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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,552,395 |
| Germany | 2,384,788 |
| Spain | 1,980,118 |
| South Africa | 1,961,655 |
| Czechia | 1,086,017 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,204,077 | 348,318 | -1,855,759 |
| Germany | 622,718 | 1,762,070 | +1,139,352 |
| Spain | 1,123,058 | 857,060 | -265,998 |
| South Africa | 1,192,046 | 769,609 | -422,437 |
| Czechia | 244,772 | 841,245 | +596,473 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,008,575 | +1,008,575 |
| China | 292,587 | 467,043 | +174,456 |
| Turkey | 344,321 | 0 | -344,321 |
| Slovakia | 49,828 | 38,940 | -10,888 |
| 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 | 5,154,535 |
| Spain | 1,980,118 |
| South Africa | 1,961,655 |
| Germany | 1,261,011 |
| China | 829,080 |
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 | 2,380,219 | 2,774,316 | +394,097 |
| Spain | 1,123,058 | 857,060 | -265,998 |
| South Africa | 1,192,046 | 769,609 | -422,437 |
| Germany | 453,328 | 807,683 | +354,355 |
| China | 322,795 | 506,285 | +183,490 |
| Netherlands | 233,825 | 144,811 | -89,014 |
| Turkey | 344,321 | 0 | -344,321 |
| Poland | 0 | 233,096 | +233,096 |
| France | 32,132 | 13,875 | -18,257 |
| 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) | 10,015,161 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,202,748 |
| 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) | 5,092,748 | 4,922,413 | -170,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,048,678 | 1,154,070 | +105,392 |
| Air transport | 15,415 | 34,279 | +18,864 |
| Other | 0 | 368 | +368 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 4,305,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,464,045 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,946,260 |
| Felixstowe | 899,494 |
| Dover | 629,700 |
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 | 2,213,758 | +121,680 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,522,834 | 1,941,211 | +418,377 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,038,365 | 907,895 | -130,470 |
| Felixstowe | 580,408 | 319,086 | -261,322 |
| Dover | 224,335 | 405,365 | +181,030 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | 323,977 |
| Brazil | 196,667 |
| Switzerland | 46,623 |
| Netherlands | 36,743 |
| Norway | 27,772 |
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 | 145,068 | 178,909 | +33,841 |
| Brazil | 114,975 | 81,692 | -33,283 |
| Switzerland | 46,623 | 0 | -46,623 |
| Netherlands | 18,340 | 18,403 | +63 |
| Norway | 25,321 | 2,451 | -22,870 |
| France | 13,292 | 6,612 | -6,680 |
| Sweden | 0 | 15,629 | +15,629 |
| Israel | 0 | 14,399 | +14,399 |
| Canada | 9,606 | 0 | -9,606 |
| India | 7,600 | 0 | -7,600 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 2,823 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 1,489 | 1,334 | -155 |
| 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) | 467,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,039 |
| Air transport | 9,606 |
| Other | 3,750 |
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) | 239,047 | 228,454 | -10,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 140,942 | 97,097 | -43,845 |
| Air transport | 9,606 | 0 | -9,606 |
| Other | 1,489 | 2,261 | +772 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 314,674 |
| London Gateway Port | 200,692 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,261 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,018 |
| Portsmouth | 14,390 |
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 | 140,346 | 174,328 | +33,982 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,975 | 85,717 | -29,258 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,477 | 30,784 | -6,693 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,156 | 5,862 | -54,294 |
| Portsmouth | 10,018 | 4,372 | -5,646 |
| 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 |
| London | 0 | 6,313 | +6,313 |
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