Import/export HS code 72299050: Steel wire with specific carbon and chromium content
Steel wire containing precise amounts of carbon (0.9%-1.15%) and chromium (0.5%-2%), with optional molybdenum, used in specialized industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,737,176 |
| United States | 210,542 |
| Spain | 55,399 |
| France | 20,783 |
| Czechia | 12,458 |
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 | 2,482,655 | 3,254,521 | +771,866 |
| United States | 8,880 | 201,662 | +192,782 |
| Spain | 55,399 | 0 | -55,399 |
| France | 20,783 | 0 | -20,783 |
| Czechia | 12,458 | 0 | -12,458 |
| Belgium | 8,465 | 0 | -8,465 |
| India | 1,160 | 0 | -1,160 |
| Denmark | 97 | 132 | +35 |
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 | 5,757,959 |
| United States | 176,324 |
| Spain | 63,864 |
| Germany | 34,218 |
| Czechia | 12,458 |
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 | 2,503,438 | 3,254,521 | +751,083 |
| United States | 8,880 | 167,444 | +158,564 |
| Spain | 63,864 | 0 | -63,864 |
| Germany | 0 | 34,218 | +34,218 |
| Czechia | 12,458 | 0 | -12,458 |
| India | 1,160 | 0 | -1,160 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,096,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,829,907 |
| Air transport | 119,892 |
| Other | 229 |
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) | 1,767,854 | 2,328,330 | +560,476 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 813,066 | 1,016,841 | +203,775 |
| Air transport | 8,880 | 111,012 | +102,132 |
| Other | 97 | 132 | +35 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 3,470,404 |
| Dover | 1,971,159 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 146,952 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,260 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,561,661 | 1,908,743 | +347,082 |
| Dover | 901,854 | 1,069,305 | +167,451 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,684 | 106,268 | +65,584 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,415 | 54,845 | +15,430 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 91,564 | +91,564 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 60,012 | +60,012 |
| Southampton | 1,160 | 56,432 | +55,272 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 51,000 | +51,000 |
| London | 0 | 34,218 | +34,218 |
| Newhaven | 27,681 | 0 | -27,681 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 86,654 |
| Italy | 23,911 |
| Greece | 7,778 |
| Belgium | 4,406 |
| India | 2,393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 16,001 | 70,653 | +54,652 |
| Italy | 3,332 | 20,579 | +17,247 |
| Greece | 3,939 | 3,839 | -100 |
| Belgium | 1,371 | 3,035 | +1,664 |
| India | 0 | 2,393 | +2,393 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,250 | +2,250 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,354 | +1,354 |
| France | 496 | 473 | -23 |
| Norway | 968 | 0 | -968 |
| Croatia | 0 | 327 | +327 |
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 | 4,827 |
| Nicaragua | 2,620 |
| China | 2 |
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 | 4,662 | 165 | -4,497 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 2,620 | +2,620 |
| China | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,888 |
| Air transport | 22,301 |
| Other | 9,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,101 | 59,646 | +56,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,371 | 35,517 | +34,146 |
| Air transport | 17,200 | 5,101 | -12,099 |
| Other | 4,918 | 4,704 | -214 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 69,299 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,985 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,200 |
| 000 | 9,622 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,708 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 69,299 | +69,299 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,371 | 23,614 | +22,243 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,200 | 0 | -17,200 |
| 000 | 4,918 | 4,704 | -214 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 2,708 | +2,708 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 2,393 | +2,393 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 2,250 | +2,250 |
| Belfast Port | 2,133 | 0 | -2,133 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 968 | 0 | -968 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72299050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel wire containing precise amounts of carbon (0.9%-1.15%) and chromium (0.5%-2%), with optional molybdenum, used in specialized industrial applications