Import/export HS code 72173049: Various metal-coated iron or steel wire
Iron or steel wire coated with metals like nickel or chromium
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 292,733 |
| China | 200,108 |
| United States | 83,034 |
| Turkey | 35,551 |
| France | 31,942 |
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 | 129,586 | 163,147 | +33,561 |
| China | 174,103 | 26,005 | -148,098 |
| United States | 22,218 | 60,816 | +38,598 |
| Turkey | 18,046 | 17,505 | -541 |
| France | 31,942 | 0 | -31,942 |
| Denmark | 0 | 8,327 | +8,327 |
| Portugal | 2,683 | 0 | -2,683 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,019 | +2,019 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,452 | +1,452 |
| Austria | 0 | 984 | +984 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 292,733 |
| China | 232,050 |
| United States | 83,034 |
| Turkey | 35,551 |
| Denmark | 8,327 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 129,586 | 163,147 | +33,561 |
| China | 206,045 | 26,005 | -180,040 |
| United States | 22,218 | 60,816 | +38,598 |
| Turkey | 18,046 | 17,505 | -541 |
| Denmark | 0 | 8,327 | +8,327 |
| Portugal | 2,683 | 0 | -2,683 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,019 | +2,019 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,452 | +1,452 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 984 | +984 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 488 | +488 |
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 | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 326,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,063 |
| Air transport | 59,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 153,644 | 172,458 | +18,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,599 | 70,464 | -133,135 |
| Air transport | 21,335 | 37,821 | +16,486 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 238,318 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 138,515 |
| Felixstowe | 76,303 |
| Dover | 46,576 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,015 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 110,394 | 127,924 | +17,530 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 138,515 | 0 | -138,515 |
| Felixstowe | 54,482 | 21,821 | -32,661 |
| Dover | 5,755 | 40,821 | +35,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,031 | 984 | -33,047 |
| Southampton | 14,066 | 20,672 | +6,606 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,833 | 25,187 | +21,354 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,908 | 7,040 | -6,868 |
| ZLC | 0 | 18,091 | +18,091 |
| Runcorn | 0 | 6,923 | +6,923 |
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 | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 46,081 |
| Germany | 19,210 |
| Netherlands | 16,994 |
| Czechia | 12,232 |
| Norway | 12,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 36,729 | 9,352 | -27,377 |
| Germany | 2,247 | 16,963 | +14,716 |
| Netherlands | 4,886 | 12,108 | +7,222 |
| Czechia | 9,682 | 2,550 | -7,132 |
| Norway | 10,518 | 1,564 | -8,954 |
| Sweden | 5,731 | 2,354 | -3,377 |
| France | 6,010 | 1,960 | -4,050 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 7,755 | +7,755 |
| Denmark | 0 | 4,459 | +4,459 |
| Iceland | 0 | 3,180 | +3,180 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 133,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 80,672 | 52,981 | -27,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 12,135 | +12,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 874 | 6,531 | +5,657 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 65,854 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,960 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,765 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,465 |
| Southampton | 7,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 24,572 | 41,282 | +16,710 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,960 | 0 | -34,960 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,849 | 9,916 | +3,067 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,682 | 1,783 | -7,899 |
| Southampton | 0 | 7,755 | +7,755 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 6,531 | +6,531 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 3,180 | +3,180 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,840 | 0 | -2,840 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 1,769 | 0 | -1,769 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,200 | +1,200 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72173049
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Iron or steel wire coated with metals like nickel or chromium