Import/export HS code 72171090: High-carbon uncoated iron or steel wire
Uncoated iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 11,486,412 |
| China | 9,042,388 |
| Germany | 8,527,423 |
| Spain | 8,397,108 |
| Brazil | 5,324,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9,109,813 | 2,376,599 | -6,733,214 |
| China | 5,064,738 | 3,977,650 | -1,087,088 |
| Germany | 2,701,713 | 5,825,710 | +3,123,997 |
| Spain | 4,656,174 | 3,740,934 | -915,240 |
| Brazil | 4,919,712 | 404,982 | -4,514,730 |
| Portugal | 2,866,664 | 1,784,467 | -1,082,197 |
| Turkey | 1,133,999 | 1,475,320 | +341,321 |
| Belgium | 1,144,640 | 991,497 | -153,143 |
| United States | 647,336 | 554,445 | -92,891 |
| France | 412,283 | 434,736 | +22,453 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 11,465,254 |
| China | 9,403,464 |
| Spain | 8,824,658 |
| Germany | 8,639,819 |
| Brazil | 5,316,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9,093,742 | 2,371,512 | -6,722,230 |
| China | 5,228,928 | 4,174,536 | -1,054,392 |
| Spain | 5,013,439 | 3,811,219 | -1,202,220 |
| Germany | 2,671,515 | 5,968,304 | +3,296,789 |
| Brazil | 4,919,712 | 397,028 | -4,522,684 |
| Portugal | 2,866,664 | 1,784,467 | -1,082,197 |
| Turkey | 1,144,760 | 1,494,301 | +349,541 |
| Belgium | 1,062,491 | 1,049,517 | -12,974 |
| United States | 647,609 | 588,935 | -58,674 |
| Japan | 572,188 | 28,083 | -544,105 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 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) | 31,865,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,073,694 |
| Air transport | 1,278,919 |
| Road transport | 38,435 |
| Other | 1,554 |
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) | 18,554,129 | 13,311,347 | -5,242,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,267,756 | 8,805,938 | -6,461,818 |
| Air transport | 670,249 | 608,670 | -61,579 |
| Road transport | 1,122 | 37,313 | +36,191 |
| Other | 653 | 901 | +248 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 11,101,602 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,059,893 |
| Felixstowe | 10,040,162 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,817,852 |
| Tyne | 4,759,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 8,767,754 | 2,333,848 | -6,433,906 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,501,840 | 3,558,053 | -2,943,787 |
| Felixstowe | 5,167,327 | 4,872,835 | -294,492 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,317,468 | 6,500,384 | +3,182,916 |
| Tyne | 4,362,790 | 397,028 | -3,965,762 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 961,924 | 1,715,844 | +753,920 |
| Dover | 791,407 | 986,267 | +194,860 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,258,870 | 475,478 | -783,392 |
| London | 545,816 | 495,706 | -50,110 |
| Southampton | 678,922 | 204,498 | -474,424 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
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 | 33 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 26,012,903 |
| Denmark | 3,853,576 |
| United States | 3,683,438 |
| Italy | 710,434 |
| Germany | 416,430 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 17,210,031 | 8,802,872 | -8,407,159 |
| Denmark | 2,829,778 | 1,023,798 | -1,805,980 |
| United States | 1,867,150 | 1,816,288 | -50,862 |
| Italy | 384,324 | 326,110 | -58,214 |
| Germany | 188,614 | 227,816 | +39,202 |
| Belgium | 81,913 | 125,506 | +43,593 |
| Saudi Arabia | 135,487 | 67,442 | -68,045 |
| Colombia | 181,063 | 8,609 | -172,454 |
| Canada | 14,733 | 150,834 | +136,101 |
| Portugal | 71,233 | 48,344 | -22,889 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 760 |
| XI | 74 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0 | 760 | +760 |
| XI | 0 | 74 | +74 |
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) | 31,517,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,062,922 |
| Air transport | 629,804 |
| Other | 1,774 |
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) | 20,690,106 | 10,827,793 | -9,862,313 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,296,324 | 1,766,598 | -529,726 |
| Air transport | 334,647 | 295,157 | -39,490 |
| Other | 940 | 834 | -106 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 25,096,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,017,656 |
| Southampton | 2,424,702 |
| Felixstowe | 1,644,782 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,092,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 17,544,977 | 7,551,785 | -9,993,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,916,590 | 1,101,066 | -1,815,524 |
| Southampton | 736,655 | 1,688,047 | +951,392 |
| Felixstowe | 349,607 | 1,295,175 | +945,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 433,912 | 658,632 | +224,720 |
| Liverpool Docks | 702,416 | 175,514 | -526,902 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 208,064 | 227,016 | +18,952 |
| Dover | 206,392 | 91,679 | -114,713 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 104,553 | 3,769 | -100,784 |
| Holyhead | 18,190 | 24,843 | +6,653 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72171090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Uncoated iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content