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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 2,855,715 |
| Spain | 2,708,121 |
| China | 1,967,608 |
| Germany | 1,723,045 |
| Netherlands | 297,153 |
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 | 1,206,779 | 1,648,936 | +442,157 |
| Spain | 1,720,934 | 987,187 | -733,747 |
| China | 402,068 | 1,565,540 | +1,163,472 |
| Germany | 1,321,849 | 401,196 | -920,653 |
| Netherlands | 226,774 | 70,379 | -156,395 |
| France | 102,126 | 77,751 | -24,375 |
| Belgium | 56,646 | 47,197 | -9,449 |
| Ireland | 38,411 | 8,374 | -30,037 |
| Viet Nam | 10,365 | 20,769 | +10,404 |
| Sweden | 15,466 | 9,492 | -5,974 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2,804,618 |
| Poland | 2,779,118 |
| China | 1,837,319 |
| Germany | 1,706,224 |
| Netherlands | 208,736 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,781,731 | 1,022,887 | -758,844 |
| Poland | 1,135,121 | 1,643,997 | +508,876 |
| China | 255,487 | 1,581,832 | +1,326,345 |
| Germany | 1,260,260 | 445,964 | -814,296 |
| Netherlands | 181,607 | 27,129 | -154,478 |
| Turkey | 149,760 | 27,067 | -122,693 |
| Slovenia | 125,967 | 0 | -125,967 |
| France | 66,394 | 43,160 | -23,234 |
| Slovakia | 13,979 | 28,991 | +15,012 |
| Viet Nam | 10,365 | 20,769 | +10,404 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 6,487,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,393,247 |
| Other | 88,068 |
| Air transport | 54,765 |
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) | 4,026,029 | 2,461,591 | -1,564,438 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,004,903 | 2,388,344 | +1,383,441 |
| Other | 86,793 | 1,275 | -85,518 |
| Air transport | 29,225 | 25,540 | -3,685 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,265,054 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,072,044 |
| Killingholme | 1,330,822 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,149,013 |
| Purfleet | 862,278 |
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 | 697,425 | 1,567,629 | +870,204 |
| Immingham Docks | 707,931 | 1,364,113 | +656,182 |
| Killingholme | 1,192,247 | 138,575 | -1,053,672 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 397,138 | 751,875 | +354,737 |
| Purfleet | 799,812 | 62,466 | -737,346 |
| Dover | 319,788 | 356,154 | +36,366 |
| Harwich | 250,939 | 169,360 | -81,579 |
| Liverpool Docks | 243,457 | 142,108 | -101,349 |
| London | 112,283 | 75,769 | -36,514 |
| Southampton | 27,604 | 108,860 | +81,256 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 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 | 1,189,377 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,539 |
| United States | 81,211 |
| Malaysia | 32,521 |
| Germany | 25,422 |
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 | 698,105 | 491,272 | -206,833 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 87,539 | +87,539 |
| United States | 65,981 | 15,230 | -50,751 |
| Malaysia | 18,118 | 14,403 | -3,715 |
| Germany | 20,663 | 4,759 | -15,904 |
| Switzerland | 5,661 | 3,741 | -1,920 |
| Norway | 2,482 | 4,492 | +2,010 |
| France | 1,350 | 5,087 | +3,737 |
| Canada | 0 | 6,385 | +6,385 |
| South Africa | 1,646 | 2,435 | +789 |
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 | 596,295 |
| Slovakia | 16,064 |
| XI | 10,485 |
| 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 | 336,817 | 259,478 | -77,339 |
| Slovakia | 9,983 | 6,081 | -3,902 |
| XI | 0 | 10,485 | +10,485 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 622,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 591,839 |
| Air transport | 147,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 346,847 | 276,044 | -70,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 364,932 | 226,907 | -138,025 |
| Air transport | 39,098 | 108,024 | +68,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,114 | 35,871 | -34,243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 622,891 |
| Holyhead | 315,601 |
| Liverpool Docks | 238,772 |
| East Midlands Airport | 129,527 |
| Heysham | 57,011 |
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 | 346,847 | 276,044 | -70,803 |
| Holyhead | 196,755 | 118,846 | -77,909 |
| Liverpool Docks | 150,219 | 88,553 | -61,666 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,113 | 104,414 | +79,301 |
| Heysham | 29,812 | 27,199 | -2,613 |
| Felixstowe | 19,571 | 16,501 | -3,070 |
| Fishguard | 25,015 | 0 | -25,015 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,192 | 5,973 | -5,219 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,230 | 2,435 | -5,795 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,482 | 4,492 | +2,010 |
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