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 | 1,829,689 |
| Switzerland | 1,404,076 |
| India | 526,077 |
| Austria | 274,937 |
| Italy | 110,331 |
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 | 881,712 | 947,977 | +66,265 |
| Switzerland | 768,281 | 635,795 | -132,486 |
| India | 326,692 | 199,385 | -127,307 |
| Austria | 183,360 | 91,577 | -91,783 |
| Italy | 58,820 | 51,511 | -7,309 |
| Germany | 55,798 | 43,579 | -12,219 |
| Spain | 19,516 | 0 | -19,516 |
| China | 18,371 | 952 | -17,419 |
| Netherlands | 1,006 | 16,844 | +15,838 |
| France | 4,374 | 4,923 | +549 |
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 | 1,322,770 |
| Switzerland | 793,959 |
| Italy | 645,228 |
| India | 556,119 |
| Germany | 547,334 |
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 | 625,648 | 697,122 | +71,474 |
| Switzerland | 441,551 | 352,408 | -89,143 |
| Italy | 311,497 | 333,731 | +22,234 |
| India | 347,086 | 209,033 | -138,053 |
| Germany | 268,691 | 278,643 | +9,952 |
| Austria | 262,596 | 98,261 | -164,335 |
| China | 20,597 | 6,655 | -13,942 |
| Spain | 19,516 | 3,145 | -16,371 |
| United Kingdom | 7,986 | 5,590 | -2,396 |
| Taiwan | 3,862 | 9,425 | +5,563 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 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) | 1,444,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,392,829 |
| Air transport | 837,404 |
| Road transport | 669,225 |
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) | 862,243 | 582,529 | -279,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 748,697 | 644,132 | -104,565 |
| Air transport | 387,508 | 449,896 | +62,388 |
| Road transport | 325,008 | 344,217 | +19,209 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,326,524 |
| Felixstowe | 1,317,834 |
| Manchester Airport | 617,369 |
| Liverpool Docks | 257,944 |
| Eurotunnel | 199,575 |
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 | 725,871 | 600,653 | -125,218 |
| Felixstowe | 721,725 | 596,109 | -125,616 |
| Manchester Airport | 254,392 | 362,977 | +108,585 |
| Liverpool Docks | 130,348 | 127,596 | -2,752 |
| Eurotunnel | 149,259 | 50,316 | -98,943 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,808 | 42,901 | -7,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,627 | 84,843 | +83,216 |
| Dover | 34,660 | 41,593 | +6,933 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,547 | 22,859 | -29,688 |
| London Stansted Airport | 54,377 | 4,470 | -49,907 |
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 | 25 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 33 |
| SWISS STEEL UK LTD. | 32 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 28 |
| NEONICKEL (BLACKBURN) LIMITED | 26 |
| ZAPP (GB) LIMITED | 20 |
| COGNE U.K. LIMITED | 17 |
| SOLARTRON METROLOGY 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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 250,069 |
| Canada | 206,035 |
| United Arab Emirates | 71,577 |
| China | 42,637 |
| United States | 40,653 |
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 | 87,653 | -74,763 |
| Canada | 40,748 | 165,287 | +124,539 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 71,577 | +71,577 |
| China | 15,102 | 27,535 | +12,433 |
| United States | 14,540 | 26,113 | +11,573 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 25,772 | +25,772 |
| Mexico | 0 | 21,969 | +21,969 |
| South Africa | 19,373 | 0 | -19,373 |
| Ireland | 2,925 | 14,245 | +11,320 |
| 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 | 440,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,191 |
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 | 172,234 | 268,400 | +96,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,861 | 207,566 | +104,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,095 | 39,096 | +33,001 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 185,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 161,337 |
| 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 | 92,198 | 93,713 | +1,515 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 165,287 | +165,287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,755 | 89,582 | +17,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,861 | 25,029 | -77,832 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 71,577 | +71,577 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,260 | 16,790 | +14,530 |
| ZLC | 6,241 | 11,006 | +4,765 |
| Southampton | 0 | 14,120 | +14,120 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 12,261 | +12,261 |
| 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