Import/export HS code 72171010: Thin uncoated iron or steel wire
Uncoated iron or steel wire with a thickness of less than 0.8 mm
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 808,350 |
| Turkey | 179,787 |
| France | 75,402 |
| Ireland | 63,401 |
| Germany | 54,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 553,067 | 255,283 | -297,784 |
| Turkey | 76,604 | 103,183 | +26,579 |
| France | 34,405 | 40,997 | +6,592 |
| Ireland | 57,900 | 5,501 | -52,399 |
| Germany | 32,882 | 21,724 | -11,158 |
| Netherlands | 25,672 | 23,657 | -2,015 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 46,089 | +46,089 |
| Thailand | 0 | 43,189 | +43,189 |
| Italy | 26,227 | 4,533 | -21,694 |
| India | 15,492 | 12,290 | -3,202 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 825,853 |
| Turkey | 209,490 |
| France | 74,285 |
| Germany | 54,606 |
| Netherlands | 49,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 554,184 | 271,669 | -282,515 |
| Turkey | 76,604 | 132,886 | +56,282 |
| France | 33,288 | 40,997 | +7,709 |
| Germany | 32,882 | 21,724 | -11,158 |
| Netherlands | 25,672 | 23,657 | -2,015 |
| Thailand | 0 | 43,189 | +43,189 |
| Italy | 29,415 | 4,530 | -24,885 |
| India | 15,492 | 12,290 | -3,202 |
| Egypt | 19,020 | 0 | -19,020 |
| Spain | 0 | 5,498 | +5,498 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,115,181 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,001 |
| Other | 63,422 |
| Air transport | 12,831 |
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) | 646,142 | 469,039 | -177,103 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,964 | 80,037 | -61,927 |
| Other | 57,900 | 5,522 | -52,378 |
| Air transport | 1,233 | 11,598 | +10,365 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 828,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 177,831 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,174 |
| Southampton | 71,590 |
| 000 | 63,422 |
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 | 458,420 | 369,734 | -88,686 |
| Liverpool Docks | 137,125 | 40,706 | -96,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,044 | 32,130 | -57,914 |
| Southampton | 33,230 | 38,360 | +5,130 |
| 000 | 57,900 | 5,522 | -52,378 |
| Dover | 21,412 | 19,259 | -2,153 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,203 | 20,163 | +14,960 |
| Thamesport | 11,211 | 12,255 | +1,044 |
| Hull | 20,875 | 0 | -20,875 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 11,876 | +11,876 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL COMPONENTS (UK) LTD | 49 |
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 44 |
| DURA BEDS LTD | 25 |
| PRECON PRODUCTS LTD | 24 |
| YB FIXINGS LTD | 19 |
| HIGH GROVE BEDS LIMITED | 16 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 15 |
| DWK LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 15 |
| GILMEX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 13 |
| SMITHERS-OASIS EUROPE LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 58,163 |
| Romania | 25,904 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,487 |
| Netherlands | 16,154 |
| Italy | 15,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 45,599 | 12,564 | -33,035 |
| Romania | 0 | 25,904 | +25,904 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,487 | 0 | -19,487 |
| Netherlands | 1,931 | 14,223 | +12,292 |
| Italy | 3,567 | 11,698 | +8,131 |
| Ireland | 10,430 | 3,676 | -6,754 |
| Belgium | 13,028 | 0 | -13,028 |
| France | 1,173 | 11,498 | +10,325 |
| Germany | 7,378 | 4,513 | -2,865 |
| Iceland | 4,686 | 0 | -4,686 |
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 | 6,560 |
| China | 4,165 |
| Spain | 2,176 |
| XI | 1,205 |
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 | 6,227 | 333 | -5,894 |
| China | 2,673 | 1,492 | -1,181 |
| Spain | 1,011 | 1,165 | +154 |
| XI | 519 | 686 | +167 |
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) | 83,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,222 |
| Air transport | 19,133 |
| Other | 14,106 |
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) | 29,967 | 53,292 | +23,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,772 | 13,450 | -56,322 |
| Air transport | 3,270 | 15,863 | +12,593 |
| Other | 10,430 | 3,676 | -6,754 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,123 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,543 |
| Southampton | 19,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,703 |
| 000 | 14,106 |
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 | 11,831 | 53,292 | +41,461 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,543 | 0 | -45,543 |
| Southampton | 19,543 | 0 | -19,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,702 | 14,001 | +12,299 |
| 000 | 10,430 | 3,676 | -6,754 |
| Hull | 13,028 | 0 | -13,028 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 12,564 | +12,564 |
| Dover | 5,108 | 0 | -5,108 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,686 | 0 | -4,686 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,568 | 910 | -658 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72171010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Uncoated iron or steel wire with a thickness of less than 0.8 mm