Import/export HS code 72299090: Various types of alloy steel wire
Steel wire made from other alloy steels not covered in previous categories, suitable for a wide range of uses in construction and manufacturing
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,745,734 |
| France | 10,470,545 |
| Germany | 7,956,190 |
| Turkey | 7,534,384 |
| Belgium | 4,419,346 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,237,866 | 5,507,868 | -729,998 |
| France | 5,722,187 | 4,748,358 | -973,829 |
| Germany | 3,973,036 | 3,983,154 | +10,118 |
| Turkey | 3,171,534 | 4,362,850 | +1,191,316 |
| Belgium | 1,773,103 | 2,646,243 | +873,140 |
| Netherlands | 2,799,493 | 1,193,483 | -1,606,010 |
| Czechia | 1,256,915 | 1,432,304 | +175,389 |
| Italy | 1,450,741 | 1,178,980 | -271,761 |
| Sweden | 742,235 | 954,430 | +212,195 |
| India | 724,749 | 828,650 | +103,901 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 12,039,971 |
| Germany | 10,070,155 |
| Turkey | 7,840,881 |
| Italy | 6,715,426 |
| Luxembourg | 6,595,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,403,423 | 5,636,548 | -766,875 |
| Germany | 5,913,008 | 4,157,147 | -1,755,861 |
| Turkey | 3,437,070 | 4,403,811 | +966,741 |
| Italy | 2,878,897 | 3,836,529 | +957,632 |
| Luxembourg | 3,343,845 | 3,251,219 | -92,626 |
| Netherlands | 2,083,857 | 1,029,756 | -1,054,101 |
| Malaysia | 39,106 | 2,466,428 | +2,427,322 |
| Czechia | 1,082,787 | 1,310,959 | +228,172 |
| France | 1,092,441 | 579,352 | -513,089 |
| India | 718,297 | 802,607 | +84,310 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 36,303,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,124,939 |
| Air transport | 662,357 |
| Other | 53,636 |
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) | 20,032,468 | 16,270,554 | -3,761,914 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,573,458 | 14,551,481 | +4,978,023 |
| Air transport | 341,695 | 320,662 | -21,033 |
| Other | 9,130 | 44,506 | +35,376 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 15,490,930 |
| Dover | 12,602,262 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,535,630 |
| Southampton | 5,637,227 |
| Purfleet | 4,366,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,108,503 | 7,382,427 | -726,076 |
| Dover | 7,178,175 | 5,424,087 | -1,754,088 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,576,169 | 3,959,461 | +383,292 |
| Southampton | 2,339,601 | 3,297,626 | +958,025 |
| Purfleet | 1,461,022 | 2,905,187 | +1,444,165 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,705,391 | 2,139,002 | +433,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,313,744 | 1,799,972 | +486,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,052,781 | 1,838,481 | +785,700 |
| Harwich | 1,262,150 | 482,503 | -779,647 |
| London | 348,940 | 419,839 | +70,899 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
44 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
37 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 36 |
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 34 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 35 |
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 | 71 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 277,841 |
| France | 231,883 |
| China | 191,166 |
| Germany | 168,157 |
| Turkey | 167,041 |
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 | 119,314 | 158,527 | +39,213 |
| France | 129,633 | 102,250 | -27,383 |
| China | 119,080 | 72,086 | -46,994 |
| Germany | 40,226 | 127,931 | +87,705 |
| Turkey | 54,785 | 112,256 | +57,471 |
| Singapore | 98,868 | 62,408 | -36,460 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,074 | 78,340 | +73,266 |
| India | 8,790 | 60,539 | +51,749 |
| South Africa | 29,601 | 34,582 | +4,981 |
| Czechia | 42,233 | 19,603 | -22,630 |
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 | 1,191 |
| Ireland | 853 |
| Italy | 238 |
| China | 161 |
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 | 928 | 263 | -665 |
| Ireland | 272 | 581 | +309 |
| Italy | 236 | 2 | -234 |
| China | 61 | 100 | +39 |
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) | 699,048 |
| Air transport | 645,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 602,613 |
| Other | 5,250 |
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) | 294,702 | 404,346 | +109,644 |
| Air transport | 251,829 | 394,071 | +142,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 250,711 | 351,902 | +101,191 |
| Other | 3,733 | 1,517 | -2,216 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 350,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 239,312 |
| Holyhead | 238,917 |
| East Midlands Airport | 194,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 185,888 |
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 | 170,942 | 179,241 | +8,299 |
| London Gateway Port | 130,294 | 109,018 | -21,276 |
| Holyhead | 93,200 | 145,717 | +52,517 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,765 | 100,625 | +6,860 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 113,811 | 72,077 | -41,734 |
| Felixstowe | 92,734 | 73,880 | -18,854 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,501 | 148,794 | +137,293 |
| ZLC | 28,541 | 70,668 | +42,127 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 78,340 | +78,340 |
| Dover | 0 | 58,309 | +58,309 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72299090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel wire made from other alloy steels not covered in previous categories, suitable for a wide range of uses in construction and manufacturing