Import/export HS code 831120: Cored welding wire
Metal wire filled with flux, used for electric arc welding
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,175,179 |
| France | 2,543,933 |
| Germany | 2,474,853 |
| Czechia | 1,665,804 |
| Norway | 1,634,189 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,588,224 | 1,586,955 | -1,269 |
| France | 1,374,284 | 1,169,649 | -204,635 |
| Germany | 1,367,801 | 1,107,052 | -260,749 |
| Czechia | 853,882 | 811,922 | -41,960 |
| Norway | 925,289 | 708,900 | -216,389 |
| China | 602,091 | 658,492 | +56,401 |
| Poland | 297,984 | 370,473 | +72,489 |
| Netherlands | 286,584 | 357,462 | +70,878 |
| Romania | 336,413 | 306,261 | -30,152 |
| United States | 493,189 | 113,726 | -379,463 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,213,739 |
| Poland | 2,967,728 |
| Germany | 2,250,957 |
| Japan | 1,711,153 |
| France | 1,684,483 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,617,083 | 1,596,656 | -20,427 |
| Poland | 1,519,374 | 1,448,354 | -71,020 |
| Germany | 1,191,332 | 1,059,625 | -131,707 |
| Japan | 973,315 | 737,838 | -235,477 |
| France | 764,606 | 919,877 | +155,271 |
| China | 676,445 | 733,055 | +56,610 |
| United States | 669,690 | 214,139 | -455,551 |
| Romania | 331,093 | 307,616 | -23,477 |
| Austria | 370,172 | 225,242 | -144,930 |
| Netherlands | 218,234 | 222,760 | +4,526 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 12,851,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,304,574 |
| Air transport | 1,772,681 |
| Other | 302,687 |
| Road transport | 56,091 |
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) | 6,379,892 | 6,471,922 | +92,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,260,316 | 1,044,258 | -216,058 |
| Air transport | 1,219,578 | 553,103 | -666,475 |
| Other | 209,463 | 93,224 | -116,239 |
| Road transport | 11,479 | 44,612 | +33,133 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,052,587 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,417,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,184,808 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 941,847 |
| Southampton | 582,765 |
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 | 3,390,781 | 3,661,806 | +271,025 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,158,937 | 1,258,243 | +99,306 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,218,530 | 966,278 | -252,252 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 725,764 | 216,083 | -509,681 |
| Southampton | 392,157 | 190,608 | -201,549 |
| Felixstowe | 242,719 | 273,519 | +30,800 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 189,590 | 290,165 | +100,575 |
| Belfast Port | 250,283 | 166,590 | -83,693 |
| Thamesport | 352,320 | 24,892 | -327,428 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,882 | 158,275 | -57,607 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
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 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,601,585 |
| United States | 1,537,245 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,228,647 |
| Germany | 1,085,789 |
| Kazakhstan | 736,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,006,342 | 595,243 | -411,099 |
| United States | 670,332 | 866,913 | +196,581 |
| Saudi Arabia | 585,135 | 643,512 | +58,377 |
| Germany | 403,850 | 681,939 | +278,089 |
| Kazakhstan | 568,388 | 167,793 | -400,595 |
| Italy | 267,901 | 384,252 | +116,351 |
| Ireland | 257,540 | 378,619 | +121,079 |
| Mexico | 259,482 | 216,730 | -42,752 |
| Spain | 200,174 | 264,335 | +64,161 |
| Belgium | 179,794 | 264,715 | +84,921 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,572 |
| XI | 1,286 |
| China | 54 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 926 | 1,646 | +720 |
| XI | 1,286 | 0 | -1,286 |
| China | 28 | 26 | -2 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,898,458 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,760,976 |
| Air transport | 617,484 |
| Road transport | 7,736 |
| Other | 4,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,109,722 | 2,788,736 | -320,986 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,033,379 | 2,727,597 | -305,782 |
| Air transport | 288,970 | 328,514 | +39,544 |
| Road transport | 7,736 | 0 | -7,736 |
| Other | 2,743 | 2,155 | -588 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,416,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,888,473 |
| Southampton | 1,773,086 |
| Felixstowe | 1,024,855 |
| Holyhead | 544,467 |
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 | 2,367,980 | 2,048,512 | -319,468 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,590,620 | 1,297,853 | -292,767 |
| Southampton | 667,415 | 1,105,671 | +438,256 |
| Felixstowe | 790,585 | 234,270 | -556,315 |
| Holyhead | 229,288 | 315,179 | +85,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 168,631 | 183,227 | +14,596 |
| Dover | 205,727 | 59,910 | -145,817 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,565 | 96,186 | +4,621 |
| Portsmouth | 56,921 | 119,958 | +63,037 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,854 | 33,255 | -12,599 |
Quick facts
HS code: 831120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal wire filled with flux, used for electric arc welding