Import/export HS code 72299020: Steel wire made from high-speed steel
Steel wire crafted from high-speed steel, ideal for cutting tools and high-performance applications due to its hardness and heat resistance
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 575,332 |
| Italy | 562,685 |
| Viet Nam | 25,716 |
| Switzerland | 14,966 |
| China | 7,922 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 356,919 | 218,413 | -138,506 |
| Italy | 480,741 | 81,944 | -398,797 |
| Viet Nam | 25,716 | 0 | -25,716 |
| Switzerland | 14,966 | 0 | -14,966 |
| China | 4,138 | 3,784 | -354 |
| Spain | 5,005 | 0 | -5,005 |
| United States | 3,447 | 0 | -3,447 |
| India | 0 | 3,292 | +3,292 |
| Ireland | 1,164 | 0 | -1,164 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 575,332 |
| Italy | 562,685 |
| Viet Nam | 25,716 |
| Switzerland | 13,151 |
| China | 7,922 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 356,919 | 218,413 | -138,506 |
| Italy | 480,741 | 81,944 | -398,797 |
| Viet Nam | 25,716 | 0 | -25,716 |
| Switzerland | 13,151 | 0 | -13,151 |
| China | 4,138 | 3,784 | -354 |
| Germany | 5,005 | 0 | -5,005 |
| United States | 3,447 | 0 | -3,447 |
| India | 0 | 3,292 | +3,292 |
| Brazil | 1,815 | 0 | -1,815 |
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 | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 608,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 582,656 |
| Air transport | 6,739 |
| Other | 1,164 |
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) | 386,773 | 222,197 | -164,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 500,712 | 81,944 | -418,768 |
| Air transport | 3,447 | 3,292 | -155 |
| Other | 1,164 | 0 | -1,164 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 606,106 |
| Purfleet | 515,751 |
| Dover | 51,939 |
| ZLC | 14,966 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,447 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 385,770 | 220,336 | -165,434 |
| Purfleet | 433,807 | 81,944 | -351,863 |
| Dover | 51,939 | 0 | -51,939 |
| ZLC | 14,966 | 0 | -14,966 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,447 | 0 | -3,447 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 3,292 | +3,292 |
| Felixstowe | 1,003 | 1,861 | +858 |
| 000 | 1,164 | 0 | -1,164 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 3 |
| 2024-02 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,983 |
| Belgium | 6,431 |
| Netherlands | 3,852 |
| Finland | 2,790 |
| Canada | 2,162 |
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 | 0 | 13,983 | +13,983 |
| Belgium | 0 | 6,431 | +6,431 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,852 | +3,852 |
| Finland | 2,790 | 0 | -2,790 |
| Canada | 0 | 2,162 | +2,162 |
| Morocco | 0 | 1,040 | +1,040 |
| Poland | 0 | 992 | +992 |
| France | 0 | 920 | +920 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 32,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,790 | 29,380 | +26,590 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 14,975 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,343 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 0 | 14,975 | +14,975 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,790 | 10,553 | +7,763 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 3,852 | +3,852 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72299020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel wire crafted from high-speed steel, ideal for cutting tools and high-performance applications due to its hardness and heat resistance