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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* 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 | 2,288,740 |
| Austria | 585,162 |
| Slovenia | 420,400 |
| United States | 283,134 |
| 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 | 1,109,487 | 1,179,253 | +69,766 |
| Austria | 133,477 | 451,685 | +318,208 |
| Slovenia | 395,803 | 24,597 | -371,206 |
| United States | 155,160 | 127,974 | -27,186 |
| Sweden | 151,109 | 0 | -151,109 |
| Norway | 40,559 | 97,537 | +56,978 |
| Spain | 114,317 | 0 | -114,317 |
| Netherlands | 1,863 | 82,259 | +80,396 |
| China | 67,971 | 0 | -67,971 |
| Romania | 0 | 51,308 | +51,308 |
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 | 2,418,901 |
| Austria | 769,977 |
| Slovenia | 427,512 |
| United States | 192,343 |
| 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 | 1,148,681 | 1,270,220 | +121,539 |
| Austria | 188,290 | 581,687 | +393,397 |
| Slovenia | 397,268 | 30,244 | -367,024 |
| United States | 92,851 | 99,492 | +6,641 |
| Sweden | 151,109 | 0 | -151,109 |
| Spain | 114,317 | 0 | -114,317 |
| China | 60,904 | 31,727 | -29,177 |
| 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 2,261,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,783,169 |
| Air transport | 185,422 |
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) | 1,197,917 | 1,063,427 | -134,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 918,301 | 864,868 | -53,433 |
| Air transport | 58,447 | 126,975 | +68,528 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,138,834 |
| Dover | 1,026,585 |
| Harwich | 185,193 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,895 |
| Southampton | 120,399 |
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 | 1,092,375 | 1,046,459 | -45,916 |
| Dover | 463,871 | 562,714 | +98,843 |
| Harwich | 106,499 | 78,694 | -27,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,990 | 94,905 | +56,915 |
| Southampton | 71,804 | 48,595 | -23,209 |
| Portsmouth | 114,317 | 0 | -114,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,549 | 57,693 | +22,144 |
| Thamesport | 45,179 | 45,897 | +718 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,797 | 63,637 | +51,840 |
| 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.
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 363,847 |
| 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 | 447,462 | 78,745 | -368,717 |
| Norway | 294,243 | 69,604 | -224,639 |
| United Arab Emirates | 83,174 | 22,612 | -60,562 |
| Italy | 6,044 | 70,418 | +64,374 |
| Poland | 11,310 | 54,884 | +43,574 |
| India | 59,302 | 4,572 | -54,730 |
| United States | 0 | 62,756 | +62,756 |
| France | 40,669 | 12,456 | -28,213 |
| 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) | 1,138,046 |
| 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) | 832,431 | 305,615 | -526,816 |
| Air transport | 37,932 | 13,788 | -24,144 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,468,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 760,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 359,563 |
| 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 | 529,035 | 231,656 | -297,379 |
| Immingham Docks | 294,243 | 65,320 | -228,923 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,670 | 13,660 | -118,010 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 34,534 | +34,534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,798 | 8,375 | -9,423 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 22,612 | +22,612 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 18,702 | +18,702 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,776 | 5,413 | -4,363 |
| 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