Import/export HS code 722920: Steel wire made from silico-manganese steel
Steel wire specifically made from silico-manganese steel, known for its strength and durability, often used in heavy-duty applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 8,492,804 |
| China | 5,903,704 |
| France | 536,279 |
| Pakistan | 385,282 |
| Italy | 341,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,667,913 | 3,824,891 | -843,022 |
| China | 3,915,308 | 1,988,396 | -1,926,912 |
| France | 313,883 | 222,396 | -91,487 |
| Pakistan | 385,282 | 0 | -385,282 |
| Italy | 140,898 | 200,356 | +59,458 |
| Germany | 86,492 | 88,851 | +2,359 |
| Turkey | 99,747 | 19,414 | -80,333 |
| South Korea | 0 | 47,889 | +47,889 |
| Ireland | 22,917 | 22,007 | -910 |
| Netherlands | 14,073 | 26,391 | +12,318 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 8,309,530 |
| China | 6,534,879 |
| Turkey | 596,650 |
| Italy | 355,140 |
| Germany | 89,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,607,068 | 3,702,462 | -904,606 |
| China | 4,331,150 | 2,203,729 | -2,127,421 |
| Turkey | 450,776 | 145,874 | -304,902 |
| Italy | 108,022 | 247,118 | +139,096 |
| Germany | 43,137 | 46,789 | +3,652 |
| South Korea | 0 | 47,889 | +47,889 |
| France | 17,046 | 26,108 | +9,062 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,246 | 14,275 | -6,971 |
| Viet Nam | 9,968 | 22,241 | +12,273 |
| Canada | 31,203 | 0 | -31,203 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,288,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,769,117 |
| Air transport | 100,998 |
| Other | 62,266 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,902,507 | 4,385,655 | -516,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,722,406 | 2,046,711 | -2,675,695 |
| Air transport | 55,762 | 45,236 | -10,526 |
| Other | 30,183 | 32,083 | +1,900 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,946,194 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,204,759 |
| Felixstowe | 3,405,840 |
| Southampton | 1,444,939 |
| Belfast Port | 1,009,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,792,095 | 2,154,099 | -637,996 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,189,122 | 2,015,637 | -173,485 |
| Felixstowe | 2,447,235 | 958,605 | -1,488,630 |
| Southampton | 933,787 | 511,152 | -422,635 |
| Belfast Port | 690,814 | 318,502 | -372,312 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,625 | 132,943 | -160,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 166,130 | 90,481 | -75,649 |
| ZLC | 0 | 165,232 | +165,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,870 | 71,978 | +40,108 |
| 000 | 30,183 | 32,083 | +1,900 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 57 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 27 |
| MMS NI LTD | 26 |
| THE WILKINSON CORPORATION LIMITED | 25 |
| LLOYD & JONES ENGINEERS LIMITED | 19 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 16 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 14 |
| ENERGAS LIMITED | 12 |
| D.I.P.T. LIMITED | 12 |
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+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,896,390 |
| Poland | 2,000,391 |
| Netherlands | 1,663,996 |
| Spain | 1,297,149 |
| Ireland | 1,171,802 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,312,893 | 3,583,497 | -729,396 |
| Poland | 1,010,950 | 989,441 | -21,509 |
| Netherlands | 605,788 | 1,058,208 | +452,420 |
| Spain | 702,485 | 594,664 | -107,821 |
| Ireland | 680,533 | 491,269 | -189,264 |
| Sweden | 430,728 | 365,754 | -64,974 |
| Germany | 325,286 | 284,119 | -41,167 |
| Belgium | 126,382 | 59,994 | -66,388 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,430 | 0 | -58,430 |
| South Africa | 0 | 33,547 | +33,547 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 81,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 57,188 | 24,749 | -32,439 |
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) | 15,349,773 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 420,314 |
| Other | 81,937 |
| Air transport | 34,977 |
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) | 7,913,775 | 7,435,998 | -477,777 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 373,369 | 46,945 | -326,424 |
| Other | 57,188 | 24,749 | -32,439 |
| Air transport | 25,232 | 9,745 | -15,487 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,569,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,567,881 |
| Holyhead | 681,446 |
| Heysham | 222,475 |
| Poole | 171,769 |
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 | 6,045,894 | 5,523,461 | -522,433 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,261,159 | 1,306,722 | +45,563 |
| Holyhead | 301,506 | 379,940 | +78,434 |
| Heysham | 179,252 | 43,223 | -136,029 |
| Poole | 81,892 | 89,877 | +7,985 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,291 | 43,357 | -51,934 |
| Dover | 74,382 | 27,318 | -47,064 |
| 000 | 57,188 | 24,749 | -32,439 |
| Portsmouth | 70,115 | 0 | -70,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,297 | 0 | -69,297 |
Quick facts
HS code: 722920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel wire specifically made from silico-manganese steel, known for its strength and durability, often used in heavy-duty applications