Import/export HS code 72230091: Chromium-aluminium stainless steel wire
Stainless steel wire with 13-25% chromium and 3.5-6% aluminium, used for heat resistance
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,597,542 |
| Netherlands | 2,228,963 |
| Germany | 581,512 |
| China | 346,165 |
| France | 293,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,825,946 | 771,596 | -1,054,350 |
| Netherlands | 592,186 | 1,636,777 | +1,044,591 |
| Germany | 300,190 | 281,322 | -18,868 |
| China | 210,653 | 135,512 | -75,141 |
| France | 158,962 | 134,238 | -24,724 |
| Ireland | 57,524 | 56,655 | -869 |
| Italy | 24,764 | 21,409 | -3,355 |
| Sweden | 1,120 | 44,597 | +43,477 |
| United States | 16,984 | 3,470 | -13,514 |
| South Korea | 3,116 | 5,790 | +2,674 |
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 | 2,932,158 |
| Sweden | 2,014,420 |
| Germany | 497,851 |
| China | 346,165 |
| France | 295,697 |
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 | 1,867,425 | 1,064,733 | -802,692 |
| Sweden | 579,497 | 1,434,923 | +855,426 |
| Germany | 269,856 | 227,995 | -41,861 |
| China | 210,653 | 135,512 | -75,141 |
| France | 160,566 | 135,131 | -25,435 |
| Italy | 24,764 | 21,409 | -3,355 |
| United States | 16,008 | 3,470 | -12,538 |
| South Korea | 3,116 | 5,790 | +2,674 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,269 | 0 | -6,269 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,706 | +3,706 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,656,751 |
| Air transport | 2,501,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,017,936 |
| Other | 114,179 |
| Road transport | 1,690 |
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) | 1,923,502 | 733,249 | -1,190,253 |
| Air transport | 674,616 | 1,827,229 | +1,152,613 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 542,072 | 475,864 | -66,208 |
| Other | 57,524 | 56,655 | -869 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,690 | +1,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,681,386 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,537,315 |
| Birmingham Airport | 754,946 |
| Liverpool Docks | 526,291 |
| London Gateway Port | 396,258 |
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 | 1,355,502 | 325,884 | -1,029,618 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 298,871 | 1,238,444 | +939,573 |
| Birmingham Airport | 285,736 | 469,210 | +183,474 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,637 | 381,654 | +237,017 |
| London Gateway Port | 269,224 | 127,034 | -142,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,616 | 173,044 | +102,428 |
| London | 152,954 | 85,060 | -67,894 |
| Manchester Airport | 89,033 | 108,329 | +19,296 |
| Southampton | 184,644 | 9,370 | -175,274 |
| Killingholme | 155,701 | 0 | -155,701 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLEIMA LIMITED | 43 |
| STAINLESS WIRE SUPPLIES LTD | 33 |
| SCOTT PRECISION WIRE LTD | 27 |
| TEC-TIES LIMITED | 25 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 23 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 17 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 12 |
| BLYTH METALS LIMITED | 10 |
| VLPG VENTURE LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 707,759 |
| Taiwan | 650,412 |
| China | 284,578 |
| Ireland | 149,223 |
| Hungary | 114,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 414,825 | 292,934 | -121,891 |
| Taiwan | 177,701 | 472,711 | +295,010 |
| China | 134,446 | 150,132 | +15,686 |
| Ireland | 67,519 | 81,704 | +14,185 |
| Hungary | 28,122 | 86,825 | +58,703 |
| Singapore | 49,798 | 38,036 | -11,762 |
| France | 38,124 | 45,315 | +7,191 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,442 | 8,300 | -42,142 |
| Germany | 7,397 | 36,670 | +29,273 |
| Bulgaria | 1,915 | 29,372 | +27,457 |
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 | 89,119 |
| XI | 1,263 |
| Germany | 1,011 |
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 | 46,760 | 42,359 | -4,401 |
| XI | 1,263 | 0 | -1,263 |
| Germany | 540 | 471 | -69 |
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) | 1,024,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 833,636 |
| Air transport | 433,755 |
| Other | 91,436 |
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) | 513,196 | 510,850 | -2,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,821 | 528,815 | +223,994 |
| Air transport | 161,544 | 272,211 | +110,667 |
| Other | 48,563 | 42,873 | -5,690 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 705,776 |
| Southampton | 574,321 |
| Manchester Airport | 278,563 |
| London Gateway Port | 210,712 |
| Immingham Docks | 178,178 |
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 | 364,879 | 340,897 | -23,982 |
| Southampton | 170,504 | 403,817 | +233,313 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,646 | 166,917 | +55,271 |
| London Gateway Port | 133,186 | 77,526 | -55,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,091 | 81,087 | -16,004 |
| 000 | 48,563 | 42,873 | -5,690 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,659 | 23,948 | -11,711 |
| Felixstowe | 9,824 | 45,176 | +35,352 |
| Holyhead | 15,494 | 33,643 | +18,149 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,817 | 42,021 | +39,204 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72230091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel wire with 13-25% chromium and 3.5-6% aluminium, used for heat resistance