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 | 3,405,166 |
| China | 1,807,037 |
| Spain | 818,227 |
| Czechia | 639,601 |
| France | 198,513 |
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 | 2,853,051 | 552,115 | -2,300,936 |
| China | 1,063,166 | 743,871 | -319,295 |
| Spain | 51,280 | 766,947 | +715,667 |
| Czechia | 302,468 | 337,133 | +34,665 |
| France | 189,439 | 9,074 | -180,365 |
| Turkey | 0 | 161,911 | +161,911 |
| Germany | 23,598 | 134,623 | +111,025 |
| Hungary | 0 | 64,423 | +64,423 |
| Italy | 23,288 | 17,641 | -5,647 |
| 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 | 3,469,589 |
| China | 1,812,387 |
| Spain | 806,707 |
| Czechia | 722,527 |
| Germany | 187,240 |
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 | 2,853,051 | 616,538 | -2,236,513 |
| China | 1,068,516 | 743,871 | -324,645 |
| Spain | 49,853 | 756,854 | +707,001 |
| Czechia | 385,394 | 337,133 | -48,261 |
| Germany | 75,268 | 111,972 | +36,704 |
| Turkey | 1,427 | 161,911 | +160,484 |
| France | 50,484 | 9,074 | -41,410 |
| Austria | 0 | 44,355 | +44,355 |
| Italy | 23,288 | 20,876 | -2,412 |
| 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 | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,121,840 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,218,188 |
| Air transport | 15,323 |
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) | 3,935,066 | 2,186,774 | -1,748,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 581,319 | 636,869 | +55,550 |
| Air transport | 6,956 | 8,367 | +1,411 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,143,059 |
| Southampton | 1,475,653 |
| Dover | 405,374 |
| Felixstowe | 389,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 209,028 |
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 | 2,883,610 | 1,259,449 | -1,624,161 |
| Southampton | 906,035 | 569,618 | -336,417 |
| Dover | 298,882 | 106,492 | -192,390 |
| Felixstowe | 86,297 | 303,179 | +216,882 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,192 | 130,836 | +52,644 |
| Eurotunnel | 78,917 | 62,100 | -16,817 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,611 | 32,985 | -74,626 |
| Hull | 19,793 | 114,514 | +94,721 |
| Harwich | 25,691 | 59,030 | +33,339 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 74,013 | +74,013 |
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 | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 15 |
| 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 | 5,023,104 |
| Lithuania | 385,688 |
| Denmark | 320,003 |
| Poland | 282,522 |
| Germany | 253,209 |
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 | 2,552,038 | 2,471,066 | -80,972 |
| Lithuania | 227,910 | 157,778 | -70,132 |
| Denmark | 320,003 | 0 | -320,003 |
| Poland | 185,589 | 96,933 | -88,656 |
| Germany | 72,968 | 180,241 | +107,273 |
| Greece | 122,588 | 126,387 | +3,799 |
| Turkey | 18,925 | 137,328 | +118,403 |
| Israel | 29,269 | 99,534 | +70,265 |
| Canada | 74,059 | 25,771 | -48,288 |
| Ireland | 59,315 | 24,732 | -34,583 |
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) | 5,913,035 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,540,198 |
| Air transport | 61,843 |
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) | 2,885,632 | 3,027,403 | +141,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,035,323 | 504,875 | -530,448 |
| Air transport | 14,541 | 47,302 | +32,761 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,735,320 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,173,222 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 862,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 502,540 |
| Felixstowe | 499,825 |
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 | 249,383 | 2,485,937 | +2,236,554 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,121,743 | 51,479 | -2,070,264 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 463,283 | 399,687 | -63,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 483,015 | 19,525 | -463,490 |
| Felixstowe | 186,658 | 313,167 | +126,509 |
| Liverpool Docks | 286,699 | 100,391 | -186,308 |
| Dover | 12,956 | 150,618 | +137,662 |
| Harwich | 54,465 | 0 | -54,465 |
| Holyhead | 47,073 | 6,799 | -40,274 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,741 | 29,175 | +16,434 |
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