Import/export HS code 72230019: Various stainless steel wire
Stainless steel wire not covered by specific nickel or chromium content ranges
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,085,035 |
| India | 11,455,958 |
| Czechia | 7,412,271 |
| Taiwan | 5,633,566 |
| China | 4,516,690 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,775,232 | 6,309,803 | +534,571 |
| India | 6,349,685 | 5,106,273 | -1,243,412 |
| Czechia | 4,171,641 | 3,240,630 | -931,011 |
| Taiwan | 2,848,587 | 2,784,979 | -63,608 |
| China | 2,366,264 | 2,150,426 | -215,838 |
| Italy | 2,273,738 | 2,171,665 | -102,073 |
| Indonesia | 1,315,772 | 2,112,196 | +796,424 |
| France | 1,302,021 | 949,769 | -352,252 |
| Turkey | 749,311 | 543,377 | -205,934 |
| Netherlands | 596,338 | 551,474 | -44,864 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 12,812,849 |
| South Korea | 7,232,430 |
| Czechia | 7,191,906 |
| Taiwan | 5,985,090 |
| Germany | 5,317,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 7,151,773 | 5,661,076 | -1,490,697 |
| South Korea | 3,532,129 | 3,700,301 | +168,172 |
| Czechia | 4,068,261 | 3,123,645 | -944,616 |
| Taiwan | 2,967,896 | 3,017,194 | +49,298 |
| Germany | 2,220,735 | 3,096,268 | +875,533 |
| China | 2,569,351 | 2,186,851 | -382,500 |
| Italy | 2,257,272 | 1,800,339 | -456,933 |
| Indonesia | 1,315,772 | 2,112,196 | +796,424 |
| France | 1,542,152 | 776,103 | -766,049 |
| Turkey | 749,311 | 543,377 | -205,934 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
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 | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 29,292,264 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,376,533 |
| Air transport | 1,893,901 |
| Road transport | 40,674 |
| Other | 16,307 |
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) | 14,990,009 | 14,302,255 | -687,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,316,724 | 14,059,809 | -256,915 |
| Air transport | 1,088,601 | 805,300 | -283,301 |
| Road transport | 14,453 | 26,221 | +11,768 |
| Other | 7,781 | 8,526 | +745 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,320,914 |
| Dover | 13,170,280 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,012,999 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,018,384 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,329,816 |
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 | 9,273,022 | 7,047,892 | -2,225,130 |
| Dover | 6,764,959 | 6,405,321 | -359,638 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,722,144 | 3,290,855 | +568,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,874,271 | 2,144,113 | -730,158 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,713,328 | 2,616,488 | +903,160 |
| Southampton | 3,070,198 | 1,067,736 | -2,002,462 |
| London Gateway Port | 573,406 | 2,448,572 | +1,875,166 |
| London | 471,150 | 758,234 | +287,084 |
| Harwich | 132,092 | 1,016,567 | +884,475 |
| Thamesport | 401,205 | 345,259 | -55,946 |
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 | 47 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Other manufacturing | 26 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-11 | 48 |
| 2025-10 | 47 |
| 2025-09 | 48 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 96 |
| VBC GROUP LTD | 88 |
| WESTBROOK WELDING ALLOYS LIMITED | 88 |
| STRIDE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 66 |
| I.A. BARNES & CO., LIMITED | 64 |
| TILSATEC LIMITED | 63 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 62 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 62 |
| KONGSBERG ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 59 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 83 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,491,308 |
| Italy | 1,623,518 |
| United States | 1,365,756 |
| Denmark | 1,250,667 |
| Netherlands | 1,195,389 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,445,578 | 3,045,730 | +600,152 |
| Italy | 994,228 | 629,290 | -364,938 |
| United States | 495,796 | 869,960 | +374,164 |
| Denmark | 416,431 | 834,236 | +417,805 |
| Netherlands | 761,581 | 433,808 | -327,773 |
| Ireland | 609,077 | 478,657 | -130,420 |
| Mexico | 362,545 | 698,150 | +335,605 |
| France | 578,372 | 411,021 | -167,351 |
| Belgium | 583,556 | 315,660 | -267,896 |
| China | 427,846 | 423,836 | -4,010 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,981 |
| XI | 2,964 |
| India | 432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 12,981 | +12,981 |
| XI | 2,819 | 145 | -2,674 |
| India | 259 | 173 | -86 |
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) | 13,726,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,075,164 |
| Air transport | 3,867,498 |
| Other | 16,377 |
| Road transport | 6,111 |
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) | 7,181,905 | 6,544,893 | -637,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,426,194 | 2,648,970 | -777,224 |
| Air transport | 1,662,816 | 2,204,682 | +541,866 |
| Other | 3,078 | 13,299 | +10,221 |
| Road transport | 6,111 | 0 | -6,111 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 884 | 0 | -884 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,286,793 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,138,210 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,360,264 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,315,936 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,116,168 |
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 | 5,966,767 | 5,320,026 | -646,741 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,730,130 | 1,408,080 | -322,050 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 532,976 | 827,288 | +294,312 |
| Immingham Docks | 933,633 | 382,303 | -551,330 |
| Manchester Airport | 556,284 | 559,884 | +3,600 |
| East Midlands Airport | 422,145 | 512,156 | +90,011 |
| Southampton | 299,558 | 406,670 | +107,112 |
| Felixstowe | 173,895 | 486,222 | +312,327 |
| Tyne | 144,394 | 456,455 | +312,061 |
| Holyhead | 305,497 | 252,021 | -53,476 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72230019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel wire not covered by specific nickel or chromium content ranges