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 | 6,209,549 |
| Denmark | 675,422 |
| Austria | 650,290 |
| Viet Nam | 548,692 |
| China | 523,491 |
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 | 2,819,778 | 3,389,771 | +569,993 |
| Denmark | 342,549 | 332,873 | -9,676 |
| Austria | 409,110 | 241,180 | -167,930 |
| Viet Nam | 310,834 | 237,858 | -72,976 |
| China | 237,366 | 286,125 | +48,759 |
| Thailand | 149,996 | 307,751 | +157,755 |
| Netherlands | 272,606 | 152,922 | -119,684 |
| Italy | 220,049 | 201,930 | -18,119 |
| United States | 246,937 | 132,989 | -113,948 |
| South Korea | 245,365 | 108,603 | -136,762 |
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 | 5,880,437 |
| South Korea | 1,080,969 |
| Viet Nam | 953,732 |
| China | 759,900 |
| Thailand | 696,860 |
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 | 2,726,624 | 3,153,813 | +427,189 |
| South Korea | 585,121 | 495,848 | -89,273 |
| Viet Nam | 576,236 | 377,496 | -198,740 |
| China | 323,048 | 436,852 | +113,804 |
| Thailand | 273,285 | 423,575 | +150,290 |
| Turkey | 216,462 | 267,449 | +50,987 |
| United States | 251,417 | 173,184 | -78,233 |
| Portugal | 205,262 | 168,711 | -36,551 |
| India | 133,809 | 181,046 | +47,237 |
| Taiwan | 181,776 | 120,008 | -61,768 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 | 11 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West of England | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 8,120,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,885,711 |
| Air transport | 1,470,218 |
| Other | 85,426 |
| 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) | 3,832,819 | 4,287,933 | +455,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,521,500 | 1,364,211 | -157,289 |
| Air transport | 847,345 | 622,873 | -224,472 |
| Other | 69,109 | 16,317 | -52,792 |
| 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 | 3,371,747 |
| Dover | 1,911,669 |
| Felixstowe | 1,706,841 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,097,012 |
| Southampton | 767,066 |
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 | 1,435,695 | 1,936,052 | +500,357 |
| Dover | 955,402 | 956,267 | +865 |
| Felixstowe | 816,846 | 889,995 | +73,149 |
| Eurotunnel | 583,431 | 513,581 | -69,850 |
| Southampton | 459,926 | 307,140 | -152,786 |
| London | 396,355 | 297,639 | -98,716 |
| East Midlands Airport | 370,002 | 275,816 | -94,186 |
| Thamesport | 209,269 | 134,752 | -74,517 |
| London Gateway Port | 116,881 | 199,809 | +82,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 228,375 | 76,553 | -151,822 |
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
|
34 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
15 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
15 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 29 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DENWIRE LIMITED | 98 |
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 97 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 88 |
| CABLECRAFT MOTION CONTROLS LIMITED | 73 |
| KONECRANES DEMAG UK LIMITED | 52 |
| PFEIFER DRAKO LTD | 52 |
| SWR LIMITED | 50 |
| ZIP-CLIP LTD | 48 |
| GRIPPLE LIMITED | 44 |
| KONE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 2,905,511 |
| France | 1,263,185 |
| United States | 975,163 |
| Ireland | 956,116 |
| Netherlands | 816,732 |
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 | 2,724,074 | 181,437 | -2,542,637 |
| France | 582,642 | 680,543 | +97,901 |
| United States | 636,220 | 338,943 | -297,277 |
| Ireland | 594,534 | 361,582 | -232,952 |
| Netherlands | 441,938 | 374,794 | -67,144 |
| Denmark | 545,758 | 232,175 | -313,583 |
| Norway | 391,081 | 1,772 | -389,309 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 385,068 | +385,068 |
| Germany | 206,061 | 167,748 | -38,313 |
| 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 | 3,996 |
| United States | 1,175 |
| XI | 1,081 |
| Austria | 48 |
| China | 2 |
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 | 1,554 | 2,442 | +888 |
| United States | 1,175 | 0 | -1,175 |
| XI | 247 | 834 | +587 |
| 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) | 7,684,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,318,143 |
| Air transport | 976,541 |
| Other | 89,498 |
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) | 5,398,798 | 2,285,553 | -3,113,245 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,320,958 | 997,185 | -323,773 |
| Air transport | 574,042 | 402,499 | -171,543 |
| Other | 58,107 | 31,391 | -26,716 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,826,241 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,905,271 |
| Southampton | 842,439 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 701,591 |
| Holyhead | 697,326 |
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 | 3,844,291 | 981,950 | -2,862,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,187,121 | 718,150 | -468,971 |
| Southampton | 303,271 | 539,168 | +235,897 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 416,376 | 285,215 | -131,161 |
| Holyhead | 424,925 | 272,401 | -152,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 434,719 | 211,001 | -223,718 |
| Dover | 172,837 | 201,748 | +28,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 230,496 | 94,731 | -135,765 |
| Felixstowe | 9,055 | 114,517 | +105,462 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,104 | 44,464 | -23,640 |
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