Import/export HS code 73121098: Various steel ropes and cables
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables not specified by size or coating
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 16,953,186 |
| United States | 2,534,145 |
| Italy | 1,280,547 |
| Germany | 878,355 |
| India | 752,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,256,382 | 8,696,804 | +440,422 |
| United States | 1,214,828 | 1,319,317 | +104,489 |
| Italy | 379,147 | 901,400 | +522,253 |
| Germany | 474,284 | 404,071 | -70,213 |
| India | 450,783 | 301,903 | -148,880 |
| Netherlands | 216,019 | 358,191 | +142,172 |
| Czechia | 253,052 | 249,728 | -3,324 |
| Norway | 140,275 | 331,871 | +191,596 |
| Switzerland | 84,102 | 337,704 | +253,602 |
| Denmark | 163,522 | 253,189 | +89,667 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 17,261,325 |
| United States | 2,636,801 |
| Italy | 1,279,861 |
| India | 767,674 |
| Czechia | 630,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,397,019 | 8,864,306 | +467,287 |
| United States | 1,244,989 | 1,391,812 | +146,823 |
| Italy | 385,636 | 894,225 | +508,589 |
| India | 456,599 | 311,075 | -145,524 |
| Czechia | 276,295 | 354,342 | +78,047 |
| Germany | 370,034 | 251,171 | -118,863 |
| Portugal | 142,374 | 249,066 | +106,692 |
| United Kingdom | 97,561 | 238,879 | +141,318 |
| Norway | 106,618 | 217,239 | +110,621 |
| France | 72,141 | 173,202 | +101,061 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 | 21 | +8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 8 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,048,947 |
| Air transport | 4,106,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,066,628 |
| Road transport | 300,542 |
| Other | 58,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,335,551 | 9,713,396 | +377,845 |
| Air transport | 1,961,002 | 2,145,377 | +184,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,053,356 | 2,013,272 | +959,916 |
| Road transport | 19,892 | 280,650 | +260,758 |
| Other | 23,560 | 34,878 | +11,318 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,909,290 |
| Southampton | 3,101,997 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,377,964 |
| Dover | 1,281,662 |
| London Stansted Airport | 970,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,202,032 | 7,707,258 | +1,505,226 |
| Southampton | 2,247,979 | 854,018 | -1,393,961 |
| East Midlands Airport | 575,525 | 802,439 | +226,914 |
| Dover | 393,539 | 888,123 | +494,584 |
| London Stansted Airport | 517,218 | 453,423 | -63,795 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 522,457 | 368,141 | -154,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 269,362 | 581,389 | +312,027 |
| Thamesport | 144,196 | 346,232 | +202,036 |
| Birmingham Airport | 173,627 | 273,155 | +99,528 |
| Eurotunnel | 157,379 | 223,777 | +66,398 |
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 | 62 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 26 |
| Other manufacturing | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 44 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 2026-02 | 40 |
| 2026-01 | 38 |
| 2025-12 | 36 |
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 | 135 |
| 54m+ | 111 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | 2,595,030 |
| Denmark | 1,898,975 |
| Angola | 1,742,198 |
| Saudi Arabia | 735,581 |
| Brazil | 576,429 |
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 | 732,567 | 1,862,463 | +1,129,896 |
| Denmark | 1,034,437 | 864,538 | -169,899 |
| Angola | 790,659 | 951,539 | +160,880 |
| Saudi Arabia | 136,792 | 598,789 | +461,997 |
| Brazil | 480,224 | 96,205 | -384,019 |
| Singapore | 162,673 | 408,930 | +246,257 |
| Germany | 366,881 | 161,533 | -205,348 |
| United Arab Emirates | 177,099 | 250,701 | +73,602 |
| Netherlands | 237,871 | 108,493 | -129,378 |
| Ireland | 82,472 | 244,309 | +161,837 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 720 |
| Switzerland | 682 |
| XI | 679 |
| Hungary | 596 |
| China | 390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 272 | 448 | +176 |
| Switzerland | 387 | 295 | -92 |
| XI | 166 | 513 | +347 |
| Hungary | 596 | 0 | -596 |
| China | 13 | 377 | +364 |
| Italy | 245 | 142 | -103 |
| United States | 148 | 109 | -39 |
| Spain | 0 | 212 | +212 |
| Malta | 118 | 0 | -118 |
| Romania | 10 | 57 | +47 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,350,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,068,486 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,207,191 |
| Other | 7,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,671,593 | 3,679,241 | +1,007,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,393,855 | 2,674,631 | +1,280,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,358,515 | 848,676 | -509,839 |
| Other | 3,910 | 3,296 | -614 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,067,324 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,604,894 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,473,984 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,060,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 954,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,078,541 | 1,988,783 | +910,242 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,325,725 | 1,279,169 | -46,556 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 569,273 | 904,711 | +335,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 347,856 | 712,230 | +364,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 470,664 | 483,675 | +13,011 |
| Liverpool Docks | 42,445 | 829,865 | +787,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 642,508 | 102,728 | -539,780 |
| Southampton | 341,541 | 78,777 | -262,764 |
| ZLC | 109,031 | 127,808 | +18,777 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,754 | 123,431 | +72,677 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73121098
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stranded wire, ropes, and cables not specified by size or coating