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 | 2,557,465 |
| Netherlands | 1,992,743 |
| Germany | 516,166 |
| China | 326,620 |
| France | 263,674 |
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 | 2,015,501 | 541,964 | -1,473,537 |
| Netherlands | 573,827 | 1,418,916 | +845,089 |
| Germany | 290,220 | 225,946 | -64,274 |
| China | 228,980 | 97,640 | -131,340 |
| France | 161,564 | 102,110 | -59,454 |
| Ireland | 53,756 | 48,556 | -5,200 |
| Italy | 24,764 | 21,409 | -3,355 |
| United States | 16,984 | 3,470 | -13,514 |
| Sweden | 6,091 | 7,238 | +1,147 |
| 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 | 2,836,304 |
| Sweden | 1,807,337 |
| Germany | 432,505 |
| China | 326,620 |
| France | 266,171 |
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 | 2,055,989 | 780,315 | -1,275,674 |
| Sweden | 567,100 | 1,240,237 | +673,137 |
| Germany | 259,886 | 172,619 | -87,267 |
| China | 228,980 | 97,640 | -131,340 |
| France | 163,168 | 103,003 | -60,165 |
| 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 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,690 | +1,690 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 2,620,647 |
| Air transport | 2,199,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 931,496 |
| Other | 102,312 |
| 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) | 2,122,369 | 498,278 | -1,624,091 |
| Air transport | 672,630 | 1,527,026 | +854,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 532,317 | 399,179 | -133,138 |
| Other | 53,756 | 48,556 | -5,200 |
| 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 | 1,785,629 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,455,898 |
| Birmingham Airport | 555,046 |
| Liverpool Docks | 372,261 |
| Southampton | 305,735 |
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 | 1,505,812 | 279,817 | -1,225,995 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 290,083 | 1,165,815 | +875,732 |
| Birmingham Airport | 283,523 | 271,523 | -12,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 144,637 | 227,624 | +82,987 |
| Southampton | 296,365 | 9,370 | -286,995 |
| London Gateway Port | 206,060 | 96,743 | -109,317 |
| London | 151,577 | 92,376 | -59,201 |
| Manchester Airport | 98,048 | 86,218 | -11,830 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,616 | 111,583 | +40,967 |
| Killingholme | 147,323 | 25,687 | -121,636 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLEIMA LIMITED | 39 |
| STAINLESS WIRE SUPPLIES LTD | 33 |
| SCOTT PRECISION WIRE LTD | 25 |
| TEC-TIES LIMITED | 25 |
| STAINLESS STEEL SERVICES LIMITED | 21 |
| AMODIL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 17 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
| PROCOOK LIMITED | 12 |
| BLYTH METALS LIMITED | 10 |
| VLPG VENTURE LTD | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 645,059 |
| Taiwan | 611,773 |
| China | 203,348 |
| Ireland | 135,916 |
| Hungary | 88,606 |
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 | 387,552 | 257,507 | -130,045 |
| Taiwan | 219,230 | 392,543 | +173,313 |
| China | 150,921 | 52,427 | -98,494 |
| Ireland | 71,120 | 64,796 | -6,324 |
| Hungary | 12,628 | 75,978 | +63,350 |
| Singapore | 49,798 | 18,557 | -31,241 |
| United Arab Emirates | 50,442 | 0 | -50,442 |
| Germany | 8,480 | 35,665 | +27,185 |
| France | 9,680 | 28,444 | +18,764 |
| 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 | 82,088 |
| XI | 4,809 |
| 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 | 47,436 | 34,652 | -12,784 |
| XI | 4,809 | 0 | -4,809 |
| 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) | 865,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 707,112 |
| Air transport | 374,898 |
| Other | 89,203 |
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) | 441,508 | 423,694 | -17,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 349,032 | 358,080 | +9,048 |
| Air transport | 179,354 | 195,544 | +16,190 |
| Other | 54,037 | 35,166 | -18,871 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 608,635 |
| Southampton | 494,299 |
| Manchester Airport | 252,976 |
| Immingham Docks | 172,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 161,528 |
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 | 304,172 | 304,463 | +291 |
| Southampton | 212,033 | 282,266 | +70,233 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,121 | 124,855 | -3,266 |
| Immingham Docks | 92,171 | 80,513 | -11,658 |
| London Gateway Port | 133,186 | 28,342 | -104,844 |
| 000 | 54,037 | 35,166 | -18,871 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,994 | 21,423 | -15,571 |
| Felixstowe | 5,636 | 49,364 | +43,728 |
| Holyhead | 13,621 | 24,442 | +10,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,817 | 30,428 | +27,611 |
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