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 | 4,832,426 |
| Switzerland | 4,583,883 |
| Taiwan | 1,737,165 |
| China | 725,555 |
| Italy | 690,557 |
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 | 2,361,698 | 2,470,728 | +109,030 |
| Switzerland | 2,381,433 | 2,202,450 | -178,983 |
| Taiwan | 1,034,180 | 702,985 | -331,195 |
| China | 418,829 | 306,726 | -112,103 |
| Italy | 429,992 | 260,565 | -169,427 |
| Germany | 368,941 | 283,596 | -85,345 |
| United States | 251,043 | 306,295 | +55,252 |
| France | 86,514 | 287,700 | +201,186 |
| Japan | 28,480 | 74,123 | +45,643 |
| South Korea | 28,249 | 45,591 | +17,342 |
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 | 4,986,871 |
| Switzerland | 3,928,365 |
| Taiwan | 1,932,238 |
| China | 773,861 |
| Italy | 733,346 |
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 | 2,441,139 | 2,545,732 | +104,593 |
| Switzerland | 2,016,943 | 1,911,422 | -105,521 |
| Taiwan | 1,109,576 | 822,662 | -286,914 |
| China | 441,854 | 332,007 | -109,847 |
| Italy | 441,579 | 291,767 | -149,812 |
| Germany | 348,811 | 331,788 | -17,023 |
| United States | 232,195 | 240,257 | +8,062 |
| France | 89,765 | 283,000 | +193,235 |
| Mexico | 207,842 | 45,559 | -162,283 |
| Japan | 34,778 | 78,420 | +43,642 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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) | 7,443,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,848,424 |
| Air transport | 1,303,197 |
| Road transport | 147,013 |
| Other | 4,469 |
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) | 3,823,620 | 3,619,931 | -203,689 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,042,263 | 2,806,161 | -236,102 |
| Air transport | 626,983 | 676,214 | +49,231 |
| Road transport | 133,129 | 13,884 | -119,245 |
| Other | 4,406 | 63 | -4,343 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 4,280,077 |
| Felixstowe | 4,079,009 |
| Southampton | 1,299,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,072,744 |
| Dover | 777,381 |
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 | 2,221,864 | 2,058,213 | -163,651 |
| Felixstowe | 2,828,269 | 1,250,740 | -1,577,529 |
| Southampton | 546,899 | 752,546 | +205,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,701 | 1,026,043 | +979,342 |
| Dover | 335,243 | 442,138 | +106,895 |
| Liverpool Docks | 343,765 | 353,807 | +10,042 |
| Purfleet | 355,455 | 217,507 | -137,948 |
| East Midlands Airport | 290,833 | 117,377 | -173,456 |
| London Stansted Airport | 92,713 | 197,210 | +104,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 123,168 | 124,821 | +1,653 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 61 |
| ROTOSOUND MANUFACTURING LTD. | 42 |
| ADVANEX EUROPE LIMITED | 38 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 35 |
| I.A. BARNES & CO., LIMITED | 33 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 28 |
| WINTWIRE LIMITED | 25 |
| HUSCO INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS LLP | 25 |
| AEM LIMITED | 24 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 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 | 587,827 |
| United States | 351,805 |
| South Korea | 102,367 |
| India | 95,065 |
| China | 94,375 |
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 | 313,675 | 274,152 | -39,523 |
| United States | 151,365 | 200,440 | +49,075 |
| South Korea | 93,577 | 8,790 | -84,787 |
| India | 20,990 | 74,075 | +53,085 |
| China | 93,241 | 1,134 | -92,107 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 77,489 | 11,788 | -65,701 |
| Canada | 30,189 | 43,170 | +12,981 |
| Switzerland | 36,292 | 26,474 | -9,818 |
| Nigeria | 36,712 | 20,961 | -15,751 |
| Spain | 45,553 | 7,225 | -38,328 |
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 | 1,721 |
| Taiwan | 93 |
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 | 1,157 | 564 | -593 |
| Taiwan | 68 | 25 | -43 |
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) | 863,840 |
| Air transport | 839,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 313,935 |
| Other | 2,385 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 498,695 | 365,145 | -133,550 |
| Air transport | 438,888 | 400,417 | -38,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,217 | 109,718 | -94,499 |
| Other | 1,451 | 934 | -517 |
| 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 | 738,340 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 439,219 |
| East Midlands Airport | 289,180 |
| Southampton | 99,901 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,258 |
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 | 414,261 | 324,079 | -90,182 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 263,052 | 176,167 | -86,885 |
| East Midlands Airport | 137,358 | 151,822 | +14,464 |
| Southampton | 96,284 | 3,617 | -92,667 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,316 | 35,942 | +6,626 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,985 | 17,811 | -23,174 |
| London | 36,712 | 20,961 | -15,751 |
| Felixstowe | 2,649 | 47,362 | +44,713 |
| ZLC | 25,894 | 14,442 | -11,452 |
| Dover | 37,529 | 0 | -37,529 |
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