Import/export HS code 73121020: Stainless steel ropes and cables
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables made of stainless steel
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,627,918 |
| India | 5,383,982 |
| China | 5,008,167 |
| Netherlands | 1,917,734 |
| Germany | 1,594,559 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,682,646 | 2,945,272 | +262,626 |
| India | 2,520,268 | 2,863,714 | +343,446 |
| China | 2,221,193 | 2,786,974 | +565,781 |
| Netherlands | 988,246 | 929,488 | -58,758 |
| Germany | 749,091 | 845,468 | +96,377 |
| Belgium | 595,120 | 813,874 | +218,754 |
| France | 656,940 | 627,999 | -28,941 |
| South Korea | 512,628 | 564,954 | +52,326 |
| Italy | 260,347 | 363,009 | +102,662 |
| Denmark | 285,517 | 239,896 | -45,621 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,372,630 |
| United States | 5,771,353 |
| India | 5,330,871 |
| South Korea | 1,813,489 |
| Germany | 1,677,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,395,775 | 3,976,855 | +581,080 |
| United States | 2,835,704 | 2,935,649 | +99,945 |
| India | 2,477,784 | 2,853,087 | +375,303 |
| South Korea | 819,601 | 993,888 | +174,287 |
| Germany | 993,774 | 684,052 | -309,722 |
| Taiwan | 432,775 | 513,349 | +80,574 |
| Thailand | 245,891 | 339,949 | +94,058 |
| France | 199,047 | 355,200 | +156,153 |
| Italy | 159,525 | 316,266 | +156,741 |
| United Kingdom | 211,418 | 238,639 | +27,221 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 | 18 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 17 | +6 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 9 | 7 | -2 |
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) | 15,193,394 |
| Air transport | 7,458,509 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,789,948 |
| Road transport | 247,364 |
| Other | 137,011 |
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) | 6,982,359 | 8,211,035 | +1,228,676 |
| Air transport | 3,662,947 | 3,795,562 | +132,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,859,993 | 2,929,955 | +69,962 |
| Road transport | 159,451 | 87,913 | -71,538 |
| Other | 94,134 | 42,877 | -51,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,022,109 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,153,077 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,765,125 |
| Southampton | 1,934,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,808,022 |
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 | 2,661,863 | 3,360,246 | +698,383 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,099,974 | 2,053,103 | -46,871 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,041,986 | 1,723,139 | -318,847 |
| Southampton | 865,295 | 1,069,357 | +204,062 |
| Immingham Docks | 859,680 | 948,342 | +88,662 |
| Dover | 809,930 | 758,210 | -51,720 |
| London Stansted Airport | 607,843 | 608,930 | +1,087 |
| East Midlands Airport | 466,270 | 736,104 | +269,834 |
| Eurotunnel | 470,018 | 651,407 | +181,389 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,708 | 701,906 | +523,198 |
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 | 80 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 66 |
| 2026-03 | 64 |
| 2026-02 | 57 |
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-12 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWR LIMITED | 79 |
| MIDCONTINENT (ABERDEEN) LIMITED | 76 |
| BB MARINE & COVERGUARD LIMITED | 74 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 73 |
| IDEM SAFETY SWITCHES LIMITED | 58 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 58 |
| GRIPPLE LIMITED | 54 |
| SAFRAN NACELLES LIMITED | 54 |
| SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED | 52 |
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 142 |
| 1m-15m | 139 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| Other | 26 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,297,649 |
| Germany | 2,585,825 |
| Sweden | 2,098,382 |
| France | 1,642,749 |
| Spain | 1,180,326 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,650,421 | 1,647,228 | -1,003,193 |
| Germany | 1,235,377 | 1,350,448 | +115,071 |
| Sweden | 800,761 | 1,297,621 | +496,860 |
| France | 532,273 | 1,110,476 | +578,203 |
| Spain | 445,216 | 735,110 | +289,894 |
| Norway | 431,239 | 693,086 | +261,847 |
| India | 813,640 | 185,729 | -627,911 |
| Netherlands | 424,900 | 438,670 | +13,770 |
| China | 359,189 | 359,374 | +185 |
| Ireland | 361,889 | 335,902 | -25,987 |
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 | 52,473 |
| Ireland | 26,454 |
| XI | 18,110 |
| Nicaragua | 8,742 |
| United States | 5,087 |
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 | 27,473 | 25,000 | -2,473 |
| Ireland | 26,272 | 182 | -26,090 |
| XI | 10,157 | 7,953 | -2,204 |
| Nicaragua | 5,606 | 3,136 | -2,470 |
| United States | 5,087 | 0 | -5,087 |
| Germany | 363 | 809 | +446 |
| Sweden | 364 | 0 | -364 |
| Denmark | 0 | 323 | +323 |
| Somalia | 144 | 0 | -144 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 11,550,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,324,012 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,476,577 |
| Other | 114,100 |
| Road transport | 3,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,784,808 | 5,765,204 | -19,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,430,757 | 4,893,255 | +2,462,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,704,632 | 2,771,945 | -932,687 |
| Other | 75,629 | 38,471 | -37,158 |
| Road transport | 3,508 | 0 | -3,508 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,826,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,846,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,967,701 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,671,973 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,957,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,874,826 | 2,951,975 | +77,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,255,408 | 2,590,777 | +1,335,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,257,593 | 1,710,108 | +452,515 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,459,981 | 1,211,992 | -247,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,159,929 | 797,089 | -362,840 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 432,407 | 750,814 | +318,407 |
| Southampton | 820,385 | 280,523 | -539,862 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 362,728 | 691,483 | +328,755 |
| ZLC | 343,587 | 378,356 | +34,769 |
| Dover | 219,178 | 494,910 | +275,732 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73121020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stranded wire, ropes, and cables made of stainless steel