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 | 3,789,233 |
| France | 1,494,471 |
| Taiwan | 1,449,881 |
| Germany | 1,356,710 |
| Italy | 1,290,120 |
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 | 2,643,096 | 1,146,137 | -1,496,959 |
| France | 294,706 | 1,199,765 | +905,059 |
| Taiwan | 1,104,726 | 345,155 | -759,571 |
| Germany | 534,676 | 822,034 | +287,358 |
| Italy | 702,240 | 587,880 | -114,360 |
| Austria | 737,812 | 342,400 | -395,412 |
| Netherlands | 239,795 | 426,324 | +186,529 |
| United States | 375,724 | 240,890 | -134,834 |
| India | 138,097 | 175,373 | +37,276 |
| Switzerland | 160,430 | 13,195 | -147,235 |
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 | 3,824,873 |
| Taiwan | 1,559,730 |
| Germany | 1,232,093 |
| Austria | 1,127,067 |
| Italy | 1,077,662 |
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 | 2,675,138 | 1,149,735 | -1,525,403 |
| Taiwan | 1,210,235 | 349,495 | -860,740 |
| Germany | 470,789 | 761,304 | +290,515 |
| Austria | 754,608 | 372,459 | -382,149 |
| Italy | 583,294 | 494,368 | -88,926 |
| France | 341,590 | 597,112 | +255,522 |
| Brazil | 106,876 | 748,095 | +641,219 |
| United States | 380,397 | 230,883 | -149,514 |
| India | 213,862 | 307,364 | +93,502 |
| Netherlands | 32,156 | 286,876 | +254,720 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| 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 | 9 | -2 |
| 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 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 9,808,893 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,264,018 |
| Air transport | 530,016 |
| Road transport | 2,382 |
| Other | 446 |
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) | 5,411,424 | 4,397,469 | -1,013,955 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,481,764 | 782,254 | -699,510 |
| Air transport | 285,416 | 244,600 | -40,816 |
| Road transport | 2,382 | 0 | -2,382 |
| Other | 0 | 446 | +446 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,965,986 |
| Felixstowe | 1,580,152 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,533,804 |
| Portsmouth | 827,651 |
| Poole | 793,541 |
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 | 2,172,144 | 1,793,842 | -378,302 |
| Felixstowe | 1,206,532 | 373,620 | -832,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 813,492 | 720,312 | -93,180 |
| Portsmouth | 597,830 | 229,821 | -368,009 |
| Poole | 559,238 | 234,303 | -324,935 |
| Immingham Docks | 247,630 | 532,329 | +284,699 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 153,758 | 466,441 | +312,683 |
| Killingholme | 384,669 | 213,339 | -171,330 |
| Harwich | 254,801 | 160,484 | -94,317 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 207,550 | 146,031 | -61,519 |
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 | 31 |
| 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 | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 51 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 51 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 48 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 39 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 36 |
| STRONGBAR LIMITED | 32 |
| THYSSENKRUPP UK PLC | 31 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 29 |
| VOESTALPINE SPECIALTY METALS UK LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 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 | 711,715 |
| China | 256,026 |
| Indonesia | 206,954 |
| France | 148,155 |
| Poland | 137,060 |
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 | 304,650 | 407,065 | +102,415 |
| China | 93,576 | 162,450 | +68,874 |
| Indonesia | 112,953 | 94,001 | -18,952 |
| France | 75,951 | 72,204 | -3,747 |
| Poland | 97,640 | 39,420 | -58,220 |
| Italy | 67,910 | 43,011 | -24,899 |
| Norway | 56,550 | 53,947 | -2,603 |
| South Africa | 41,780 | 65,243 | +23,463 |
| Romania | 15,896 | 50,927 | +35,031 |
| Germany | 60,075 | 3,668 | -56,407 |
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) | 1,165,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 782,212 |
| Air transport | 387,733 |
| 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) | 544,103 | 620,968 | +76,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 436,848 | 345,364 | -91,484 |
| Air transport | 149,996 | 237,737 | +87,741 |
| 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 | 904,399 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 433,383 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 249,776 |
| Immingham Docks | 184,923 |
| Felixstowe | 122,259 |
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 | 408,755 | 495,644 | +86,889 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,157 | 247,226 | +61,069 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,457 | 163,319 | +76,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 107,192 | 77,731 | -29,461 |
| Felixstowe | 79,600 | 42,659 | -36,941 |
| Harwich | 58,769 | 20,408 | -38,361 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,602 | 18,959 | -23,643 |
| ZLC | 61,100 | 0 | -61,100 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,564 | 47,807 | +40,243 |
| Southampton | 8,964 | 29,331 | +20,367 |
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