Import/export HS code 72173090: High-carbon metal-coated iron or steel wire
Metal-coated iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 3,137,722 |
| Luxembourg | 1,599,897 |
| China | 985,665 |
| India | 161,525 |
| United States | 114,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,565,733 | 1,571,989 | +6,256 |
| Luxembourg | 1,109,438 | 490,459 | -618,979 |
| China | 287,777 | 697,888 | +410,111 |
| India | 62,666 | 98,859 | +36,193 |
| United States | 15,804 | 98,877 | +83,073 |
| South Korea | 92,159 | 0 | -92,159 |
| Japan | 28,174 | 61,381 | +33,207 |
| Slovakia | 21,073 | 25,195 | +4,122 |
| Netherlands | 42,730 | 2,958 | -39,772 |
| Austria | 42,757 | 0 | -42,757 |
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 | 4,737,619 |
| China | 997,240 |
| India | 149,950 |
| United States | 114,681 |
| South Korea | 92,159 |
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 | 2,675,171 | 2,062,448 | -612,723 |
| China | 299,352 | 697,888 | +398,536 |
| India | 51,091 | 98,859 | +47,768 |
| United States | 15,804 | 98,877 | +83,073 |
| South Korea | 92,159 | 0 | -92,159 |
| Japan | 28,174 | 61,381 | +33,207 |
| Austria | 78,236 | 0 | -78,236 |
| Germany | 17,227 | 29,780 | +12,553 |
| Slovakia | 21,073 | 25,195 | +4,122 |
| Turkey | 20,052 | 0 | -20,052 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,501,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,795,086 |
| Air transport | 129,915 |
| Other | 708 |
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) | 2,584,016 | 1,917,031 | -666,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 680,000 | 1,115,086 | +435,086 |
| Air transport | 78,627 | 51,288 | -27,339 |
| Other | 708 | 0 | -708 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,017,945 |
| Hull | 1,021,238 |
| Felixstowe | 645,962 |
| Dover | 504,825 |
| Southampton | 376,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,862,755 | 1,155,190 | -707,565 |
| Hull | 662,693 | 358,545 | -304,148 |
| Felixstowe | 27,864 | 618,098 | +590,234 |
| Dover | 116,083 | 388,742 | +272,659 |
| Southampton | 117,333 | 259,117 | +141,784 |
| London | 227,705 | 0 | -227,705 |
| Harwich | 46,530 | 134,581 | +88,051 |
| Thamesport | 97,519 | 6,254 | -91,265 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,051 | 58,623 | +15,572 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,824 | 29,978 | +154 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 335,722 |
| United States | 138,074 |
| Denmark | 47,444 |
| Germany | 39,232 |
| Canada | 26,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 172,495 | 163,227 | -9,268 |
| United States | 69,207 | 68,867 | -340 |
| Denmark | 47,444 | 0 | -47,444 |
| Germany | 5,334 | 33,898 | +28,564 |
| Canada | 17,872 | 8,781 | -9,091 |
| Netherlands | 11,828 | 8,194 | -3,634 |
| Poland | 18,344 | 0 | -18,344 |
| Morocco | 8,810 | 3,790 | -5,020 |
| Italy | 3,758 | 4,278 | +520 |
| Sweden | 1,070 | 5,360 | +4,290 |
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) | 440,725 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 183,389 |
| Air transport | 46,129 |
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) | 220,532 | 220,193 | -339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,400 | 63,989 | -55,411 |
| Air transport | 27,078 | 19,051 | -8,027 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 403,134 |
| Liverpool Docks | 112,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,947 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,595 |
| Dover | 32,231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 218,325 | 184,809 | -33,516 |
| Liverpool Docks | 50,185 | 61,989 | +11,804 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,587 | 7,360 | -42,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,406 | 17,189 | -1,217 |
| Dover | 2,207 | 30,024 | +27,817 |
| Southampton | 15,488 | 0 | -15,488 |
| ZLC | 4,656 | 1,862 | -2,794 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 4,140 | 0 | -4,140 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,016 | 0 | -1,016 |
Quick facts
HS code: 72173090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal-coated iron or steel wire with 0.6% or more carbon content