Import/export HS code 72171090: High-carbon uncoated iron or steel wire
Uncoated iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 10,095,298 |
| China | 8,336,921 |
| Spain | 8,167,484 |
| Germany | 8,128,883 |
| Brazil | 5,324,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 8,926,529 | 1,168,769 | -7,757,760 |
| China | 4,937,664 | 3,399,257 | -1,538,407 |
| Spain | 4,781,477 | 3,386,007 | -1,395,470 |
| Germany | 2,340,174 | 5,788,709 | +3,448,535 |
| Brazil | 5,316,740 | 7,954 | -5,308,786 |
| Portugal | 2,744,412 | 1,603,948 | -1,140,464 |
| Turkey | 1,225,057 | 1,363,603 | +138,546 |
| Belgium | 590,402 | 963,440 | +373,038 |
| United States | 519,350 | 518,965 | -385 |
| France | 322,019 | 426,684 | +104,665 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 10,155,657 |
| China | 8,710,098 |
| Spain | 8,454,663 |
| Germany | 8,139,409 |
| Brazil | 5,316,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 8,991,975 | 1,163,682 | -7,828,293 |
| China | 5,122,885 | 3,587,213 | -1,535,672 |
| Spain | 4,994,970 | 3,459,693 | -1,535,277 |
| Germany | 2,209,072 | 5,930,337 | +3,721,265 |
| Brazil | 5,316,740 | 0 | -5,316,740 |
| Portugal | 2,744,412 | 1,603,948 | -1,140,464 |
| Turkey | 1,239,219 | 1,379,183 | +139,964 |
| Belgium | 515,064 | 1,021,460 | +506,396 |
| United States | 519,623 | 553,455 | +33,832 |
| Japan | 471,837 | 28,083 | -443,754 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 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) | 29,743,051 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,243,279 |
| Air transport | 1,075,905 |
| Road transport | 38,435 |
| Other | 1,554 |
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) | 17,830,024 | 11,913,027 | -5,916,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,051,038 | 7,192,241 | -7,858,797 |
| Air transport | 505,282 | 570,623 | +65,341 |
| Road transport | 1,122 | 37,313 | +36,191 |
| Other | 653 | 901 | +248 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Killingholme | 9,741,869 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,545,937 |
| Felixstowe | 9,327,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,896,722 |
| Tyne | 4,759,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Killingholme | 8,556,071 | 1,185,798 | -7,370,273 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,356,050 | 3,189,887 | -3,166,163 |
| Felixstowe | 4,893,261 | 4,434,030 | -459,231 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,417,913 | 6,478,809 | +4,060,896 |
| Tyne | 4,759,818 | 0 | -4,759,818 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,050,779 | 1,574,967 | +524,188 |
| Dover | 912,824 | 842,886 | -69,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,442,546 | 247,698 | -1,194,848 |
| London | 536,713 | 432,562 | -104,151 |
| Southampton | 571,802 | 195,568 | -376,234 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 8 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
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 | 32 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 26,012,903 |
| Denmark | 3,853,576 |
| United States | 3,616,526 |
| Italy | 648,461 |
| Germany | 408,604 |
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 | 18,018,565 | 7,994,338 | -10,024,227 |
| Denmark | 2,958,627 | 894,949 | -2,063,678 |
| United States | 2,012,654 | 1,603,872 | -408,782 |
| Italy | 322,351 | 326,110 | +3,759 |
| Germany | 215,344 | 193,260 | -22,084 |
| Belgium | 81,913 | 125,506 | +43,593 |
| Colombia | 181,063 | 8,609 | -172,454 |
| Saudi Arabia | 110,577 | 67,442 | -43,135 |
| Canada | 0 | 150,834 | +150,834 |
| Portugal | 36,819 | 42,507 | +5,688 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 760 |
| XI | 74 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 0 | 760 | +760 |
| XI | 0 | 74 | +74 |
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) | 31,384,542 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,993,525 |
| Air transport | 603,750 |
| Other | 834 |
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) | 21,572,487 | 9,812,055 | -11,760,432 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,418,052 | 1,575,473 | -842,579 |
| Air transport | 328,636 | 275,114 | -53,522 |
| Other | 0 | 834 | +834 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 25,093,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,017,656 |
| Southampton | 2,424,702 |
| Felixstowe | 1,581,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,092,544 |
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 | 18,359,891 | 6,733,236 | -11,626,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,045,439 | 972,217 | -2,073,222 |
| Southampton | 864,445 | 1,560,257 | +695,812 |
| Felixstowe | 355,358 | 1,225,776 | +870,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 487,155 | 605,389 | +118,234 |
| Liverpool Docks | 644,168 | 175,514 | -468,654 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 208,064 | 227,016 | +18,952 |
| Dover | 144,419 | 91,679 | -52,740 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 79,643 | 3,769 | -75,874 |
| Holyhead | 17,056 | 18,553 | +1,497 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72171090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Uncoated iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content