Import/export HS code 72222021: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Cold-finished stainless steel bars with high nickel content, ideal for high-performance uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 22,733,275 |
| Austria | 16,401,737 |
| Italy | 15,663,818 |
| Taiwan | 11,672,132 |
| France | 10,033,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 13,305,616 | 9,427,659 | -3,877,957 |
| Austria | 8,206,240 | 8,195,497 | -10,743 |
| Italy | 8,933,638 | 6,730,180 | -2,203,458 |
| Taiwan | 7,180,577 | 4,491,555 | -2,689,022 |
| France | 4,252,346 | 5,780,757 | +1,528,411 |
| Germany | 6,241,374 | 3,731,412 | -2,509,962 |
| India | 1,523,926 | 1,688,713 | +164,787 |
| United States | 1,529,550 | 1,202,962 | -326,588 |
| Netherlands | 1,754,216 | 493,530 | -1,260,686 |
| Portugal | 414,648 | 0 | -414,648 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 24,280,896 |
| Austria | 18,378,625 |
| Italy | 16,730,831 |
| Taiwan | 11,761,685 |
| Germany | 9,818,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 14,081,388 | 10,199,508 | -3,881,880 |
| Austria | 9,571,440 | 8,807,185 | -764,255 |
| Italy | 9,591,327 | 7,139,504 | -2,451,823 |
| Taiwan | 7,231,257 | 4,530,428 | -2,700,829 |
| Germany | 6,456,641 | 3,361,605 | -3,095,036 |
| France | 2,395,082 | 3,254,092 | +859,010 |
| India | 1,764,854 | 2,032,620 | +267,766 |
| United States | 1,539,396 | 1,408,236 | -131,160 |
| Brazil | 658,639 | 878,881 | +220,242 |
| United Kingdom | 49,293 | 283,230 | +233,937 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| South Yorkshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| 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 | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 63,636,730 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,519,328 |
| Air transport | 2,304,825 |
| Other | 706,538 |
| Road transport | 8,668 |
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) | 35,836,204 | 27,800,526 | -8,035,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,247,265 | 13,272,063 | -2,975,202 |
| Air transport | 1,349,246 | 955,579 | -393,667 |
| Other | 499,586 | 206,952 | -292,634 |
| Road transport | 0 | 8,668 | +8,668 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,189,605 |
| Felixstowe | 13,970,235 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,897,461 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,355,827 |
| Killingholme | 8,729,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 8,128,415 | 8,061,190 | -67,225 |
| Felixstowe | 8,121,414 | 5,848,821 | -2,272,593 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,277,118 | 6,620,343 | -656,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,731,382 | 4,624,445 | -106,937 |
| Killingholme | 5,852,051 | 2,877,401 | -2,974,650 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,176,469 | 3,286,016 | -890,453 |
| Poole | 5,081,118 | 2,070,344 | -3,010,774 |
| Portsmouth | 1,596,120 | 2,129,703 | +533,583 |
| Southampton | 1,095,486 | 1,618,627 | +523,141 |
| Purfleet | 1,448,786 | 1,155,086 | -293,700 |
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 | 41 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 104 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 83 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 79 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 59 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 52 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| AK STEEL INTERNATIONAL B.V. | 52 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 22,713,718 |
| India | 4,195,955 |
| Indonesia | 4,023,023 |
| United States | 3,845,068 |
| Portugal | 3,134,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 14,376,498 | 8,337,220 | -6,039,278 |
| India | 1,899,152 | 2,296,803 | +397,651 |
| Indonesia | 1,798,003 | 2,225,020 | +427,017 |
| United States | 2,369,487 | 1,475,581 | -893,906 |
| Portugal | 1,042,330 | 2,092,175 | +1,049,845 |
| Germany | 1,550,131 | 883,770 | -666,361 |
| Poland | 1,367,639 | 941,638 | -426,001 |
| Italy | 1,120,421 | 799,019 | -321,402 |
| Netherlands | 489,547 | 889,335 | +399,788 |
| Ireland | 509,861 | 706,403 | +196,542 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 18,932 |
| Austria | 14,848 |
| United States | 13,582 |
| Spain | 8,459 |
| Italy | 2,837 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 10,925 | 8,007 | -2,918 |
| Austria | 0 | 14,848 | +14,848 |
| United States | 13,582 | 0 | -13,582 |
| Spain | 5,191 | 3,268 | -1,923 |
| Italy | 53 | 2,784 | +2,731 |
| India | 2,291 | 177 | -2,114 |
| Germany | 30 | 698 | +668 |
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) | 40,939,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,869,641 |
| Air transport | 4,595,428 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 79,459 |
| Other | 62,071 |
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) | 23,740,719 | 17,198,499 | -6,542,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,827,626 | 6,042,015 | -785,611 |
| Air transport | 1,972,550 | 2,622,878 | +650,328 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 79,459 | 0 | -79,459 |
| Other | 32,072 | 29,999 | -2,073 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,064,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,699,984 |
| Southampton | 4,219,309 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,429,244 |
| Felixstowe | 2,695,105 |
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 | 21,449,658 | 14,614,766 | -6,834,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,106,324 | 2,593,660 | -512,664 |
| Southampton | 1,993,739 | 2,225,570 | +231,831 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,474,249 | 1,954,995 | +480,746 |
| Felixstowe | 1,412,602 | 1,282,503 | -130,099 |
| Immingham Docks | 956,629 | 1,236,078 | +279,449 |
| Holyhead | 321,395 | 565,379 | +243,984 |
| Manchester Airport | 311,659 | 281,786 | -29,873 |
| Dover | 413,254 | 119,100 | -294,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 291,977 | 102,168 | -189,809 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222021
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with high nickel content, ideal for high-performance uses