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 | 1,100,967 |
| Turkey | 175,971 |
| France | 77,348 |
| Bulgaria | 46,089 |
| Germany | 44,838 |
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 | 737,582 | 363,385 | -374,197 |
| Turkey | 69,766 | 106,205 | +36,439 |
| France | 42,791 | 34,557 | -8,234 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 46,089 | +46,089 |
| Germany | 32,882 | 11,956 | -20,926 |
| Thailand | 0 | 43,189 | +43,189 |
| Netherlands | 25,672 | 13,542 | -12,130 |
| Italy | 26,227 | 4,533 | -21,694 |
| India | 15,492 | 12,290 | -3,202 |
| Egypt | 19,020 | 0 | -19,020 |
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 | 1,118,470 |
| Turkey | 205,674 |
| France | 76,231 |
| Germany | 44,838 |
| Thailand | 43,189 |
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 | 738,699 | 379,771 | -358,928 |
| Turkey | 69,766 | 135,908 | +66,142 |
| France | 41,674 | 34,557 | -7,117 |
| Germany | 32,882 | 11,956 | -20,926 |
| Thailand | 0 | 43,189 | +43,189 |
| Netherlands | 25,672 | 13,542 | -12,130 |
| 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 | 2 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 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) | 1,386,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 216,050 |
| Other | 17,221 |
| Air transport | 15,709 |
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) | 822,661 | 564,013 | -258,648 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,420 | 65,630 | -84,790 |
| Other | 9,949 | 7,272 | -2,677 |
| Air transport | 4,111 | 11,598 | +7,487 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 947,380 |
| Liverpool Docks | 256,148 |
| London Gateway Port | 133,891 |
| Southampton | 130,160 |
| Dover | 39,815 |
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 | 566,369 | 381,011 | -185,358 |
| Liverpool Docks | 147,868 | 108,280 | -39,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,371 | 44,520 | -44,851 |
| Southampton | 91,800 | 38,360 | -53,440 |
| Dover | 29,798 | 10,017 | -19,781 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,203 | 18,731 | +13,528 |
| Thamesport | 11,211 | 12,255 | +1,044 |
| Hull | 20,875 | 0 | -20,875 |
| 000 | 9,949 | 7,272 | -2,677 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 |
| DWK LIFE SCIENCES LIMITED | 15 |
| FOTEX LIMITED | 14 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 256,142 |
| United States | 58,163 |
| Romania | 27,519 |
| France | 23,243 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,487 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 256,142 | 0 | -256,142 |
| United States | 45,599 | 12,564 | -33,035 |
| Romania | 7,395 | 20,124 | +12,729 |
| France | 11,745 | 11,498 | -247 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,973 | 6,514 | -6,459 |
| Netherlands | 1,931 | 14,223 | +12,292 |
| Ireland | 10,278 | 4,187 | -6,091 |
| Belgium | 0 | 13,028 | +13,028 |
| Germany | 2,526 | 9,365 | +6,839 |
| Italy | 3,567 | 7,510 | +3,943 |
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 | 6,589 |
| China | 4,353 |
| Spain | 2,271 |
| XI | 1,252 |
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 | 6,222 | 367 | -5,855 |
| China | 2,522 | 1,831 | -691 |
| Spain | 1,163 | 1,108 | -55 |
| XI | 371 | 881 | +510 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 274,365 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 91,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,222 |
| Other | 14,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 257,710 | 16,655 | -241,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,054 | 63,204 | +35,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,258 | 19,964 | -43,294 |
| Other | 10,278 | 4,187 | -6,091 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 257,094 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,543 |
| Southampton | 19,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,703 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 256,142 | 952 | -255,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,133 | 47,594 | +29,461 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,029 | 6,514 | -32,515 |
| Southampton | 19,543 | 0 | -19,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 15,703 | +15,703 |
| 000 | 10,278 | 4,187 | -6,091 |
| Hull | 0 | 13,028 | +13,028 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 12,564 | +12,564 |
| Dover | 9,921 | 2,582 | -7,339 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,686 | 0 | -4,686 |
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