Import/export HS code 72230011: Nickel-chromium stainless steel wire
Stainless steel wire with 28-31% nickel and 20-22% chromium, ideal for high-temperature 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,765,192 |
| Switzerland | 1,358,493 |
| India | 790,960 |
| Taiwan | 351,276 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 66,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,667,444 | 1,097,748 | -569,696 |
| Switzerland | 1,112,272 | 246,221 | -866,051 |
| India | 577,848 | 213,112 | -364,736 |
| Taiwan | 351,276 | 0 | -351,276 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,338 | 65,423 | +64,085 |
| Ireland | 9,148 | 31,577 | +22,429 |
| Italy | 0 | 15,770 | +15,770 |
| Denmark | 0 | 13,090 | +13,090 |
| United States | 9,311 | 0 | -9,311 |
| Netherlands | 3,268 | 1,884 | -1,384 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,831,552 |
| Switzerland | 1,291,463 |
| India | 822,861 |
| Taiwan | 368,761 |
| Mexico | 30,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,671,654 | 1,159,898 | -511,756 |
| Switzerland | 1,060,465 | 230,998 | -829,467 |
| India | 598,428 | 224,433 | -373,995 |
| Taiwan | 366,759 | 2,002 | -364,757 |
| Mexico | 18,538 | 12,112 | -6,426 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 17,774 | +17,774 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 12,513 | +12,513 |
| United States | 7,937 | 0 | -7,937 |
| Italy | 6,068 | 0 | -6,068 |
| Thailand | 3,776 | 0 | -3,776 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,692,057 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,408,134 |
| Air transport | 303,687 |
| Other | 28,212 |
| Road transport | 2,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,383,217 | 1,308,840 | -1,074,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,123,824 | 284,310 | -839,514 |
| Air transport | 229,671 | 74,016 | -155,655 |
| Other | 9,148 | 19,064 | +9,916 |
| Road transport | 2,200 | 0 | -2,200 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,023,524 |
| ZLC | 1,327,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,780 |
| Southampton | 283,774 |
| Manchester Airport | 192,511 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,886,556 | 1,136,968 | -749,588 |
| ZLC | 1,080,929 | 246,221 | -834,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 281,034 | 73,746 | -207,288 |
| Southampton | 189,624 | 94,150 | -95,474 |
| Manchester Airport | 153,575 | 38,936 | -114,639 |
| Birmingham Airport | 42,923 | 32,175 | -10,748 |
| Dover | 40,205 | 15,770 | -24,435 |
| London | 15,065 | 13,782 | -1,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,077 | 1,500 | -25,577 |
| 000 | 9,148 | 19,064 | +9,916 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 939,945 |
| United Arab Emirates | 838,707 |
| Saudi Arabia | 239,875 |
| Germany | 162,727 |
| Singapore | 160,640 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 536,758 | 403,187 | -133,571 |
| United Arab Emirates | 547,306 | 291,401 | -255,905 |
| Saudi Arabia | 239,875 | 0 | -239,875 |
| Germany | 102,777 | 59,950 | -42,827 |
| Singapore | 92,567 | 68,073 | -24,494 |
| United States | 42,515 | 88,388 | +45,873 |
| Qatar | 126,912 | 0 | -126,912 |
| Iraq | 8,634 | 96,222 | +87,588 |
| Papua New Guinea | 21,650 | 74,226 | +52,576 |
| China | 2,009 | 58,638 | +56,629 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 314 |
| Belgium | 313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 44 | 270 | +226 |
| Belgium | 313 | 0 | -313 |
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) | 1,499,965 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,227,164 |
| Air transport | 577,977 |
| Other | 30,938 |
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) | 856,848 | 643,117 | -213,731 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 710,189 | 516,975 | -193,214 |
| Air transport | 454,000 | 123,977 | -330,023 |
| Other | 15,514 | 15,424 | -90 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 996,502 |
| Holyhead | 498,650 |
| Southampton | 442,788 |
| Liverpool Docks | 391,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 381,352 |
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 Gateway Port | 608,879 | 387,623 | -221,256 |
| Holyhead | 224,909 | 273,741 | +48,832 |
| Southampton | 211,260 | 231,528 | +20,268 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,953 | 111,493 | -168,460 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 315,257 | 66,095 | -249,162 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,235 | 129,212 | -23,023 |
| East Midlands Airport | 64,137 | 12,472 | -51,665 |
| ZLC | 45,722 | 2,138 | -43,584 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 37,113 | +37,113 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,884 | 6,159 | -22,725 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72230011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel wire with 28-31% nickel and 20-22% chromium, ideal for high-temperature applications