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 | 10,023,932 |
| China | 8,775,611 |
| Germany | 8,517,150 |
| Spain | 8,384,849 |
| Brazil | 5,219,100 |
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 | 7,484,664 | 2,539,268 | -4,945,396 |
| China | 5,542,957 | 3,232,654 | -2,310,303 |
| Germany | 3,346,670 | 5,170,480 | +1,823,810 |
| Spain | 4,860,507 | 3,524,342 | -1,336,165 |
| Brazil | 4,638,161 | 580,939 | -4,057,222 |
| Portugal | 2,708,680 | 1,455,883 | -1,252,797 |
| Turkey | 1,388,232 | 1,900,945 | +512,713 |
| Belgium | 267,726 | 1,148,680 | +880,954 |
| United States | 527,809 | 653,601 | +125,792 |
| France | 148,379 | 461,308 | +312,929 |
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 | 10,129,292 |
| China | 9,172,545 |
| Germany | 8,584,037 |
| Spain | 8,487,263 |
| Brazil | 5,211,146 |
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 | 7,608,516 | 2,520,776 | -5,087,740 |
| China | 5,750,033 | 3,422,512 | -2,327,521 |
| Germany | 3,267,548 | 5,316,489 | +2,048,941 |
| Spain | 4,889,235 | 3,598,028 | -1,291,207 |
| Brazil | 4,638,161 | 572,985 | -4,065,176 |
| Portugal | 2,708,680 | 1,455,883 | -1,252,797 |
| Turkey | 1,407,277 | 1,919,486 | +512,209 |
| Belgium | 208,714 | 1,266,863 | +1,058,149 |
| United States | 528,082 | 686,571 | +158,489 |
| Italy | 339,670 | 262,639 | -77,031 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| South East Wales | 4 |
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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West of England | 3 | 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) | 29,803,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,922,552 |
| Air transport | 1,684,225 |
| Road transport | 112,321 |
| Other | 1,982 |
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) | 18,567,457 | 11,236,498 | -7,330,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,378,751 | 9,543,801 | -3,834,950 |
| Air transport | 512,805 | 1,171,420 | +658,615 |
| Road transport | 5,619 | 106,702 | +101,083 |
| Other | 653 | 1,329 | +676 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,196,911 |
| Killingholme | 9,747,776 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,407,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,219,249 |
| Tyne | 4,539,239 |
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 | 5,437,059 | 4,759,852 | -677,207 |
| Killingholme | 7,223,597 | 2,524,179 | -4,699,418 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,101,553 | 3,305,972 | -2,795,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,140,424 | 6,078,825 | +2,938,401 |
| Tyne | 4,539,239 | 0 | -4,539,239 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,203,925 | 1,629,560 | +425,635 |
| Dover | 931,996 | 1,065,740 | +133,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,544,111 | 248,848 | -1,295,263 |
| London | 601,849 | 386,589 | -215,260 |
| Southampton | 448,757 | 245,167 | -203,590 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 9 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 25,571,999 |
| Denmark | 4,095,398 |
| United States | 3,828,806 |
| Italy | 633,995 |
| Germany | 399,033 |
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 | 15,363,714 | 10,208,285 | -5,155,429 |
| Denmark | 2,184,374 | 1,911,024 | -273,350 |
| United States | 2,178,837 | 1,649,969 | -528,868 |
| Italy | 224,228 | 409,767 | +185,539 |
| Germany | 331,415 | 67,618 | -263,797 |
| Belgium | 96,991 | 160,145 | +63,154 |
| Canada | 28,495 | 149,057 | +120,562 |
| Saudi Arabia | 141,671 | 35,338 | -106,333 |
| Portugal | 44,152 | 39,869 | -4,283 |
| Netherlands | 16,049 | 64,837 | +48,788 |
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 | 1,510 |
| XI | 92 |
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 | 1,510 | +1,510 |
| XI | 0 | 92 | +92 |
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) | 31,430,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,084,776 |
| Air transport | 460,334 |
| Other | 1,602 |
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) | 18,645,376 | 12,785,181 | -5,860,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,177,265 | 1,907,511 | -269,754 |
| Air transport | 174,523 | 285,811 | +111,288 |
| Other | 0 | 1,602 | +1,602 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 24,516,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,289,801 |
| Southampton | 2,646,198 |
| Felixstowe | 1,761,016 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,261,639 |
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 | 15,738,795 | 8,777,395 | -6,961,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,292,894 | 1,996,907 | -295,987 |
| Southampton | 985,657 | 1,660,541 | +674,884 |
| Felixstowe | 434,559 | 1,326,457 | +891,898 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 650,452 | 611,187 | -39,265 |
| Liverpool Docks | 631,368 | 172,152 | -459,216 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,108 | 213,572 | +162,464 |
| Dover | 14,173 | 104,763 | +90,590 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 81,402 | 1,000 | -80,402 |
| Holyhead | 22,808 | 13,353 | -9,455 |
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