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 | 4,222,401 |
| Switzerland | 3,904,188 |
| Taiwan | 1,630,632 |
| Italy | 678,643 |
| China | 609,667 |
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 | 1,772,304 | 2,450,097 | +677,793 |
| Switzerland | 1,875,268 | 2,028,920 | +153,652 |
| Taiwan | 1,076,975 | 553,657 | -523,318 |
| Italy | 426,488 | 252,155 | -174,333 |
| China | 360,545 | 249,122 | -111,423 |
| Germany | 316,536 | 290,970 | -25,566 |
| United States | 293,803 | 294,318 | +515 |
| France | 144,884 | 245,627 | +100,743 |
| Belgium | 100,335 | 1,117 | -99,218 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 77,248 | 0 | -77,248 |
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 | 4,362,031 |
| Switzerland | 3,291,326 |
| Taiwan | 1,819,126 |
| Italy | 700,727 |
| China | 680,399 |
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 | 1,826,650 | 2,535,381 | +708,731 |
| Switzerland | 1,620,222 | 1,671,104 | +50,882 |
| Taiwan | 1,132,915 | 686,211 | -446,704 |
| Italy | 423,490 | 277,237 | -146,253 |
| China | 414,498 | 265,901 | -148,597 |
| Germany | 304,719 | 342,468 | +37,749 |
| United States | 370,141 | 243,124 | -127,017 |
| France | 148,135 | 245,627 | +97,492 |
| Mexico | 149,672 | 109,628 | -40,044 |
| Japan | 36,368 | 45,689 | +9,321 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 6,548,639 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,242,959 |
| Air transport | 1,342,712 |
| 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) | 3,228,759 | 3,319,880 | +91,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,668,890 | 2,574,069 | -94,821 |
| Air transport | 670,657 | 672,055 | +1,398 |
| Road transport | 95,801 | 43,320 | -52,481 |
| 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 | 4,085,028 |
| ZLC | 3,611,803 |
| Southampton | 1,034,005 |
| Dover | 730,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 654,542 |
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 | 2,369,351 | 1,715,677 | -653,674 |
| ZLC | 1,715,559 | 1,896,244 | +180,685 |
| Southampton | 627,004 | 407,001 | -220,003 |
| Dover | 336,965 | 393,753 | +56,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 48,231 | 606,311 | +558,080 |
| Purfleet | 339,770 | 205,544 | -134,226 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,871 | 394,010 | +284,139 |
| East Midlands Airport | 246,132 | 164,942 | -81,190 |
| London Stansted Airport | 108,903 | 173,019 | +64,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 184,237 | 94,690 | -89,547 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 16 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B S STAINLESS LIMITED | 57 |
| ROTOSOUND MANUFACTURING LTD. | 42 |
| ADVANEX EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 33 |
| I.A. BARNES & CO., LIMITED | 29 |
| HUSCO INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS LLP | 25 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 24 |
| WINTWIRE LIMITED | 24 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| AEM LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 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 | 713,878 |
| United States | 340,760 |
| 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 | 459,335 | 254,543 | -204,792 |
| United States | 138,778 | 201,982 | +63,204 |
| 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 | 75,037 | 14,240 | -60,797 |
| Canada | 22,022 | 40,382 | +18,360 |
| Spain | 25,584 | 27,194 | +1,610 |
| Switzerland | 31,883 | 12,015 | -19,868 |
| Norway | 35,840 | 7,062 | -28,778 |
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 | 1,774 |
| Taiwan | 83 |
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 | 1,207 | 567 | -640 |
| Taiwan | 57 | 26 | -31 |
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) | 980,995 |
| Air transport | 833,610 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 304,467 |
| Road transport | 3,057 |
| Other | 2,381 |
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) | 615,582 | 365,413 | -250,169 |
| Air transport | 355,581 | 478,029 | +122,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 219,633 | 84,834 | -134,799 |
| Road transport | 3,057 | 0 | -3,057 |
| Other | 1,506 | 875 | -631 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 867,129 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 449,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 280,426 |
| 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 | 530,567 | 336,562 | -194,005 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 186,591 | 262,686 | +76,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,606 | 151,820 | +23,214 |
| Southampton | 125,210 | 0 | -125,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,948 | 33,608 | +10,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,985 | 9,504 | -31,481 |
| Felixstowe | 2,649 | 47,362 | +44,713 |
| ZLC | 22,420 | 18,777 | -3,643 |
| Dover | 33,675 | 6,112 | -27,563 |
| London | 36,712 | 0 | -36,712 |
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