Import/export HS code 72173090: High-carbon metal-coated iron or steel wire
Metal-coated iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 2,618,767 |
| China | 1,539,839 |
| Luxembourg | 1,308,757 |
| United States | 257,642 |
| India | 164,077 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,613,441 | 1,005,326 | -608,115 |
| China | 231,572 | 1,308,267 | +1,076,695 |
| Luxembourg | 975,319 | 333,438 | -641,881 |
| United States | 15,804 | 241,838 | +226,034 |
| India | 114,790 | 49,287 | -65,503 |
| Japan | 28,502 | 46,900 | +18,398 |
| Slovakia | 28,497 | 24,803 | -3,694 |
| South Korea | 37,149 | 0 | -37,149 |
| Germany | 9,805 | 26,269 | +16,464 |
| Turkey | 17,180 | 0 | -17,180 |
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 | 3,927,524 |
| China | 1,551,414 |
| United States | 257,642 |
| India | 152,502 |
| Japan | 75,402 |
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 | 2,588,760 | 1,338,764 | -1,249,996 |
| China | 243,147 | 1,308,267 | +1,065,120 |
| United States | 15,804 | 241,838 | +226,034 |
| India | 103,215 | 49,287 | -53,928 |
| Japan | 28,502 | 46,900 | +18,398 |
| Slovakia | 28,497 | 24,803 | -3,694 |
| Germany | 12,399 | 30,298 | +17,899 |
| South Korea | 37,149 | 0 | -37,149 |
| Turkey | 17,180 | 0 | -17,180 |
| Poland | 14,149 | 1,411 | -12,738 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,593,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,471,606 |
| Air transport | 102,551 |
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) | 2,425,622 | 1,167,936 | -1,257,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 634,675 | 1,836,931 | +1,202,256 |
| Air transport | 50,981 | 51,570 | +589 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,441,576 |
| Felixstowe | 1,246,816 |
| Hull | 682,047 |
| Dover | 518,060 |
| Southampton | 507,810 |
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 | 1,800,579 | 640,997 | -1,159,582 |
| Felixstowe | 46,248 | 1,200,568 | +1,154,320 |
| Hull | 635,070 | 46,977 | -588,093 |
| Dover | 124,278 | 393,782 | +269,504 |
| Southampton | 169,785 | 338,025 | +168,240 |
| Harwich | 0 | 201,357 | +201,357 |
| London | 142,381 | 33,439 | -108,942 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,051 | 88,400 | +45,349 |
| Thamesport | 69,211 | 1,411 | -67,800 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,694 | 28,055 | -1,639 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 259,142 |
| United States | 108,593 |
| Germany | 36,994 |
| Canada | 27,223 |
| Morocco | 19,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 93,701 | 165,441 | +71,740 |
| United States | 65,693 | 42,900 | -22,793 |
| Germany | 4,097 | 32,897 | +28,800 |
| Canada | 13,638 | 13,585 | -53 |
| Morocco | 12,600 | 7,118 | -5,482 |
| Netherlands | 7,151 | 9,111 | +1,960 |
| Poland | 9,157 | 3,216 | -5,941 |
| Sweden | 0 | 6,585 | +6,585 |
| Italy | 0 | 4,278 | +4,278 |
| Angola | 4,140 | 0 | -4,140 |
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) | 357,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,017 |
| Air transport | 42,714 |
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) | 126,827 | 230,886 | +104,059 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,065 | 43,952 | -20,113 |
| Air transport | 25,193 | 17,521 | -7,672 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 319,967 |
| Liverpool Docks | 98,751 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,595 |
| Dover | 32,386 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,360 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,690 | 194,277 | +68,587 |
| Liverpool Docks | 57,925 | 40,826 | -17,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,936 | 15,659 | -4,277 |
| Dover | 1,137 | 31,249 | +30,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,000 | 5,360 | +3,360 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 4,140 | 0 | -4,140 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,126 | +3,126 |
| ZLC | 1,241 | 1,862 | +621 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,016 | 0 | -1,016 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72173090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal-coated iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content