Import/export HS code 73121065: Zinc-coated steel ropes and cables
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables plated or coated with zinc
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,357,255 |
| Sweden | 903,218 |
| United States | 289,840 |
| Germany | 158,358 |
| Italy | 111,521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,126,876 | 1,230,379 | +103,503 |
| Sweden | 405,606 | 497,612 | +92,006 |
| United States | 64,805 | 225,035 | +160,230 |
| Germany | 105,658 | 52,700 | -52,958 |
| Italy | 59,065 | 52,456 | -6,609 |
| Turkey | 34,830 | 59,342 | +24,512 |
| Thailand | 86,050 | 7,475 | -78,575 |
| Norway | 78,411 | 9,900 | -68,511 |
| Netherlands | 28,472 | 49,237 | +20,765 |
| France | 23,361 | 38,086 | +14,725 |
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 | 2,371,357 |
| Sweden | 905,194 |
| United States | 403,479 |
| United Kingdom | 120,073 |
| Germany | 114,884 |
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 | 1,124,580 | 1,246,777 | +122,197 |
| Sweden | 406,484 | 498,710 | +92,226 |
| United States | 114,769 | 288,710 | +173,941 |
| United Kingdom | 82,892 | 37,181 | -45,711 |
| Germany | 79,385 | 35,499 | -43,886 |
| Thailand | 94,334 | 4,353 | -89,981 |
| Turkey | 34,830 | 60,491 | +25,661 |
| Taiwan | 40,675 | 5,725 | -34,950 |
| Belgium | 20,846 | 18,523 | -2,323 |
| France | 15,746 | 14,690 | -1,056 |
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 | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 2,881,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 959,425 |
| Air transport | 499,403 |
| Road transport | 16,372 |
| Other | 4,277 |
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) | 1,410,272 | 1,471,321 | +61,049 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 468,470 | 490,955 | +22,485 |
| Air transport | 200,859 | 298,544 | +97,685 |
| Road transport | 16,372 | 0 | -16,372 |
| Other | 4,277 | 0 | -4,277 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,800,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 945,648 |
| Belfast Port | 371,699 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 242,509 |
| Southampton | 168,344 |
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 | 767,247 | 1,033,359 | +266,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 435,665 | 509,983 | +74,318 |
| Belfast Port | 157,172 | 214,527 | +57,355 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,281 | 186,228 | +129,947 |
| Southampton | 135,324 | 33,020 | -102,304 |
| London | 70,292 | 48,483 | -21,809 |
| Dover | 79,201 | 21,865 | -57,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,476 | 1,102 | -77,374 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 68,000 | 9,900 | -58,100 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,943 | 30,633 | -12,310 |
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
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
5 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,256,285 |
| Germany | 258,767 |
| Sweden | 214,993 |
| France | 105,113 |
| Norway | 76,320 |
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 | 1,157,602 | 98,683 | -1,058,919 |
| Germany | 70,546 | 188,221 | +117,675 |
| Sweden | 177,921 | 37,072 | -140,849 |
| France | 42,183 | 62,930 | +20,747 |
| Norway | 67,320 | 9,000 | -58,320 |
| Spain | 11,125 | 63,073 | +51,948 |
| Singapore | 16,253 | 31,956 | +15,703 |
| Italy | 38,904 | 3,437 | -35,467 |
| Denmark | 40,619 | 0 | -40,619 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 35,204 | 0 | -35,204 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,332 |
| XI | 5,027 |
| Switzerland | 3,564 |
| Ireland | 1,941 |
| Italy | 186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,332 | 0 | -6,332 |
| XI | 602 | 4,425 | +3,823 |
| Switzerland | 1,588 | 1,976 | +388 |
| Ireland | 552 | 1,389 | +837 |
| Italy | 0 | 186 | +186 |
| Germany | 32 | 0 | -32 |
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) | 1,309,851 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 719,057 |
| Air transport | 299,494 |
| Other | 26,920 |
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) | 1,257,602 | 52,249 | -1,205,353 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 343,680 | 375,377 | +31,697 |
| Air transport | 156,174 | 143,320 | -12,854 |
| Other | 16,630 | 10,290 | -6,340 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,097,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 359,854 |
| Immingham Docks | 253,234 |
| London Stansted Airport | 143,590 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,158 |
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 | 1,092,493 | 5,198 | -1,087,295 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,028 | 300,826 | +241,798 |
| Immingham Docks | 229,621 | 23,613 | -206,008 |
| London Stansted Airport | 71,610 | 71,980 | +370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,924 | 23,234 | -37,690 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 66,150 | 9,000 | -57,150 |
| Dover | 68,016 | 0 | -68,016 |
| Tyne | 5,305 | 40,084 | +34,779 |
| London | 4,983 | 34,672 | +29,689 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,454 | 3,034 | -27,420 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73121065
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stranded wire, ropes, and cables plated or coated with zinc