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 | 13,188,357 |
| Italy | 10,379,115 |
| France | 9,307,914 |
| Germany | 4,592,193 |
| Austria | 4,123,976 |
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 | 7,164,189 | 6,024,168 | -1,140,021 |
| Italy | 5,553,735 | 4,825,380 | -728,355 |
| France | 4,051,244 | 5,256,670 | +1,205,426 |
| Germany | 2,708,674 | 1,883,519 | -825,155 |
| Austria | 2,238,571 | 1,885,405 | -353,166 |
| India | 1,426,493 | 1,823,945 | +397,452 |
| Taiwan | 1,369,868 | 418,939 | -950,929 |
| Romania | 495,261 | 318,611 | -176,650 |
| Czechia | 400,662 | 347,819 | -52,843 |
| Netherlands | 443,968 | 140,464 | -303,504 |
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 | 14,067,734 |
| Italy | 9,904,731 |
| France | 8,153,103 |
| Germany | 4,816,847 |
| Austria | 4,596,748 |
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 | 7,315,320 | 6,752,414 | -562,906 |
| Italy | 5,366,689 | 4,538,042 | -828,647 |
| France | 3,922,461 | 4,230,642 | +308,181 |
| Germany | 2,818,301 | 1,998,546 | -819,755 |
| Austria | 2,565,185 | 2,031,563 | -533,622 |
| India | 1,773,289 | 2,256,366 | +483,077 |
| Taiwan | 1,369,868 | 435,330 | -934,538 |
| Czechia | 389,163 | 340,165 | -48,998 |
| China | 178,734 | 486,359 | +307,625 |
| United States | 245,528 | 270,776 | +25,248 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 21 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 37,148,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,983,236 |
| Air transport | 1,178,204 |
| Other | 72,417 |
| Road transport | 30,152 |
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) | 20,194,488 | 16,953,585 | -3,240,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,758,446 | 6,224,790 | +466,344 |
| Air transport | 580,725 | 597,479 | +16,754 |
| Other | 31,006 | 41,411 | +10,405 |
| Road transport | 16,571 | 13,581 | -2,990 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 9,575 | +9,575 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,214,086 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,440,397 |
| Felixstowe | 4,535,275 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,325,855 |
| Poole | 4,107,316 |
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 | 5,563,288 | 6,650,798 | +1,087,510 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,697,581 | 2,742,816 | -954,765 |
| Felixstowe | 2,370,921 | 2,164,354 | -206,567 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,091,084 | 2,234,771 | +143,687 |
| Poole | 2,941,684 | 1,165,632 | -1,776,052 |
| Purfleet | 1,915,977 | 1,811,858 | -104,119 |
| Killingholme | 2,229,885 | 1,252,021 | -977,864 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,583,684 | 1,434,730 | -148,954 |
| Portsmouth | 983,083 | 1,329,228 | +346,145 |
| Southampton | 880,622 | 894,955 | +14,333 |
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 | 49 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 21 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 80 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 71 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 65 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 56 |
| VOSS STAINLESS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 52 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ACERINOX (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,128,887 |
| Ireland | 4,434,065 |
| Italy | 2,605,973 |
| Netherlands | 1,890,887 |
| Denmark | 1,290,729 |
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 | 2,327,280 | 2,801,607 | +474,327 |
| Ireland | 2,152,003 | 2,282,062 | +130,059 |
| Italy | 1,010,849 | 1,595,124 | +584,275 |
| Netherlands | 760,128 | 1,130,759 | +370,631 |
| Denmark | 343,853 | 946,876 | +603,023 |
| France | 809,476 | 339,052 | -470,424 |
| Romania | 380,903 | 389,181 | +8,278 |
| Indonesia | 524,159 | 228,514 | -295,645 |
| Poland | 391,863 | 325,572 | -66,291 |
| India | 273,268 | 360,833 | +87,565 |
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 | 11,215 |
| India | 6,701 |
| United States | 4,280 |
| Poland | 3,250 |
| Italy | 2,165 |
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 | 8,009 | 3,206 | -4,803 |
| India | 5,602 | 1,099 | -4,503 |
| United States | 0 | 4,280 | +4,280 |
| Poland | 1,543 | 1,707 | +164 |
| Italy | 470 | 1,695 | +1,225 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,563 | +1,563 |
| XI | 715 | 0 | -715 |
| Switzerland | 378 | 0 | -378 |
| 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) | 19,203,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,827,451 |
| Air transport | 1,405,758 |
| Other | 32,373 |
| 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) | 8,746,697 | 10,457,214 | +1,710,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 962,276 | 865,175 | -97,101 |
| Air transport | 754,036 | 651,722 | -102,314 |
| Other | 16,734 | 15,639 | -1,095 |
| 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 | 10,509,417 |
| Holyhead | 4,208,106 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,561,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,066,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 661,158 |
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 | 4,776,677 | 5,732,740 | +956,063 |
| Holyhead | 1,995,025 | 2,213,081 | +218,056 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,496,132 | 2,064,979 | +568,847 |
| London Gateway Port | 616,306 | 450,621 | -165,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 356,721 | 304,437 | -52,284 |
| Southampton | 120,232 | 232,414 | +112,182 |
| Felixstowe | 123,485 | 199,520 | +76,035 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,486 | 148,831 | +72,345 |
| Portsmouth | 156,178 | 62,455 | -93,723 |
| East Midlands Airport | 157,772 | 55,464 | -102,308 |
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