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 | 832,133 |
| Egypt | 274,840 |
| South Korea | 253,708 |
| Thailand | 158,076 |
| China | 100,012 |
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 | 187,243 | 644,890 | +457,647 |
| Egypt | 99,676 | 175,164 | +75,488 |
| South Korea | 153,465 | 100,243 | -53,222 |
| Thailand | 77,872 | 80,204 | +2,332 |
| China | 53,982 | 46,030 | -7,952 |
| Belgium | 65,603 | 31,257 | -34,346 |
| Netherlands | 25,861 | 4,802 | -21,059 |
| France | 10,395 | 12,784 | +2,389 |
| United States | 14,351 | 5,496 | -8,855 |
| Poland | 9,440 | 7,486 | -1,954 |
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 | 864,234 |
| South Korea | 253,708 |
| Egypt | 185,234 |
| Thailand | 158,076 |
| China | 125,067 |
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 | 187,243 | 676,991 | +489,748 |
| South Korea | 153,465 | 100,243 | -53,222 |
| Egypt | 99,676 | 85,558 | -14,118 |
| Thailand | 77,872 | 80,204 | +2,332 |
| China | 75,053 | 50,014 | -25,039 |
| Belgium | 65,603 | 28,517 | -37,086 |
| Albania | 0 | 59,238 | +59,238 |
| Italy | 25,914 | 4,859 | -21,055 |
| United States | 14,351 | 13,677 | -674 |
| Poland | 9,440 | 7,482 | -1,958 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 5 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,556,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,425 |
| Air transport | 106,428 |
| Road transport | 28,798 |
| Other | 150 |
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) | 571,537 | 984,478 | +412,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,764 | 80,661 | -34,103 |
| Air transport | 50,339 | 56,089 | +5,750 |
| Road transport | 935 | 27,863 | +26,928 |
| Other | 113 | 37 | -76 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,236,849 |
| Southampton | 200,010 |
| London | 80,354 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,335 |
| Eurotunnel | 51,197 |
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 | 448,537 | 788,312 | +339,775 |
| Southampton | 85,796 | 114,214 | +28,418 |
| London | 49,511 | 30,843 | -18,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,089 | 31,246 | -1,843 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,420 | 33,777 | +16,357 |
| Dover | 14,952 | 34,562 | +19,610 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,559 | 20,357 | +4,798 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,416 | 12,526 | -8,890 |
| ZLC | 935 | 27,863 | +26,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,554 | 17,119 | +9,565 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEBSTER & HORSFALL LIMITED | 27 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 26 |
| WOLF COMPONENTS LTD | 20 |
| MONCASTER WIRE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 9 |
| KAR (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 9 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 9 |
| MMS NI LTD | 8 |
| OPR SERVICES LTD | 7 |
| MAHLE INDUSTRIES UK LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 235,935 |
| Saudi Arabia | 85,030 |
| India | 67,511 |
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 | 2,936,379 | 3,987,354 | +1,050,975 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,591,572 | +1,591,572 |
| Slovakia | 93,647 | 142,288 | +48,641 |
| Saudi Arabia | 41,367 | 43,663 | +2,296 |
| India | 33,783 | 33,728 | -55 |
| United Arab Emirates | 53,302 | 0 | -53,302 |
| Ireland | 975 | 50,840 | +49,865 |
| Spain | 24,372 | 1,351 | -23,021 |
| China | 0 | 11,356 | +11,356 |
| Germany | 884 | 6,150 | +5,266 |
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 | 18 | 5 | -13 |
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) | 7,277,535 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,482,391 |
| Air transport | 256,818 |
| 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) | 2,904,012 | 4,373,523 | +1,469,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,488 | 1,386,903 | +1,291,415 |
| Air transport | 196,067 | 60,751 | -135,316 |
| Other | 18 | 50,840 | +50,822 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,862,586 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,591,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,064,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 240,588 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,762 |
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 | 2,904,012 | 2,958,574 | +54,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,591,572 | +1,591,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,064,223 | +1,064,223 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,531 | 146,057 | +51,526 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,674 | 15,088 | -62,586 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 41,367 | 43,663 | +2,296 |
| Newcastle Airport | 66,150 | 0 | -66,150 |
| 000 | 18 | 50,840 | +50,822 |
| ZLC | 5,155 | 0 | -5,155 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,240 | 2,000 | -240 |
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