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
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,312,563 |
| Austria | 734,180 |
| Slovenia | 448,943 |
| United States | 287,214 |
| 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 | 1,060,306 | 1,252,257 | +191,951 |
| Austria | 282,495 | 451,685 | +169,190 |
| Slovenia | 440,377 | 8,566 | -431,811 |
| United States | 167,117 | 120,097 | -47,020 |
| Sweden | 151,109 | 0 | -151,109 |
| Norway | 40,559 | 97,537 | +56,978 |
| Spain | 114,317 | 0 | -114,317 |
| Netherlands | 3,331 | 82,259 | +78,928 |
| China | 67,971 | 0 | -67,971 |
| 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 | 2,439,524 |
| Austria | 867,687 |
| Slovenia | 455,051 |
| United States | 199,226 |
| 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 | 1,100,965 | 1,338,559 | +237,594 |
| Austria | 337,308 | 530,379 | +193,071 |
| Slovenia | 440,377 | 14,674 | -425,703 |
| United States | 104,808 | 94,418 | -10,390 |
| Sweden | 151,109 | 0 | -151,109 |
| Spain | 114,317 | 0 | -114,317 |
| China | 60,904 | 29,542 | -31,362 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 2,474,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,724,802 |
| Air transport | 180,907 |
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) | 1,516,923 | 957,853 | -559,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 742,231 | 982,571 | +240,340 |
| Air transport | 73,347 | 107,560 | +34,213 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,341,864 |
| Dover | 998,011 |
| 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 | 1,213,283 | 1,128,581 | -84,702 |
| Dover | 485,899 | 512,112 | +26,213 |
| Harwich | 106,499 | 78,694 | -27,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,947 | 91,716 | +41,769 |
| Southampton | 71,804 | 43,907 | -27,897 |
| Portsmouth | 114,317 | 0 | -114,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,549 | 57,693 | +22,144 |
| Thamesport | 45,179 | 40,823 | -4,356 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,797 | 54,008 | +42,211 |
| Killingholme | 53,686 | 0 | -53,686 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 526,207 |
| Norway | 360,514 |
| United Arab Emirates | 105,786 |
| Italy | 76,462 |
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 | 422,065 | 104,142 | -317,923 |
| Norway | 288,024 | 72,490 | -215,534 |
| United Arab Emirates | 83,174 | 22,612 | -60,562 |
| Italy | 3,693 | 72,769 | +69,076 |
| Poland | 5,587 | 62,588 | +57,001 |
| India | 57,626 | 6,248 | -51,378 |
| United States | 0 | 62,756 | +62,756 |
| France | 41,595 | 14,154 | -27,441 |
| Singapore | 8,002 | 37,960 | +29,958 |
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) | 1,683,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,137,532 |
| Air transport | 51,720 |
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) | 1,525,778 | 157,862 | -1,367,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 788,391 | 349,141 | -439,250 |
| Air transport | 32,814 | 18,906 | -13,908 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,468,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 769,259 |
| Immingham Docks | 356,230 |
| London Gateway Port | 145,330 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 34,534 |
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 | 1,394,108 | 74,103 | -1,320,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 492,520 | 276,739 | -215,781 |
| Immingham Docks | 288,024 | 68,206 | -219,818 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,670 | 13,660 | -118,010 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 34,534 | +34,534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,122 | 10,051 | -6,071 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 22,612 | +22,612 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,776 | 5,413 | -4,363 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 12,953 | +12,953 |
| Glasgow Airport | 5,541 | 0 | -5,541 |
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