Import/export HS code 72179020: Low-carbon iron or steel wire
Iron or steel wire with less than 0.25% 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 3,224,835 |
| China | 3,224,017 |
| Spain | 3,075,441 |
| Germany | 1,726,772 |
| Netherlands | 268,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,247,190 | 1,977,645 | +730,455 |
| China | 404,591 | 2,819,426 | +2,414,835 |
| Spain | 1,665,809 | 1,409,632 | -256,177 |
| Germany | 1,080,790 | 645,982 | -434,808 |
| Netherlands | 195,277 | 73,623 | -121,654 |
| France | 80,558 | 110,772 | +30,214 |
| Belgium | 43,463 | 56,851 | +13,388 |
| Turkey | 0 | 57,035 | +57,035 |
| Ireland | 38,423 | 8,395 | -30,028 |
| Viet Nam | 10,365 | 20,769 | +10,404 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 3,230,981 |
| Spain | 3,144,558 |
| China | 3,093,728 |
| Germany | 1,707,688 |
| Turkey | 215,014 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,207,005 | 2,023,976 | +816,971 |
| Spain | 1,699,293 | 1,445,265 | -254,028 |
| China | 258,010 | 2,835,718 | +2,577,708 |
| Germany | 1,068,209 | 639,479 | -428,730 |
| Turkey | 149,760 | 65,254 | -84,506 |
| Netherlands | 98,713 | 48,499 | -50,214 |
| France | 58,959 | 54,806 | -4,153 |
| Slovenia | 94,494 | 0 | -94,494 |
| Slovakia | 13,979 | 28,991 | +15,012 |
| Belgium | 13,194 | 21,103 | +7,909 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,790,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,104,546 |
| Other | 88,210 |
| Air transport | 59,524 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,746,124 | 3,044,632 | -701,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 963,579 | 4,140,967 | +3,177,388 |
| Other | 86,802 | 1,408 | -85,394 |
| Air transport | 29,225 | 30,299 | +1,074 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,063,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,264,823 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,543,000 |
| Killingholme | 1,225,556 |
| Purfleet | 785,883 |
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 | 666,769 | 2,396,464 | +1,729,695 |
| Immingham Docks | 582,296 | 1,682,527 | +1,100,231 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 374,430 | 1,168,570 | +794,140 |
| Killingholme | 1,132,149 | 93,407 | -1,038,742 |
| Purfleet | 776,552 | 9,331 | -767,221 |
| Dover | 306,806 | 355,003 | +48,197 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,941 | 559,277 | +534,336 |
| Harwich | 231,976 | 335,143 | +103,167 |
| Liverpool Docks | 223,880 | 176,879 | -47,001 |
| 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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 10 |
| 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 | 1,411,925 |
| United Arab Emirates | 183,895 |
| United States | 82,346 |
| Malaysia | 32,521 |
| Germany | 31,962 |
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 | 715,216 | 696,709 | -18,507 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,086 | 178,809 | +173,723 |
| United States | 69,464 | 12,882 | -56,582 |
| Malaysia | 30,404 | 2,117 | -28,287 |
| Germany | 14,790 | 17,172 | +2,382 |
| Poland | 4,072 | 8,142 | +4,070 |
| Switzerland | 5,661 | 5,167 | -494 |
| South Korea | 0 | 8,950 | +8,950 |
| France | 1,350 | 7,592 | +6,242 |
| Norway | 2,482 | 4,492 | +2,010 |
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 | 646,908 |
| XI | 18,915 |
| Slovakia | 14,453 |
| 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 | 328,947 | 317,961 | -10,986 |
| XI | 0 | 18,915 | +18,915 |
| Slovakia | 9,838 | 4,615 | -5,223 |
| 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) | 766,417 |
| Other | 680,323 |
| Air transport | 254,807 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,029 |
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) | 390,058 | 376,359 | -13,699 |
| Other | 338,832 | 341,491 | +2,659 |
| Air transport | 38,311 | 216,496 | +178,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,883 | 37,146 | -48,737 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 680,323 |
| Holyhead | 401,681 |
| Liverpool Docks | 240,253 |
| East Midlands Airport | 234,707 |
| Heysham | 134,566 |
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 | 338,832 | 341,491 | +2,659 |
| Holyhead | 220,115 | 181,566 | -38,549 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,702 | 86,551 | -67,151 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,326 | 210,381 | +186,055 |
| Heysham | 31,578 | 102,988 | +71,410 |
| Felixstowe | 31,857 | 4,215 | -27,642 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,192 | 15,435 | +4,243 |
| 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