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 | 9,451,676 |
| China | 6,182,660 |
| France | 538,931 |
| Italy | 495,540 |
| 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 | 4,473,707 | 4,977,969 | +504,262 |
| China | 3,698,852 | 2,483,808 | -1,215,044 |
| France | 318,379 | 220,552 | -97,827 |
| Italy | 126,687 | 368,853 | +242,166 |
| Pakistan | 385,282 | 0 | -385,282 |
| Turkey | 88,826 | 197,122 | +108,296 |
| Germany | 63,264 | 103,780 | +40,516 |
| South Korea | 0 | 87,948 | +87,948 |
| Thailand | 0 | 71,331 | +71,331 |
| Ireland | 27,012 | 32,334 | +5,322 |
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 | 9,051,690 |
| China | 7,038,342 |
| Turkey | 755,316 |
| Italy | 492,355 |
| 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 | 4,440,954 | 4,610,736 | +169,782 |
| China | 4,129,388 | 2,908,954 | -1,220,434 |
| Turkey | 443,905 | 311,411 | -132,494 |
| Italy | 97,878 | 394,477 | +296,599 |
| South Korea | 0 | 87,948 | +87,948 |
| Germany | 33,411 | 49,754 | +16,343 |
| Thailand | 0 | 71,331 | +71,331 |
| France | 14,901 | 38,325 | +23,424 |
| United Arab Emirates | 35,521 | 0 | -35,521 |
| Viet Nam | 10,199 | 20,021 | +9,822 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 10,463,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,202,400 |
| Other | 153,911 |
| Air transport | 111,973 |
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) | 4,827,151 | 5,636,655 | +809,504 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,353,563 | 2,848,837 | -1,504,726 |
| Other | 37,389 | 116,522 | +79,133 |
| Air transport | 70,037 | 41,936 | -28,101 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,453,635 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,670,593 |
| Felixstowe | 3,299,624 |
| Southampton | 1,730,398 |
| Belfast Port | 1,073,681 |
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 | 2,676,568 | 2,777,067 | +100,499 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,191,586 | 2,479,007 | +287,421 |
| Felixstowe | 2,246,301 | 1,053,323 | -1,192,978 |
| Southampton | 1,061,197 | 669,201 | -391,996 |
| Belfast Port | 535,682 | 537,999 | +2,317 |
| London Gateway Port | 312,929 | 381,033 | +68,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,012 | 263,312 | +177,300 |
| ZLC | 0 | 165,232 | +165,232 |
| 000 | 37,389 | 116,522 | +79,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,237 | 101,217 | +79,980 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 61 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| THE WILKINSON CORPORATION LIMITED | 29 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 28 |
| MMS NI LTD | 26 |
| LLOYD & JONES ENGINEERS LIMITED | 19 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 17 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 14 |
| D.I.P.T. LIMITED | 13 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 8,321,561 |
| Poland | 2,249,416 |
| Netherlands | 1,887,222 |
| Spain | 1,377,524 |
| Ireland | 1,351,782 |
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 | 4,283,116 | 4,038,445 | -244,671 |
| Poland | 1,047,235 | 1,202,181 | +154,946 |
| Netherlands | 696,757 | 1,190,465 | +493,708 |
| Spain | 624,751 | 752,773 | +128,022 |
| Ireland | 658,517 | 693,265 | +34,748 |
| Sweden | 426,870 | 490,918 | +64,048 |
| Germany | 226,348 | 432,168 | +205,820 |
| Belgium | 134,011 | 93,122 | -40,889 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,430 | 0 | -58,430 |
| Czechia | 19,888 | 13,683 | -6,205 |
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 | 77,254 |
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 | 44,057 | 33,197 | -10,860 |
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) | 16,957,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 159,710 |
| Other | 77,254 |
| Air transport | 32,319 |
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) | 8,073,944 | 8,883,826 | +809,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,311 | 52,399 | -54,912 |
| Other | 44,057 | 33,197 | -10,860 |
| Air transport | 21,653 | 10,666 | -10,987 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,462,215 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,757,638 |
| Holyhead | 867,100 |
| Poole | 201,485 |
| Liverpool Docks | 183,442 |
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 | 5,903,141 | 6,559,074 | +655,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,263,357 | 1,494,281 | +230,924 |
| Holyhead | 338,406 | 528,694 | +190,288 |
| Poole | 142,632 | 58,853 | -83,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,291 | 88,151 | -7,140 |
| Heysham | 133,467 | 43,223 | -90,244 |
| Dover | 80,724 | 27,546 | -53,178 |
| 000 | 44,057 | 33,197 | -10,860 |
| Portsmouth | 44,444 | 32,119 | -12,325 |
| 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