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 | 2,794,693 |
| Switzerland | 953,212 |
| India | 861,402 |
| Taiwan | 274,015 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 65,423 |
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 | 1,677,454 | 1,117,239 | -560,215 |
| Switzerland | 914,710 | 38,502 | -876,208 |
| India | 588,801 | 272,601 | -316,200 |
| Taiwan | 274,015 | 0 | -274,015 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 22,433 | 42,990 | +20,557 |
| Ireland | 8,026 | 35,110 | +27,084 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,551 | +20,551 |
| Denmark | 8,730 | 4,360 | -4,370 |
| Spain | 3,893 | 2,619 | -1,274 |
| United States | 4,392 | 998 | -3,394 |
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 | 2,859,715 |
| Switzerland | 893,630 |
| India | 893,303 |
| Taiwan | 291,500 |
| Mexico | 27,983 |
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 | 1,696,712 | 1,163,003 | -533,709 |
| Switzerland | 843,071 | 50,559 | -792,512 |
| India | 620,702 | 272,601 | -348,101 |
| Taiwan | 291,500 | 0 | -291,500 |
| Mexico | 19,489 | 8,494 | -10,995 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,774 | 0 | -17,774 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 15,132 | +15,132 |
| Italy | 6,068 | 0 | -6,068 |
| United States | 4,392 | 998 | -3,394 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 3,688,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,007,634 |
| Air transport | 327,711 |
| Other | 30,623 |
| 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) | 2,333,589 | 1,354,486 | -979,103 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 929,824 | 77,810 | -852,014 |
| Air transport | 244,345 | 83,366 | -160,979 |
| Other | 8,026 | 22,597 | +14,571 |
| 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 | 2,856,022 |
| ZLC | 921,869 |
| Southampton | 447,294 |
| London Gateway Port | 354,780 |
| Manchester Airport | 185,558 |
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 | 1,803,890 | 1,052,132 | -751,758 |
| ZLC | 883,367 | 38,502 | -844,865 |
| Southampton | 212,247 | 235,047 | +22,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 291,449 | 63,331 | -228,118 |
| Manchester Airport | 161,940 | 23,618 | -138,322 |
| Birmingham Airport | 55,489 | 50,551 | -4,938 |
| Dover | 40,205 | 20,551 | -19,654 |
| 000 | 8,026 | 22,597 | +14,571 |
| London | 18,627 | 10,220 | -8,407 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,246 | 1,500 | -21,746 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
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+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 1,001,278 |
| United Arab Emirates | 828,607 |
| Saudi Arabia | 239,875 |
| Germany | 164,767 |
| 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 | 546,314 | 454,964 | -91,350 |
| United Arab Emirates | 503,299 | 325,308 | -177,991 |
| Saudi Arabia | 239,875 | 0 | -239,875 |
| Germany | 134,143 | 30,624 | -103,519 |
| Singapore | 92,567 | 68,073 | -24,494 |
| Qatar | 126,912 | 22,633 | -104,279 |
| Papua New Guinea | 95,876 | 44,376 | -51,500 |
| United States | 42,515 | 89,963 | +47,448 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 37,640 | 81,256 | +43,616 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 118,786 | +118,786 |
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) | 1,637,186 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,334,655 |
| Air transport | 830,607 |
| Other | 38,619 |
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) | 872,049 | 765,137 | -106,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 773,303 | 561,352 | -211,951 |
| Air transport | 461,549 | 369,058 | -92,491 |
| Other | 17,521 | 21,098 | +3,577 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,007,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 699,583 |
| Holyhead | 580,558 |
| Southampton | 495,164 |
| Liverpool Docks | 365,566 |
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 | 539,109 | 467,961 | -71,148 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 350,782 | 348,801 | -1,981 |
| Holyhead | 250,527 | 330,031 | +79,504 |
| Southampton | 296,231 | 198,933 | -97,298 |
| Liverpool Docks | 265,871 | 99,695 | -166,176 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,813 | 126,612 | -77,201 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 84,568 | +84,568 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,390 | 12,275 | -31,115 |
| 000 | 17,521 | 21,098 | +3,577 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 37,113 | 0 | -37,113 |
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