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 | 5,469,567 |
| India | 4,524,980 |
| China | 4,184,530 |
| Netherlands | 2,224,922 |
| Germany | 1,511,794 |
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 | 2,830,078 | 2,639,489 | -190,589 |
| India | 2,596,490 | 1,928,490 | -668,000 |
| China | 2,116,629 | 2,067,901 | -48,728 |
| Netherlands | 1,317,177 | 907,745 | -409,432 |
| Germany | 728,979 | 782,815 | +53,836 |
| Belgium | 629,648 | 802,880 | +173,232 |
| France | 529,151 | 562,767 | +33,616 |
| South Korea | 345,151 | 514,437 | +169,286 |
| Denmark | 220,116 | 294,448 | +74,332 |
| Spain | 318,636 | 87,827 | -230,809 |
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 | 6,301,270 |
| United States | 5,723,526 |
| India | 4,836,152 |
| South Korea | 1,724,224 |
| Germany | 1,596,548 |
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 | 3,151,116 | 3,150,154 | -962 |
| United States | 2,972,032 | 2,751,494 | -220,538 |
| India | 2,858,185 | 1,977,967 | -880,218 |
| South Korea | 843,648 | 880,576 | +36,928 |
| Germany | 851,347 | 745,201 | -106,146 |
| Taiwan | 369,425 | 508,849 | +139,424 |
| Thailand | 123,885 | 312,127 | +188,242 |
| France | 192,994 | 204,611 | +11,617 |
| Slovakia | 149,202 | 231,585 | +82,383 |
| Belgium | 205,917 | 152,568 | -53,349 |
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 | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 14 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 11 | 4 | -7 |
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) | 13,225,509 |
| Air transport | 7,041,094 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,519,440 |
| Road transport | 315,718 |
| Other | 152,639 |
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) | 6,911,198 | 6,314,311 | -596,887 |
| Air transport | 3,641,424 | 3,399,670 | -241,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,659,983 | 2,859,457 | +199,474 |
| Road transport | 160,411 | 155,307 | -5,104 |
| Other | 92,663 | 59,976 | -32,687 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,182,422 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,847,935 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,410,009 |
| Southampton | 1,749,197 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,664,894 |
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 | 2,284,477 | 2,897,945 | +613,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,132,130 | 1,715,805 | -416,325 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,109,753 | 1,300,256 | -809,497 |
| Southampton | 992,455 | 756,742 | -235,713 |
| Immingham Docks | 824,280 | 840,614 | +16,334 |
| Dover | 669,825 | 799,577 | +129,752 |
| London Stansted Airport | 648,322 | 627,193 | -21,129 |
| Eurotunnel | 479,153 | 515,200 | +36,047 |
| East Midlands Airport | 447,826 | 468,340 | +20,514 |
| Thamesport | 449,646 | 246,570 | -203,076 |
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 | 80 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 31 |
| Other manufacturing | 31 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 54 |
| 2025-10 | 71 |
| 2025-09 | 54 |
| 2025-08 | 63 |
| 2025-07 | 59 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SWR LIMITED | 76 |
| MIDCONTINENT (ABERDEEN) LIMITED | 73 |
| BAINBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 72 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 71 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 55 |
| IDEM SAFETY SWITCHES LIMITED | 55 |
| SAFRAN NACELLES LIMITED | 51 |
| GRIPPLE LIMITED | 50 |
| BURG-WACHTER UK LIMITED | 48 |
| SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 138 |
| 1m-15m | 135 |
| 15m-54m | 41 |
| 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 | 4,414,814 |
| Germany | 2,657,945 |
| Sweden | 1,604,075 |
| Norway | 1,301,943 |
| France | 1,223,743 |
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 | 2,988,189 | 1,426,625 | -1,561,564 |
| Germany | 1,539,638 | 1,118,307 | -421,331 |
| Sweden | 510,969 | 1,093,106 | +582,137 |
| Norway | 640,495 | 661,448 | +20,953 |
| France | 561,032 | 662,711 | +101,679 |
| Spain | 449,564 | 676,875 | +227,311 |
| India | 675,775 | 288,360 | -387,415 |
| Singapore | 748,860 | 177,465 | -571,395 |
| Netherlands | 511,865 | 374,808 | -137,057 |
| China | 398,739 | 338,260 | -60,479 |
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 | 51,364 |
| Ireland | 26,272 |
| XI | 22,652 |
| Nicaragua | 6,115 |
| 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 | 27,722 | 23,642 | -4,080 |
| Ireland | 26,272 | 0 | -26,272 |
| XI | 16,983 | 5,669 | -11,314 |
| Nicaragua | 608 | 5,507 | +4,899 |
| United States | 3,685 | 1,402 | -2,283 |
| XU | 1,072 | 982 | -90 |
| Switzerland | 912 | 0 | -912 |
| Germany | 266 | 338 | +72 |
| Sweden | 0 | 364 | +364 |
| Denmark | 0 | 323 | +323 |
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 | 11,232,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,639,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,036,079 |
| Other | 115,891 |
| Road transport | 54,584 |
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 | 6,047,752 | 5,184,810 | -862,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,143,511 | 2,495,985 | -2,647,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,529,600 | 3,506,479 | +976,879 |
| Other | 77,664 | 38,227 | -39,437 |
| Road transport | 54,584 | 0 | -54,584 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,450,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,992,557 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,977,477 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,942,305 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,957,914 |
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 | 2,909,352 | 2,541,308 | -368,044 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,325,180 | 1,667,377 | +342,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,537,966 | 1,439,511 | -98,455 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,640,831 | 1,301,474 | -339,357 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,687,828 | 270,086 | -1,417,742 |
| Southampton | 1,251,033 | 514,849 | -736,184 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 328,428 | 774,467 | +446,039 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 466,588 | 518,402 | +51,814 |
| ZLC | 400,825 | 301,507 | -99,318 |
| London Stansted Airport | 411,657 | 255,138 | -156,519 |
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