Import/export HS code 722920: Steel wire made from silico-manganese steel
Steel wire specifically made from silico-manganese steel, known for its strength and durability, often used in heavy-duty applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 9,008,592 |
| China | 5,813,377 |
| France | 517,031 |
| Pakistan | 385,282 |
| Italy | 375,298 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,939,807 | 4,068,785 | -871,022 |
| China | 3,365,005 | 2,448,372 | -916,633 |
| France | 299,857 | 217,174 | -82,683 |
| Pakistan | 385,282 | 0 | -385,282 |
| Italy | 165,460 | 209,838 | +44,378 |
| Turkey | 214,302 | 21,059 | -193,243 |
| Germany | 85,053 | 86,082 | +1,029 |
| South Korea | 0 | 47,889 | +47,889 |
| Ireland | 15,306 | 27,575 | +12,269 |
| Netherlands | 14,073 | 26,391 | +12,318 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 8,808,921 |
| China | 6,398,739 |
| Turkey | 744,524 |
| Italy | 362,984 |
| Germany | 90,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,866,730 | 3,942,191 | -924,539 |
| China | 3,774,354 | 2,624,385 | -1,149,969 |
| Turkey | 559,870 | 184,654 | -375,216 |
| Italy | 127,128 | 235,856 | +108,728 |
| Germany | 37,461 | 52,856 | +15,395 |
| South Korea | 0 | 47,889 | +47,889 |
| France | 11,373 | 32,721 | +21,348 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,246 | 14,275 | -6,971 |
| Viet Nam | 12,594 | 19,047 | +6,453 |
| Canada | 31,203 | 0 | -31,203 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 9,666,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,910,249 |
| Air transport | 102,801 |
| Other | 76,620 |
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) | 5,045,403 | 4,621,359 | -424,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,404,746 | 2,505,503 | -1,899,243 |
| Air transport | 48,366 | 54,435 | +6,069 |
| Other | 38,969 | 37,651 | -1,318 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,274,892 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,312,453 |
| Felixstowe | 3,455,931 |
| Southampton | 1,461,083 |
| Belfast Port | 992,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,068,234 | 2,206,658 | -861,576 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,122,032 | 2,190,421 | +68,389 |
| Felixstowe | 2,258,583 | 1,197,348 | -1,061,235 |
| Southampton | 687,030 | 774,053 | +87,023 |
| Belfast Port | 686,704 | 305,480 | -381,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,625 | 104,484 | -189,141 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 217,245 | 100,737 | -116,508 |
| ZLC | 0 | 165,232 | +165,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,699 | 65,875 | +39,176 |
| 000 | 38,969 | 37,651 | -1,318 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 56 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 27 |
| MMS NI LTD | 25 |
| THE WILKINSON CORPORATION LIMITED | 24 |
| LLOYD & JONES ENGINEERS LIMITED | 19 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 16 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 14 |
| ENERGAS LIMITED | 12 |
| D.I.P.T. LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 8,277,368 |
| Poland | 1,992,867 |
| Netherlands | 1,663,996 |
| Spain | 1,383,565 |
| Ireland | 1,266,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,380,950 | 3,896,418 | -484,532 |
| Poland | 959,634 | 1,033,233 | +73,599 |
| Netherlands | 341,683 | 1,322,313 | +980,630 |
| Spain | 789,259 | 594,306 | -194,953 |
| Ireland | 744,871 | 521,543 | -223,328 |
| Sweden | 495,619 | 364,433 | -131,186 |
| Germany | 526,563 | 223,645 | -302,918 |
| Belgium | 109,821 | 82,437 | -27,384 |
| Italy | 65,285 | 0 | -65,285 |
| Saudi Arabia | 29,157 | 29,273 | +116 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 101,708 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 72,053 | 29,655 | -42,398 |
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) | 15,690,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 898,498 |
| Other | 101,708 |
| Air transport | 34,550 |
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) | 7,637,282 | 8,052,958 | +415,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 820,262 | 78,236 | -742,026 |
| Other | 72,053 | 29,655 | -42,398 |
| Air transport | 26,547 | 8,003 | -18,544 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,940,972 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,668,737 |
| Holyhead | 799,510 |
| Killingholme | 220,058 |
| Heysham | 179,252 |
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 | 6,037,439 | 5,903,533 | -133,906 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,188,137 | 1,480,600 | +292,463 |
| Holyhead | 404,232 | 395,278 | -8,954 |
| Killingholme | 220,058 | 0 | -220,058 |
| Heysham | 179,220 | 32 | -179,188 |
| Poole | 81,892 | 89,877 | +7,985 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,968 | 51,680 | -35,288 |
| 000 | 72,053 | 29,655 | -42,398 |
| Dover | 66,041 | 35,659 | -30,382 |
| Portsmouth | 38,796 | 31,319 | -7,477 |
Quick facts
HS code: 722920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel wire specifically made from silico-manganese steel, known for its strength and durability, often used in heavy-duty applications