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 | 8,740,447 |
| China | 6,170,579 |
| Italy | 588,756 |
| France | 517,033 |
| Pakistan | 385,282 |
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 | 4,224,178 | 4,516,269 | +292,091 |
| China | 3,691,458 | 2,479,121 | -1,212,337 |
| Italy | 143,201 | 445,555 | +302,354 |
| France | 367,229 | 149,804 | -217,425 |
| Pakistan | 385,282 | 0 | -385,282 |
| Turkey | 47,306 | 197,122 | +149,816 |
| Germany | 49,099 | 115,881 | +66,782 |
| South Korea | 0 | 87,948 | +87,948 |
| Thailand | 0 | 71,331 | +71,331 |
| Ireland | 31,258 | 35,201 | +3,943 |
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 | 8,348,374 |
| China | 7,008,544 |
| Turkey | 686,415 |
| Italy | 606,829 |
| South Korea | 87,948 |
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 | 4,209,925 | 4,138,449 | -71,476 |
| China | 4,106,427 | 2,902,117 | -1,204,310 |
| Turkey | 440,491 | 245,924 | -194,567 |
| Italy | 120,375 | 486,454 | +366,079 |
| South Korea | 0 | 87,948 | +87,948 |
| Germany | 21,622 | 52,724 | +31,102 |
| Thailand | 0 | 71,331 | +71,331 |
| France | 13,243 | 38,325 | +25,082 |
| Portugal | 0 | 40,079 | +40,079 |
| United Arab Emirates | 35,521 | 0 | -35,521 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,833,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,145,751 |
| Other | 156,580 |
| Air transport | 109,747 |
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) | 4,680,779 | 5,153,088 | +472,309 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,235,001 | 2,910,750 | -1,324,251 |
| Other | 44,915 | 111,665 | +66,750 |
| Air transport | 54,925 | 54,822 | -103 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,954,929 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,452,341 |
| Felixstowe | 3,203,901 |
| Southampton | 1,635,446 |
| Belfast Port | 1,100,960 |
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 | 2,517,630 | 2,437,299 | -80,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,139,458 | 2,312,883 | +173,425 |
| Felixstowe | 2,177,863 | 1,026,038 | -1,151,825 |
| Southampton | 1,013,731 | 621,715 | -392,016 |
| Belfast Port | 610,879 | 490,081 | -120,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 345,872 | 542,237 | +196,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,031 | 263,312 | +180,281 |
| ZLC | 0 | 165,232 | +165,232 |
| 000 | 44,915 | 111,665 | +66,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,127 | 102,401 | +83,274 |
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
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
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 | 62 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 58 |
| THE WILKINSON CORPORATION LIMITED | 30 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 28 |
| MMS NI LTD | 27 |
| LLOYD & JONES ENGINEERS LIMITED | 19 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 18 |
| D.I.P.T. LIMITED | 14 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 14 |
| ENERGAS 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 | 17 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 7,903,616 |
| Poland | 2,173,659 |
| Netherlands | 1,857,427 |
| Spain | 1,352,549 |
| Ireland | 1,278,806 |
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 | 4,329,566 | 3,574,050 | -755,516 |
| Poland | 1,061,560 | 1,112,099 | +50,539 |
| Netherlands | 787,677 | 1,069,750 | +282,073 |
| Spain | 689,972 | 662,577 | -27,395 |
| Ireland | 663,553 | 615,253 | -48,300 |
| Sweden | 424,498 | 491,502 | +67,004 |
| Germany | 204,546 | 451,942 | +247,396 |
| Belgium | 139,890 | 85,067 | -54,823 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,430 | 0 | -58,430 |
| South Africa | 30,808 | 2,739 | -28,069 |
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 | 70,977 |
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 | 40,511 | 30,466 | -10,045 |
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) | 16,353,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,918 |
| Other | 70,977 |
| Air transport | 31,289 |
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) | 8,300,606 | 8,052,801 | -247,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,535 | 22,383 | -86,152 |
| Other | 40,511 | 30,466 | -10,045 |
| Air transport | 25,887 | 5,402 | -20,485 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,903,433 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,759,875 |
| Holyhead | 888,494 |
| Liverpool Docks | 182,117 |
| Poole | 144,455 |
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 | 6,000,823 | 5,902,610 | -98,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,354,891 | 1,404,984 | +50,093 |
| Holyhead | 391,724 | 496,770 | +105,046 |
| Liverpool Docks | 137,323 | 44,794 | -92,529 |
| Poole | 114,739 | 29,716 | -85,023 |
| Dover | 80,724 | 27,546 | -53,178 |
| Heysham | 45,374 | 43,223 | -2,151 |
| Portsmouth | 44,444 | 32,119 | -12,325 |
| 000 | 40,511 | 30,466 | -10,045 |
| 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