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 | 2,076,753 |
| Sweden | 952,777 |
| United States | 239,913 |
| Germany | 192,779 |
| 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 | 861,164 | 1,215,589 | +354,425 |
| Sweden | 315,070 | 637,707 | +322,637 |
| United States | 65,200 | 174,713 | +109,513 |
| Germany | 135,079 | 57,700 | -77,379 |
| Italy | 36,878 | 74,643 | +37,765 |
| Thailand | 89,623 | 9,182 | -80,441 |
| Norway | 78,411 | 9,900 | -68,511 |
| Netherlands | 59,956 | 14,926 | -45,030 |
| Turkey | 34,830 | 35,336 | +506 |
| 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 | 2,095,733 |
| Sweden | 956,464 |
| United States | 353,723 |
| Germany | 152,151 |
| United Kingdom | 105,738 |
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 | 860,104 | 1,235,629 | +375,525 |
| Sweden | 317,659 | 638,805 | +321,146 |
| United States | 93,148 | 260,575 | +167,427 |
| Germany | 103,015 | 49,136 | -53,879 |
| United Kingdom | 75,367 | 30,371 | -44,996 |
| Thailand | 97,907 | 6,060 | -91,847 |
| Turkey | 34,830 | 36,485 | +1,655 |
| Taiwan | 40,688 | 3,129 | -37,559 |
| Belgium | 30,165 | 10,838 | -19,327 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - 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) | 2,580,022 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,053,114 |
| Air transport | 476,815 |
| 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) | 1,094,727 | 1,485,295 | +390,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 501,656 | 551,458 | +49,802 |
| Air transport | 191,105 | 285,710 | +94,605 |
| 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 | 1,483,650 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,012,711 |
| Belfast Port | 371,699 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 188,036 |
| Southampton | 172,370 |
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 | 530,125 | 953,525 | +423,400 |
| Immingham Docks | 360,313 | 652,398 | +292,085 |
| Belfast Port | 138,196 | 233,503 | +95,307 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,689 | 152,347 | +116,658 |
| Southampton | 138,056 | 34,314 | -103,742 |
| London | 85,365 | 48,761 | -36,604 |
| Dover | 109,727 | 21,865 | -87,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,163 | 1,415 | -76,748 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 68,000 | 9,900 | -58,100 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,878 | 48,606 | +19,728 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 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+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | 1,742,896 |
| Germany | 312,545 |
| Sweden | 272,604 |
| France | 112,109 |
| 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 | 1,654,526 | 88,370 | -1,566,156 |
| Germany | 199,844 | 112,701 | -87,143 |
| Sweden | 235,532 | 37,072 | -198,460 |
| France | 29,474 | 82,635 | +53,161 |
| Spain | 11,125 | 63,073 | +51,948 |
| Norway | 71,486 | 0 | -71,486 |
| Australia | 69,618 | 1,326 | -68,292 |
| Singapore | 12,789 | 35,420 | +22,631 |
| Italy | 40,126 | 5,271 | -34,855 |
| Denmark | 11,666 | 28,953 | +17,287 |
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 | 3,402 |
| Ireland | 1,941 |
| Germany | 32 |
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 | 1,658 | 1,744 | +86 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,941 | +1,941 |
| Germany | 0 | 32 | +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) | 1,854,594 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 841,946 |
| Air transport | 316,060 |
| Other | 27,434 |
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) | 1,748,598 | 105,996 | -1,642,602 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 509,503 | 332,443 | -177,060 |
| Air transport | 185,291 | 130,769 | -54,522 |
| Other | 15,748 | 11,686 | -4,062 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,580,040 |
| Immingham Docks | 310,845 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 294,438 |
| Dover | 194,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 146,302 |
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 | 1,574,164 | 5,876 | -1,568,288 |
| Immingham Docks | 252,102 | 58,743 | -193,359 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,991 | 250,447 | +206,456 |
| Dover | 194,784 | 0 | -194,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 96,237 | 50,065 | -46,172 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,799 | 23,234 | -41,565 |
| Southampton | 69,618 | 16,412 | -53,206 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 66,150 | 0 | -66,150 |
| Tyne | 7,119 | 42,586 | +35,467 |
| London | 4,983 | 34,672 | +29,689 |
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