Import/export HS code 72230099: Various stainless steel wire
Stainless steel wire with unique compositions not specified in other categories
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 4,715,402 |
| Switzerland | 3,921,495 |
| Taiwan | 1,583,320 |
| Germany | 883,118 |
| China | 640,359 |
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 | 2,458,719 | 2,256,683 | -202,036 |
| Switzerland | 1,852,309 | 2,069,186 | +216,877 |
| Taiwan | 959,139 | 624,181 | -334,958 |
| Germany | 416,840 | 466,278 | +49,438 |
| China | 379,228 | 261,131 | -118,097 |
| United States | 278,218 | 319,513 | +41,295 |
| Italy | 305,030 | 247,128 | -57,902 |
| France | 77,903 | 450,324 | +372,421 |
| Japan | 26,960 | 74,123 | +47,163 |
| South Korea | 32,471 | 43,899 | +11,428 |
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 | 4,865,755 |
| Switzerland | 3,238,776 |
| Taiwan | 1,763,203 |
| Germany | 794,160 |
| China | 688,665 |
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 | 2,537,004 | 2,328,751 | -208,253 |
| Switzerland | 1,470,409 | 1,768,367 | +297,958 |
| Taiwan | 1,024,936 | 738,267 | -286,669 |
| Germany | 417,413 | 376,747 | -40,666 |
| China | 403,817 | 284,848 | -118,969 |
| Italy | 324,920 | 286,819 | -38,101 |
| France | 81,154 | 444,559 | +363,405 |
| United States | 257,021 | 252,721 | -4,300 |
| Mexico | 211,032 | 45,041 | -165,991 |
| Czechia | 47,776 | 159,971 | +112,195 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 7,082,183 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,472,933 |
| Air transport | 1,338,887 |
| Road transport | 107,036 |
| Other | 2,319 |
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) | 3,803,611 | 3,278,572 | -525,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,459,141 | 3,013,792 | +554,651 |
| Air transport | 728,213 | 610,674 | -117,539 |
| Road transport | 50,855 | 56,181 | +5,326 |
| Other | 2,268 | 51 | -2,217 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 3,705,303 |
| Felixstowe | 3,646,652 |
| Southampton | 1,355,593 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,084,763 |
| Dover | 761,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 1,749,833 | 1,955,470 | +205,637 |
| Felixstowe | 2,585,972 | 1,060,680 | -1,525,292 |
| Southampton | 561,552 | 794,041 | +232,489 |
| London Gateway Port | 215,953 | 868,810 | +652,857 |
| Dover | 261,130 | 500,173 | +239,043 |
| Liverpool Docks | 338,371 | 349,551 | +11,180 |
| Purfleet | 236,354 | 201,154 | -35,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 301,501 | 88,204 | -213,297 |
| London Stansted Airport | 121,706 | 186,319 | +64,613 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,850 | 285,047 | +271,197 |
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
|
34 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
15 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
8 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 556,736 |
| United States | 355,140 |
| South Korea | 103,982 |
| India | 94,135 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 86,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 301,805 | 254,931 | -46,874 |
| United States | 169,434 | 185,706 | +16,272 |
| South Korea | 97,305 | 6,677 | -90,628 |
| India | 94,135 | 0 | -94,135 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 75,434 | 11,535 | -63,899 |
| Canada | 34,357 | 33,444 | -913 |
| Switzerland | 36,292 | 26,474 | -9,818 |
| Nigeria | 36,712 | 20,961 | -15,751 |
| Spain | 48,433 | 3,250 | -45,183 |
| Norway | 34,386 | 8,682 | -25,704 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,553 |
| Taiwan | 88 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,055 | 498 | -557 |
| Taiwan | 68 | 20 | -48 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 834,565 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 812,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,648 |
| Other | 2,166 |
| Road transport | 1,213 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 492,260 | 342,305 | -149,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 486,305 | 326,471 | -159,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 138,254 | 64,394 | -73,860 |
| Other | 1,384 | 782 | -602 |
| Road transport | 1,213 | 0 | -1,213 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 721,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 452,725 |
| East Midlands Airport | 279,278 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,966 |
| London | 57,673 |
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 | 426,094 | 295,554 | -130,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 310,290 | 142,435 | -167,855 |
| East Midlands Airport | 144,477 | 134,801 | -9,676 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,750 | 26,216 | -10,534 |
| London | 36,712 | 20,961 | -15,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,386 | 17,811 | -16,575 |
| Felixstowe | 50,011 | 1,615 | -48,396 |
| ZLC | 25,823 | 14,423 | -11,400 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,475 | 13,337 | -5,138 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 21,462 | +21,462 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72230099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel wire with unique compositions not specified in other categories