Import/export HS code 73121083: Large steel ropes (12-24 mm)
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter between 12 and 24 mm
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 7,985,919 |
| Portugal | 2,373,105 |
| Denmark | 1,159,943 |
| Turkey | 916,598 |
| South Korea | 841,799 |
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 | 3,954,316 | 4,031,603 | +77,287 |
| Portugal | 1,045,327 | 1,327,778 | +282,451 |
| Denmark | 555,692 | 604,251 | +48,559 |
| Turkey | 397,202 | 519,396 | +122,194 |
| South Korea | 548,077 | 293,722 | -254,355 |
| Netherlands | 390,784 | 378,490 | -12,294 |
| France | 378,312 | 336,772 | -41,540 |
| Austria | 394,973 | 242,276 | -152,697 |
| Finland | 378,072 | 244,279 | -133,793 |
| Czechia | 288,379 | 250,188 | -38,191 |
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 | 6,148,284 |
| Portugal | 2,501,892 |
| Turkey | 1,683,081 |
| South Korea | 1,604,026 |
| India | 1,137,704 |
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 | 2,880,420 | 3,267,864 | +387,444 |
| Portugal | 1,138,945 | 1,362,947 | +224,002 |
| Turkey | 923,742 | 759,339 | -164,403 |
| South Korea | 1,007,469 | 596,557 | -410,912 |
| India | 493,245 | 644,459 | +151,214 |
| Viet Nam | 497,440 | 353,026 | -144,414 |
| Poland | 343,597 | 426,676 | +83,079 |
| France | 280,601 | 308,451 | +27,850 |
| Czechia | 319,720 | 267,165 | -52,555 |
| Austria | 366,661 | 195,539 | -171,122 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 13,578,794 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,938,607 |
| Air transport | 802,155 |
| Other | 38,698 |
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) | 6,635,655 | 6,943,139 | +307,484 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,075,399 | 1,863,208 | -212,191 |
| Air transport | 425,099 | 377,056 | -48,043 |
| Other | 34,436 | 4,262 | -30,174 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,412,978 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,258,189 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,013,382 |
| Southampton | 1,291,229 |
| Felixstowe | 1,120,004 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,203,240 | 2,209,738 | +6,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,884,920 | 2,373,269 | +488,349 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,476,614 | 1,536,768 | +60,154 |
| Southampton | 647,395 | 643,834 | -3,561 |
| Felixstowe | 602,387 | 517,617 | -84,770 |
| London | 459,531 | 187,602 | -271,929 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,069 | 284,427 | +44,358 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 289,688 | 134,652 | -155,036 |
| Thamesport | 147,313 | 270,267 | +122,954 |
| Tyne | 113,156 | 250,775 | +137,619 |
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
|
26 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
13 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 21 |
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 95 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 95 |
| DENWIRE LIMITED | 81 |
| LIEBHERR - GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 53 |
| PFEIFER DRAKO LTD | 53 |
| KONECRANES DEMAG UK LIMITED | 52 |
| WEBSTER & HORSFALL LIMITED | 50 |
| RE-ROPES LIMITED | 47 |
| TRACTEL (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| TOTAL ROPE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | 2,205,134 |
| Netherlands | 1,266,016 |
| Ireland | 1,094,331 |
| Belgium | 690,635 |
| Singapore | 578,305 |
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 | 1,916,008 | 289,126 | -1,626,882 |
| Netherlands | 829,932 | 436,084 | -393,848 |
| Ireland | 619,054 | 475,277 | -143,777 |
| Belgium | 326,695 | 363,940 | +37,245 |
| Singapore | 578,305 | 0 | -578,305 |
| China | 149,834 | 423,183 | +273,349 |
| Malta | 286,483 | 279,446 | -7,037 |
| Italy | 352,168 | 206,558 | -145,610 |
| France | 279,702 | 271,814 | -7,888 |
| Norway | 415,451 | 85,990 | -329,461 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 69 |
| Ireland | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 69 | +69 |
| Ireland | 48 | 0 | -48 |
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) | 7,010,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,571,222 |
| Air transport | 386,588 |
| Other | 117 |
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) | 4,217,536 | 2,792,904 | -1,424,632 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,977,617 | 2,593,605 | -1,384,012 |
| Air transport | 229,846 | 156,742 | -73,104 |
| Other | 48 | 69 | +21 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,174,888 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,156,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,132,953 |
| Felixstowe | 1,612,583 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,481,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,478,672 | 696,216 | -782,456 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,195,064 | 961,412 | -233,652 |
| London Gateway Port | 991,549 | 1,141,404 | +149,855 |
| Felixstowe | 869,818 | 742,765 | -127,053 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,481,458 | 0 | -1,481,458 |
| Holyhead | 393,953 | 404,995 | +11,042 |
| Southampton | 498,618 | 207,252 | -291,366 |
| Tyne | 247,619 | 336,765 | +89,146 |
| Liverpool Docks | 308,738 | 50,426 | -258,312 |
| Middlesbrough | 44,297 | 254,720 | +210,423 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73121083
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter between 12 and 24 mm