Import/export HS code 73121065: Zinc-coated steel ropes and cables
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables plated or coated with zinc
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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 | 1,689,364 |
| Sweden | 833,262 |
| Germany | 372,296 |
| United States | 286,319 |
| Italy | 102,403 |
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 | 723,739 | 965,625 | +241,886 |
| Sweden | 297,256 | 536,006 | +238,750 |
| Germany | 300,701 | 71,595 | -229,106 |
| United States | 166,165 | 120,154 | -46,011 |
| Italy | 4,135 | 98,268 | +94,133 |
| Thailand | 85,696 | 10,953 | -74,743 |
| Norway | 77,503 | 10,808 | -66,695 |
| Netherlands | 65,476 | 15,541 | -49,935 |
| Turkey | 5,225 | 50,665 | +45,440 |
| France | 23,361 | 19,556 | -3,805 |
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 | 1,712,015 |
| Sweden | 841,133 |
| United States | 349,113 |
| Germany | 328,262 |
| Thailand | 104,933 |
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 | 729,352 | 982,663 | +253,311 |
| Sweden | 305,127 | 536,006 | +230,879 |
| United States | 119,472 | 229,641 | +110,169 |
| Germany | 263,172 | 65,090 | -198,082 |
| Thailand | 93,980 | 10,953 | -83,027 |
| United Kingdom | 76,549 | 20,556 | -55,993 |
| Turkey | 5,225 | 50,665 | +45,440 |
| Belgium | 42,945 | 10,114 | -32,831 |
| Taiwan | 49,296 | 950 | -48,346 |
| Mexico | 41,675 | 0 | -41,675 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 2,186,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,155,193 |
| Air transport | 466,612 |
| Road transport | 16,372 |
| Other | 4,443 |
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) | 961,318 | 1,224,850 | +263,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 659,600 | 495,593 | -164,007 |
| Air transport | 240,830 | 225,782 | -15,048 |
| Road transport | 5,225 | 11,147 | +5,922 |
| Other | 4,443 | 0 | -4,443 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,110,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 899,182 |
| Belfast Port | 355,634 |
| Dover | 319,882 |
| Southampton | 173,336 |
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 | 375,868 | 734,263 | +358,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 338,750 | 560,432 | +221,682 |
| Belfast Port | 137,270 | 218,364 | +81,094 |
| Dover | 293,914 | 25,968 | -267,946 |
| Southampton | 139,022 | 34,314 | -104,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 62,959 | 92,518 | +29,559 |
| London | 78,988 | 56,959 | -22,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,879 | 1,327 | -117,552 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,417 | 62,459 | +37,042 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 67,092 | 10,808 | -56,284 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | 1,763,898 |
| Germany | 312,545 |
| Sweden | 298,999 |
| France | 83,828 |
| Norway | 81,475 |
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 | 1,573,221 | 190,677 | -1,382,544 |
| Germany | 199,844 | 112,701 | -87,143 |
| Sweden | 264,327 | 34,672 | -229,655 |
| France | 32,578 | 51,250 | +18,672 |
| Norway | 80,305 | 1,170 | -79,135 |
| Spain | 11,125 | 63,073 | +51,948 |
| Australia | 69,618 | 1,326 | -68,292 |
| Denmark | 17,667 | 28,953 | +11,286 |
| Italy | 40,126 | 4,037 | -36,089 |
| Uruguay | 40,691 | 0 | -40,691 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,332 |
| XI | 3,702 |
| Switzerland | 3,136 |
| Ireland | 1,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,332 | +6,332 |
| XI | 552 | 3,150 | +2,598 |
| Switzerland | 1,622 | 1,514 | -108 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,289 | +1,289 |
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) | 1,921,605 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 815,978 |
| Air transport | 327,295 |
| Other | 27,231 |
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) | 1,731,875 | 189,730 | -1,542,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 538,725 | 277,253 | -261,472 |
| Air transport | 218,267 | 109,028 | -109,239 |
| Other | 10,104 | 17,127 | +7,023 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,598,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 333,091 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 277,647 |
| Dover | 194,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 143,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,479,253 | 119,323 | -1,359,930 |
| Immingham Docks | 277,492 | 55,599 | -221,893 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,114 | 218,533 | +159,419 |
| Dover | 194,784 | 0 | -194,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,476 | 30,914 | -81,562 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,177 | 30,595 | -42,582 |
| Southampton | 69,618 | 16,412 | -53,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,461 | 4,806 | -63,655 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 66,150 | 0 | -66,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,455 | 23,050 | +4,595 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73121065
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stranded wire, ropes, and cables plated or coated with zinc