Import/export HS code 72172050: Medium-carbon zinc-coated iron or steel wire
Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with 0.25% to 0.6% 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,284,832 |
| Poland | 2,170,580 |
| Spain | 2,112,474 |
| Netherlands | 1,414,649 |
| South Africa | 1,409,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,304,324 | 1,980,508 | +676,184 |
| Poland | 764,706 | 1,405,874 | +641,168 |
| Spain | 511,509 | 1,600,965 | +1,089,456 |
| Netherlands | 1,195,472 | 219,177 | -976,295 |
| South Africa | 1,146,067 | 263,228 | -882,839 |
| Czechia | 829,006 | 353,615 | -475,391 |
| China | 548,876 | 263,215 | -285,661 |
| Turkey | 344,321 | 0 | -344,321 |
| Slovakia | 49,655 | 26,255 | -23,400 |
| France | 33,807 | 26,349 | -7,458 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 6,314,590 |
| Spain | 2,125,548 |
| South Africa | 1,409,295 |
| Germany | 1,230,054 |
| China | 900,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 3,097,143 | 3,217,447 | +120,304 |
| Spain | 511,509 | 1,614,039 | +1,102,530 |
| South Africa | 1,146,067 | 263,228 | -882,839 |
| Germany | 650,205 | 579,849 | -70,356 |
| China | 594,894 | 305,338 | -289,556 |
| Turkey | 344,321 | 0 | -344,321 |
| Poland | 96,541 | 136,555 | +40,014 |
| Netherlands | 229,441 | 2,295 | -227,146 |
| France | 33,807 | 33,509 | -298 |
| Slovakia | 23,815 | 0 | -23,815 |
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 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 10,535,751 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,304,355 |
| Air transport | 46,315 |
| Other | 368 |
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) | 4,996,264 | 5,539,487 | +543,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,718,506 | 585,849 | -1,132,657 |
| Air transport | 18,261 | 28,054 | +9,793 |
| Other | 368 | 0 | -368 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 5,182,680 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,323,406 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,155,041 |
| Felixstowe | 952,924 |
| Dover | 561,245 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 1,792,388 | 3,390,292 | +1,597,904 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,542,576 | 780,830 | -1,761,746 |
| Liverpool Docks | 657,991 | 1,497,050 | +839,059 |
| Felixstowe | 730,254 | 222,670 | -507,584 |
| Dover | 489,610 | 71,635 | -417,975 |
| Greenock | 185,672 | 116,989 | -68,683 |
| Hull | 174,025 | 0 | -174,025 |
| Southampton | 69,336 | 7,422 | -61,914 |
| Harwich | 31,506 | 12,914 | -18,592 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 28,054 | +28,054 |
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
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of basic metals
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 344,784 |
| Brazil | 124,580 |
| China | 67,668 |
| Netherlands | 34,656 |
| France | 17,105 |
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 | 159,279 | 185,505 | +26,226 |
| Brazil | 87,440 | 37,140 | -50,300 |
| China | 0 | 67,668 | +67,668 |
| Netherlands | 27,079 | 7,577 | -19,502 |
| France | 14,795 | 2,310 | -12,485 |
| Sweden | 15,629 | 0 | -15,629 |
| Israel | 4,025 | 10,374 | +6,349 |
| Switzerland | 12,248 | 0 | -12,248 |
| Canada | 9,606 | 0 | -9,606 |
| Norway | 5,706 | 3,315 | -2,391 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 927 | 0 | -927 |
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) | 447,329 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 218,144 |
| Air transport | 9,606 |
| Other | 3,666 |
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) | 239,431 | 207,898 | -31,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,906 | 116,238 | +14,332 |
| Air transport | 9,606 | 0 | -9,606 |
| Other | 2,578 | 1,088 | -1,490 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 338,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 129,661 |
| Southampton | 68,674 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,550 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 154,381 | 184,417 | +30,036 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,465 | 38,196 | -53,269 |
| Southampton | 1,006 | 67,668 | +66,662 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,541 | 16,009 | -21,532 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,069 | 4,137 | -15,932 |
| Portsmouth | 14,390 | 0 | -14,390 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 10,374 | +10,374 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,606 | 0 | -9,606 |
| Tyne | 5,112 | 3,335 | -1,777 |
| Blyth Harbour | 7,600 | 0 | -7,600 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72172050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with 0.25% to 0.6% carbon content