Import/export HS code 73121020: Stainless steel ropes and cables
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables made of stainless steel
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,429,880 |
| India | 4,670,830 |
| China | 4,295,520 |
| Netherlands | 2,187,868 |
| Germany | 1,487,617 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,831,220 | 2,598,660 | -232,560 |
| India | 2,636,577 | 2,034,253 | -602,324 |
| China | 2,081,491 | 2,214,029 | +132,538 |
| Netherlands | 1,317,358 | 870,510 | -446,848 |
| Germany | 741,198 | 746,419 | +5,221 |
| Belgium | 616,629 | 803,219 | +186,590 |
| France | 561,670 | 525,127 | -36,543 |
| South Korea | 437,494 | 481,979 | +44,485 |
| Denmark | 234,720 | 286,469 | +51,749 |
| Spain | 326,381 | 80,082 | -246,299 |
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 | 6,462,859 |
| United States | 5,631,438 |
| India | 4,983,550 |
| South Korea | 1,713,821 |
| Germany | 1,579,393 |
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 | 3,222,763 | 3,240,096 | +17,333 |
| United States | 2,910,342 | 2,721,096 | -189,246 |
| India | 2,905,343 | 2,078,207 | -827,136 |
| South Korea | 854,935 | 858,886 | +3,951 |
| Germany | 866,497 | 712,896 | -153,601 |
| Taiwan | 410,015 | 465,673 | +55,658 |
| Thailand | 174,285 | 314,307 | +140,022 |
| Slovakia | 161,962 | 224,256 | +62,294 |
| France | 210,366 | 175,074 | -35,292 |
| Belgium | 195,107 | 155,479 | -39,628 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| West Midlands | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 | 19 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 13 | -8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 10 | 4 | -6 |
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) | 13,514,436 |
| Air transport | 7,069,721 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,481,841 |
| Road transport | 281,232 |
| Other | 150,732 |
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) | 7,105,718 | 6,408,718 | -697,000 |
| Air transport | 3,679,375 | 3,390,346 | -289,029 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,671,968 | 2,809,873 | +137,905 |
| Road transport | 155,644 | 125,588 | -30,056 |
| Other | 99,352 | 51,380 | -47,972 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,348,959 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,802,512 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,507,924 |
| Southampton | 1,827,152 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,654,856 |
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 | 2,397,042 | 2,951,917 | +554,875 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,128,075 | 1,674,437 | -453,638 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,163,152 | 1,344,772 | -818,380 |
| Southampton | 985,132 | 842,020 | -143,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 817,695 | 837,161 | +19,466 |
| Dover | 659,846 | 758,277 | +98,431 |
| London Stansted Airport | 662,692 | 615,151 | -47,541 |
| Eurotunnel | 487,733 | 503,229 | +15,496 |
| East Midlands Airport | 453,144 | 495,258 | +42,114 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,215 | 549,080 | +421,865 |
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 | 76 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 32 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-11 | 54 |
| 2025-10 | 71 |
| 2025-09 | 54 |
| 2025-08 | 63 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWR LIMITED | 77 |
| MIDCONTINENT (ABERDEEN) LIMITED | 73 |
| BAINBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 72 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 71 |
| IDEM SAFETY SWITCHES LIMITED | 56 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 55 |
| SAFRAN NACELLES LIMITED | 52 |
| GRIPPLE LIMITED | 51 |
| SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED | 49 |
| BURG-WACHTER UK LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 139 |
| 1m-15m | 134 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 28 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
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 | 4,105,194 |
| Germany | 2,440,708 |
| Sweden | 1,739,898 |
| Norway | 1,293,624 |
| France | 1,212,569 |
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 | 2,627,388 | 1,477,806 | -1,149,582 |
| Germany | 1,331,920 | 1,108,788 | -223,132 |
| Sweden | 538,524 | 1,201,374 | +662,850 |
| Norway | 661,433 | 632,191 | -29,242 |
| France | 599,303 | 613,266 | +13,963 |
| Spain | 482,469 | 673,448 | +190,979 |
| India | 686,140 | 280,671 | -405,469 |
| Singapore | 739,661 | 139,993 | -599,668 |
| Netherlands | 432,125 | 375,273 | -56,852 |
| China | 415,739 | 359,038 | -56,701 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 51,113 |
| Ireland | 26,272 |
| XI | 23,066 |
| Nicaragua | 6,096 |
| United States | 5,087 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 26,585 | 24,528 | -2,057 |
| Ireland | 26,272 | 0 | -26,272 |
| XI | 17,451 | 5,615 | -11,836 |
| Nicaragua | 5,749 | 347 | -5,402 |
| United States | 4,208 | 879 | -3,329 |
| Switzerland | 912 | 0 | -912 |
| Germany | 266 | 338 | +72 |
| Sweden | 0 | 364 | +364 |
| Denmark | 0 | 323 | +323 |
| Somalia | 144 | 0 | -144 |
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 | 11,129,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,283,808 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,991,003 |
| Other | 116,035 |
| Road transport | 40,599 |
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 | 5,933,017 | 5,196,346 | -736,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,508,280 | 2,775,528 | -1,732,752 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,308,992 | 3,682,011 | +1,373,019 |
| Other | 82,659 | 33,376 | -49,283 |
| Road transport | 40,599 | 0 | -40,599 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,450,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,932,262 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,886,188 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,877,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,985,117 |
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 | 2,899,912 | 2,550,761 | -349,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,170,490 | 1,761,772 | +591,282 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,368,478 | 1,517,710 | +149,232 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,607,746 | 1,269,823 | -337,923 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,362,382 | 622,735 | -739,647 |
| Southampton | 1,342,727 | 401,045 | -941,682 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 310,592 | 759,324 | +448,732 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 441,875 | 555,850 | +113,975 |
| ZLC | 362,374 | 315,842 | -46,532 |
| Dover | 231,472 | 415,438 | +183,966 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73121020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stranded wire, ropes, and cables made of stainless steel