Import/export HS code 72172010: Thin zinc-coated iron or steel wire
Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with a thickness of less than 0.8 mm
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 4,493,365 |
| Germany | 728,382 |
| Slovakia | 504,520 |
| China | 483,974 |
| Turkey | 250,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,928,539 | 2,564,826 | +636,287 |
| Germany | 421,063 | 307,319 | -113,744 |
| Slovakia | 399,654 | 104,866 | -294,788 |
| China | 317,926 | 166,048 | -151,878 |
| Turkey | 130,710 | 120,238 | -10,472 |
| France | 124,290 | 126,025 | +1,735 |
| Netherlands | 26,782 | 21,910 | -4,872 |
| Spain | 0 | 24,263 | +24,263 |
| Japan | 13,256 | 5,495 | -7,761 |
| Czechia | 16,821 | 0 | -16,821 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 4,539,663 |
| Germany | 735,237 |
| Slovakia | 509,416 |
| China | 480,056 |
| Turkey | 250,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,974,837 | 2,564,826 | +589,989 |
| Germany | 430,555 | 304,682 | -125,873 |
| Slovakia | 404,550 | 104,866 | -299,684 |
| China | 299,348 | 180,708 | -118,640 |
| Turkey | 130,710 | 120,238 | -10,472 |
| France | 110,826 | 126,025 | +15,199 |
| Japan | 17,830 | 13,540 | -4,290 |
| Spain | 0 | 24,263 | +24,263 |
| Portugal | 6,340 | 5,457 | -883 |
| Denmark | 6,901 | 3,325 | -3,576 |
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 | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 5,273,031 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,522,307 |
| Air transport | 49,631 |
| Rail transport | 918 |
| Other | 181 |
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) | 2,401,550 | 2,871,481 | +469,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 952,288 | 570,019 | -382,269 |
| Air transport | 35,199 | 14,432 | -20,767 |
| Rail transport | 918 | 0 | -918 |
| Other | 126 | 55 | -71 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,128,473 |
| Southampton | 1,445,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 662,745 |
| Dover | 571,712 |
| London Gateway Port | 492,371 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,703,368 | 1,425,105 | -278,263 |
| Southampton | 590,316 | 855,391 | +265,075 |
| Immingham Docks | 389,976 | 272,769 | -117,207 |
| Dover | 306,770 | 264,942 | -41,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,003 | 480,368 | +468,365 |
| Killingholme | 259,137 | 0 | -259,137 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 71,026 | +71,026 |
| Liverpool Docks | 70,798 | 0 | -70,798 |
| London | 0 | 54,114 | +54,114 |
| Birmingham Airport | 23,753 | 1,045 | -22,708 |
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 | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 54 |
| SMITHERS-OASIS EUROPE LIMITED | 25 |
| FINE WIRE LTD | 18 |
| KNITMESH TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 17 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 17 |
| WINTWIRE LIMITED | 13 |
| Q.E.P. CO. U.K. LIMITED | 11 |
| MAKITA (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| BULK HARDWARE LIMITED | 10 |
| AMNACK LIMITED | 8 |
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+ | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 131,665 |
| Tunisia | 34,670 |
| Israel | 27,130 |
| Italy | 9,089 |
| France | 8,430 |
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 | 98,022 | 33,643 | -64,379 |
| Tunisia | 19,320 | 15,350 | -3,970 |
| Israel | 13,310 | 13,820 | +510 |
| Italy | 6,187 | 2,902 | -3,285 |
| France | 2,246 | 6,184 | +3,938 |
| Norway | 4,259 | 3,885 | -374 |
| Argentina | 4,180 | 0 | -4,180 |
| Malta | 1,104 | 2,334 | +1,230 |
| Estonia | 1,453 | 1,180 | -273 |
| South Korea | 2,381 | 0 | -2,381 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 6 | +6 |
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) | 200,057 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,571 |
| Air transport | 1,000 |
| Other | 6 |
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) | 134,585 | 65,472 | -69,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,751 | 13,820 | -6,931 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
| Other | 0 | 6 | +6 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 63,071 |
| Milford | 60,619 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,024 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 33,440 | 29,631 | -3,809 |
| Milford | 60,619 | 0 | -60,619 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,304 | 27,950 | -4,354 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,490 | 13,820 | -3,670 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,139 | 3,885 | -1,254 |
| Heysham | 0 | 4,006 | +4,006 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,963 | 0 | -3,963 |
| Southampton | 2,381 | 0 | -2,381 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
| 000 | 0 | 6 | +6 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72172010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with a thickness of less than 0.8 mm