Import/export HS code 72172030: Thick zinc-coated iron or steel wire
Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with a thickness of 0.8 mm or more
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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 | 16,392,217 |
| Netherlands | 11,567,527 |
| China | 7,825,646 |
| Spain | 6,225,173 |
| Germany | 4,993,172 |
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 | 8,092,949 | 8,299,268 | +206,319 |
| Netherlands | 6,633,638 | 4,933,889 | -1,699,749 |
| China | 4,527,246 | 3,298,400 | -1,228,846 |
| Spain | 2,844,404 | 3,380,769 | +536,365 |
| Germany | 2,365,108 | 2,628,064 | +262,956 |
| Czechia | 2,221,698 | 1,911,227 | -310,471 |
| Luxembourg | 2,952,094 | 1,165,124 | -1,786,970 |
| Slovakia | 3,080,839 | 891,427 | -2,189,412 |
| Poland | 899,835 | 1,785,854 | +886,019 |
| India | 1,403,412 | 1,049,479 | -353,933 |
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 | 16,485,030 |
| Czechia | 9,100,316 |
| Netherlands | 8,609,213 |
| China | 8,056,643 |
| Spain | 6,821,258 |
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 | 8,344,023 | 8,141,007 | -203,016 |
| Czechia | 4,204,618 | 4,895,698 | +691,080 |
| Netherlands | 4,631,743 | 3,977,470 | -654,273 |
| China | 4,617,541 | 3,439,102 | -1,178,439 |
| Spain | 3,005,566 | 3,815,692 | +810,126 |
| Slovakia | 4,353,804 | 1,751,242 | -2,602,562 |
| Luxembourg | 2,848,379 | 1,083,328 | -1,765,051 |
| Germany | 1,754,180 | 1,037,541 | -716,639 |
| India | 1,403,412 | 1,049,479 | -353,933 |
| United Arab Emirates | 882,493 | 1,391,072 | +508,579 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 11 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 44,463,947 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,857,611 |
| Air transport | 115,109 |
| Other | 24,368 |
| Road transport | 24,265 |
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) | 23,340,261 | 21,123,686 | -2,216,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,042,257 | 11,815,354 | -5,226,903 |
| Air transport | 53,115 | 61,994 | +8,879 |
| Other | 1,580 | 22,788 | +21,208 |
| Road transport | 14,159 | 10,106 | -4,053 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 20,514,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,796,316 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,355,003 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,487,762 |
| Dover | 4,838,336 |
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 | 11,533,879 | 8,980,786 | -2,553,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,655,242 | 7,141,074 | -3,514,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,923,841 | 4,431,162 | +507,321 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,502,316 | 3,985,446 | +1,483,130 |
| Dover | 3,555,307 | 1,283,029 | -2,272,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,014,921 | 1,694,790 | -320,131 |
| Southampton | 1,126,029 | 2,345,881 | +1,219,852 |
| Killingholme | 2,352,909 | 1,054,671 | -1,298,238 |
| London | 575,983 | 533,224 | -42,759 |
| Hull | 865,886 | 186,386 | -679,500 |
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
|
33 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
20 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
11 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 106 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 90 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 59 |
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | 50 |
| TORNADO GROUP LIMITED | 44 |
| FINE WIRE LTD | 41 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 41 |
| DANTEC LIMITED | 38 |
| BRITISH CABLES COMPANY LIMITED | 35 |
| HSM (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 299,909 |
| Luxembourg | 260,459 |
| Denmark | 49,225 |
| Germany | 27,247 |
| Iceland | 25,429 |
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 | 163,970 | 135,939 | -28,031 |
| Luxembourg | 31,833 | 228,626 | +196,793 |
| Denmark | 9,208 | 40,017 | +30,809 |
| Germany | 10,450 | 16,797 | +6,347 |
| Iceland | 21,304 | 4,125 | -17,179 |
| Norway | 18,594 | 6,439 | -12,155 |
| Netherlands | 12,842 | 8,974 | -3,868 |
| Latvia | 6,719 | 8,100 | +1,381 |
| Spain | 11,296 | 0 | -11,296 |
| Turkey | 0 | 11,269 | +11,269 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 98,954 |
| Slovakia | 14,467 |
| Ireland | 809 |
| Italy | 200 |
| China | 11 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 98,954 | +98,954 |
| Slovakia | 2,643 | 11,824 | +9,181 |
| Ireland | 329 | 480 | +151 |
| Italy | 200 | 0 | -200 |
| China | 11 | 0 | -11 |
| Germany | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 590,426 |
| Other | 126,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,361 |
| Air transport | 21,122 |
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) | 256,418 | 334,008 | +77,590 |
| Other | 14,918 | 111,259 | +96,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,337 | 22,024 | -19,313 |
| Air transport | 4,513 | 16,609 | +12,096 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 305,911 |
| 000 | 126,177 |
| Holyhead | 119,008 |
| Heysham | 69,955 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 73,626 | 232,285 | +158,659 |
| 000 | 14,918 | 111,259 | +96,341 |
| Holyhead | 54,348 | 64,660 | +10,312 |
| Heysham | 55,896 | 14,059 | -41,837 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,176 | 19,389 | -12,787 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,808 | 3,890 | -34,918 |
| London | 26,454 | 0 | -26,454 |
| Felixstowe | 7,570 | 11,269 | +3,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,736 | 8,555 | +6,819 |
| ZLC | 3,530 | 5,940 | +2,410 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72172030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with a thickness of 0.8 mm or more