Import/export HS code 72179050: Medium-carbon iron or steel wire
Iron or steel wire with 0.25% to 0.6% carbon content
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,711,295 |
| Belgium | 941,483 |
| Ireland | 477,795 |
| Spain | 221,834 |
| United States | 191,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 679,158 | 1,032,137 | +352,979 |
| Belgium | 931,425 | 10,058 | -921,367 |
| Ireland | 316,849 | 160,946 | -155,903 |
| Spain | 174,532 | 47,302 | -127,230 |
| United States | 0 | 191,998 | +191,998 |
| France | 132,335 | 51,725 | -80,610 |
| China | 123,341 | 55,088 | -68,253 |
| Netherlands | 70,447 | 10,946 | -59,501 |
| Italy | 62,928 | 5,479 | -57,449 |
| Taiwan | 41,797 | 0 | -41,797 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,637,570 |
| Italy | 1,045,767 |
| Ireland | 477,795 |
| Spain | 324,767 |
| United States | 191,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 651,851 | 985,719 | +333,868 |
| Italy | 1,040,288 | 5,479 | -1,034,809 |
| Ireland | 316,849 | 160,946 | -155,903 |
| Spain | 232,509 | 92,258 | -140,251 |
| United States | 0 | 191,998 | +191,998 |
| China | 104,280 | 66,034 | -38,246 |
| France | 94,925 | 53,187 | -41,738 |
| Belgium | 34,976 | 10,058 | -24,918 |
| Taiwan | 41,797 | 0 | -41,797 |
| United Kingdom | 15,337 | 0 | -15,337 |
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 | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| North Wales | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 3,486,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 532,275 |
| Other | 76,384 |
| Air transport | 11,265 |
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) | 2,166,007 | 1,320,192 | -845,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,248 | 240,027 | -52,221 |
| Other | 74,557 | 1,827 | -72,730 |
| Air transport | 1,148 | 10,117 | +8,969 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 1,078,982 |
| Killingholme | 751,864 |
| Dover | 485,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 401,300 |
| Felixstowe | 327,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 1,044,386 | 34,596 | -1,009,790 |
| Killingholme | 430,658 | 321,206 | -109,452 |
| Dover | 74,475 | 410,879 | +336,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 194,501 | 206,799 | +12,298 |
| Felixstowe | 86,931 | 240,780 | +153,849 |
| Holyhead | 109,112 | 140,173 | +31,061 |
| Eurotunnel | 118,846 | 123,971 | +5,125 |
| Milford | 200,171 | 19,540 | -180,631 |
| London | 183,324 | 14,835 | -168,489 |
| 000 | 74,557 | 1,827 | -72,730 |
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 | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 1 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 599,065 |
| Italy | 224,423 |
| Switzerland | 206,672 |
| Germany | 12,871 |
| Ireland | 11,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 537,832 | 61,233 | -476,599 |
| Italy | 224,423 | 0 | -224,423 |
| Switzerland | 108,554 | 98,118 | -10,436 |
| Germany | 12,871 | 0 | -12,871 |
| Ireland | 7,394 | 3,762 | -3,632 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,899 | +7,899 |
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) | 794,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 267,992 |
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) | 623,082 | 171,012 | -452,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 267,992 | 0 | -267,992 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 558,515 |
| London | 224,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 120,212 |
| Hull | 73,913 |
| Harwich | 42,452 |
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 | 391,265 | 167,250 | -224,015 |
| London | 224,423 | 0 | -224,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 120,212 | 0 | -120,212 |
| Hull | 73,913 | 0 | -73,913 |
| Harwich | 42,452 | 0 | -42,452 |
| Dover | 31,415 | 0 | -31,415 |
| Holyhead | 7,394 | 3,762 | -3,632 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72179050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel wire with 0.25% to 0.6% carbon content