Import/export HS code 72223051: Various stainless steel bars with 2.5% or more nickel
Stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in high-strength and corrosion-resistant 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,460,109 |
| United States | 6,466,796 |
| Germany | 5,344,049 |
| Italy | 2,460,811 |
| Sweden | 1,476,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 5,349,862 | 4,110,247 | -1,239,615 |
| United States | 3,529,980 | 2,936,816 | -593,164 |
| Germany | 3,504,047 | 1,840,002 | -1,664,045 |
| Italy | 1,364,781 | 1,096,030 | -268,751 |
| Sweden | 1,109,824 | 366,577 | -743,247 |
| Austria | 85,029 | 850,366 | +765,337 |
| India | 412,998 | 242,411 | -170,587 |
| France | 541,085 | 44,484 | -496,601 |
| Slovenia | 338,761 | 81,865 | -256,896 |
| China | 148,942 | 120,709 | -28,233 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,541,524 |
| United States | 6,735,841 |
| Germany | 3,808,560 |
| Italy | 2,704,733 |
| Sweden | 1,489,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 5,402,729 | 4,138,795 | -1,263,934 |
| United States | 3,860,578 | 2,875,263 | -985,315 |
| Germany | 2,091,295 | 1,717,265 | -374,030 |
| Italy | 1,432,477 | 1,272,256 | -160,221 |
| Sweden | 1,114,099 | 375,632 | -738,467 |
| United Kingdom | 1,486,150 | 1,490 | -1,484,660 |
| Austria | 85,029 | 850,366 | +765,337 |
| India | 408,956 | 251,992 | -156,964 |
| Slovenia | 338,761 | 81,865 | -256,896 |
| China | 171,738 | 120,709 | -51,029 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -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) | 18,570,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,663,900 |
| Air transport | 3,409,261 |
| Road transport | 1,078 |
| Other | 698 |
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) | 11,115,356 | 7,455,116 | -3,660,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,611,211 | 3,052,689 | -558,522 |
| Air transport | 2,047,754 | 1,361,507 | -686,247 |
| Road transport | 1,078 | 0 | -1,078 |
| Other | 0 | 698 | +698 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Poole | 7,934,180 |
| Dover | 6,157,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,533,185 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,314,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,302,089 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poole | 4,047,101 | 3,887,079 | -160,022 |
| Dover | 4,260,640 | 1,896,498 | -2,364,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,407,840 | 1,125,345 | -1,282,495 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,957,095 | 1,357,847 | -599,248 |
| Liverpool Docks | 500,672 | 801,417 | +300,745 |
| Eurotunnel | 371,018 | 931,068 | +560,050 |
| Felixstowe | 705,658 | 469,674 | -235,984 |
| Portsmouth | 993,010 | 95,978 | -897,032 |
| Southampton | 900,805 | 114,278 | -786,527 |
| London | 77,967 | 676,373 | +598,406 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 5,430,916 |
| Italy | 1,564,206 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,521,650 |
| Ireland | 1,372,274 |
| India | 1,292,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 3,373,405 | 2,057,511 | -1,315,894 |
| Italy | 828,090 | 736,116 | -91,974 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,494,470 | 27,180 | -1,467,290 |
| Ireland | 585,530 | 786,744 | +201,214 |
| India | 305,773 | 986,322 | +680,549 |
| Germany | 545,793 | 20,938 | -524,855 |
| Czechia | 357,270 | 88,942 | -268,328 |
| Netherlands | 61,446 | 366,639 | +305,193 |
| Norway | 312,085 | 109,561 | -202,524 |
| Spain | 274,796 | 15,560 | -259,236 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 22,065 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 14,297 | 7,768 | -6,529 |
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) | 10,072,041 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,578,252 |
| Air transport | 1,917,817 |
| Other | 22,065 |
| Road transport | 2,851 |
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) | 6,302,149 | 3,769,892 | -2,532,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,168,038 | 410,214 | -1,757,824 |
| Air transport | 452,464 | 1,465,353 | +1,012,889 |
| Other | 14,297 | 7,768 | -6,529 |
| Road transport | 2,851 | 0 | -2,851 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,999,767 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,000,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,276,105 |
| Holyhead | 813,636 |
| Immingham Docks | 709,601 |
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 | 5,300,350 | 2,699,417 | -2,600,933 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,807,766 | 192,801 | -1,614,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,504 | 1,034,601 | +793,097 |
| Holyhead | 299,837 | 513,799 | +213,962 |
| Immingham Docks | 489,601 | 220,000 | -269,601 |
| Liverpool Docks | 327,615 | 208,320 | -119,295 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,904 | 385,853 | +273,949 |
| Felixstowe | 78,133 | 102,557 | +24,424 |
| Southampton | 28,793 | 143,614 | +114,821 |
| Milford | 48,340 | 43,788 | -4,552 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72223051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel bars with high nickel content, used in high-strength and corrosion-resistant applications