Import/export HS code 810196: Tungsten wire
Thin tungsten wires used in electronics, lighting, and other industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,179,577 |
| China | 1,053,032 |
| Sweden | 432,927 |
| Germany | 291,756 |
| India | 181,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,359,094 | 820,483 | -538,611 |
| China | 658,714 | 394,318 | -264,396 |
| Sweden | 204,058 | 228,869 | +24,811 |
| Germany | 133,391 | 158,365 | +24,974 |
| India | 36,676 | 145,107 | +108,431 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 28,660 | 19,620 | -9,040 |
| Israel | 26,982 | 5,732 | -21,250 |
| Italy | 0 | 10,289 | +10,289 |
| Japan | 1,192 | 6,694 | +5,502 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,304 | +5,304 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,179,282 |
| China | 1,209,189 |
| Sweden | 466,646 |
| India | 193,127 |
| Germany | 119,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,359,951 | 819,331 | -540,620 |
| China | 744,415 | 464,774 | -279,641 |
| Sweden | 232,045 | 234,601 | +2,556 |
| India | 40,746 | 152,381 | +111,635 |
| Germany | 45,885 | 73,774 | +27,889 |
| Austria | 19,471 | 21,304 | +1,833 |
| Japan | 12,258 | 16,201 | +3,943 |
| Italy | 0 | 10,289 | +10,289 |
| United Kingdom | 2,311 | 5,041 | +2,730 |
| France | 0 | 5,304 | +5,304 |
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 | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,782,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 441,391 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,262,091 | 1,520,043 | -742,048 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,646 | 265,745 | +90,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,325 | 20,382 | +57 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,020,988 |
| Manchester Airport | 929,048 |
| London Stansted Airport | 454,968 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,002 |
| Thamesport | 251,396 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,196,856 | 824,132 | -372,724 |
| Manchester Airport | 666,788 | 262,260 | -404,528 |
| London Stansted Airport | 276,852 | 178,116 | -98,736 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,946 | 170,056 | +60,110 |
| Thamesport | 11,483 | 239,913 | +228,430 |
| Felixstowe | 151,520 | 6,035 | -145,485 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,420 | 83,429 | +74,009 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,643 | 19,797 | +7,154 |
| Dover | 16,071 | 11,688 | -4,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,304 | +5,304 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 96 |
| STRIP TINNING LIMITED | 74 |
| GOODFELLOW CAMBRIDGE LIMITED | 64 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 50 |
| T C LIMITED | 50 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 32 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 30 |
| OMEGA ENGINEERING LIMITED | 27 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 22 |
| CPI TMD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 715,238 |
| Israel | 400,000 |
| Turkey | 312,647 |
| Poland | 272,320 |
| France | 232,002 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 503,313 | 211,925 | -291,388 |
| Israel | 0 | 400,000 | +400,000 |
| Turkey | 52,418 | 260,229 | +207,811 |
| Poland | 145,165 | 127,155 | -18,010 |
| France | 46,357 | 185,645 | +139,288 |
| Ireland | 15,982 | 84,471 | +68,489 |
| Germany | 32,804 | 67,274 | +34,470 |
| United States | 48,646 | 44,195 | -4,451 |
| Saudi Arabia | 74,981 | 0 | -74,981 |
| Switzerland | 47,441 | 11,588 | -35,853 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,011,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 451,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 255,309 |
| Road transport | 15,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 755,234 | 1,256,166 | +500,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 267,972 | 183,672 | -84,300 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 127,554 | 127,755 | +201 |
| Road transport | 15,974 | 0 | -15,974 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,180,267 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 512,902 |
| London Gateway Port | 450,518 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 247,222 |
| London Stansted Airport | 146,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 521,325 | 658,942 | +137,617 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 69,492 | 443,410 | +373,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 267,972 | 182,546 | -85,426 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,694 | 122,528 | -2,166 |
| London Stansted Airport | 106,624 | 39,380 | -67,244 |
| ZLC | 56,065 | 89,329 | +33,264 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,513 | 21,204 | +6,691 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 3,189 | 3,901 | +712 |
| Dover | 0 | 5,227 | +5,227 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,520 | 0 | -1,520 |
Quick facts
HS code: 810196
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin tungsten wires used in electronics, lighting, and other industries