Import/export HS code 72172030: Thick zinc-coated iron or steel wire
Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with a thickness of 0.8 mm or more
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 17,244,921 |
| Netherlands | 13,515,578 |
| Luxembourg | 8,548,271 |
| China | 7,369,355 |
| Spain | 7,296,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 8,907,121 | 8,337,800 | -569,321 |
| Netherlands | 7,888,364 | 5,627,214 | -2,261,150 |
| Luxembourg | 6,584,815 | 1,963,456 | -4,621,359 |
| China | 3,344,720 | 4,024,635 | +679,915 |
| Spain | 4,574,673 | 2,721,717 | -1,852,956 |
| Slovakia | 4,517,171 | 2,454,117 | -2,063,054 |
| India | 5,317,143 | 912,898 | -4,404,245 |
| Germany | 2,203,119 | 2,626,228 | +423,109 |
| Czechia | 2,960,042 | 1,187,749 | -1,772,293 |
| South Africa | 1,642,383 | 1,016,429 | -625,954 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 17,194,708 |
| Slovakia | 9,425,379 |
| Netherlands | 9,248,791 |
| Luxembourg | 8,382,549 |
| Czechia | 8,092,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,221,318 | 7,973,390 | -1,247,928 |
| Slovakia | 6,187,881 | 3,237,498 | -2,950,383 |
| Netherlands | 4,648,408 | 4,600,383 | -48,025 |
| Luxembourg | 6,520,329 | 1,862,220 | -4,658,109 |
| Czechia | 4,797,723 | 3,294,384 | -1,503,339 |
| Spain | 4,578,245 | 3,269,942 | -1,308,303 |
| China | 3,544,797 | 4,091,176 | +546,379 |
| India | 5,317,143 | 912,898 | -4,404,245 |
| Germany | 1,808,333 | 1,673,406 | -134,927 |
| South Africa | 1,637,126 | 1,016,429 | -620,697 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 12 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 50,315,318 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,713,749 |
| Air transport | 100,010 |
| Road transport | 14,159 |
| Other | 2,920 |
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) | 28,851,408 | 21,463,910 | -7,387,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,661,288 | 14,052,461 | -8,608,827 |
| Air transport | 44,282 | 55,728 | +11,446 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,159 | +14,159 |
| Other | 656 | 2,264 | +1,608 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 23,443,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,475,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,272,738 |
| Killingholme | 7,435,543 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,916,826 |
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 | 14,844,514 | 8,599,192 | -6,245,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,112,713 | 8,362,991 | -4,749,722 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,247,336 | 4,025,402 | -1,221,934 |
| Killingholme | 5,234,486 | 2,201,057 | -3,033,429 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,891,711 | 3,025,115 | +133,404 |
| Dover | 3,261,347 | 2,564,429 | -696,918 |
| Southampton | 2,098,492 | 2,381,725 | +283,233 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,397,539 | 2,131,341 | +733,802 |
| Hull | 1,319,255 | 157,538 | -1,161,717 |
| London | 839,576 | 521,435 | -318,141 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 103 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 85 |
| ZND (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
| RPC CONTAINERS LIMITED | 46 |
| TORNADO GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 39 |
| FINE WIRE LTD | 38 |
| BRITISH CABLES COMPANY LIMITED | 34 |
| DANTEC LIMITED | 34 |
| HSM (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 320,122 |
| Luxembourg | 67,673 |
| Denmark | 47,905 |
| Iceland | 33,204 |
| Norway | 28,777 |
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 | 147,653 | 172,469 | +24,816 |
| Luxembourg | 31,833 | 35,840 | +4,007 |
| Denmark | 3,332 | 44,573 | +41,241 |
| Iceland | 15,903 | 17,301 | +1,398 |
| Norway | 12,371 | 16,406 | +4,035 |
| Germany | 7,627 | 19,697 | +12,070 |
| Spain | 14,983 | 9,945 | -5,038 |
| Netherlands | 3,670 | 19,350 | +15,680 |
| Czechia | 17,773 | 0 | -17,773 |
| Poland | 8,938 | 3,823 | -5,115 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 68,028 |
| Slovakia | 11,490 |
| Ireland | 482 |
| Italy | 200 |
| China | 11 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 68,028 | +68,028 |
| Slovakia | 1,181 | 10,309 | +9,128 |
| Ireland | 212 | 270 | +58 |
| Italy | 200 | 0 | -200 |
| China | 11 | 0 | -11 |
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) | 479,367 |
| Other | 103,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,085 |
| Air transport | 5,711 |
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) | 224,386 | 254,981 | +30,595 |
| Other | 22,412 | 80,855 | +58,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,270 | 26,815 | -25,455 |
| Air transport | 4,728 | 983 | -3,745 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 143,599 |
| Holyhead | 118,034 |
| 000 | 103,267 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 89,270 |
| Heysham | 78,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 41,933 | 101,666 | +59,733 |
| Holyhead | 61,023 | 57,011 | -4,012 |
| 000 | 22,412 | 80,855 | +58,443 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,219 | 40,051 | -9,168 |
| Heysham | 32,577 | 45,848 | +13,271 |
| Liverpool Docks | 31,915 | 24,975 | -6,940 |
| London | 26,454 | 0 | -26,454 |
| Milford | 13,358 | 0 | -13,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,501 | 6,259 | +2,758 |
| Felixstowe | 7,570 | 0 | -7,570 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72172030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with a thickness of 0.8 mm or more