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
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.
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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 | 16,262,125 |
| Netherlands | 11,512,996 |
| China | 6,936,916 |
| Luxembourg | 6,790,989 |
| Spain | 6,439,951 |
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 | 8,963,228 | 7,298,897 | -1,664,331 |
| Netherlands | 6,628,240 | 4,884,756 | -1,743,484 |
| China | 3,692,545 | 3,244,371 | -448,174 |
| Luxembourg | 5,168,668 | 1,622,321 | -3,546,347 |
| Spain | 4,125,952 | 2,313,999 | -1,811,953 |
| Slovakia | 3,973,656 | 1,611,361 | -2,362,295 |
| India | 3,712,881 | 912,898 | -2,799,983 |
| Germany | 2,476,990 | 2,036,360 | -440,630 |
| Czechia | 2,765,688 | 688,805 | -2,076,883 |
| South Africa | 2,110,602 | 458,169 | -1,652,433 |
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 | 16,201,487 |
| Netherlands | 8,058,041 |
| Slovakia | 7,483,317 |
| China | 7,134,126 |
| Czechia | 7,074,678 |
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 | 9,370,029 | 6,831,458 | -2,538,571 |
| Netherlands | 4,059,446 | 3,998,595 | -60,851 |
| Slovakia | 5,232,013 | 2,251,304 | -2,980,709 |
| China | 3,813,361 | 3,320,765 | -492,596 |
| Czechia | 4,806,240 | 2,268,438 | -2,537,802 |
| Spain | 4,128,987 | 2,862,761 | -1,266,226 |
| Luxembourg | 5,101,549 | 1,547,326 | -3,554,223 |
| India | 3,712,881 | 912,898 | -2,799,983 |
| Germany | 1,759,299 | 1,410,838 | -348,461 |
| South Africa | 2,105,345 | 458,169 | -1,647,176 |
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 | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -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) | 45,523,822 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,861,329 |
| Air transport | 69,363 |
| Road transport | 14,159 |
| Other | 2,833 |
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) | 27,748,776 | 17,775,046 | -9,973,730 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,709,718 | 11,151,611 | -8,558,107 |
| Air transport | 45,685 | 23,678 | -22,007 |
| Road transport | 14,159 | 0 | -14,159 |
| Other | 569 | 2,264 | +1,695 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,059,691 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,582,702 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,350,627 |
| Killingholme | 5,707,843 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,232,329 |
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 | 14,162,731 | 6,896,960 | -7,265,771 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,130,619 | 6,452,083 | -5,678,536 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,955,117 | 3,395,510 | -1,559,607 |
| Killingholme | 3,914,889 | 1,792,954 | -2,121,935 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,477,172 | 2,755,157 | +277,985 |
| Dover | 3,647,678 | 1,549,993 | -2,097,685 |
| Southampton | 1,675,621 | 2,381,725 | +706,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,450,250 | 1,805,981 | +355,731 |
| London | 856,601 | 402,454 | -454,147 |
| Hull | 998,982 | 132,659 | -866,323 |
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 | 29 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 19 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 103 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 85 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | 46 |
| TORNADO GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 39 |
| FINE WIRE LTD | 38 |
| BRITISH CABLES COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| DANTEC LIMITED | 34 |
| HSM (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 266,989 |
| Luxembourg | 67,673 |
| Denmark | 47,905 |
| Iceland | 27,885 |
| Germany | 27,324 |
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 | 127,022 | 139,967 | +12,945 |
| Luxembourg | 31,833 | 35,840 | +4,007 |
| Denmark | 3,332 | 44,573 | +41,241 |
| Iceland | 25,960 | 1,925 | -24,035 |
| Germany | 9,213 | 18,111 | +8,898 |
| Norway | 8,696 | 16,406 | +7,710 |
| Spain | 14,983 | 9,945 | -5,038 |
| Netherlands | 5,370 | 16,141 | +10,771 |
| Czechia | 17,773 | 0 | -17,773 |
| Latvia | 5,129 | 4,799 | -330 |
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 | 68,028 |
| Slovakia | 11,130 |
| Ireland | 404 |
| 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 | 68,028 | +68,028 |
| Slovakia | 927 | 10,203 | +9,276 |
| Ireland | 134 | 270 | +136 |
| Italy | 200 | 0 | -200 |
| China | 11 | 0 | -11 |
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) | 428,007 |
| Other | 98,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,884 |
| Air transport | 4,513 |
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) | 210,217 | 217,790 | +7,573 |
| Other | 17,617 | 80,749 | +63,132 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,445 | 11,439 | -43,006 |
| Air transport | 3,530 | 983 | -2,547 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 132,163 |
| Holyhead | 102,843 |
| 000 | 98,366 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 86,142 |
| Heysham | 63,192 |
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 | 49,082 | 83,081 | +33,999 |
| Holyhead | 53,479 | 49,364 | -4,115 |
| 000 | 17,617 | 80,749 | +63,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,677 | 38,465 | -9,212 |
| Heysham | 27,337 | 35,855 | +8,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,221 | 10,219 | -32,002 |
| London | 26,454 | 0 | -26,454 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,736 | 6,259 | +4,523 |
| Felixstowe | 7,570 | 0 | -7,570 |
| Hull | 6,026 | 0 | -6,026 |
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