Import/export HS code 72171050: Medium-carbon uncoated iron or steel wire
Uncoated 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,348,303 |
| China | 1,684,506 |
| Spain | 1,008,748 |
| Czechia | 634,339 |
| Turkey | 161,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,811,450 | 1,536,853 | -1,274,597 |
| China | 968,557 | 715,949 | -252,608 |
| Spain | 85,800 | 922,948 | +837,148 |
| Czechia | 379,031 | 255,308 | -123,723 |
| Turkey | 48,386 | 113,525 | +65,139 |
| France | 146,537 | 10,953 | -135,584 |
| Germany | 19,195 | 133,547 | +114,352 |
| Hungary | 0 | 64,423 | +64,423 |
| Italy | 23,422 | 15,048 | -8,374 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 20,491 | +20,491 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,412,726 |
| China | 1,689,856 |
| Spain | 997,228 |
| Czechia | 717,265 |
| Turkey | 163,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,811,450 | 1,601,276 | -1,210,174 |
| China | 973,907 | 715,949 | -257,958 |
| Spain | 81,138 | 916,090 | +834,952 |
| Czechia | 461,957 | 255,308 | -206,649 |
| Turkey | 49,813 | 113,525 | +63,712 |
| Germany | 40,086 | 99,698 | +59,612 |
| Austria | 0 | 55,553 | +55,553 |
| France | 38,361 | 10,953 | -27,408 |
| Italy | 26,657 | 15,048 | -11,609 |
| Sweden | 0 | 13,965 | +13,965 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 7,066,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,235,703 |
| Air transport | 8,367 |
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) | 3,840,557 | 3,226,216 | -614,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 657,460 | 578,243 | -79,217 |
| Air transport | 0 | 8,367 | +8,367 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,273,414 |
| Southampton | 1,374,424 |
| Felixstowe | 389,476 |
| Dover | 356,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 211,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,874,876 | 2,398,538 | -476,338 |
| Southampton | 831,522 | 542,902 | -288,620 |
| Felixstowe | 135,889 | 253,587 | +117,698 |
| Dover | 254,917 | 101,689 | -153,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 101,639 | 109,547 | +7,908 |
| Eurotunnel | 83,398 | 57,619 | -25,779 |
| Hull | 17,334 | 114,514 | +97,180 |
| London Gateway Port | 83,954 | 32,985 | -50,969 |
| Harwich | 40,685 | 46,781 | +6,096 |
| Purfleet | 25,502 | 48,511 | +23,009 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
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 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 4,646,160 |
| Lithuania | 356,023 |
| Denmark | 320,003 |
| Poland | 255,752 |
| Germany | 247,304 |
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 | 2,116,295 | 2,529,865 | +413,570 |
| Lithuania | 227,073 | 128,950 | -98,123 |
| Denmark | 320,003 | 0 | -320,003 |
| Poland | 193,867 | 61,885 | -131,982 |
| Germany | 45,526 | 201,778 | +156,252 |
| Greece | 82,719 | 127,683 | +44,964 |
| Turkey | 55,516 | 81,812 | +26,296 |
| Israel | 64,313 | 64,490 | +177 |
| Canada | 74,059 | 25,771 | -48,288 |
| Ireland | 57,620 | 24,732 | -32,888 |
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) | 5,463,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,479,401 |
| Air transport | 57,831 |
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) | 2,464,866 | 2,998,367 | +533,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,066,108 | 413,293 | -652,815 |
| Air transport | 18,996 | 38,835 | +19,839 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,073,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,462,421 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 801,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 502,540 |
| Felixstowe | 435,911 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 529,527 | 2,543,662 | +2,014,135 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,410,942 | 51,479 | -1,359,463 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 482,304 | 319,651 | -162,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 496,474 | 6,066 | -490,408 |
| Felixstowe | 184,002 | 251,909 | +67,907 |
| Liverpool Docks | 312,202 | 74,888 | -237,314 |
| Dover | 0 | 152,531 | +152,531 |
| Harwich | 54,465 | 0 | -54,465 |
| Holyhead | 45,378 | 6,799 | -38,579 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,196 | 20,708 | +3,512 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72171050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Uncoated iron or steel wire with 0.25% to 0.6% carbon content