Import/export HS code 72222039: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Cold-formed stainless steel bars with low nickel content, ideal for standard applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,000,413 |
| France | 1,135,404 |
| Taiwan | 650,088 |
| Italy | 432,563 |
| Netherlands | 326,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 886,376 | 1,114,037 | +227,661 |
| France | 112,744 | 1,022,660 | +909,916 |
| Taiwan | 429,350 | 220,738 | -208,612 |
| Italy | 195,456 | 237,107 | +41,651 |
| Netherlands | 285,945 | 40,997 | -244,948 |
| Austria | 277,384 | 22,098 | -255,286 |
| Spain | 143,128 | 153,468 | +10,340 |
| Germany | 42,741 | 93,251 | +50,510 |
| India | 59,895 | 46,731 | -13,164 |
| Slovenia | 33,486 | 0 | -33,486 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,876,640 |
| France | 913,192 |
| Taiwan | 651,665 |
| Italy | 528,116 |
| Brazil | 504,153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 753,645 | 1,122,995 | +369,350 |
| France | 107,311 | 805,881 | +698,570 |
| Taiwan | 429,350 | 222,315 | -207,035 |
| Italy | 331,009 | 197,107 | -133,902 |
| Brazil | 262,061 | 242,092 | -19,969 |
| Spain | 144,200 | 158,101 | +13,901 |
| Austria | 266,280 | 25,608 | -240,672 |
| Germany | 60,829 | 61,685 | +856 |
| India | 63,493 | 54,463 | -9,030 |
| Romania | 19,229 | 43,802 | +24,573 |
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 | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 | 11 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,636,377 |
| Air transport | 1,492,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,365,866 |
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) | 1,072,764 | 1,563,613 | +490,849 |
| Air transport | 367,228 | 1,125,764 | +758,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,066,401 | 299,465 | -766,936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,259,794 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,014,673 |
| Felixstowe | 886,749 |
| Eurotunnel | 621,282 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 465,600 |
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 | 408,888 | 850,906 | +442,018 |
| Manchester Airport | 238,625 | 776,048 | +537,423 |
| Felixstowe | 620,843 | 265,906 | -354,937 |
| Eurotunnel | 340,683 | 280,599 | -60,084 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,044 | 341,556 | +217,512 |
| Thamesport | 334,144 | 8,557 | -325,587 |
| Purfleet | 85,415 | 88,185 | +2,770 |
| Poole | 107,281 | 47,689 | -59,592 |
| Portsmouth | 14,783 | 139,628 | +124,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,228 | 89,823 | +41,595 |
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 | 24 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 49 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 45 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 39 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 38 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 32 |
| HQW AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| THYSSENKRUPP UK PLC | 19 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 18 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 15 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 161,694 |
| Ireland | 110,639 |
| India | 109,898 |
| Romania | 104,569 |
| China | 84,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 70,544 | 91,150 | +20,606 |
| Ireland | 65,179 | 45,460 | -19,719 |
| India | 28,201 | 81,697 | +53,496 |
| Romania | 53,047 | 51,522 | -1,525 |
| China | 20,091 | 64,233 | +44,142 |
| Poland | 19,955 | 59,617 | +39,662 |
| Austria | 42,623 | 19,579 | -23,044 |
| Germany | 30,700 | 16,823 | -13,877 |
| Indonesia | 25,913 | 19,281 | -6,632 |
| France | 22,537 | 19,428 | -3,109 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,079 |
| Italy | 544 |
| Slovenia | 212 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 557 | 522 | -35 |
| Italy | 499 | 45 | -454 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 212 | +212 |
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) | 583,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 305,822 |
| Air transport | 200,549 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 2,698 |
| Other | 2,278 |
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) | 310,504 | 273,201 | -37,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,275 | 186,547 | +67,272 |
| Air transport | 92,168 | 108,381 | +16,213 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 2,698 | 0 | -2,698 |
| Other | 1,056 | 1,222 | +166 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 431,701 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 156,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 156,002 |
| Southampton | 107,352 |
| Holyhead | 97,563 |
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 | 228,370 | 203,331 | -25,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,656 | 87,065 | +17,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,387 | 77,615 | -772 |
| Southampton | 22,807 | 84,545 | +61,738 |
| Holyhead | 53,325 | 44,238 | -9,087 |
| Felixstowe | 18,081 | 26,415 | +8,334 |
| Hull | 12,338 | 10,506 | -1,832 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,237 | 4,710 | -12,527 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,798 | 2,905 | -7,893 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,275 | 6,195 | +920 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-formed stainless steel bars with low nickel content, ideal for standard applications