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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* 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 | 252,855 |
| United States | 78,691 |
| China | 62,773 |
| France | 31,942 |
| Turkey | 17,505 |
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 | 95,623 | 157,232 | +61,609 |
| United States | 32,905 | 45,786 | +12,881 |
| China | 37,785 | 24,988 | -12,797 |
| France | 31,942 | 0 | -31,942 |
| Turkey | 17,505 | 0 | -17,505 |
| 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 | 252,855 |
| China | 94,715 |
| United States | 78,691 |
| Turkey | 17,505 |
| 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 | 95,623 | 157,232 | +61,609 |
| China | 69,727 | 24,988 | -44,739 |
| United States | 32,905 | 45,786 | +12,881 |
| Turkey | 17,505 | 0 | -17,505 |
| 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 | 488 | 0 | -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 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 286,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 113,383 |
| Air transport | 60,112 |
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) | 119,681 | 166,543 | +46,862 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,929 | 51,454 | -10,475 |
| Air transport | 37,321 | 22,791 | -14,530 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 200,529 |
| Felixstowe | 51,681 |
| Dover | 46,576 |
| Eurotunnel | 32,926 |
| Southampton | 29,439 |
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 | 78,520 | 122,009 | +43,489 |
| Felixstowe | 47,365 | 4,316 | -43,049 |
| Dover | 5,755 | 40,821 | +35,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,942 | 984 | -30,958 |
| Southampton | 8,767 | 20,672 | +11,905 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,553 | 10,467 | -8,086 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,085 | 6,730 | -9,355 |
| ZLC | 0 | 18,091 | +18,091 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 7,756 | 0 | -7,756 |
| 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
|
3 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
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 | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 46,081 |
| Netherlands | 20,593 |
| Germany | 20,368 |
| 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 |
| Netherlands | 9,772 | 10,821 | +1,049 |
| Germany | 2,247 | 18,121 | +15,874 |
| Czechia | 9,682 | 2,550 | -7,132 |
| Norway | 12,082 | 0 | -12,082 |
| Sweden | 5,731 | 2,354 | -3,377 |
| France | 6,010 | 1,960 | -4,050 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 7,755 | +7,755 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,663 | +4,663 |
| Denmark | 0 | 4,459 | +4,459 |
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 | 145,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,531 |
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 | 88,928 | 56,285 | -32,643 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 12,135 | +12,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 6,531 | +6,531 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 77,414 |
| 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 | 27,065 | 50,349 | +23,284 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,960 | 0 | -34,960 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,735 | 5,030 | -6,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,559 | 906 | -9,653 |
| 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