Import/export HS code 72179020: Low-carbon iron or steel wire
Iron or steel wire with less than 0.25% 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,689,280 |
| Poland | 3,266,235 |
| Spain | 2,699,207 |
| Germany | 1,499,454 |
| Netherlands | 240,092 |
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 | 564,128 | 4,125,152 | +3,561,024 |
| Poland | 1,524,647 | 1,741,588 | +216,941 |
| Spain | 1,497,661 | 1,201,546 | -296,115 |
| Germany | 956,145 | 543,309 | -412,836 |
| Netherlands | 182,907 | 57,185 | -125,722 |
| France | 73,719 | 105,009 | +31,290 |
| Belgium | 54,912 | 45,402 | -9,510 |
| Turkey | 0 | 76,157 | +76,157 |
| Ireland | 38,446 | 8,372 | -30,074 |
| Viet Nam | 18,878 | 12,256 | -6,622 |
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 | 4,558,991 |
| Poland | 3,321,224 |
| Spain | 2,768,322 |
| Germany | 1,465,619 |
| Turkey | 234,136 |
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 | 426,727 | 4,132,264 | +3,705,537 |
| Poland | 1,517,467 | 1,803,757 | +286,290 |
| Spain | 1,531,145 | 1,237,177 | -293,968 |
| Germany | 944,651 | 520,968 | -423,683 |
| Turkey | 149,760 | 84,376 | -65,384 |
| France | 52,120 | 49,043 | -3,077 |
| Netherlands | 69,121 | 28,609 | -40,512 |
| Slovakia | 21,073 | 42,641 | +21,568 |
| Slovenia | 61,489 | 0 | -61,489 |
| Belgium | 24,643 | 9,654 | -14,989 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Lancashire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 6,480,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,272,824 |
| Other | 88,142 |
| Air transport | 58,437 |
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) | 1,173,689 | 5,307,053 | +4,133,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,654,383 | 2,618,441 | -1,035,942 |
| Other | 86,755 | 1,387 | -85,368 |
| Air transport | 36,651 | 21,786 | -14,865 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,741,105 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,325,862 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,501,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,292,552 |
| Killingholme | 1,035,194 |
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 | 741,620 | 2,999,485 | +2,257,865 |
| Immingham Docks | 874,722 | 1,451,140 | +576,418 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 506,347 | 995,400 | +489,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,667 | 1,268,885 | +1,245,218 |
| Killingholme | 953,236 | 81,958 | -871,278 |
| Purfleet | 625,892 | 9,331 | -616,561 |
| Dover | 366,397 | 254,046 | -112,351 |
| Harwich | 259,018 | 328,656 | +69,638 |
| Liverpool Docks | 201,944 | 126,610 | -75,334 |
| London | 128,928 | 85,547 | -43,381 |
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
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,467,914 |
| United Arab Emirates | 183,895 |
| United States | 73,361 |
| Germany | 33,998 |
| Malaysia | 32,521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 781,070 | 686,844 | -94,226 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,770 | 159,125 | +134,355 |
| United States | 68,462 | 4,899 | -63,563 |
| Germany | 9,008 | 24,990 | +15,982 |
| Malaysia | 32,521 | 0 | -32,521 |
| Poland | 4,072 | 8,142 | +4,070 |
| Switzerland | 8,077 | 2,751 | -5,326 |
| South Korea | 0 | 8,950 | +8,950 |
| France | 1,350 | 7,592 | +6,242 |
| Norway | 5,290 | 1,684 | -3,606 |
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 | 687,211 |
| XI | 19,893 |
| Slovakia | 13,695 |
| China | 47 |
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 | 353,594 | 333,617 | -19,977 |
| XI | 895 | 18,998 | +18,103 |
| Slovakia | 12,665 | 1,030 | -11,635 |
| China | 47 | 0 | -47 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 789,701 |
| Other | 720,846 |
| Air transport | 247,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 430,351 | 359,350 | -71,001 |
| Other | 367,201 | 353,645 | -13,556 |
| Air transport | 57,970 | 189,409 | +131,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,851 | 27,193 | -59,658 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 720,846 |
| Holyhead | 398,568 |
| East Midlands Airport | 227,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 224,611 |
| Heysham | 159,802 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 367,201 | 353,645 | -13,556 |
| Holyhead | 213,270 | 185,298 | -27,972 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,810 | 184,469 | +141,659 |
| Liverpool Docks | 169,352 | 55,259 | -114,093 |
| Heysham | 57,011 | 102,791 | +45,780 |
| Felixstowe | 36,072 | 0 | -36,072 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,192 | 23,253 | +12,061 |
| Fishguard | 25,015 | 0 | -25,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,230 | 2,435 | -5,795 |
| Hull | 0 | 8,142 | +8,142 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72179020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel wire with less than 0.25% carbon content