Import/export HS code 72172010: Thin zinc-coated iron or steel wire
Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with a thickness of less than 0.8 mm
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 5,790,825 |
| Germany | 601,586 |
| China | 540,121 |
| Slovakia | 479,041 |
| Turkey | 313,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,573,634 | 3,217,191 | +643,557 |
| Germany | 310,125 | 291,461 | -18,664 |
| China | 332,365 | 207,756 | -124,609 |
| Slovakia | 397,543 | 81,498 | -316,045 |
| Turkey | 210,261 | 103,513 | -106,748 |
| France | 151,092 | 123,985 | -27,107 |
| Netherlands | 28,301 | 178,123 | +149,822 |
| Spain | 0 | 112,338 | +112,338 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 71,863 | +71,863 |
| Japan | 11,780 | 8,768 | -3,012 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 5,837,123 |
| Germany | 585,555 |
| China | 534,074 |
| Slovakia | 486,971 |
| Turkey | 313,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,619,932 | 3,217,191 | +597,259 |
| Germany | 310,360 | 275,195 | -35,165 |
| China | 311,099 | 222,975 | -88,124 |
| Slovakia | 397,543 | 89,428 | -308,115 |
| Turkey | 210,261 | 103,513 | -106,748 |
| France | 151,092 | 123,985 | -27,107 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 161,353 | +161,353 |
| Spain | 0 | 112,338 | +112,338 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 71,863 | +71,863 |
| Japan | 16,354 | 16,813 | +459 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,795,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,616,297 |
| Air transport | 37,958 |
| Rail transport | 918 |
| Other | 82 |
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) | 3,160,358 | 3,634,678 | +474,320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 851,137 | 765,160 | -85,977 |
| Air transport | 25,618 | 12,340 | -13,278 |
| Rail transport | 918 | 0 | -918 |
| Other | 32 | 50 | +18 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,820,081 |
| Southampton | 1,939,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 859,037 |
| Dover | 703,458 |
| Immingham Docks | 533,340 |
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 | 1,766,251 | 2,053,830 | +287,579 |
| Southampton | 890,908 | 1,048,516 | +157,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 435,939 | 423,098 | -12,841 |
| Dover | 330,450 | 373,008 | +42,558 |
| Immingham Docks | 280,029 | 253,311 | -26,718 |
| Killingholme | 259,137 | 0 | -259,137 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,111 | 71,863 | +41,752 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 71,026 | +71,026 |
| London | 0 | 56,949 | +56,949 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,732 | 30,819 | +26,087 |
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
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 60 |
| SMITHERS-OASIS EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| KNITMESH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 20 |
| FINE WIRE LTD | 20 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 18 |
| WINTWIRE LIMITED | 16 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| Q.E.P. CO. U.K. LIMITED | 11 |
| BULK HARDWARE LIMITED | 10 |
| AMNACK LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 71,934 |
| Tunisia | 35,914 |
| Israel | 22,030 |
| France | 8,948 |
| Norway | 8,144 |
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 | 35,688 | 36,246 | +558 |
| Tunisia | 15,350 | 20,564 | +5,214 |
| Israel | 13,820 | 8,210 | -5,610 |
| France | 6,184 | 2,764 | -3,420 |
| Norway | 4,259 | 3,885 | -374 |
| Italy | 3,430 | 2,902 | -528 |
| Estonia | 1,180 | 1,266 | +86 |
| South Korea | 2,381 | 0 | -2,381 |
| Malta | 2,334 | 0 | -2,334 |
| United States | 0 | 1,621 | +1,621 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 137,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,001 |
| Air transport | 2,621 |
| Other | 6 |
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) | 68,419 | 69,157 | +738 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,201 | 9,800 | -6,401 |
| Air transport | 1,000 | 1,621 | +621 |
| Other | 6 | 0 | -6 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 63,959 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,504 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,030 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,734 |
| Heysham | 4,006 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 27,713 | 36,246 | +8,533 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,478 | 29,026 | +548 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,820 | 8,210 | -5,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,259 | 5,475 | +1,216 |
| Heysham | 4,006 | 0 | -4,006 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,963 | 0 | -3,963 |
| Southampton | 2,381 | 0 | -2,381 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,621 | +1,621 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
| 000 | 6 | 0 | -6 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72172010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with a thickness of less than 0.8 mm