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 | 2,701,768 |
| Switzerland | 869,574 |
| India | 796,724 |
| 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 | 1,681,167 | 1,020,601 | -660,566 |
| Switzerland | 831,072 | 38,502 | -792,570 |
| India | 524,123 | 272,601 | -251,522 |
| Taiwan | 274,015 | 0 | -274,015 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 22,433 | 42,990 | +20,557 |
| Ireland | 8,126 | 34,758 | +26,632 |
| Italy | 7,132 | 13,419 | +6,287 |
| Denmark | 9,620 | 3,470 | -6,150 |
| United States | 4,392 | 3,766 | -626 |
| Spain | 3,893 | 2,619 | -1,274 |
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 | 2,767,944 |
| India | 828,625 |
| Switzerland | 809,992 |
| 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 | 1,701,315 | 1,066,629 | -634,686 |
| India | 556,024 | 272,601 | -283,423 |
| Switzerland | 766,565 | 43,427 | -723,138 |
| 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 |
| United States | 4,392 | 3,766 | -626 |
| 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 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 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) | 3,556,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 923,996 |
| Air transport | 305,612 |
| Other | 30,371 |
| 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) | 2,263,739 | 1,292,754 | -970,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 854,208 | 69,788 | -784,420 |
| Air transport | 253,230 | 52,382 | -200,848 |
| Other | 8,126 | 22,245 | +14,119 |
| 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 | 2,711,961 |
| ZLC | 838,231 |
| Southampton | 505,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 308,606 |
| Manchester Airport | 159,537 |
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 | 1,780,214 | 931,747 | -848,467 |
| ZLC | 799,729 | 38,502 | -761,227 |
| Southampton | 212,247 | 293,700 | +81,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 245,275 | 63,331 | -181,944 |
| Manchester Airport | 151,216 | 8,321 | -142,895 |
| Birmingham Airport | 75,098 | 30,942 | -44,156 |
| Dover | 47,337 | 13,419 | -33,918 |
| 000 | 8,126 | 22,245 | +14,119 |
| London | 19,517 | 9,330 | -10,187 |
| 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 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 | 18 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-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 | 956,085 |
| United Arab Emirates | 828,607 |
| Saudi Arabia | 239,875 |
| Singapore | 233,046 |
| Germany | 164,767 |
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 | 540,729 | 415,356 | -125,373 |
| United Arab Emirates | 503,299 | 325,308 | -177,991 |
| Saudi Arabia | 239,875 | 0 | -239,875 |
| Singapore | 92,567 | 140,479 | +47,912 |
| Germany | 134,143 | 30,624 | -103,519 |
| Papua New Guinea | 95,876 | 44,376 | -51,500 |
| United States | 42,515 | 90,923 | +48,408 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 37,640 | 81,256 | +43,616 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 118,786 | +118,786 |
| Iraq | 0 | 96,222 | +96,222 |
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 | 91 | 223 | +132 |
| 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) | 1,636,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,293,702 |
| Air transport | 899,599 |
| Other | 39,048 |
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) | 790,128 | 846,499 | +56,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 761,897 | 531,805 | -230,092 |
| Air transport | 454,541 | 445,058 | -9,483 |
| Other | 18,715 | 20,333 | +1,618 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 996,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 695,634 |
| Holyhead | 553,483 |
| Southampton | 495,164 |
| Liverpool Docks | 347,019 |
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 | 457,188 | 538,942 | +81,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 344,818 | 350,816 | +5,998 |
| Holyhead | 237,888 | 315,595 | +77,707 |
| Southampton | 296,231 | 198,933 | -97,298 |
| Liverpool Docks | 271,731 | 75,288 | -196,443 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 199,186 | 135,908 | -63,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,346 | 59,462 | +17,116 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 84,568 | +84,568 |
| 000 | 18,715 | 20,333 | +1,618 |
| 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