Import/export HS code 72230019: Various stainless steel wire
Stainless steel wire not covered by specific nickel or chromium content ranges
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- 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 | 12,128,608 |
| India | 11,512,189 |
| Czechia | 7,523,407 |
| Taiwan | 5,436,742 |
| China | 4,729,296 |
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 | 6,086,736 | 6,041,872 | -44,864 |
| India | 5,855,981 | 5,656,208 | -199,773 |
| Czechia | 4,127,928 | 3,395,479 | -732,449 |
| Taiwan | 2,907,438 | 2,529,304 | -378,134 |
| China | 2,413,376 | 2,315,920 | -97,456 |
| Italy | 2,392,056 | 2,264,809 | -127,247 |
| Indonesia | 1,871,191 | 2,181,969 | +310,778 |
| France | 1,069,925 | 989,140 | -80,785 |
| Turkey | 845,843 | 300,247 | -545,596 |
| Sweden | 581,314 | 518,973 | -62,341 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 12,857,345 |
| South Korea | 7,889,429 |
| Czechia | 7,344,289 |
| Taiwan | 5,810,814 |
| Germany | 5,280,870 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 6,501,301 | 6,356,044 | -145,257 |
| South Korea | 3,920,965 | 3,968,464 | +47,499 |
| Czechia | 3,991,622 | 3,352,667 | -638,955 |
| Taiwan | 3,099,555 | 2,711,259 | -388,296 |
| Germany | 2,700,559 | 2,580,311 | -120,248 |
| China | 2,469,543 | 2,550,973 | +81,430 |
| Indonesia | 1,871,191 | 2,181,969 | +310,778 |
| Italy | 2,262,282 | 1,471,429 | -790,853 |
| France | 1,121,186 | 739,980 | -381,206 |
| Sweden | 621,479 | 580,940 | -40,539 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 17 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Cheshire | 7 |
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 | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
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) | 29,959,524 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,563,424 |
| Air transport | 1,861,751 |
| Road transport | 74,492 |
| Other | 15,679 |
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) | 15,369,234 | 14,590,290 | -778,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,567,726 | 13,995,698 | -572,028 |
| Air transport | 1,049,588 | 812,163 | -237,425 |
| Road transport | 14,524 | 59,968 | +45,444 |
| Other | 9,917 | 5,762 | -4,155 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 15,792,082 |
| Dover | 13,241,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,334,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,157,952 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,980,998 |
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 | 9,195,112 | 6,596,970 | -2,598,142 |
| Dover | 6,803,131 | 6,438,011 | -365,120 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,932,405 | 3,401,641 | +469,236 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,728,596 | 2,429,356 | -299,240 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,186,035 | 2,794,963 | +608,928 |
| Southampton | 2,773,332 | 1,017,846 | -1,755,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 689,719 | 3,072,279 | +2,382,560 |
| London | 654,838 | 657,882 | +3,044 |
| Harwich | 425,202 | 661,822 | +236,620 |
| Thamesport | 402,442 | 336,431 | -66,011 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 47 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-12 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 100 |
| VBC GROUP LTD | 91 |
| WESTBROOK WELDING ALLOYS LIMITED | 88 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 66 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 66 |
| STRIDE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 66 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 65 |
| I.A. BARNES & CO., LIMITED | 64 |
| KONGSBERG ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 61 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 83 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,691,877 |
| Italy | 1,512,084 |
| Denmark | 1,389,199 |
| United States | 1,337,225 |
| Netherlands | 1,132,823 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,639,549 | 3,052,328 | +412,779 |
| Italy | 912,587 | 599,497 | -313,090 |
| Denmark | 577,048 | 812,151 | +235,103 |
| United States | 881,324 | 455,901 | -425,423 |
| Netherlands | 662,591 | 470,232 | -192,359 |
| Mexico | 668,220 | 391,554 | -276,666 |
| Ireland | 630,150 | 408,947 | -221,203 |
| France | 630,509 | 319,914 | -310,595 |
| China | 337,208 | 508,929 | +171,721 |
| Belgium | 420,017 | 405,964 | -14,053 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,981 |
| XI | 2,300 |
| India | 432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 12,981 | +12,981 |
| XI | 1,593 | 707 | -886 |
| India | 259 | 173 | -86 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,559,275 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,532,721 |
| Air transport | 3,830,421 |
| Other | 15,713 |
| Road transport | 4,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,278,910 | 6,280,365 | -998,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,568,566 | 2,964,155 | -604,411 |
| Air transport | 1,718,188 | 2,112,233 | +394,045 |
| Other | 1,852 | 13,861 | +12,009 |
| Road transport | 4,920 | 0 | -4,920 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 884 | 0 | -884 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,001,138 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,811,144 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,242,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,214,159 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,169,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,927,571 | 5,073,567 | -854,004 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,843,748 | 1,967,396 | +123,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 903,580 | 338,887 | -564,693 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 503,382 | 710,777 | +207,395 |
| Manchester Airport | 578,622 | 590,803 | +12,181 |
| East Midlands Airport | 452,673 | 546,613 | +93,940 |
| Southampton | 427,440 | 353,577 | -73,863 |
| Tyne | 167,752 | 483,443 | +315,691 |
| Felixstowe | 307,141 | 288,764 | -18,377 |
| Holyhead | 264,246 | 327,783 | +63,537 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72230019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel wire not covered by specific nickel or chromium content ranges