Import/export HS code 72299020: Steel wire made from high-speed steel
Steel wire crafted from high-speed steel, ideal for cutting tools and high-performance applications due to its hardness and heat resistance
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 513,133 |
| Japan | 497,808 |
| Viet Nam | 25,716 |
| China | 6,895 |
| United States | 5,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 430,967 | 82,166 | -348,801 |
| Japan | 389,640 | 108,168 | -281,472 |
| Viet Nam | 25,716 | 0 | -25,716 |
| China | 4,090 | 2,805 | -1,285 |
| United States | 3,447 | 2,084 | -1,363 |
| Spain | 5,005 | 0 | -5,005 |
| India | 2,082 | 1,210 | -872 |
| Ireland | 1,164 | 0 | -1,164 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 513,133 |
| Japan | 497,808 |
| Viet Nam | 25,716 |
| China | 6,895 |
| United States | 5,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 430,967 | 82,166 | -348,801 |
| Japan | 389,640 | 108,168 | -281,472 |
| Viet Nam | 25,716 | 0 | -25,716 |
| China | 4,090 | 2,805 | -1,285 |
| United States | 3,447 | 2,084 | -1,363 |
| Germany | 5,005 | 0 | -5,005 |
| India | 2,082 | 1,210 | -872 |
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 | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 530,419 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 518,138 |
| Air transport | 8,823 |
| Other | 1,164 |
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) | 419,446 | 110,973 | -308,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 435,972 | 82,166 | -353,806 |
| Air transport | 5,529 | 3,294 | -2,235 |
| Other | 1,164 | 0 | -1,164 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 527,555 |
| Purfleet | 456,984 |
| Dover | 51,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,447 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 418,443 | 109,112 | -309,331 |
| Purfleet | 384,033 | 72,951 | -311,082 |
| Dover | 51,939 | 0 | -51,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 9,215 | +9,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,447 | 0 | -3,447 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,082 | 1,210 | -872 |
| Felixstowe | 1,003 | 1,861 | +858 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 2,084 | +2,084 |
| 000 | 1,164 | 0 | -1,164 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 445,621 |
| Germany | 13,983 |
| Belgium | 6,431 |
| Netherlands | 3,852 |
| Canada | 2,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 445,621 | +445,621 |
| Germany | 0 | 13,983 | +13,983 |
| Belgium | 3,020 | 3,411 | +391 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,852 | +3,852 |
| Canada | 2,162 | 0 | -2,162 |
| Finland | 1,260 | 0 | -1,260 |
| Morocco | 0 | 1,040 | +1,040 |
| Poland | 0 | 992 | +992 |
| France | 920 | 0 | -920 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 445,621 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 445,621 | +445,621 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 445,621 |
| Air transport | 30,640 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 0 | 445,621 | +445,621 |
| Air transport | 7,362 | 23,278 | +15,916 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 445,621 |
| ZLC | 14,975 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,813 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 0 | 445,621 | +445,621 |
| ZLC | 0 | 14,975 | +14,975 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,362 | 4,451 | -2,911 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 3,852 | +3,852 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72299020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel wire crafted from high-speed steel, ideal for cutting tools and high-performance applications due to its hardness and heat resistance