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 | 3,289,970 |
| Poland | 2,904,714 |
| Germany | 2,127,663 |
| China | 1,964,552 |
| Netherlands | 741,312 |
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 | 2,065,462 | 1,224,508 | -840,954 |
| Poland | 918,230 | 1,986,484 | +1,068,254 |
| Germany | 1,434,943 | 692,720 | -742,223 |
| China | 59,319 | 1,905,233 | +1,845,914 |
| Netherlands | 643,019 | 98,293 | -544,726 |
| France | 104,942 | 87,602 | -17,340 |
| Belgium | 46,344 | 90,660 | +44,316 |
| Ireland | 66,940 | 8,386 | -58,554 |
| Viet Nam | 10,365 | 20,769 | +10,404 |
| India | 23,667 | 0 | -23,667 |
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 | 3,442,683 |
| Poland | 2,769,388 |
| Germany | 2,119,964 |
| China | 1,831,476 |
| Netherlands | 627,653 |
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 | 2,177,001 | 1,265,682 | -911,319 |
| Poland | 752,635 | 2,016,753 | +1,264,118 |
| Germany | 1,382,476 | 737,488 | -644,988 |
| China | 64,650 | 1,766,826 | +1,702,176 |
| Netherlands | 600,524 | 27,129 | -573,395 |
| Slovenia | 189,635 | 0 | -189,635 |
| Turkey | 0 | 176,827 | +176,827 |
| France | 60,088 | 53,011 | -7,077 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 35,742 | +35,742 |
| 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 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,877,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,521,451 |
| 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) | 4,517,681 | 3,360,072 | -1,157,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 759,821 | 2,761,630 | +2,001,809 |
| Other | 101,381 | 15,228 | -86,153 |
| Air transport | 28,490 | 27,540 | -950 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,580,721 |
| Felixstowe | 2,392,634 |
| Killingholme | 1,577,355 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,222,852 |
| Purfleet | 1,141,942 |
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 | 1,187,523 | 1,393,198 | +205,675 |
| Felixstowe | 391,045 | 2,001,589 | +1,610,544 |
| Killingholme | 1,055,279 | 522,076 | -533,203 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 432,800 | 790,052 | +357,252 |
| Purfleet | 909,972 | 231,970 | -678,002 |
| Dover | 327,590 | 399,916 | +72,326 |
| Harwich | 185,141 | 281,564 | +96,423 |
| Liverpool Docks | 251,027 | 207,491 | -43,536 |
| London | 173,668 | 75,769 | -97,899 |
| Greenock | 155,014 | 0 | -155,014 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
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 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 1,268,181 |
| United States | 83,898 |
| United Arab Emirates | 72,684 |
| 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 | 582,112 | 686,069 | +103,957 |
| United States | 56,692 | 27,206 | -29,486 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 72,684 | +72,684 |
| Malaysia | 18,118 | 14,403 | -3,715 |
| Germany | 11,655 | 13,767 | +2,112 |
| India | 22,098 | 1,567 | -20,531 |
| Norway | 14,470 | 4,492 | -9,978 |
| Netherlands | 14,518 | 1,214 | -13,304 |
| Switzerland | 2,093 | 7,309 | +5,216 |
| Canada | 0 | 6,385 | +6,385 |
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 | 619,801 |
| Slovakia | 18,721 |
| XI | 3,898 |
| 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 | 245,308 | 374,493 | +129,185 |
| Slovakia | 10,871 | 7,850 | -3,021 |
| XI | 0 | 3,898 | +3,898 |
| China | 10 | 37 | +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) | 660,214 |
| Other | 642,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 153,182 |
| Air transport | 132,077 |
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) | 338,582 | 321,632 | -16,950 |
| Other | 256,189 | 386,278 | +130,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,335 | 47,847 | -57,488 |
| Air transport | 38,194 | 93,883 | +55,689 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 642,467 |
| Holyhead | 310,257 |
| Liverpool Docks | 306,031 |
| East Midlands Airport | 113,494 |
| 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 | 256,189 | 386,278 | +130,089 |
| Holyhead | 201,635 | 108,622 | -93,013 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,527 | 165,504 | +24,977 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,221 | 90,273 | +67,052 |
| Heysham | 0 | 57,011 | +57,011 |
| Felixstowe | 19,571 | 16,501 | -3,070 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,177 | 16,135 | +5,958 |
| 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