Import/export HS code 72230099: Various stainless steel wire
Stainless steel wire with unique compositions not specified in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 4,035,632 |
| Switzerland | 3,807,421 |
| Taiwan | 1,522,316 |
| China | 661,311 |
| Italy | 655,576 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,546,593 | 2,489,039 | +942,446 |
| Switzerland | 1,989,896 | 1,817,525 | -172,371 |
| Taiwan | 1,043,797 | 478,519 | -565,278 |
| China | 353,758 | 307,553 | -46,205 |
| Italy | 413,735 | 241,841 | -171,894 |
| United States | 315,076 | 298,742 | -16,334 |
| Germany | 312,320 | 281,330 | -30,990 |
| France | 144,995 | 138,699 | -6,296 |
| Belgium | 120,366 | 1,117 | -119,249 |
| Spain | 31,503 | 45,918 | +14,415 |
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 | 4,156,694 |
| Switzerland | 3,260,299 |
| Taiwan | 1,672,142 |
| China | 741,179 |
| Italy | 675,699 |
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 | 1,603,896 | 2,552,798 | +948,902 |
| Switzerland | 1,797,113 | 1,463,186 | -333,927 |
| Taiwan | 1,083,107 | 589,035 | -494,072 |
| China | 412,733 | 328,446 | -84,287 |
| Italy | 398,867 | 276,832 | -122,035 |
| United States | 411,809 | 246,933 | -164,876 |
| Germany | 298,831 | 332,906 | +34,075 |
| France | 148,246 | 138,699 | -9,547 |
| Mexico | 115,990 | 143,310 | +27,320 |
| Japan | 29,163 | 41,051 | +11,888 |
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 | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
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 | 7 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +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) | 6,318,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,050,985 |
| Air transport | 1,325,618 |
| Road transport | 139,121 |
| Other | 7,291 |
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) | 2,976,019 | 3,342,610 | +366,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,826,286 | 2,224,699 | -601,587 |
| Air transport | 659,146 | 666,472 | +7,326 |
| Road transport | 85,768 | 53,353 | -32,415 |
| Other | 5,047 | 2,244 | -2,803 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,990,341 |
| ZLC | 3,531,772 |
| Southampton | 979,749 |
| Dover | 632,875 |
| Liverpool Docks | 570,609 |
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 | 2,066,355 | 1,923,986 | -142,369 |
| ZLC | 1,840,004 | 1,691,768 | -148,236 |
| Southampton | 586,811 | 392,938 | -193,873 |
| Dover | 355,674 | 277,201 | -78,473 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,599 | 394,010 | +217,411 |
| Purfleet | 329,471 | 184,435 | -145,036 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,784 | 467,093 | +423,309 |
| East Midlands Airport | 213,067 | 197,601 | -15,466 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 163,969 | 112,924 | -51,045 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,610 | 103,595 | -13,015 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 56 |
| ROTOSOUND MANUFACTURING LTD. | 42 |
| ADVANEX EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 33 |
| I.A. BARNES & CO., LIMITED | 28 |
| HUSCO INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS LLP | 25 |
| WINTWIRE LIMITED | 24 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 23 |
| AEM LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 809,332 |
| United States | 317,199 |
| China | 123,301 |
| South Korea | 102,367 |
| India | 101,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 578,304 | 231,028 | -347,276 |
| United States | 62,468 | 254,731 | +192,263 |
| China | 122,167 | 1,134 | -121,033 |
| South Korea | 0 | 102,367 | +102,367 |
| India | 27,292 | 74,075 | +46,783 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 43,116 | 46,161 | +3,045 |
| Canada | 22,022 | 37,372 | +15,350 |
| Spain | 25,584 | 26,173 | +589 |
| Switzerland | 27,024 | 16,874 | -10,150 |
| Norway | 35,840 | 3,531 | -32,309 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,919 |
| XU | 524 |
| Taiwan | 93 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,214 | 705 | -509 |
| XU | 233 | 291 | +58 |
| Taiwan | 67 | 26 | -41 |
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) | 1,074,269 |
| Air transport | 801,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 305,516 |
| Road transport | 3,057 |
| Other | 2,536 |
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) | 729,619 | 344,650 | -384,969 |
| Air transport | 249,097 | 552,008 | +302,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 220,682 | 84,834 | -135,848 |
| Road transport | 3,057 | 0 | -3,057 |
| Other | 1,514 | 1,022 | -492 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 960,409 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 435,921 |
| East Midlands Airport | 275,353 |
| Southampton | 125,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 56,556 |
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 | 648,271 | 312,138 | -336,133 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,062 | 321,859 | +207,797 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,055 | 181,298 | +87,243 |
| Southampton | 125,210 | 0 | -125,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,619 | 34,937 | +13,318 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,985 | 9,504 | -31,481 |
| Felixstowe | 2,649 | 47,362 | +44,713 |
| Dover | 31,337 | 8,450 | -22,887 |
| ZLC | 19,064 | 18,985 | -79 |
| London | 37,761 | 0 | -37,761 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72230099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stainless steel wire with unique compositions not specified in other categories