Import/export HS code 73121089: Oversized steel ropes over 48 mm
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter exceeding 48 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,472,716 |
| Germany | 882,762 |
| Belgium | 342,598 |
| Austria | 201,636 |
| Norway | 169,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 859,916 | 612,800 | -247,116 |
| Germany | 685,174 | 197,588 | -487,586 |
| Belgium | 341,327 | 1,271 | -340,056 |
| Austria | 49,256 | 152,380 | +103,124 |
| Norway | 0 | 169,697 | +169,697 |
| Portugal | 0 | 155,596 | +155,596 |
| Italy | 121,792 | 0 | -121,792 |
| Denmark | 45,510 | 70,529 | +25,019 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 107,729 | +107,729 |
| Sri Lanka | 50,440 | 0 | -50,440 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,317,003 |
| Germany | 828,213 |
| Italy | 462,039 |
| Austria | 201,636 |
| United Kingdom | 187,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 791,379 | 525,624 | -265,755 |
| Germany | 621,714 | 206,499 | -415,215 |
| Italy | 462,039 | 0 | -462,039 |
| Austria | 49,256 | 152,380 | +103,124 |
| United Kingdom | 36,449 | 150,801 | +114,352 |
| India | 133,439 | 40,897 | -92,542 |
| Portugal | 0 | 155,596 | +155,596 |
| Norway | 0 | 139,697 | +139,697 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 101,785 | +101,785 |
| Turkey | 21,410 | 32,233 | +10,823 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 2,641,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,038,528 |
| Air transport | 55,789 |
| Other | 100 |
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) | 1,298,004 | 1,343,024 | +45,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 861,072 | 177,456 | -683,616 |
| Air transport | 44,862 | 10,927 | -33,935 |
| Other | 0 | 100 | +100 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 783,429 |
| Tyne | 613,998 |
| Dover | 487,997 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 376,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 364,795 |
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 | 329,355 | 454,074 | +124,719 |
| Tyne | 217,593 | 396,405 | +178,812 |
| Dover | 146,669 | 341,328 | +194,659 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 376,637 | 0 | -376,637 |
| Eurotunnel | 313,608 | 51,187 | -262,421 |
| Middlesbrough | 341,327 | 0 | -341,327 |
| Killingholme | 172,756 | 0 | -172,756 |
| Hull | 0 | 144,264 | +144,264 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 61,581 | 76,799 | +15,218 |
| Felixstowe | 76,107 | 46,889 | -29,218 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Civil engineering | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,811,431 |
| United States | 10,627,681 |
| China | 8,228,076 |
| Canada | 7,125,094 |
| Norway | 7,014,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,251,697 | 5,559,734 | -1,691,963 |
| United States | 7,096,074 | 3,531,607 | -3,564,467 |
| China | 3,637,559 | 4,590,517 | +952,958 |
| Canada | 4,809,812 | 2,315,282 | -2,494,530 |
| Norway | 4,302,913 | 2,712,035 | -1,590,878 |
| Brazil | 3,467,371 | 3,511,702 | +44,331 |
| India | 3,497,320 | 99,691 | -3,397,629 |
| Spain | 183,775 | 2,983,733 | +2,799,958 |
| Sweden | 1,424,354 | 731,807 | -692,547 |
| Germany | 1,028,943 | 775,679 | -253,264 |
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) | 58,332,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,176,572 |
| Air transport | 464,424 |
| Road transport | 46,868 |
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) | 31,595,888 | 26,736,507 | -4,859,381 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,688,667 | 7,487,905 | -4,200,762 |
| Air transport | 366,034 | 98,390 | -267,644 |
| Road transport | 0 | 46,868 | +46,868 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 21,704,880 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,701,261 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,121,374 |
| Tyne | 8,525,207 |
| Southampton | 7,208,482 |
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 | 11,215,542 | 10,489,338 | -726,204 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,998,767 | 3,702,494 | -2,296,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,533,521 | 4,587,853 | +54,332 |
| Tyne | 3,571,214 | 4,953,993 | +1,382,779 |
| Southampton | 3,672,049 | 3,536,433 | -135,616 |
| Blyth Harbour | 4,378,548 | 643,760 | -3,734,788 |
| Felixstowe | 1,574,309 | 1,020,849 | -553,460 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,958,811 | 551,124 | -1,407,687 |
| Goole | 2,323,840 | 0 | -2,323,840 |
| London | 994,788 | 1,194,452 | +199,664 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73121089
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter exceeding 48 mm