Import/export HS code 72222089: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Cold-finished stainless steel bars with low nickel content, used in general-purpose 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 | 1,696,410 |
| Switzerland | 1,422,818 |
| India | 526,077 |
| Austria | 267,768 |
| Italy | 90,389 |
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 | 982,031 | 714,379 | -267,652 |
| Switzerland | 836,507 | 586,311 | -250,196 |
| India | 447,512 | 78,565 | -368,947 |
| Austria | 186,313 | 81,455 | -104,858 |
| Italy | 39,293 | 51,096 | +11,803 |
| Germany | 16,092 | 62,473 | +46,381 |
| Spain | 19,516 | 0 | -19,516 |
| China | 18,371 | 952 | -17,419 |
| Norway | 0 | 18,067 | +18,067 |
| Netherlands | 11,125 | 5,719 | -5,406 |
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 | 1,280,202 |
| Italy | 720,185 |
| Switzerland | 672,942 |
| India | 537,830 |
| Germany | 494,364 |
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 | 701,484 | 578,718 | -122,766 |
| Italy | 331,106 | 389,079 | +57,973 |
| Switzerland | 506,151 | 166,791 | -339,360 |
| India | 449,617 | 88,213 | -361,404 |
| Germany | 247,757 | 246,607 | -1,150 |
| Austria | 265,549 | 88,139 | -177,410 |
| China | 20,597 | 6,655 | -13,942 |
| Spain | 19,516 | 3,145 | -16,371 |
| Norway | 0 | 18,067 | +18,067 |
| France | 4,135 | 9,762 | +5,627 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 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) | 1,302,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,237,686 |
| Air transport | 902,956 |
| Road transport | 749,415 |
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) | 770,475 | 531,885 | -238,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 970,989 | 266,697 | -704,292 |
| Air transport | 407,974 | 494,982 | +87,008 |
| Road transport | 421,117 | 328,298 | -92,819 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,354,180 |
| Felixstowe | 1,184,187 |
| Manchester Airport | 680,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 223,645 |
| Eurotunnel | 179,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 799,724 | 554,456 | -245,268 |
| Felixstowe | 954,457 | 229,730 | -724,727 |
| Manchester Airport | 291,493 | 388,891 | +97,398 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,718 | 110,927 | -1,791 |
| Eurotunnel | 145,000 | 34,156 | -110,844 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,118 | 50,354 | -4,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,556 | 83,914 | +81,358 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,450 | 22,859 | -28,591 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,739 | 4,470 | -46,269 |
| Dover | 17,291 | 37,167 | +19,876 |
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 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| I.A. BARNES & CO., LIMITED | 36 |
| WESTBROOK WELDING ALLOYS LIMITED | 34 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 33 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 28 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 27 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 20 |
| SOLARTRON METROLOGY LIMITED | 18 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 17 |
| AIRCRAFTMATERIALSUK.COM LIMITED | 14 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 265,249 |
| Canada | 200,227 |
| United Arab Emirates | 71,577 |
| China | 42,637 |
| United States | 38,993 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 162,416 | 102,833 | -59,583 |
| Canada | 200,227 | 0 | -200,227 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 71,577 | +71,577 |
| China | 26,883 | 15,754 | -11,129 |
| United States | 18,808 | 20,185 | +1,377 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 25,772 | +25,772 |
| Ireland | 4,827 | 20,350 | +15,523 |
| Mexico | 0 | 21,969 | +21,969 |
| South Africa | 19,373 | 0 | -19,373 |
| Sri Lanka | 15,065 | 976 | -14,089 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 450,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 187,567 | 262,555 | +74,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 268,148 | 42,279 | -225,869 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,997 | 45,201 | +37,204 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 201,091 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 155,645 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,890 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,126 | 102,965 | +4,839 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,287 | 0 | -165,287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,068 | 79,577 | +3,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,861 | 25,029 | -77,832 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 71,577 | +71,577 |
| Holyhead | 1,902 | 18,366 | +16,464 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,260 | 16,790 | +14,530 |
| ZLC | 11,333 | 5,914 | -5,419 |
| Southampton | 0 | 14,120 | +14,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 8,058 | +8,058 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72222089
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cold-finished stainless steel bars with low nickel content, used in general-purpose applications