Import/export HS code 73121083: Large steel ropes (12-24 mm)
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter between 12 and 24 mm
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 7,366,211 |
| Portugal | 2,021,058 |
| South Korea | 988,923 |
| Denmark | 983,065 |
| Netherlands | 862,165 |
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 | 3,720,310 | 3,645,901 | -74,409 |
| Portugal | 1,083,182 | 937,876 | -145,306 |
| South Korea | 529,723 | 459,200 | -70,523 |
| Denmark | 435,505 | 547,560 | +112,055 |
| Netherlands | 416,396 | 445,769 | +29,373 |
| Turkey | 423,401 | 366,317 | -57,084 |
| France | 402,711 | 322,820 | -79,891 |
| Austria | 380,414 | 286,887 | -93,527 |
| Finland | 339,986 | 240,480 | -99,506 |
| Czechia | 224,145 | 181,919 | -42,226 |
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 | 5,545,108 |
| Portugal | 2,191,327 |
| South Korea | 1,747,103 |
| Turkey | 1,481,320 |
| India | 1,071,737 |
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 | 2,578,616 | 2,966,492 | +387,876 |
| Portugal | 1,139,109 | 1,052,218 | -86,891 |
| South Korea | 1,097,932 | 649,171 | -448,761 |
| Turkey | 881,534 | 599,786 | -281,748 |
| India | 403,547 | 668,190 | +264,643 |
| Viet Nam | 476,346 | 322,089 | -154,257 |
| Poland | 272,631 | 452,647 | +180,016 |
| Austria | 361,314 | 255,169 | -106,145 |
| France | 246,713 | 314,158 | +67,445 |
| Czechia | 277,854 | 206,027 | -71,827 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -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) | 12,434,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,591,782 |
| Air transport | 808,463 |
| Other | 77,221 |
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) | 6,276,856 | 6,157,616 | -119,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,905,199 | 1,686,583 | -218,616 |
| Air transport | 361,052 | 447,411 | +86,359 |
| Other | 41,095 | 36,126 | -4,969 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,916,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,584,008 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,807,724 |
| Southampton | 1,243,494 |
| Felixstowe | 931,871 |
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 | 1,845,679 | 2,071,266 | +225,587 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,448,763 | 2,135,245 | +686,482 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,649,595 | 1,158,129 | -491,466 |
| Southampton | 651,614 | 591,880 | -59,734 |
| Felixstowe | 545,349 | 386,522 | -158,827 |
| London | 554,936 | 225,452 | -329,484 |
| London Gateway Port | 289,352 | 260,566 | -28,786 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 408,264 | 141,397 | -266,867 |
| Thamesport | 162,016 | 194,004 | +31,988 |
| Tyne | 64,522 | 266,816 | +202,294 |
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. | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 92 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 90 |
| DENWIRE LIMITED | 78 |
| LIEBHERR - GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 48 |
| PFEIFER DRAKO LTD | 48 |
| KONECRANES DEMAG UK LIMITED | 47 |
| WEBSTER & HORSFALL LIMITED | 46 |
| RE-ROPES LIMITED | 42 |
| TRACTEL (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| PFEIFER ROPE AND TACKLE LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 2,111,241 |
| Netherlands | 1,502,148 |
| Ireland | 1,019,529 |
| Norway | 993,958 |
| Belgium | 685,183 |
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 | 287,031 | 1,824,210 | +1,537,179 |
| Netherlands | 786,043 | 716,105 | -69,938 |
| Ireland | 592,777 | 426,752 | -166,025 |
| Norway | 922,778 | 71,180 | -851,598 |
| Belgium | 321,532 | 363,651 | +42,119 |
| Singapore | 599,022 | 24,954 | -574,068 |
| China | 171,338 | 420,796 | +249,458 |
| France | 299,410 | 241,184 | -58,226 |
| Spain | 228,785 | 203,932 | -24,853 |
| Italy | 290,641 | 120,207 | -170,434 |
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 | 0 | 48 | +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) | 7,059,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,341,450 |
| Air transport | 333,181 |
| 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) | 3,159,981 | 3,899,140 | +739,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,424,255 | 2,917,195 | -507,060 |
| Air transport | 222,042 | 111,139 | -110,903 |
| Other | 0 | 117 | +117 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,734,189 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,131,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,925,542 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,481,458 |
| Felixstowe | 1,477,010 |
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 | 1,524,494 | 1,209,695 | -314,799 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,317,282 | 813,724 | -503,558 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,145,616 | 779,926 | -365,690 |
| Blyth Harbour | 0 | 1,481,458 | +1,481,458 |
| Felixstowe | 648,326 | 828,684 | +180,358 |
| Holyhead | 432,560 | 298,874 | -133,686 |
| Southampton | 464,667 | 220,361 | -244,306 |
| Tyne | 288,078 | 255,690 | -32,388 |
| Liverpool Docks | 204,738 | 175,229 | -29,509 |
| Portsmouth | 168,721 | 68,596 | -100,125 |
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