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 | 8,070,476 |
| Portugal | 2,399,402 |
| Denmark | 1,162,232 |
| South Korea | 873,129 |
| Turkey | 776,499 |
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 | 3,898,490 | 4,171,986 | +273,496 |
| Portugal | 1,170,463 | 1,228,939 | +58,476 |
| Denmark | 523,457 | 638,775 | +115,318 |
| South Korea | 538,414 | 334,715 | -203,699 |
| Turkey | 379,650 | 396,849 | +17,199 |
| Netherlands | 364,436 | 411,376 | +46,940 |
| France | 382,525 | 338,114 | -44,411 |
| Finland | 390,090 | 257,722 | -132,368 |
| Austria | 391,018 | 254,165 | -136,853 |
| Czechia | 274,841 | 261,583 | -13,258 |
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 | 6,097,004 |
| Portugal | 2,538,488 |
| South Korea | 1,646,181 |
| Turkey | 1,533,849 |
| India | 1,135,935 |
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 | 2,754,686 | 3,342,318 | +587,632 |
| Portugal | 1,210,798 | 1,327,690 | +116,892 |
| South Korea | 1,007,358 | 638,823 | -368,535 |
| Turkey | 891,641 | 642,208 | -249,433 |
| India | 470,223 | 665,712 | +195,489 |
| Viet Nam | 513,817 | 432,558 | -81,259 |
| Poland | 325,117 | 384,990 | +59,873 |
| France | 298,889 | 314,434 | +15,545 |
| Czechia | 309,874 | 274,868 | -35,006 |
| Austria | 370,974 | 199,160 | -171,814 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 5 | +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) | 13,586,083 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,837,933 |
| Air transport | 838,970 |
| Other | 38,541 |
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) | 6,632,363 | 6,953,720 | +321,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,945,441 | 1,892,492 | -52,949 |
| Air transport | 392,966 | 446,004 | +53,038 |
| Other | 36,108 | 2,433 | -33,675 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,342,167 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,205,808 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,074,385 |
| Southampton | 1,304,551 |
| Felixstowe | 1,029,880 |
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 | 2,189,179 | 2,152,988 | -36,191 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,710,396 | 2,495,412 | +785,016 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,596,768 | 1,477,617 | -119,151 |
| Southampton | 573,075 | 731,476 | +158,401 |
| Felixstowe | 569,264 | 460,616 | -108,648 |
| London | 480,164 | 196,028 | -284,136 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,663 | 278,851 | +20,188 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 341,889 | 141,629 | -200,260 |
| Thamesport | 141,069 | 273,724 | +132,655 |
| Tyne | 85,512 | 274,796 | +189,284 |
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. | 16 |
| 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 | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 94 |
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 94 |
| DENWIRE LIMITED | 81 |
| LIEBHERR - GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 52 |
| PFEIFER DRAKO LTD | 52 |
| KONECRANES DEMAG UK LIMITED | 51 |
| WEBSTER & HORSFALL LIMITED | 50 |
| RE-ROPES LIMITED | 46 |
| TRACTEL (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| TOTAL ROPE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 37 |
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+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 2,191,768 |
| Netherlands | 1,253,554 |
| Ireland | 1,053,471 |
| Norway | 703,271 |
| Belgium | 690,635 |
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 | 1,932,663 | 259,105 | -1,673,558 |
| Netherlands | 778,688 | 474,866 | -303,822 |
| Ireland | 603,897 | 449,574 | -154,323 |
| Norway | 608,064 | 95,207 | -512,857 |
| Belgium | 321,532 | 369,103 | +47,571 |
| Singapore | 553,351 | 24,954 | -528,397 |
| Malta | 250,664 | 315,265 | +64,601 |
| China | 142,118 | 420,796 | +278,678 |
| Italy | 352,168 | 206,558 | -145,610 |
| France | 273,337 | 269,066 | -4,271 |
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) | 7,116,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,570,499 |
| Air transport | 387,456 |
| 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) | 4,312,224 | 2,804,541 | -1,507,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,906,815 | 2,663,684 | -1,243,131 |
| Air transport | 233,863 | 153,593 | -80,270 |
| Other | 48 | 69 | +21 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,376,719 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,197,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,064,284 |
| Felixstowe | 1,587,470 |
| 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 | 1,609,050 | 767,669 | -841,381 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,209,089 | 988,568 | -220,521 |
| London Gateway Port | 983,196 | 1,081,088 | +97,892 |
| Felixstowe | 828,322 | 759,148 | -69,174 |
| Blyth Harbour | 1,481,458 | 0 | -1,481,458 |
| Holyhead | 381,906 | 376,081 | -5,825 |
| Southampton | 475,880 | 266,442 | -209,438 |
| Tyne | 266,140 | 336,765 | +70,625 |
| Liverpool Docks | 281,268 | 80,311 | -200,957 |
| Middlesbrough | 46,659 | 204,902 | +158,243 |
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