Import/export HS code 72172050: Medium-carbon zinc-coated iron or steel wire
Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with 0.25% to 0.6% carbon content
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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 | 2,566,772 |
| Netherlands | 2,551,297 |
| Spain | 1,945,728 |
| South Africa | 1,811,883 |
| Poland | 1,225,359 |
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 | 921,699 | 1,645,073 | +723,374 |
| Netherlands | 2,312,209 | 239,088 | -2,073,121 |
| Spain | 1,068,048 | 877,680 | -190,368 |
| South Africa | 1,365,397 | 446,486 | -918,911 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,225,359 | +1,225,359 |
| Czechia | 307,256 | 778,761 | +471,505 |
| China | 308,802 | 469,872 | +161,070 |
| Turkey | 344,321 | 0 | -344,321 |
| Slovakia | 49,828 | 52,095 | +2,267 |
| Belgium | 46,228 | 0 | -46,228 |
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 | 5,559,510 |
| Spain | 1,945,728 |
| South Africa | 1,811,883 |
| Germany | 1,267,959 |
| China | 848,124 |
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 | 2,655,422 | 2,904,088 | +248,666 |
| Spain | 1,068,048 | 877,680 | -190,368 |
| South Africa | 1,365,397 | 446,486 | -918,911 |
| Germany | 539,590 | 728,369 | +188,779 |
| China | 339,010 | 509,114 | +170,104 |
| Netherlands | 341,957 | 35,581 | -306,376 |
| Turkey | 344,321 | 0 | -344,321 |
| Poland | 0 | 233,096 | +233,096 |
| France | 26,288 | 13,875 | -12,413 |
| Slovakia | 39,296 | 0 | -39,296 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,241,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,215,909 |
| Air transport | 49,694 |
| Other | 368 |
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) | 5,629,290 | 4,612,573 | -1,016,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,104,220 | 1,111,689 | +7,469 |
| Air transport | 21,640 | 28,054 | +6,414 |
| Other | 0 | 368 | +368 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 4,697,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,313,175 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,911,870 |
| Felixstowe | 925,486 |
| Dover | 636,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 2,092,078 | 2,605,578 | +513,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,015,012 | 1,298,163 | -716,849 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,092,585 | 819,285 | -273,300 |
| Felixstowe | 596,623 | 328,863 | -267,760 |
| Dover | 259,650 | 376,532 | +116,882 |
| Greenock | 172,074 | 188,465 | +16,391 |
| Hull | 265,746 | 41,205 | -224,541 |
| Killingholme | 108,453 | 0 | -108,453 |
| Southampton | 69,336 | 7,422 | -61,914 |
| London | 39,042 | 0 | -39,042 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 353,925 |
| Brazil | 196,667 |
| China | 67,668 |
| Switzerland | 46,623 |
| Netherlands | 36,743 |
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 | 159,406 | 194,519 | +35,113 |
| Brazil | 114,975 | 81,692 | -33,283 |
| China | 0 | 67,668 | +67,668 |
| Switzerland | 46,623 | 0 | -46,623 |
| Netherlands | 19,488 | 17,255 | -2,233 |
| Norway | 25,321 | 2,451 | -22,870 |
| France | 14,461 | 7,753 | -6,708 |
| Sweden | 0 | 15,629 | +15,629 |
| Israel | 4,025 | 10,374 | +6,349 |
| Canada | 9,606 | 0 | -9,606 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 927 | +927 |
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) | 499,902 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 305,707 |
| Air transport | 9,606 |
| Other | 3,607 |
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) | 255,809 | 244,093 | -11,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 144,967 | 160,740 | +15,773 |
| Air transport | 9,606 | 0 | -9,606 |
| Other | 1,382 | 2,225 | +843 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 344,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 200,692 |
| Southampton | 68,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,261 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 152,471 | 192,294 | +39,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 119,000 | 81,692 | -37,308 |
| Southampton | 0 | 68,674 | +68,674 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,156 | 8,172 | -51,984 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,625 | 29,636 | -8,989 |
| Portsmouth | 11,187 | 3,203 | -7,984 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 10,374 | +10,374 |
| Manchester Airport | 9,606 | 0 | -9,606 |
| Tyne | 5,112 | 3,335 | -1,777 |
| Blyth Harbour | 7,600 | 0 | -7,600 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72172050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with 0.25% to 0.6% carbon content