Import/export HS code 72179050: Medium-carbon iron or steel wire
Iron or steel wire with 0.25% to 0.6% 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,974,256 |
| Belgium | 363,220 |
| Ireland | 356,991 |
| United States | 191,998 |
| France | 170,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 560,197 | 1,414,059 | +853,862 |
| Belgium | 362,020 | 1,200 | -360,820 |
| Ireland | 235,173 | 121,818 | -113,355 |
| United States | 95,255 | 96,743 | +1,488 |
| France | 107,008 | 63,101 | -43,907 |
| Turkey | 0 | 168,721 | +168,721 |
| China | 105,043 | 26,614 | -78,429 |
| Spain | 117,569 | 0 | -117,569 |
| Egypt | 0 | 99,178 | +99,178 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 45,860 | +45,860 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,902,494 |
| Italy | 411,240 |
| Ireland | 356,991 |
| Spain | 206,119 |
| United States | 191,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 518,401 | 1,384,093 | +865,692 |
| Italy | 411,240 | 0 | -411,240 |
| Ireland | 235,173 | 121,818 | -113,355 |
| Spain | 176,153 | 29,966 | -146,187 |
| United States | 95,255 | 96,743 | +1,488 |
| Turkey | 0 | 168,721 | +168,721 |
| France | 71,060 | 63,101 | -7,959 |
| China | 96,928 | 26,614 | -70,314 |
| Egypt | 0 | 99,178 | +99,178 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 45,860 | +45,860 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,009,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 615,890 |
| Air transport | 54,418 |
| Other | 27,928 |
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) | 1,410,842 | 1,598,678 | +187,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,448 | 405,442 | +194,994 |
| Air transport | 2,400 | 52,018 | +49,618 |
| Other | 27,928 | 0 | -27,928 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 851,603 |
| Dover | 577,147 |
| Purfleet | 501,131 |
| Felixstowe | 445,299 |
| Killingholme | 434,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 90,275 | 761,328 | +671,053 |
| Dover | 416,628 | 160,519 | -256,109 |
| Purfleet | 501,131 | 0 | -501,131 |
| Felixstowe | 155,300 | 289,999 | +134,699 |
| Killingholme | 51,075 | 383,578 | +332,503 |
| Holyhead | 207,764 | 85,152 | -122,612 |
| Eurotunnel | 135,872 | 90,714 | -45,158 |
| London | 25,455 | 99,178 | +73,723 |
| Milford | 27,409 | 35,433 | +8,024 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,400 | 33,455 | +31,055 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 526,271 |
| Italy | 224,423 |
| Switzerland | 206,672 |
| Iceland | 12,200 |
| Belgium | 7,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 220,638 | 305,633 | +84,995 |
| Italy | 224,423 | 0 | -224,423 |
| Switzerland | 145,757 | 60,915 | -84,842 |
| Iceland | 0 | 12,200 | +12,200 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,899 | +7,899 |
| Ireland | 5,768 | 0 | -5,768 |
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) | 953,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,265 |
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) | 579,521 | 374,447 | -205,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,065 | 12,200 | -4,865 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 587,284 |
| London | 224,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 136,493 |
| Hull | 17,065 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 349,330 | 237,954 | -111,376 |
| London | 224,423 | 0 | -224,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 136,493 | +136,493 |
| Hull | 17,065 | 0 | -17,065 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 12,200 | +12,200 |
| Holyhead | 5,768 | 0 | -5,768 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72179050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel wire with 0.25% to 0.6% carbon content