Import/export HS code 72179020: Low-carbon iron or steel wire
Iron or steel wire with less than 0.25% carbon content
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,117,428 |
| Poland | 2,949,046 |
| Germany | 2,118,494 |
| China | 1,972,561 |
| Netherlands | 689,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,947,091 | 1,170,337 | -776,754 |
| Poland | 1,011,808 | 1,937,238 | +925,430 |
| Germany | 1,497,117 | 621,377 | -875,740 |
| China | 246,790 | 1,725,771 | +1,478,981 |
| Netherlands | 610,570 | 79,215 | -531,355 |
| France | 102,662 | 87,602 | -15,060 |
| Belgium | 46,344 | 90,660 | +44,316 |
| Ireland | 66,940 | 8,386 | -58,554 |
| Viet Nam | 10,365 | 20,769 | +10,404 |
| Sweden | 14,277 | 10,681 | -3,596 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,247,086 |
| Poland | 2,840,582 |
| Germany | 2,110,795 |
| China | 1,844,424 |
| Netherlands | 598,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,054,990 | 1,192,096 | -862,894 |
| Poland | 878,014 | 1,962,568 | +1,084,554 |
| Germany | 1,444,650 | 666,145 | -778,505 |
| China | 102,361 | 1,742,063 | +1,639,702 |
| Netherlands | 570,995 | 27,129 | -543,866 |
| Turkey | 149,760 | 27,067 | -122,693 |
| Slovenia | 157,834 | 0 | -157,834 |
| France | 57,808 | 53,011 | -4,797 |
| Slovakia | 6,891 | 36,079 | +29,188 |
| Viet Nam | 10,365 | 20,769 | +10,404 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +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) | 7,702,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,516,780 |
| Other | 116,609 |
| Air transport | 56,030 |
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) | 4,548,051 | 3,153,991 | -1,394,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 919,574 | 2,597,206 | +1,677,632 |
| Other | 101,381 | 15,228 | -86,153 |
| Air transport | 30,490 | 25,540 | -4,950 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,595,869 |
| Felixstowe | 2,362,405 |
| Killingholme | 1,580,717 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,205,822 |
| Purfleet | 1,062,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,146,112 | 1,449,757 | +303,645 |
| Felixstowe | 575,068 | 1,787,337 | +1,212,269 |
| Killingholme | 1,149,652 | 431,065 | -718,587 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 406,505 | 799,317 | +392,812 |
| Purfleet | 897,157 | 165,560 | -731,597 |
| Dover | 325,883 | 391,048 | +65,165 |
| Harwich | 230,676 | 229,858 | -818 |
| Liverpool Docks | 231,300 | 191,050 | -40,250 |
| London | 141,815 | 75,769 | -66,046 |
| Southampton | 46,852 | 110,642 | +63,790 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,279,752 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,539 |
| United States | 81,211 |
| Malaysia | 32,521 |
| Germany | 25,422 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 603,924 | 675,828 | +71,904 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 87,539 | +87,539 |
| United States | 64,469 | 16,742 | -47,727 |
| Malaysia | 18,118 | 14,403 | -3,715 |
| Germany | 16,082 | 9,340 | -6,742 |
| India | 22,098 | 1,567 | -20,531 |
| Norway | 14,470 | 4,492 | -9,978 |
| Netherlands | 14,518 | 1,214 | -13,304 |
| Switzerland | 3,126 | 6,276 | +3,150 |
| France | 1,350 | 5,087 | +3,737 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 612,642 |
| Slovakia | 17,682 |
| XI | 10,485 |
| China | 47 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 245,155 | 367,487 | +122,332 |
| Slovakia | 10,336 | 7,346 | -2,990 |
| XI | 0 | 10,485 | +10,485 |
| China | 37 | 10 | -27 |
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) | 673,396 |
| Other | 640,856 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,495 |
| Air transport | 148,798 |
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) | 365,482 | 307,914 | -57,568 |
| Other | 255,528 | 385,328 | +129,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,112 | 37,383 | -75,729 |
| Air transport | 38,239 | 110,559 | +72,320 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 640,856 |
| Holyhead | 323,439 |
| Liverpool Docks | 303,344 |
| East Midlands Airport | 131,203 |
| Heysham | 57,011 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 255,528 | 385,328 | +129,800 |
| Holyhead | 199,047 | 124,392 | -74,655 |
| Liverpool Docks | 173,365 | 129,979 | -43,386 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,254 | 106,949 | +82,695 |
| Heysham | 0 | 57,011 | +57,011 |
| Felixstowe | 19,571 | 16,501 | -3,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,604 | 11,708 | -2,896 |
| Fishguard | 25,015 | 0 | -25,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,098 | 0 | -22,098 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,376 | 4,492 | -5,884 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72179020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel wire with less than 0.25% carbon content