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
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,876,890 |
| Taiwan | 752,520 |
| France | 686,199 |
| Italy | 356,642 |
| Netherlands | 325,076 |
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 | 691,522 | 1,185,368 | +493,846 |
| Taiwan | 486,671 | 265,849 | -220,822 |
| France | 111,668 | 574,531 | +462,863 |
| Italy | 182,676 | 173,966 | -8,710 |
| Netherlands | 230,249 | 94,827 | -135,422 |
| Austria | 247,903 | 40,156 | -207,747 |
| Spain | 161,206 | 107,984 | -53,222 |
| India | 38,833 | 97,512 | +58,679 |
| Germany | 30,007 | 35,918 | +5,911 |
| Slovenia | 43,391 | 0 | -43,391 |
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 | 1,792,738 |
| Taiwan | 754,097 |
| France | 540,641 |
| Italy | 456,813 |
| Brazil | 456,739 |
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 | 596,316 | 1,196,422 | +600,106 |
| Taiwan | 486,671 | 267,426 | -219,245 |
| France | 166,585 | 374,056 | +207,471 |
| Italy | 321,331 | 135,482 | -185,849 |
| Brazil | 211,070 | 245,669 | +34,599 |
| Austria | 233,138 | 43,817 | -189,321 |
| Spain | 162,278 | 107,984 | -54,294 |
| India | 6,384 | 99,621 | +93,237 |
| Germany | 19,411 | 62,841 | +43,430 |
| Romania | 16,759 | 36,765 | +20,006 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| 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 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 2,057,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,516,667 |
| Air transport | 1,337,482 |
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) | 1,029,623 | 1,027,689 | -1,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,135,577 | 381,090 | -754,487 |
| Air transport | 135,137 | 1,202,345 | +1,067,208 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 983,861 |
| Dover | 941,984 |
| Manchester Airport | 894,151 |
| Eurotunnel | 515,452 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 431,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 631,580 | 352,281 | -279,299 |
| Dover | 384,013 | 557,971 | +173,958 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,058 | 874,093 | +854,035 |
| Eurotunnel | 281,421 | 234,031 | -47,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,055 | 324,359 | +217,304 |
| Thamesport | 364,098 | 3,986 | -360,112 |
| Poole | 121,856 | 27,487 | -94,369 |
| Purfleet | 88,531 | 56,945 | -31,586 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,916 | 37,231 | -12,685 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 60,532 | 0 | -60,532 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 45 |
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 41 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 36 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 35 |
| SMITHS METAL CENTRES LIMITED | 31 |
| HQW AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| THYSSENKRUPP UK PLC | 19 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 15 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 14 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 150,378 |
| Ireland | 116,170 |
| Romania | 80,977 |
| China | 69,602 |
| India | 65,249 |
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 | 99,228 | 51,150 | -48,078 |
| Ireland | 66,204 | 49,966 | -16,238 |
| Romania | 38,753 | 42,224 | +3,471 |
| China | 11,990 | 57,612 | +45,622 |
| India | 18,839 | 46,410 | +27,571 |
| Italy | 56,124 | 2,248 | -53,876 |
| Austria | 45,058 | 10,654 | -34,404 |
| France | 17,814 | 37,085 | +19,271 |
| Poland | 19,955 | 33,712 | +13,757 |
| Indonesia | 28,191 | 21,595 | -6,596 |
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 | 0 | 544 | +544 |
| 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) | 556,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 241,670 |
| Air transport | 189,053 |
| 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) | 312,625 | 243,471 | -69,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,332 | 108,338 | -24,994 |
| Air transport | 99,033 | 90,020 | -9,013 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 2,698 | 0 | -2,698 |
| Other | 557 | 1,721 | +1,164 |
| Road transport | 910 | 0 | -910 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 412,228 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,178 |
| Holyhead | 103,094 |
| Southampton | 77,905 |
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 | 230,023 | 182,205 | -47,818 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,802 | 79,923 | +5,121 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,859 | 40,319 | -57,540 |
| Holyhead | 54,849 | 48,245 | -6,604 |
| Southampton | 14,345 | 63,560 | +49,215 |
| Hull | 11,282 | 11,562 | +280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,821 | 2,151 | -15,670 |
| Felixstowe | 18,081 | 0 | -18,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,798 | 2,905 | -7,893 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,410 | 1,983 | -4,427 |
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