Import/export HS code 72223091: Various stainless steel bars with less than 2.5% nickel
Stainless steel bars with low nickel content, suitable for general-purpose use
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,371,246 |
| Austria | 704,480 |
| Slovenia | 585,575 |
| United States | 298,863 |
| Sweden | 151,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,239,411 | 1,131,835 | -107,576 |
| Austria | 287,335 | 417,145 | +129,810 |
| Slovenia | 579,019 | 6,556 | -572,463 |
| United States | 178,766 | 120,097 | -58,669 |
| Sweden | 151,109 | 0 | -151,109 |
| Spain | 114,317 | 0 | -114,317 |
| Netherlands | 3,331 | 78,694 | +75,363 |
| China | 67,971 | 0 | -67,971 |
| Norway | 40,559 | 7,251 | -33,308 |
| India | 0 | 18,228 | +18,228 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,421,952 |
| Austria | 837,987 |
| Slovenia | 593,915 |
| United States | 210,875 |
| Sweden | 151,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,282,475 | 1,139,477 | -142,998 |
| Austria | 342,148 | 495,839 | +153,691 |
| Slovenia | 581,251 | 12,664 | -568,587 |
| United States | 112,256 | 98,619 | -13,637 |
| Sweden | 151,109 | 0 | -151,109 |
| Spain | 121,379 | 0 | -121,379 |
| China | 50,754 | 10,150 | -40,604 |
| India | 6,477 | 18,228 | +11,751 |
| Turkey | 0 | 17,355 | +17,355 |
| Italy | 7,986 | 4,829 | -3,157 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 2,733,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,547,498 |
| Air transport | 182,706 |
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) | 2,010,126 | 723,568 | -1,286,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 575,347 | 972,151 | +396,804 |
| Air transport | 76,345 | 106,361 | +30,016 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,323,672 |
| Dover | 1,076,641 |
| Harwich | 185,193 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 141,663 |
| Southampton | 115,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,373,639 | 950,033 | -423,606 |
| Dover | 622,220 | 454,421 | -167,799 |
| Harwich | 54,813 | 130,380 | +75,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,947 | 91,716 | +41,769 |
| Southampton | 71,804 | 43,907 | -27,897 |
| Portsmouth | 114,317 | 0 | -114,317 |
| Middlesbrough | 91,968 | 7,251 | -84,717 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,732 | 0 | -78,732 |
| Thamesport | 29,135 | 43,083 | +13,948 |
| Killingholme | 49,485 | 4,201 | -45,284 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,395,355 |
| Tunisia | 558,086 |
| Norway | 372,917 |
| United Arab Emirates | 105,786 |
| France | 63,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,395,355 | 0 | -1,395,355 |
| Tunisia | 397,887 | 160,199 | -237,688 |
| Norway | 314,991 | 57,926 | -257,065 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,369 | 77,417 | +49,048 |
| France | 50,447 | 13,543 | -36,904 |
| India | 56,350 | 6,408 | -49,942 |
| United States | 0 | 62,756 | +62,756 |
| Poland | 2,996 | 44,142 | +41,146 |
| Singapore | 0 | 45,962 | +45,962 |
| Ireland | 24,778 | 2,272 | -22,506 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,707,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,079,749 |
| Air transport | 50,604 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,505,353 | 202,514 | -1,302,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 780,345 | 299,404 | -480,941 |
| Air transport | 26,879 | 23,725 | -3,154 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,468,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 719,154 |
| Immingham Docks | 368,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 145,330 |
| Holyhead | 27,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,386,106 | 82,105 | -1,304,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 477,051 | 242,103 | -234,948 |
| Immingham Docks | 314,991 | 53,642 | -261,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,865 | 68,465 | -8,400 |
| Holyhead | 24,778 | 2,272 | -22,506 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,187 | 14,870 | +4,683 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 22,612 | +22,612 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 16,379 | +16,379 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,776 | 5,413 | -4,363 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 12,953 | +12,953 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72223091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel bars with low nickel content, suitable for general-purpose use