Import/export HS code 72172090: High-carbon zinc-coated iron or steel wire
Zinc-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 5,483,763 |
| Turkey | 3,480,648 |
| China | 2,516,735 |
| Germany | 2,041,581 |
| Italy | 1,480,966 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 2,349,145 | 3,134,618 | +785,473 |
| Turkey | 1,525,629 | 1,955,019 | +429,390 |
| China | 1,632,683 | 884,052 | -748,631 |
| Germany | 1,170,571 | 871,010 | -299,561 |
| Italy | 1,258,857 | 222,109 | -1,036,748 |
| Spain | 886,358 | 354,339 | -532,019 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 401,353 | 481,734 | +80,381 |
| Netherlands | 581,264 | 91,004 | -490,260 |
| France | 294,598 | 181,585 | -113,013 |
| Belgium | 277,111 | 68,001 | -209,110 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 5,589,219 |
| China | 3,647,156 |
| Turkey | 3,213,186 |
| Italy | 2,208,527 |
| Germany | 1,327,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 2,427,970 | 3,161,249 | +733,279 |
| China | 2,207,858 | 1,439,298 | -768,560 |
| Turkey | 1,439,265 | 1,773,921 | +334,656 |
| Italy | 2,023,571 | 184,956 | -1,838,615 |
| Germany | 682,815 | 644,940 | -37,875 |
| Spain | 889,429 | 388,330 | -501,099 |
| Netherlands | 383,796 | 200,417 | -183,379 |
| Thailand | 336,451 | 0 | -336,451 |
| France | 188,267 | 132,482 | -55,785 |
| United Arab Emirates | 54,572 | 190,134 | +135,562 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,381,959 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,223,027 |
| Air transport | 118,677 |
| Road transport | 26,991 |
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) | 5,878,969 | 4,502,990 | -1,375,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,070,748 | 4,152,279 | -918,469 |
| Air transport | 68,758 | 49,919 | -18,839 |
| Road transport | 0 | 26,991 | +26,991 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,844,611 |
| Killingholme | 2,956,105 |
| Dover | 2,890,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,818,795 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,753,131 |
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 | 3,056,016 | 1,788,595 | -1,267,421 |
| Killingholme | 578,954 | 2,377,151 | +1,798,197 |
| Dover | 1,802,382 | 1,087,807 | -714,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,610,810 | 207,985 | -1,402,825 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,119,733 | 633,398 | -486,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 658,565 | 1,041,263 | +382,698 |
| Hull | 628,482 | 48,658 | -579,824 |
| Southampton | 185,513 | 472,265 | +286,752 |
| Middlesbrough | 306,774 | 205,226 | -101,548 |
| Harwich | 232,921 | 261,549 | +28,628 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 1,077,533 |
| Ireland | 283,002 |
| China | 264,146 |
| Brazil | 255,632 |
| Indonesia | 255,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 731,952 | 345,581 | -386,371 |
| Ireland | 116,501 | 166,501 | +50,000 |
| China | 145,919 | 118,227 | -27,692 |
| Brazil | 108,243 | 147,389 | +39,146 |
| Indonesia | 178,382 | 76,622 | -101,760 |
| Netherlands | 58,938 | 23,578 | -35,360 |
| Greece | 28,849 | 28,145 | -704 |
| Singapore | 50,939 | 0 | -50,939 |
| Italy | 0 | 37,210 | +37,210 |
| Guyana | 0 | 35,365 | +35,365 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,044,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 434,228 |
| Air transport | 19,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,284,482 | 760,253 | -524,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 167,848 | 266,380 | +98,532 |
| Air transport | 2,985 | 16,927 | +13,942 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,217,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 419,674 |
| Southampton | 339,815 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,690 |
| Immingham Docks | 101,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 776,518 | 441,204 | -335,314 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,673 | 176,001 | -67,672 |
| Southampton | 246,374 | 93,441 | -152,933 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,576 | 90,114 | +53,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,752 | 34,656 | -32,096 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 93,358 | +93,358 |
| Holyhead | 48,601 | 30,041 | -18,560 |
| Heysham | 23,334 | 40,837 | +17,503 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,985 | 16,927 | +13,942 |
| Dover | 0 | 17,216 | +17,216 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72172090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Zinc-coated iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content