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 | 4,167,571 |
| Switzerland | 3,832,397 |
| Taiwan | 1,578,190 |
| Italy | 669,220 |
| Germany | 574,829 |
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 | 1,809,008 | 2,358,563 | +549,555 |
| Switzerland | 2,145,038 | 1,687,359 | -457,679 |
| Taiwan | 1,047,197 | 530,993 | -516,204 |
| Italy | 423,182 | 246,038 | -177,144 |
| Germany | 361,587 | 213,242 | -148,345 |
| China | 346,803 | 224,018 | -122,785 |
| United States | 257,511 | 271,850 | +14,339 |
| France | 146,319 | 244,192 | +97,873 |
| Belgium | 100,335 | 1,117 | -99,218 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 77,248 | 0 | -77,248 |
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 | 4,305,220 |
| Switzerland | 3,228,556 |
| Taiwan | 1,766,684 |
| Italy | 690,305 |
| China | 641,553 |
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 | 1,866,951 | 2,438,269 | +571,318 |
| Switzerland | 1,865,674 | 1,362,882 | -502,792 |
| Taiwan | 1,127,202 | 639,482 | -487,720 |
| Italy | 429,852 | 260,453 | -169,399 |
| China | 400,756 | 240,797 | -159,959 |
| Germany | 342,467 | 275,407 | -67,060 |
| United States | 334,839 | 220,656 | -114,183 |
| France | 149,570 | 244,192 | +94,622 |
| Mexico | 144,347 | 105,932 | -38,415 |
| Japan | 36,368 | 45,689 | +9,321 |
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 | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -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) | 6,398,000 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,159,651 |
| Air transport | 1,241,136 |
| Road transport | 139,121 |
| Other | 4,438 |
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) | 3,218,181 | 3,179,819 | -38,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,938,506 | 2,221,145 | -717,361 |
| Air transport | 663,466 | 577,670 | -85,796 |
| Road transport | 107,439 | 31,682 | -75,757 |
| Other | 2,194 | 2,244 | +50 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,024,905 |
| ZLC | 3,540,012 |
| Southampton | 997,478 |
| Dover | 730,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 653,114 |
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 | 2,413,052 | 1,611,853 | -801,199 |
| ZLC | 1,983,956 | 1,556,056 | -427,900 |
| Southampton | 593,631 | 403,847 | -189,784 |
| Dover | 336,965 | 393,753 | +56,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,803 | 606,311 | +559,508 |
| Purfleet | 339,770 | 205,544 | -134,226 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,119 | 360,762 | +217,643 |
| East Midlands Airport | 276,255 | 120,577 | -155,678 |
| London Stansted Airport | 106,751 | 146,977 | +40,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,253 | 78,526 | -67,727 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 57 |
| ROTOSOUND MANUFACTURING LTD. | 42 |
| ADVANEX EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 33 |
| I.A. BARNES & CO., LIMITED | 29 |
| HUSCO INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS LLP | 25 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 24 |
| WINTWIRE LIMITED | 24 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| AEM LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 610,116 |
| United States | 339,809 |
| China | 123,301 |
| South Korea | 102,367 |
| India | 95,065 |
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 | 388,519 | 221,597 | -166,922 |
| United States | 150,422 | 189,387 | +38,965 |
| China | 122,167 | 1,134 | -121,033 |
| South Korea | 0 | 102,367 | +102,367 |
| India | 20,990 | 74,075 | +53,085 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 76,301 | 12,976 | -63,325 |
| Canada | 20,631 | 38,321 | +17,690 |
| Spain | 25,584 | 27,194 | +1,610 |
| Switzerland | 31,883 | 12,015 | -19,868 |
| Norway | 35,840 | 7,062 | -28,778 |
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 | 1,677 |
| Taiwan | 83 |
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 | 1,171 | 506 | -665 |
| Taiwan | 68 | 15 | -53 |
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) | 868,469 |
| Air transport | 825,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,064 |
| Other | 2,271 |
| 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) | 540,329 | 328,140 | -212,189 |
| Air transport | 363,416 | 461,736 | +98,320 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 217,291 | 82,773 | -134,518 |
| Other | 1,484 | 787 | -697 |
| 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 | 763,367 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 448,043 |
| East Midlands Airport | 280,426 |
| Southampton | 125,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 50,489 |
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 | 462,007 | 301,360 | -160,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 186,621 | 261,422 | +74,801 |
| East Midlands Airport | 142,285 | 138,141 | -4,144 |
| Southampton | 125,210 | 0 | -125,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,985 | 9,504 | -31,481 |
| Felixstowe | 2,649 | 47,362 | +44,713 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,051 | 31,547 | +16,496 |
| ZLC | 21,926 | 17,427 | -4,499 |
| Dover | 31,417 | 6,112 | -25,305 |
| London | 36,712 | 0 | -36,712 |
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