Import/export HS code 72222029: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Cold-finished stainless steel bars with low nickel content, suitable for general industrial use
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 | 3,917,098 |
| Taiwan | 1,508,261 |
| Italy | 1,283,594 |
| France | 1,154,356 |
| Austria | 1,077,958 |
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 | 3,006,218 | 910,880 | -2,095,338 |
| Taiwan | 1,089,191 | 419,070 | -670,121 |
| Italy | 792,888 | 490,706 | -302,182 |
| France | 347,431 | 806,925 | +459,494 |
| Austria | 792,857 | 285,101 | -507,756 |
| Germany | 594,008 | 390,707 | -203,301 |
| United States | 421,765 | 186,109 | -235,656 |
| Netherlands | 289,489 | 183,037 | -106,452 |
| India | 138,097 | 113,681 | -24,416 |
| Slovenia | 154,482 | 63,854 | -90,628 |
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 | 4,007,037 |
| Taiwan | 1,618,110 |
| Italy | 1,157,631 |
| Austria | 1,127,649 |
| Germany | 882,390 |
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 | 3,094,851 | 912,186 | -2,182,665 |
| Taiwan | 1,194,700 | 423,410 | -771,290 |
| Italy | 726,027 | 431,604 | -294,423 |
| Austria | 803,597 | 324,052 | -479,545 |
| Germany | 577,415 | 304,975 | -272,440 |
| France | 322,343 | 386,198 | +63,855 |
| Brazil | 91,071 | 550,544 | +459,473 |
| United States | 426,438 | 179,587 | -246,851 |
| India | 201,670 | 227,890 | +26,220 |
| Slovenia | 159,764 | 63,854 | -95,910 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -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) | 9,220,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,079,091 |
| Air transport | 519,951 |
| Road transport | 2,382 |
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) | 6,060,571 | 3,159,689 | -2,900,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,466,791 | 612,300 | -854,491 |
| Air transport | 331,457 | 188,494 | -142,963 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,382 | +2,382 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,772,229 |
| Felixstowe | 1,645,799 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,416,140 |
| Portsmouth | 823,035 |
| Poole | 820,243 |
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 | 2,387,101 | 1,385,128 | -1,001,973 |
| Felixstowe | 1,190,997 | 454,802 | -736,195 |
| Eurotunnel | 837,627 | 578,513 | -259,114 |
| Portsmouth | 663,587 | 159,448 | -504,139 |
| Poole | 650,650 | 169,593 | -481,057 |
| Immingham Docks | 423,453 | 266,537 | -156,916 |
| Killingholme | 437,032 | 229,996 | -207,036 |
| Harwich | 271,166 | 153,390 | -117,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 269,972 | 112,333 | -157,639 |
| Purfleet | 176,802 | 87,744 | -89,058 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 47 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 44 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 36 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 32 |
| THYSSENKRUPP UK PLC | 31 |
| STRONGBAR LIMITED | 30 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 27 |
| VOESTALPINE SPECIALTY METALS UK LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 586,280 |
| China | 252,609 |
| Indonesia | 177,714 |
| France | 128,064 |
| Poland | 127,058 |
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 | 353,841 | 232,439 | -121,402 |
| China | 67,150 | 185,459 | +118,309 |
| Indonesia | 109,442 | 68,272 | -41,170 |
| France | 39,028 | 89,036 | +50,008 |
| Poland | 101,125 | 25,933 | -75,192 |
| Italy | 109,340 | 14,003 | -95,337 |
| South Africa | 40,430 | 70,578 | +30,148 |
| Norway | 60,007 | 21,323 | -38,684 |
| Germany | 27,137 | 41,427 | +14,290 |
| United States | 11,644 | 49,140 | +37,496 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 0 | 890 | +890 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,063,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 673,105 |
| Air transport | 369,327 |
| Road transport | 10,271 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 3,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 569,311 | 494,465 | -74,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 415,508 | 257,597 | -157,911 |
| Air transport | 148,756 | 220,571 | +71,815 |
| Road transport | 10,271 | 0 | -10,271 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 3,582 | 0 | -3,582 |
| Other | 0 | 890 | +890 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 738,541 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 365,454 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 217,355 |
| Felixstowe | 175,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,469 |
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 Gateway Port | 368,423 | 370,118 | +1,695 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 168,174 | 197,280 | +29,106 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,914 | 123,441 | +29,527 |
| Felixstowe | 136,680 | 39,302 | -97,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,115 | 39,354 | -73,761 |
| Harwich | 63,590 | 12,807 | -50,783 |
| ZLC | 33,370 | 31,424 | -1,946 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,602 | 18,959 | -23,643 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,942 | 47,807 | +36,865 |
| Southampton | 10,966 | 28,354 | +17,388 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222029
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with low nickel content, suitable for general industrial use