Import/export HS code 72179090: High-carbon iron or steel wire
Iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 772,018 |
| Egypt | 274,840 |
| South Korea | 240,114 |
| Thailand | 147,007 |
| China | 95,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 184,019 | 587,999 | +403,980 |
| Egypt | 16,453 | 258,387 | +241,934 |
| South Korea | 129,789 | 110,325 | -19,464 |
| Thailand | 52,576 | 94,431 | +41,855 |
| China | 52,752 | 42,749 | -10,003 |
| Belgium | 65,603 | 26,973 | -38,630 |
| France | 38,799 | 13,891 | -24,908 |
| Netherlands | 38,400 | 6,441 | -31,959 |
| United States | 14,351 | 5,496 | -8,855 |
| Poland | 10,530 | 7,486 | -3,044 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 804,119 |
| South Korea | 240,114 |
| Egypt | 185,234 |
| Thailand | 147,007 |
| China | 131,994 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 184,019 | 620,100 | +436,081 |
| South Korea | 129,789 | 110,325 | -19,464 |
| Egypt | 16,453 | 168,781 | +152,328 |
| Thailand | 52,576 | 94,431 | +41,855 |
| China | 86,362 | 45,632 | -40,730 |
| Belgium | 65,603 | 26,973 | -38,630 |
| Albania | 0 | 59,238 | +59,238 |
| Italy | 25,914 | 4,859 | -21,055 |
| France | 29,511 | 0 | -29,511 |
| United States | 14,351 | 13,677 | -674 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,497,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 192,231 |
| Air transport | 135,939 |
| Road transport | 28,798 |
| Other | 150 |
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) | 465,301 | 1,031,838 | +566,537 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,215 | 78,016 | -36,199 |
| Air transport | 78,743 | 57,196 | -21,547 |
| Road transport | 935 | 27,863 | +26,928 |
| Other | 113 | 37 | -76 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,182,359 |
| Southampton | 168,364 |
| London | 81,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,335 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,053 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 370,211 | 812,148 | +441,937 |
| Southampton | 44,109 | 124,255 | +80,146 |
| London | 50,889 | 30,843 | -20,046 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,453 | 47,882 | +31,429 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,527 | 12,526 | -37,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,420 | 32,233 | +14,813 |
| Dover | 16,042 | 31,822 | +15,780 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,452 | 21,464 | +7,012 |
| ZLC | 935 | 27,863 | +26,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,554 | 17,119 | +9,565 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEBSTER & HORSFALL LIMITED | 26 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 26 |
| WOLF COMPONENTS LTD | 19 |
| KAR (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 9 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 9 |
| MONCASTER WIRE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 8 |
| MMS NI LTD | 8 |
| OPR SERVICES LTD | 7 |
| MAHLE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 7 |
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+ | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 7,321,210 |
| Denmark | 1,557,051 |
| Slovakia | 219,994 |
| United Arab Emirates | 89,602 |
| India | 67,511 |
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 | 2,410,575 | 4,910,635 | +2,500,060 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,557,051 | +1,557,051 |
| Slovakia | 36,948 | 183,046 | +146,098 |
| United Arab Emirates | 89,602 | 0 | -89,602 |
| India | 33,783 | 33,728 | -55 |
| Saudi Arabia | 36,589 | 17,651 | -18,938 |
| Ireland | 1,786 | 51,815 | +50,029 |
| Spain | 14,457 | 12,839 | -1,618 |
| China | 0 | 11,356 | +11,356 |
| Germany | 5,641 | 5,242 | -399 |
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 | 50,835 |
| China | 23 |
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 | 0 | 50,835 | +50,835 |
| China | 0 | 23 | +23 |
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) | 7,675,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,432,053 |
| Air transport | 265,687 |
| Other | 50,858 |
| Road transport | 3,725 |
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) | 2,412,018 | 5,262,994 | +2,850,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,864 | 1,393,189 | +1,354,325 |
| Air transport | 183,270 | 82,417 | -100,853 |
| Other | 0 | 50,858 | +50,858 |
| Road transport | 3,725 | 0 | -3,725 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,260,063 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,557,051 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,064,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,771 |
| East Midlands Airport | 132,421 |
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 | 2,412,018 | 3,848,045 | +1,436,027 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,557,051 | +1,557,051 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,064,223 | +1,064,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,864 | 185,907 | +147,043 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,845 | 26,576 | -79,269 |
| Newcastle Airport | 32,340 | 33,810 | +1,470 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 36,589 | 17,651 | -18,938 |
| 000 | 0 | 50,858 | +50,858 |
| ZLC | 8,880 | 0 | -8,880 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,240 | 2,000 | -240 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72179090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content