Import/export HS code 72222031: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Cold-formed stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in specialized engineering
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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 | 10,625,686 |
| Italy | 9,288,175 |
| France | 7,786,325 |
| Germany | 4,362,808 |
| Austria | 3,986,803 |
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 | 7,181,812 | 3,443,874 | -3,737,938 |
| Italy | 5,529,802 | 3,758,373 | -1,771,429 |
| France | 3,787,000 | 3,999,325 | +212,325 |
| Germany | 2,648,311 | 1,714,497 | -933,814 |
| Austria | 2,311,270 | 1,675,533 | -635,737 |
| India | 1,404,879 | 1,541,406 | +136,527 |
| Taiwan | 1,379,829 | 440,045 | -939,784 |
| Romania | 514,555 | 218,854 | -295,701 |
| Czechia | 412,184 | 256,619 | -155,565 |
| Netherlands | 462,584 | 104,639 | -357,945 |
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 | 11,318,527 |
| Italy | 8,975,784 |
| France | 7,101,695 |
| Austria | 4,375,279 |
| Germany | 4,342,754 |
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 | 7,252,598 | 4,065,929 | -3,186,669 |
| Italy | 5,406,689 | 3,569,095 | -1,837,594 |
| France | 3,771,203 | 3,330,492 | -440,711 |
| Austria | 2,624,329 | 1,750,950 | -873,379 |
| Germany | 2,774,773 | 1,567,981 | -1,206,792 |
| India | 1,761,253 | 1,884,530 | +123,277 |
| Taiwan | 1,379,829 | 449,620 | -930,209 |
| Czechia | 400,454 | 249,985 | -150,469 |
| China | 165,326 | 393,447 | +228,121 |
| United States | 250,827 | 105,119 | -145,708 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| South Yorkshire | 6 |
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 | 15 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 32,929,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,211,565 |
| Air transport | 915,668 |
| Other | 58,069 |
| Road transport | 16,571 |
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) | 20,115,226 | 12,814,421 | -7,300,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,691,664 | 4,519,901 | -1,171,763 |
| Air transport | 589,206 | 326,462 | -262,744 |
| Other | 25,114 | 32,955 | +7,841 |
| Road transport | 16,571 | 0 | -16,571 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,020,938 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,166,865 |
| Felixstowe | 4,267,686 |
| Poole | 3,886,082 |
| Purfleet | 3,572,538 |
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 | 5,329,425 | 4,691,513 | -637,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,555,339 | 2,611,526 | -943,813 |
| Felixstowe | 2,349,293 | 1,918,393 | -430,900 |
| Poole | 3,023,802 | 862,280 | -2,161,522 |
| Purfleet | 2,137,198 | 1,435,340 | -701,858 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,057,038 | 1,181,932 | -875,106 |
| Killingholme | 2,201,299 | 957,267 | -1,244,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,544,616 | 1,159,987 | -384,629 |
| Portsmouth | 934,185 | 867,082 | -67,103 |
| Southampton | 839,952 | 633,555 | -206,397 |
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 | 47 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 37 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 76 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 69 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 62 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 52 |
| VOSS STAINLESS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 48 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 36 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,493,556 |
| Ireland | 4,285,878 |
| Italy | 2,204,555 |
| Netherlands | 1,848,280 |
| Denmark | 1,121,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,561,122 | 1,932,434 | -628,688 |
| Ireland | 2,055,185 | 2,230,693 | +175,508 |
| Italy | 1,087,887 | 1,116,668 | +28,781 |
| Netherlands | 1,076,579 | 771,701 | -304,878 |
| Denmark | 469,340 | 652,422 | +183,082 |
| France | 809,725 | 258,579 | -551,146 |
| Romania | 363,403 | 327,473 | -35,930 |
| Poland | 369,432 | 300,091 | -69,341 |
| Indonesia | 362,893 | 251,870 | -111,023 |
| India | 279,842 | 256,092 | -23,750 |
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 | 11,324 |
| India | 7,526 |
| Italy | 2,165 |
| Poland | 1,727 |
| United States | 1,473 |
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 | 5,837 | 5,487 | -350 |
| India | 6,996 | 530 | -6,466 |
| Italy | 470 | 1,695 | +1,225 |
| Poland | 1,334 | 393 | -941 |
| United States | 0 | 1,473 | +1,473 |
| XI | 715 | 0 | -715 |
| Germany | 0 | 455 | +455 |
| Switzerland | 167 | 211 | +44 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 365 | +365 |
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) | 17,216,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,637,345 |
| Air transport | 1,305,304 |
| Other | 27,830 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 5,232 |
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) | 9,271,704 | 7,944,427 | -1,327,277 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 929,968 | 707,377 | -222,591 |
| Air transport | 726,316 | 578,988 | -147,328 |
| Other | 15,536 | 12,294 | -3,242 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 5,232 | 0 | -5,232 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,126,251 |
| Holyhead | 4,062,671 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,361,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 801,958 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 596,753 |
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 | 5,091,738 | 4,034,513 | -1,057,225 |
| Holyhead | 1,898,849 | 2,163,822 | +264,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,941,112 | 1,420,606 | -520,506 |
| London Gateway Port | 465,402 | 336,556 | -128,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 349,592 | 247,161 | -102,431 |
| Felixstowe | 130,663 | 189,821 | +59,158 |
| Southampton | 71,781 | 210,545 | +138,764 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,411 | 149,510 | +73,099 |
| East Midlands Airport | 160,699 | 47,881 | -112,818 |
| Portsmouth | 157,323 | 40,058 | -117,265 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in specialized engineering