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 | 2,614,340 |
| Netherlands | 2,131,956 |
| Germany | 593,428 |
| China | 321,876 |
| France | 286,358 |
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 | 1,769,278 | 845,062 | -924,216 |
| Netherlands | 714,973 | 1,416,983 | +702,010 |
| Germany | 364,553 | 228,875 | -135,678 |
| China | 206,317 | 115,559 | -90,758 |
| France | 151,220 | 135,138 | -16,082 |
| Sweden | 1,120 | 140,196 | +139,076 |
| Ireland | 61,688 | 48,672 | -13,016 |
| Italy | 30,288 | 10,653 | -19,635 |
| United States | 20,454 | 0 | -20,454 |
| South Korea | 3,116 | 9,369 | +6,253 |
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 | 2,964,819 |
| Sweden | 1,997,149 |
| Germany | 509,767 |
| China | 321,876 |
| France | 288,855 |
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 | 1,872,561 | 1,092,258 | -780,303 |
| Sweden | 693,886 | 1,303,263 | +609,377 |
| Germany | 280,813 | 228,954 | -51,859 |
| China | 206,317 | 115,559 | -90,758 |
| France | 152,824 | 136,031 | -16,793 |
| Italy | 30,288 | 10,653 | -19,635 |
| United States | 19,478 | 0 | -19,478 |
| South Korea | 3,116 | 9,369 | +6,253 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,706 | +3,706 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 2,042 | +2,042 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 2,668,645 |
| Air transport | 2,508,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 987,199 |
| Other | 110,360 |
| 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) | 1,860,403 | 808,242 | -1,052,161 |
| Air transport | 805,927 | 1,703,014 | +897,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 594,989 | 392,210 | -202,779 |
| Other | 61,688 | 48,672 | -13,016 |
| Road transport | 1,690 | 0 | -1,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,719,300 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,503,073 |
| Birmingham Airport | 781,850 |
| Liverpool Docks | 525,349 |
| 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 | 1,286,515 | 432,785 | -853,730 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 426,750 | 1,076,323 | +649,573 |
| Birmingham Airport | 291,144 | 490,706 | +199,562 |
| Liverpool Docks | 229,009 | 296,340 | +67,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 269,224 | 127,034 | -142,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,198 | 187,391 | +103,193 |
| London | 153,898 | 53,853 | -100,045 |
| Southampton | 167,107 | 9,370 | -157,737 |
| Manchester Airport | 83,587 | 90,428 | +6,841 |
| Killingholme | 135,728 | 0 | -135,728 |
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
|
11 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLEIMA LIMITED | 44 |
| STAINLESS WIRE SUPPLIES LTD | 33 |
| SCOTT PRECISION WIRE LTD | 28 |
| 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 | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 683,441 |
| Netherlands | 638,387 |
| China | 245,173 |
| Ireland | 149,668 |
| Hungary | 114,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 177,701 | 505,740 | +328,039 |
| Netherlands | 414,023 | 224,364 | -189,659 |
| China | 104,736 | 140,437 | +35,701 |
| Ireland | 72,306 | 77,362 | +5,056 |
| Hungary | 53,238 | 60,807 | +7,569 |
| France | 36,460 | 45,315 | +8,855 |
| Singapore | 30,973 | 38,036 | +7,063 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,442 | 8,300 | -42,142 |
| Germany | 10,860 | 33,207 | +22,347 |
| 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 | 86,440 |
| 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 | 48,855 | 37,585 | -11,270 |
| Germany | 1,011 | 0 | -1,011 |
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) | 958,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 846,709 |
| Air transport | 386,233 |
| Other | 87,494 |
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) | 519,842 | 438,743 | -81,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 286,021 | 560,688 | +274,667 |
| Air transport | 140,712 | 245,521 | +104,809 |
| Other | 49,909 | 37,585 | -12,324 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 689,500 |
| Southampton | 588,525 |
| Manchester Airport | 236,209 |
| London Gateway Port | 210,712 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,794 |
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 | 419,276 | 270,224 | -149,052 |
| Southampton | 151,679 | 436,846 | +285,167 |
| Manchester Airport | 78,987 | 157,222 | +78,235 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,342 | 76,370 | -57,972 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,119 | 80,675 | +36,556 |
| 000 | 49,909 | 37,585 | -12,324 |
| Felixstowe | 14,103 | 42,748 | +28,645 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,513 | 17,071 | -20,442 |
| Holyhead | 18,472 | 36,099 | +17,627 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,837 | 31,903 | +18,066 |
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