Import/export HS code 72179090: High-carbon iron or steel wire
Iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,221,285 |
| Egypt | 408,094 |
| South Korea | 307,556 |
| Thailand | 126,697 |
| China | 108,673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 186,296 | 1,034,989 | +848,693 |
| Egypt | 116,442 | 291,652 | +175,210 |
| South Korea | 175,571 | 131,985 | -43,586 |
| Thailand | 49,420 | 77,277 | +27,857 |
| China | 58,541 | 50,132 | -8,409 |
| Belgium | 65,370 | 4,284 | -61,086 |
| United States | 14,351 | 10,202 | -4,149 |
| France | 14,348 | 7,891 | -6,457 |
| Poland | 14,264 | 4,329 | -9,935 |
| Netherlands | 11,992 | 6,229 | -5,763 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,253,386 |
| Egypt | 318,488 |
| South Korea | 307,556 |
| Thailand | 126,697 |
| China | 122,640 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 186,296 | 1,067,090 | +880,794 |
| Egypt | 116,442 | 202,046 | +85,604 |
| South Korea | 175,571 | 131,985 | -43,586 |
| Thailand | 49,420 | 77,277 | +27,857 |
| China | 67,338 | 55,302 | -12,036 |
| Belgium | 65,370 | 1,544 | -63,826 |
| Albania | 0 | 59,238 | +59,238 |
| United States | 21,365 | 11,369 | -9,996 |
| Italy | 24,889 | 4,859 | -20,030 |
| Poland | 14,264 | 4,325 | -9,939 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,038,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 172,734 |
| Air transport | 118,568 |
| Road transport | 76,351 |
| Other | 162 |
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) | 584,453 | 1,454,340 | +869,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 110,379 | 62,355 | -48,024 |
| Air transport | 57,368 | 61,200 | +3,832 |
| Road transport | 935 | 75,416 | +74,481 |
| Other | 120 | 42 | -78 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,677,457 |
| Southampton | 205,401 |
| Liverpool Docks | 110,840 |
| ZLC | 76,351 |
| London | 53,148 |
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 | 464,924 | 1,212,533 | +747,609 |
| Southampton | 62,110 | 143,291 | +81,181 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,855 | 60,985 | +11,130 |
| ZLC | 935 | 75,416 | +74,481 |
| London | 22,305 | 30,843 | +8,538 |
| Eurotunnel | 47,560 | 3,637 | -43,923 |
| Dover | 19,776 | 29,738 | +9,962 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,559 | 21,373 | +5,814 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,554 | 26,318 | +18,764 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,518 | 7,452 | -18,066 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEBSTER & HORSFALL LIMITED | 28 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 26 |
| WOLF COMPONENTS LTD | 24 |
| KAR (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| OPR SERVICES LTD | 9 |
| MONCASTER WIRE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 9 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 9 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 9 |
| DOUBLE H (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 8 |
| MMS NI LTD | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 6,923,733 |
| Denmark | 1,591,572 |
| Slovakia | 314,130 |
| India | 83,458 |
| United Arab Emirates | 69,986 |
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 | 3,337,403 | 3,586,330 | +248,927 |
| Denmark | 912,104 | 679,468 | -232,636 |
| Slovakia | 99,851 | 214,279 | +114,428 |
| India | 47,190 | 36,268 | -10,922 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,436 | 30,550 | -8,886 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,686 | 49,533 | +36,847 |
| Ireland | 980 | 50,835 | +49,855 |
| Spain | 25,723 | 11,494 | -14,229 |
| Germany | 1,916 | 10,414 | +8,498 |
| China | 11,356 | 0 | -11,356 |
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 | 50,835 |
| China | 23 |
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 | 0 | 50,835 | +50,835 |
| China | 23 | 0 | -23 |
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) | 7,293,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,563,847 |
| Air transport | 263,232 |
| Other | 50,858 |
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) | 3,531,783 | 3,761,699 | +229,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 801,488 | 762,359 | -39,129 |
| Air transport | 159,822 | 103,410 | -56,412 |
| Other | 23 | 50,835 | +50,812 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,878,533 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,591,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,064,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 322,044 |
| East Midlands Airport | 120,940 |
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 | 3,318,443 | 2,560,090 | -758,353 |
| Immingham Docks | 912,104 | 679,468 | -232,636 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,064,223 | +1,064,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,767 | 220,277 | +118,510 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,515 | 44,425 | -32,090 |
| Newcastle Airport | 66,150 | 0 | -66,150 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 12,686 | 49,533 | +36,847 |
| 000 | 23 | 50,835 | +50,812 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,549 | 4,222 | +1,673 |
| ZLC | 0 | 3,230 | +3,230 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72179090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content