | 122,621 | 10,520 | -112,101 |
| Sweden | 30,411 | 48,127 | +17,716 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,281,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,686,511 |
| Air transport | 589,726 |
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) | 2,569,481 | 2,711,846 | +142,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,858,077 | 828,434 | -1,029,643 |
| Air transport | 400,178 | 189,548 | -210,630 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,380,641 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,028,588 |
| Dover | 1,226,600 |
| Killingholme | 760,177 |
| Eurotunnel | 758,586 |
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 | 1,398,763 | 981,878 | -416,885 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,117,620 | 910,968 | -206,652 |
| Dover | 627,181 | 599,419 | -27,762 |
| Killingholme | 525,966 | 234,211 | -291,755 |
| Eurotunnel | 298,763 | 459,823 | +161,060 |
| Manchester Airport | 255,636 | 120,205 | -135,431 |
| Middlesbrough | 61,561 | 101,136 | +39,575 |
| Southampton | 111,409 | 39,372 | -72,037 |
| Purfleet | 82,786 | 43,075 | -39,711 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,095 | 51,624 | -22,471 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Mining support service activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 49 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 42 |
| SVERDRUP STEEL UK LIMITED | 36 |
| SPECIAL QUALITY ALLOYS LIMITED | 27 |
| BARRETT STEEL LIMITED | 26 |
| ENERGY ALLOYS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| HOWAT GROUP PLC | 20 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 18 |
| NATIONAL TUBE STOCKHOLDERS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 401,381 |
| Germany | 205,554 |
| Poland | 128,638 |
| Netherlands | 118,059 |
| Hungary | 102,136 |
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 | 269,636 | 131,745 | -137,891 |
| Germany | 155,221 | 50,333 | -104,888 |
| Poland | 94,541 | 34,097 | -60,444 |
| Netherlands | 47,901 | 70,158 | +22,257 |
| Hungary | 14,972 | 87,164 | +72,192 |
| Spain | 13,804 | 75,119 | +61,315 |
| Sweden | 61,250 | 0 | -61,250 |
| South Africa | 41,616 | 11,943 | -29,673 |
| Norway | 43,671 | 8,043 | -35,628 |
| Austria | 20,977 | 22,378 | +1,401 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 21,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 17,406 | 4,052 | -13,354 |
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) | 846,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 387,463 |
| Air transport | 235,137 |
| Road transport | 31,415 |
| Other | 21,458 |
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) | 431,050 | 415,247 | -15,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 275,399 | 112,064 | -163,335 |
| Air transport | 137,440 | 97,697 | -39,743 |
| Road transport | 31,415 | 0 | -31,415 |
| Other | 17,406 | 4,052 | -13,354 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 546,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 323,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 194,770 |
| Immingham Docks | 151,754 |
| Harwich | 104,388 |
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 | 280,083 | 266,425 | -13,658 |
| London Gateway Port | 213,193 | 110,014 | -103,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 127,090 | 67,680 | -59,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,939 | 29,815 | -92,124 |
| Harwich | 19,973 | 84,415 | +64,442 |
| Felixstowe | 22,131 | 13,935 | -8,196 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,417 | 22,342 | +12,925 |
| ZLC | 31,415 | 0 | -31,415 |
| Hull | 18,446 | 7,481 | -10,965 |
| 000 | 17,406 | 4,052 | -13,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with low nickel content, used in standard applications