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 | 8,975,613 |
| China | 5,956,674 |
| France | 537,219 |
| Pakistan | 385,282 |
| Italy | 351,969 |
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 | 4,765,759 | 4,209,854 | -555,905 |
| China | 3,729,685 | 2,226,989 | -1,502,696 |
| France | 314,823 | 222,396 | -92,427 |
| Pakistan | 385,282 | 0 | -385,282 |
| Italy | 144,434 | 207,535 | +63,101 |
| Germany | 92,398 | 90,011 | -2,387 |
| Turkey | 104,976 | 19,414 | -85,562 |
| South Korea | 0 | 47,889 | +47,889 |
| Ireland | 19,087 | 25,837 | +6,750 |
| 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 | 8,775,942 |
| China | 6,587,849 |
| Turkey | 604,279 |
| Italy | 365,169 |
| Germany | 91,492 |
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 | 4,695,010 | 4,080,932 | -614,078 |
| China | 4,139,034 | 2,448,815 | -1,690,219 |
| Turkey | 452,771 | 151,508 | -301,263 |
| Italy | 115,600 | 249,569 | +133,969 |
| Germany | 40,013 | 51,479 | +11,466 |
| South Korea | 0 | 47,889 | +47,889 |
| France | 17,986 | 26,108 | +8,122 |
| Viet Nam | 12,594 | 23,401 | +10,807 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,246 | 14,275 | -6,971 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 9,794,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,805,664 |
| Air transport | 100,998 |
| Other | 78,663 |
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) | 5,011,300 | 4,783,647 | -227,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,521,544 | 2,284,120 | -2,237,424 |
| Air transport | 49,910 | 51,088 | +1,178 |
| Other | 42,750 | 35,913 | -6,837 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,201,246 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,413,705 |
| Felixstowe | 3,458,810 |
| Southampton | 1,444,939 |
| Belfast Port | 1,009,316 |
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 | 2,883,384 | 2,317,862 | -565,522 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,164,999 | 2,248,706 | +83,707 |
| Felixstowe | 2,369,927 | 1,088,883 | -1,281,044 |
| Southampton | 826,656 | 618,283 | -208,373 |
| Belfast Port | 690,814 | 318,502 | -372,312 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,625 | 132,943 | -160,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 191,554 | 90,481 | -101,073 |
| ZLC | 0 | 165,232 | +165,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,870 | 71,978 | +40,108 |
| 000 | 42,750 | 35,913 | -6,837 |
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 | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 57 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 27 |
| MMS NI LTD | 26 |
| THE WILKINSON CORPORATION LIMITED | 25 |
| 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+ | 10 |
| 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 | 8,409,007 |
| Poland | 2,055,130 |
| Netherlands | 1,663,996 |
| Spain | 1,325,766 |
| Ireland | 1,244,346 |
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 | 4,407,068 | 4,001,939 | -405,129 |
| Poland | 988,070 | 1,067,060 | +78,990 |
| Netherlands | 451,520 | 1,212,476 | +760,956 |
| Spain | 700,376 | 625,390 | -74,986 |
| Ireland | 732,571 | 511,775 | -220,796 |
| Sweden | 493,548 | 365,754 | -127,794 |
| Germany | 430,636 | 284,119 | -146,517 |
| Belgium | 120,030 | 66,346 | -53,684 |
| Saudi Arabia | 58,430 | 0 | -58,430 |
| Italy | 41,083 | 0 | -41,083 |
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 | 94,362 |
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 | 65,678 | 28,684 | -36,994 |
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) | 16,057,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 562,201 |
| Other | 94,362 |
| Air transport | 34,977 |
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) | 7,912,030 | 8,145,054 | +233,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 515,256 | 46,945 | -468,311 |
| Other | 65,678 | 28,684 | -36,994 |
| Air transport | 25,232 | 9,745 | -15,487 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,216,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,709,768 |
| Holyhead | 741,565 |
| Heysham | 222,475 |
| Poole | 171,769 |
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 | 6,156,191 | 6,060,356 | -95,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,247,456 | 1,462,312 | +214,856 |
| Holyhead | 345,054 | 396,511 | +51,457 |
| Heysham | 179,252 | 43,223 | -136,029 |
| Poole | 81,892 | 89,877 | +7,985 |
| Liverpool Docks | 95,291 | 43,357 | -51,934 |
| Dover | 74,382 | 27,318 | -47,064 |
| 000 | 65,678 | 28,684 | -36,994 |
| Portsmouth | 70,115 | 0 | -70,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,297 | 0 | -69,297 |
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