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 | 2,520,806 |
| Netherlands | 2,172,330 |
| South Africa | 1,811,883 |
| Spain | 1,630,191 |
| Poland | 1,225,359 |
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 | 1,272,159 | 1,248,647 | -23,512 |
| Netherlands | 1,947,920 | 224,410 | -1,723,510 |
| South Africa | 1,365,397 | 446,486 | -918,911 |
| Spain | 842,302 | 787,889 | -54,413 |
| Poland | 156,021 | 1,069,338 | +913,317 |
| Czechia | 567,243 | 518,774 | -48,469 |
| China | 414,537 | 364,137 | -50,400 |
| Turkey | 344,321 | 0 | -344,321 |
| Slovakia | 62,704 | 32,718 | -29,986 |
| France | 28,134 | 12,029 | -16,105 |
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 | 5,174,042 |
| South Africa | 1,811,883 |
| Spain | 1,630,191 |
| Germany | 1,221,993 |
| China | 848,124 |
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 | 2,977,349 | 2,196,693 | -780,656 |
| South Africa | 1,365,397 | 446,486 | -918,911 |
| Spain | 842,302 | 787,889 | -54,413 |
| Germany | 618,040 | 603,953 | -14,087 |
| China | 452,672 | 395,452 | -57,220 |
| Netherlands | 348,708 | 28,830 | -319,878 |
| Turkey | 344,321 | 0 | -344,321 |
| Poland | 0 | 233,096 | +233,096 |
| France | 28,134 | 12,029 | -16,105 |
| Slovakia | 39,296 | 0 | -39,296 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 9,544,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,134,372 |
| Air transport | 48,017 |
| 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) | 5,640,558 | 3,904,118 | -1,736,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,359,776 | 774,596 | -585,180 |
| Air transport | 19,963 | 28,054 | +8,091 |
| Other | 0 | 368 | +368 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 4,318,689 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,313,175 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,624,737 |
| Felixstowe | 925,486 |
| Dover | 626,998 |
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 | 1,869,132 | 2,449,557 | +580,425 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,432,403 | 880,772 | -1,551,631 |
| Liverpool Docks | 838,775 | 785,962 | -52,813 |
| Felixstowe | 702,358 | 223,128 | -479,230 |
| Dover | 463,863 | 163,135 | -300,728 |
| Greenock | 201,571 | 131,997 | -69,574 |
| Hull | 262,662 | 0 | -262,662 |
| Killingholme | 108,453 | 0 | -108,453 |
| Southampton | 69,336 | 7,422 | -61,914 |
| Harwich | 23,623 | 7,883 | -15,740 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | 333,043 |
| Brazil | 173,675 |
| China | 67,668 |
| Netherlands | 36,743 |
| Switzerland | 24,616 |
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 | 180,015 | 153,028 | -26,987 |
| Brazil | 91,983 | 81,692 | -10,291 |
| China | 0 | 67,668 | +67,668 |
| Netherlands | 25,801 | 10,942 | -14,859 |
| Switzerland | 24,616 | 0 | -24,616 |
| France | 12,851 | 7,753 | -5,098 |
| Sweden | 15,629 | 0 | -15,629 |
| Israel | 4,025 | 10,374 | +6,349 |
| Norway | 8,789 | 2,451 | -6,338 |
| Canada | 9,606 | 0 | -9,606 |
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 | 0 | 927 | +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) | 455,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 266,183 |
| Air transport | 9,606 |
| Other | 3,607 |
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) | 274,665 | 180,738 | -93,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,443 | 160,740 | +55,297 |
| Air transport | 9,606 | 0 | -9,606 |
| Other | 1,460 | 2,147 | +687 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 327,116 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,700 |
| Southampton | 68,674 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,711 |
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 | 176,235 | 150,881 | -25,354 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,008 | 81,692 | -14,316 |
| Southampton | 0 | 68,674 | +68,674 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,722 | 14,007 | -23,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,539 | 8,172 | -28,367 |
| Portsmouth | 11,187 | 3,203 | -7,984 |
| 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