Import/export HS code 73121081: Medium-sized steel ropes (3-12 mm)
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter between 3 and 12 mm
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,286,758 |
| Denmark | 695,697 |
| Austria | 645,627 |
| China | 538,463 |
| Viet Nam | 537,156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,597,427 | 3,689,331 | +1,091,904 |
| Denmark | 322,989 | 372,708 | +49,719 |
| Austria | 373,507 | 272,120 | -101,387 |
| China | 235,629 | 302,834 | +67,205 |
| Viet Nam | 185,654 | 351,502 | +165,848 |
| Netherlands | 257,384 | 193,933 | -63,451 |
| Thailand | 134,478 | 295,361 | +160,883 |
| Italy | 238,816 | 183,382 | -55,434 |
| Portugal | 229,903 | 157,080 | -72,823 |
| United States | 187,567 | 196,787 | +9,220 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,879,951 |
| South Korea | 1,136,702 |
| Viet Nam | 1,012,361 |
| China | 775,485 |
| Thailand | 702,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,385,963 | 3,493,988 | +1,108,025 |
| South Korea | 635,841 | 500,861 | -134,980 |
| Viet Nam | 478,223 | 534,138 | +55,915 |
| China | 312,321 | 463,164 | +150,843 |
| Thailand | 266,355 | 435,783 | +169,428 |
| Portugal | 262,131 | 179,754 | -82,377 |
| Turkey | 198,012 | 230,439 | +32,427 |
| United States | 189,640 | 223,084 | +33,444 |
| India | 117,729 | 190,191 | +72,462 |
| Taiwan | 174,624 | 132,351 | -42,273 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
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 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
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) | 8,356,470 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,890,469 |
| Air transport | 1,492,879 |
| Other | 96,058 |
| Road transport | 5,209 |
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) | 3,749,877 | 4,606,593 | +856,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,341,575 | 1,548,894 | +207,319 |
| Air transport | 776,098 | 716,781 | -59,317 |
| Other | 72,738 | 23,320 | -49,418 |
| Road transport | 2,941 | 2,268 | -673 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,397,491 |
| Dover | 1,890,843 |
| Felixstowe | 1,636,002 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,170,398 |
| London | 803,890 |
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 | 1,140,719 | 2,256,772 | +1,116,053 |
| Dover | 928,628 | 962,215 | +33,587 |
| Felixstowe | 739,068 | 896,934 | +157,866 |
| Eurotunnel | 634,093 | 536,305 | -97,788 |
| London | 504,990 | 298,900 | -206,090 |
| Southampton | 375,589 | 391,095 | +15,506 |
| East Midlands Airport | 383,235 | 286,316 | -96,919 |
| Thamesport | 188,017 | 152,772 | -35,245 |
| London Gateway Port | 117,440 | 189,723 | +72,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,814 | 124,948 | -54,866 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DENWIRE LIMITED | 97 |
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 97 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 87 |
| CABLECRAFT MOTION CONTROLS LIMITED | 72 |
| KONECRANES DEMAG UK LIMITED | 51 |
| PFEIFER DRAKO LTD | 51 |
| SWR LIMITED | 49 |
| ZIP-CLIP LTD | 48 |
| GRIPPLE LIMITED | 43 |
| DEACON PRODUCTS LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,355,016 |
| France | 1,370,405 |
| United States | 1,007,574 |
| Ireland | 997,987 |
| Netherlands | 832,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,968,477 | 386,539 | -2,581,938 |
| France | 662,994 | 707,411 | +44,417 |
| United States | 623,330 | 384,244 | -239,086 |
| Ireland | 604,805 | 393,182 | -211,623 |
| Netherlands | 92,148 | 740,483 | +648,335 |
| Denmark | 514,817 | 263,778 | -251,039 |
| Norway | 516,405 | 1,772 | -514,633 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 385,068 | +385,068 |
| Germany | 193,198 | 183,718 | -9,480 |
| Turkmenistan | 148,229 | 104,226 | -44,003 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,166 |
| United States | 1,887 |
| XI | 1,081 |
| Denmark | 50 |
| Austria | 48 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,724 | 2,442 | +718 |
| United States | 1,887 | 0 | -1,887 |
| XI | 57 | 1,024 | +967 |
| Denmark | 50 | 0 | -50 |
| Austria | 0 | 48 | +48 |
| China | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 8,354,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,538,070 |
| Air transport | 1,024,172 |
| Other | 88,848 |
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) | 5,412,084 | 2,942,882 | -2,469,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,375,998 | 1,162,072 | -213,926 |
| Air transport | 573,647 | 450,525 | -123,122 |
| Other | 58,084 | 30,764 | -27,320 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,439,729 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,045,447 |
| Southampton | 853,394 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 732,201 |
| Holyhead | 718,004 |
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 | 4,061,965 | 1,377,764 | -2,684,201 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,103,743 | 941,704 | -162,039 |
| Southampton | 286,165 | 567,229 | +281,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 409,574 | 322,627 | -86,947 |
| Holyhead | 419,413 | 298,591 | -120,822 |
| London Gateway Port | 334,987 | 322,299 | -12,688 |
| Liverpool Docks | 311,716 | 148,246 | -163,470 |
| Dover | 162,396 | 214,777 | +52,381 |
| Felixstowe | 9,055 | 114,517 | +105,462 |
| East Midlands Airport | 84,544 | 37,160 | -47,384 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73121081
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter between 3 and 12 mm