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 | 1,632,649 |
| Sweden | 791,469 |
| Germany | 339,660 |
| United States | 193,981 |
| Italy | 102,403 |
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 | 829,710 | 802,939 | -26,771 |
| Sweden | 311,200 | 480,269 | +169,069 |
| Germany | 277,329 | 62,331 | -214,998 |
| United States | 80,312 | 113,669 | +33,357 |
| Italy | 34,372 | 68,031 | +33,659 |
| Thailand | 87,175 | 9,474 | -77,701 |
| Norway | 78,411 | 9,900 | -68,511 |
| Netherlands | 59,956 | 8,526 | -51,430 |
| Turkey | 34,830 | 21,060 | -13,770 |
| France | 23,361 | 19,556 | -3,805 |
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 | 1,643,513 |
| Sweden | 797,039 |
| Germany | 306,205 |
| United States | 298,673 |
| Thailand | 104,933 |
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 | 828,734 | 814,779 | -13,955 |
| Sweden | 316,770 | 480,269 | +163,499 |
| Germany | 245,181 | 61,024 | -184,157 |
| United States | 105,754 | 192,919 | +87,165 |
| Thailand | 95,459 | 9,474 | -85,985 |
| United Kingdom | 75,367 | 20,556 | -54,811 |
| Turkey | 34,830 | 21,060 | -13,770 |
| Taiwan | 49,296 | 950 | -48,346 |
| Belgium | 30,165 | 8,716 | -21,449 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -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) | 2,087,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,074,332 |
| Air transport | 396,789 |
| Road transport | 16,372 |
| Other | 4,425 |
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) | 1,077,263 | 1,010,292 | -66,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 644,647 | 429,685 | -214,962 |
| Air transport | 199,326 | 197,463 | -1,863 |
| Road transport | 7,639 | 8,733 | +1,094 |
| Other | 4,425 | 0 | -4,425 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,074,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 857,389 |
| Belfast Port | 334,383 |
| Dover | 287,119 |
| Southampton | 173,336 |
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 | 487,114 | 587,553 | +100,439 |
| Immingham Docks | 361,106 | 496,283 | +135,177 |
| Belfast Port | 160,665 | 173,718 | +13,053 |
| Dover | 261,151 | 25,968 | -235,183 |
| Southampton | 139,022 | 34,314 | -104,708 |
| London | 77,167 | 56,959 | -20,208 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,882 | 90,302 | +50,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,163 | 1,327 | -76,836 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,859 | 46,113 | +14,254 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 68,000 | 9,900 | -58,100 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 1,743,770 |
| Germany | 312,545 |
| Sweden | 272,192 |
| France | 81,828 |
| Spain | 74,198 |
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 | 1,596,423 | 147,347 | -1,449,076 |
| Germany | 199,844 | 112,701 | -87,143 |
| Sweden | 237,520 | 34,672 | -202,848 |
| France | 32,315 | 49,513 | +17,198 |
| Spain | 11,125 | 63,073 | +51,948 |
| Norway | 71,486 | 0 | -71,486 |
| Australia | 69,618 | 1,326 | -68,292 |
| Italy | 40,126 | 4,037 | -36,089 |
| Denmark | 11,666 | 28,953 | +17,287 |
| 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 | 3,702 |
| Switzerland | 2,843 |
| Ireland | 1,289 |
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 | 0 | 6,332 | +6,332 |
| XI | 552 | 3,150 | +2,598 |
| Switzerland | 1,707 | 1,136 | -571 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,289 | +1,289 |
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) | 1,827,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 789,967 |
| Air transport | 306,980 |
| Other | 25,480 |
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) | 1,678,741 | 148,567 | -1,530,174 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 514,451 | 275,516 | -238,935 |
| Air transport | 206,859 | 100,121 | -106,738 |
| Other | 9,681 | 15,799 | +6,118 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,583,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 306,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 263,747 |
| Dover | 194,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 133,251 |
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 | 1,502,636 | 80,999 | -1,421,637 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,090 | 52,760 | -201,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,951 | 216,796 | +169,845 |
| Dover | 194,784 | 0 | -194,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 102,337 | 30,914 | -71,423 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,942 | 24,447 | -48,495 |
| Southampton | 69,618 | 16,412 | -53,206 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 66,150 | 0 | -66,150 |
| London | 4,983 | 34,672 | +29,689 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,832 | 21,880 | +6,048 |
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