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
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 5,536,301 |
| Germany | 629,723 |
| China | 574,844 |
| Slovakia | 511,794 |
| Turkey | 301,861 |
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 | 2,545,481 | 2,990,820 | +445,339 |
| Germany | 350,141 | 279,582 | -70,559 |
| China | 333,416 | 241,428 | -91,988 |
| Slovakia | 415,051 | 96,743 | -318,308 |
| Turkey | 250,948 | 50,913 | -200,035 |
| France | 153,196 | 121,014 | -32,182 |
| Netherlands | 25,917 | 56,225 | +30,308 |
| Spain | 0 | 78,854 | +78,854 |
| Japan | 11,780 | 8,768 | -3,012 |
| Portugal | 6,340 | 8,477 | +2,137 |
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 | 5,582,599 |
| Germany | 614,588 |
| China | 564,881 |
| Slovakia | 519,724 |
| Turkey | 301,861 |
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 | 2,591,779 | 2,990,820 | +399,041 |
| Germany | 352,448 | 262,140 | -90,308 |
| China | 307,694 | 257,187 | -50,507 |
| Slovakia | 415,051 | 104,673 | -310,378 |
| Turkey | 250,948 | 50,913 | -200,035 |
| France | 153,196 | 121,014 | -32,182 |
| Spain | 0 | 78,854 | +78,854 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 40,091 | +40,091 |
| Japan | 16,354 | 16,813 | +459 |
| Portugal | 6,340 | 8,477 | +2,137 |
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) | 6,485,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,521,574 |
| 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) | 3,171,559 | 3,314,045 | +142,486 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 910,765 | 610,809 | -299,956 |
| Air transport | 25,618 | 12,340 | -13,278 |
| Rail transport | 918 | 0 | -918 |
| Other | 27 | 55 | +28 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,713,138 |
| Southampton | 1,916,059 |
| London Gateway Port | 680,440 |
| Dover | 614,082 |
| Immingham Docks | 561,477 |
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 | 1,987,176 | 1,725,962 | -261,214 |
| Southampton | 658,098 | 1,257,961 | +599,863 |
| London Gateway Port | 418,338 | 262,102 | -156,236 |
| Dover | 350,062 | 264,020 | -86,042 |
| Immingham Docks | 320,045 | 241,432 | -78,613 |
| Killingholme | 259,137 | 0 | -259,137 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 71,026 | +71,026 |
| Liverpool Docks | 70,798 | 0 | -70,798 |
| London | 0 | 54,114 | +54,114 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 59 |
| SMITHERS-OASIS EUROPE LIMITED | 26 |
| KNITMESH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 20 |
| FINE WIRE LTD | 20 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 18 |
| WINTWIRE LIMITED | 15 |
| 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+ | 10 |
| 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 | 72,288 |
| Tunisia | 35,914 |
| Israel | 22,030 |
| France | 8,948 |
| Italy | 8,158 |
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 | 38,006 | 34,282 | -3,724 |
| Tunisia | 15,350 | 20,564 | +5,214 |
| Israel | 13,820 | 8,210 | -5,610 |
| France | 0 | 8,948 | +8,948 |
| Italy | 5,256 | 2,902 | -2,354 |
| Norway | 4,259 | 3,885 | -374 |
| Estonia | 2,633 | 1,266 | -1,367 |
| Malta | 3,438 | 0 | -3,438 |
| Iceland | 880 | 1,590 | +710 |
| South Korea | 2,381 | 0 | -2,381 |
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 | 0 | 6 | +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) | 140,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,881 |
| 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) | 68,942 | 71,841 | +2,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,081 | 9,800 | -7,281 |
| Air transport | 1,000 | 1,621 | +621 |
| Other | 0 | 6 | +6 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 64,313 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,030 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,614 |
| 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 | 30,037 | 34,276 | +4,239 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,677 | 33,680 | +7,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,820 | 8,210 | -5,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,139 | 5,475 | +336 |
| 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 | 0 | 6 | +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