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 | 8,484,780 |
| Portugal | 2,372,800 |
| Luxembourg | 2,017,795 |
| Spain | 1,901,164 |
| Belgium | 1,651,357 |
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 | 4,913,238 | 3,571,542 | -1,341,696 |
| Portugal | 1,100,084 | 1,272,716 | +172,632 |
| Luxembourg | 1,095,268 | 922,527 | -172,741 |
| Spain | 1,179,355 | 721,809 | -457,546 |
| Belgium | 1,056,691 | 594,666 | -462,025 |
| Germany | 715,937 | 621,153 | -94,784 |
| France | 47,391 | 241,062 | +193,671 |
| United States | 54,705 | 156,291 | +101,586 |
| Austria | 88,052 | 71,428 | -16,624 |
| Netherlands | 98,058 | 18,227 | -79,831 |
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 | 8,219,765 |
| Belgium | 3,512,653 |
| Portugal | 2,195,201 |
| Spain | 1,970,778 |
| Luxembourg | 656,668 |
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 | 4,843,291 | 3,376,474 | -1,466,817 |
| Belgium | 1,773,772 | 1,738,881 | -34,891 |
| Portugal | 967,113 | 1,228,088 | +260,975 |
| Spain | 1,219,916 | 750,862 | -469,054 |
| Luxembourg | 440,456 | 216,212 | -224,244 |
| India | 281,276 | 310,228 | +28,952 |
| Germany | 342,892 | 108,502 | -234,390 |
| United Kingdom | 122,654 | 126,396 | +3,742 |
| United States | 35,385 | 148,811 | +113,426 |
| China | 91,979 | 80,932 | -11,047 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| 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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +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) | 14,799,354 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,619,590 |
| Air transport | 273,752 |
| Other | 60,621 |
| 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) | 8,099,641 | 6,699,713 | -1,399,928 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,228,840 | 1,390,750 | -838,090 |
| Air transport | 70,437 | 203,315 | +132,878 |
| Other | 27,167 | 33,454 | +6,287 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,711,156 |
| Purfleet | 3,386,018 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,428,949 |
| Dover | 1,875,100 |
| Killingholme | 1,763,407 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2,141,067 | 1,570,089 | -570,978 |
| Purfleet | 1,524,810 | 1,861,208 | +336,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,550,263 | 878,686 | -671,577 |
| Dover | 949,077 | 926,023 | -23,054 |
| Killingholme | 1,019,345 | 744,062 | -275,283 |
| Eurotunnel | 980,006 | 365,643 | -614,363 |
| Poole | 915,205 | 234,193 | -681,012 |
| Newhaven | 175,527 | 733,263 | +557,736 |
| Harwich | 453,531 | 0 | -453,531 |
| Portsmouth | 122,423 | 235,221 | +112,798 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALBRUNA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| OLARRA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| STAPPERT UK LIMITED | 45 |
| ORION ALLOYS LIMITED | 45 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 42 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 36 |
| AMARI METALS LIMITED | 34 |
| ASD LIMITED | 30 |
| DYNAMIC METALS LIMITED | 28 |
| RICHARD AUSTIN ALLOYS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 3,677,876 |
| United States | 2,487,328 |
| Denmark | 1,743,727 |
| Italy | 1,634,212 |
| Germany | 1,339,243 |
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 | 2,235,683 | 1,442,193 | -793,490 |
| United States | 592,104 | 1,895,224 | +1,303,120 |
| Denmark | 1,190,689 | 553,038 | -637,651 |
| Italy | 1,067,101 | 567,111 | -499,990 |
| Germany | 438,568 | 900,675 | +462,107 |
| Ireland | 336,372 | 303,391 | -32,981 |
| Australia | 263,077 | 328,250 | +65,173 |
| Netherlands | 290,554 | 66,704 | -223,850 |
| France | 152,141 | 163,190 | +11,049 |
| Poland | 93,174 | 61,896 | -31,278 |
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 | 7,690 |
| India | 6,476 |
| China | 778 |
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 | 2,525 | -2,640 |
| India | 2,356 | 4,120 | +1,764 |
| China | 0 | 778 | +778 |
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) | 10,345,819 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,088,720 |
| Air transport | 588,300 |
| Other | 14,944 |
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) | 6,037,932 | 4,307,887 | -1,730,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 874,714 | 2,214,006 | +1,339,292 |
| Air transport | 186,184 | 402,116 | +215,932 |
| Other | 7,521 | 7,423 | -98 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,815,795 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,655,212 |
| Southampton | 1,746,940 |
| London Gateway Port | 888,375 |
| Holyhead | 434,987 |
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 | 3,923,501 | 2,892,294 | -1,031,207 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,616,246 | 1,038,966 | -577,280 |
| Southampton | 117,956 | 1,628,984 | +1,511,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 488,877 | 399,498 | -89,379 |
| Holyhead | 217,913 | 217,074 | -839 |
| Liverpool Docks | 243,984 | 151,229 | -92,755 |
| Manchester Airport | 62,928 | 289,660 | +226,732 |
| Hull | 222,439 | 0 | -222,439 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 89,686 | 78,111 | -11,575 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 86,230 | +86,230 |
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