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 | 1,678,704 |
| Sweden | 825,882 |
| Germany | 376,373 |
| United States | 282,958 |
| Italy | 110,917 |
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 | 599,501 | 1,079,203 | +479,702 |
| Sweden | 316,998 | 508,884 | +191,886 |
| Germany | 282,706 | 93,667 | -189,039 |
| United States | 154,467 | 128,491 | -25,976 |
| Italy | 12,649 | 98,268 | +85,619 |
| Thailand | 81,696 | 14,953 | -66,743 |
| Norway | 77,503 | 10,808 | -66,695 |
| Netherlands | 65,871 | 17,254 | -48,617 |
| France | 39,320 | 19,556 | -19,764 |
| Turkey | 5,225 | 50,665 | +45,440 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,701,355 |
| Sweden | 834,896 |
| United States | 345,752 |
| Germany | 334,447 |
| 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 | 633,979 | 1,067,376 | +433,397 |
| Sweden | 326,012 | 508,884 | +182,872 |
| United States | 116,058 | 229,694 | +113,636 |
| Germany | 252,813 | 81,634 | -171,179 |
| Thailand | 81,696 | 23,237 | -58,459 |
| United Kingdom | 76,549 | 20,556 | -55,993 |
| Turkey | 5,225 | 50,665 | +45,440 |
| Belgium | 41,232 | 10,867 | -30,365 |
| Taiwan | 13,426 | 36,820 | +23,394 |
| France | 31,705 | 14,690 | -17,015 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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) | 2,197,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,166,514 |
| Air transport | 460,154 |
| 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) | 852,808 | 1,345,118 | +492,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 654,468 | 512,046 | -142,422 |
| Air transport | 238,559 | 221,595 | -16,964 |
| 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 | 1,101,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 896,467 |
| Belfast Port | 355,634 |
| Dover | 335,841 |
| Southampton | 174,230 |
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 | 246,736 | 855,121 | +608,385 |
| Immingham Docks | 363,157 | 533,310 | +170,153 |
| Belfast Port | 137,270 | 218,364 | +81,094 |
| Dover | 293,329 | 42,512 | -250,817 |
| Southampton | 131,632 | 42,598 | -89,034 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,545 | 92,652 | +33,107 |
| London | 77,275 | 58,672 | -18,603 |
| London Gateway Port | 118,879 | 1,327 | -117,552 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,560 | 61,499 | +34,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,111 | 37,022 | -13,089 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
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+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 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 | 1,733,730 |
| Germany | 312,545 |
| Sweden | 300,599 |
| Norway | 81,475 |
| France | 77,915 |
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 | 1,522,185 | 211,545 | -1,310,640 |
| Germany | 199,844 | 112,701 | -87,143 |
| Sweden | 265,927 | 34,672 | -231,255 |
| Norway | 80,305 | 1,170 | -79,135 |
| France | 35,608 | 42,307 | +6,699 |
| Spain | 11,125 | 63,073 | +51,948 |
| Australia | 69,618 | 1,326 | -68,292 |
| Denmark | 6,001 | 40,619 | +34,618 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 12,534 |
| Netherlands | 6,332 |
| XI | 3,702 |
| Switzerland | 3,263 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 7,755 | 4,779 | -2,976 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 6,332 | +6,332 |
| XI | 552 | 3,150 | +2,598 |
| Switzerland | 1,597 | 1,666 | +69 |
| 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) | 1,923,205 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 810,065 |
| Air transport | 298,252 |
| Other | 27,120 |
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) | 1,670,773 | 252,432 | -1,418,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 541,755 | 268,310 | -273,445 |
| Air transport | 219,392 | 78,860 | -140,532 |
| Other | 9,904 | 17,216 | +7,312 |
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 | 334,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,734 |
| Dover | 194,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 126,372 |
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 | 1,432,743 | 165,833 | -1,266,910 |
| Immingham Docks | 267,426 | 67,265 | -200,161 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,144 | 209,590 | +147,446 |
| Dover | 194,784 | 0 | -194,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,476 | 13,896 | -98,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,177 | 30,595 | -42,582 |
| Southampton | 69,618 | 16,412 | -53,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,935 | 9,332 | -54,603 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 66,150 | 0 | -66,150 |
| London | 4,983 | 34,672 | +29,689 |
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