Import/export HS code 72222081: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Cold-finished stainless steel bars with high nickel content, offering superior durability
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,726,219 |
| Portugal | 2,678,536 |
| Spain | 2,446,446 |
| Luxembourg | 2,134,683 |
| Belgium | 1,538,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,468,245 | 4,257,974 | -210,271 |
| Portugal | 1,200,507 | 1,478,029 | +277,522 |
| Spain | 1,131,420 | 1,315,026 | +183,606 |
| Luxembourg | 1,125,880 | 1,008,803 | -117,077 |
| Belgium | 955,097 | 583,203 | -371,894 |
| Germany | 716,442 | 651,516 | -64,926 |
| France | 137,956 | 261,544 | +123,588 |
| United States | 70,495 | 132,876 | +62,381 |
| Netherlands | 78,257 | 107,182 | +28,925 |
| India | 28,009 | 144,131 | +116,122 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,454,885 |
| Belgium | 3,830,287 |
| Portugal | 2,567,573 |
| Spain | 2,501,480 |
| India | 676,779 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,379,785 | 4,075,100 | -304,685 |
| Belgium | 1,986,889 | 1,843,398 | -143,491 |
| Portugal | 1,126,402 | 1,441,171 | +314,769 |
| Spain | 1,150,235 | 1,351,245 | +201,010 |
| India | 284,443 | 392,336 | +107,893 |
| Luxembourg | 310,492 | 209,707 | -100,785 |
| Germany | 258,110 | 172,461 | -85,649 |
| United Kingdom | 113,961 | 110,749 | -3,212 |
| United States | 47,585 | 136,100 | +88,515 |
| China | 96,446 | 80,111 | -16,335 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 16,271,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,513,757 |
| Air transport | 267,249 |
| Other | 70,312 |
| Road transport | 21,115 |
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) | 7,801,672 | 8,469,850 | +668,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,163,105 | 1,350,652 | -812,453 |
| Air transport | 86,227 | 181,022 | +94,795 |
| Other | 27,935 | 42,377 | +14,442 |
| Road transport | 0 | 21,115 | +21,115 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 3,942,926 |
| London | 3,607,378 |
| Dover | 2,382,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,348,640 |
| Killingholme | 1,854,399 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 1,402,427 | 2,540,499 | +1,138,072 |
| London | 2,048,291 | 1,559,087 | -489,204 |
| Dover | 891,964 | 1,490,760 | +598,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,678,733 | 669,907 | -1,008,826 |
| Killingholme | 890,070 | 964,329 | +74,259 |
| Eurotunnel | 796,409 | 694,106 | -102,303 |
| Poole | 841,632 | 294,780 | -546,852 |
| Newhaven | 452,805 | 558,015 | +105,210 |
| Portsmouth | 125,674 | 501,992 | +376,318 |
| Felixstowe | 176,107 | 178,558 | +2,451 |
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 basic metals
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 53 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 50 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 49 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 47 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 39 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 36 |
| ASD LIMITED | 31 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 29 |
| VOSS STAINLESS UK LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 5,152,009 |
| United States | 3,685,286 |
| Germany | 1,708,249 |
| Denmark | 1,608,666 |
| Italy | 1,555,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 2,164,630 | 2,987,379 | +822,749 |
| United States | 1,297,675 | 2,387,611 | +1,089,936 |
| Germany | 773,267 | 934,982 | +161,715 |
| Denmark | 1,472,878 | 135,788 | -1,337,090 |
| Italy | 1,266,395 | 289,493 | -976,902 |
| Ireland | 333,377 | 390,595 | +57,218 |
| Australia | 319,991 | 392,708 | +72,717 |
| Poland | 91,574 | 310,307 | +218,733 |
| Norway | 112,101 | 198,752 | +86,651 |
| France | 135,467 | 174,068 | +38,601 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,199 |
| India | 6,680 |
| China | 778 |
| Poland | 274 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,165 | 7,034 | +1,869 |
| India | 2,256 | 4,424 | +2,168 |
| China | 778 | 0 | -778 |
| Poland | 0 | 274 | +274 |
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) | 12,569,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,197,233 |
| Air transport | 916,269 |
| Other | 19,931 |
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) | 6,827,045 | 5,742,755 | -1,084,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,582,422 | 2,614,811 | +1,032,389 |
| Air transport | 279,786 | 636,483 | +356,697 |
| Other | 8,199 | 11,732 | +3,533 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,150,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,873,993 |
| Southampton | 2,769,422 |
| London Gateway Port | 987,837 |
| Dover | 578,243 |
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 | 4,381,449 | 3,768,874 | -612,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,944,196 | 929,797 | -1,014,399 |
| Southampton | 820,110 | 1,949,312 | +1,129,202 |
| London Gateway Port | 627,809 | 360,028 | -267,781 |
| Dover | 0 | 578,243 | +578,243 |
| Holyhead | 177,825 | 326,584 | +148,759 |
| Manchester Airport | 162,239 | 333,399 | +171,160 |
| Liverpool Docks | 234,522 | 198,928 | -35,594 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,998 | 229,780 | +138,782 |
| Hull | 134,572 | 0 | -134,572 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222081
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with high nickel content, offering superior durability