Import/export HS code 73121083: Large steel ropes (12-24 mm)
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter between 12 and 24 mm
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,527,567 |
| Portugal | 2,104,935 |
| Denmark | 1,009,318 |
| South Korea | 939,150 |
| Netherlands | 867,419 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,614,350 | 3,913,217 | +298,867 |
| Portugal | 1,075,731 | 1,029,204 | -46,527 |
| Denmark | 414,786 | 594,532 | +179,746 |
| South Korea | 465,474 | 473,676 | +8,202 |
| Netherlands | 420,695 | 446,724 | +26,029 |
| Turkey | 416,905 | 398,646 | -18,259 |
| France | 406,604 | 356,608 | -49,996 |
| Austria | 375,447 | 331,624 | -43,823 |
| Finland | 292,772 | 291,508 | -1,264 |
| Viet Nam | 248,628 | 170,262 | -78,366 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,649,961 |
| Portugal | 2,251,378 |
| South Korea | 1,736,901 |
| Turkey | 1,506,677 |
| India | 1,095,532 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,489,402 | 3,160,559 | +671,157 |
| Portugal | 1,136,627 | 1,114,751 | -21,876 |
| South Korea | 1,050,547 | 686,354 | -364,193 |
| Turkey | 807,432 | 699,245 | -108,187 |
| India | 373,241 | 722,291 | +349,050 |
| Viet Nam | 479,310 | 364,036 | -115,274 |
| Poland | 273,463 | 398,364 | +124,901 |
| Austria | 356,347 | 308,692 | -47,655 |
| France | 273,499 | 331,837 | +58,338 |
| Czechia | 246,241 | 228,674 | -17,567 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,737,466 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,541,826 |
| Air transport | 789,657 |
| Other | 77,619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,116,694 | 6,620,772 | +504,078 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,802,886 | 1,738,940 | -63,946 |
| Air transport | 348,917 | 440,740 | +91,823 |
| Other | 34,834 | 42,785 | +7,951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,012,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,600,228 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,953,398 |
| Southampton | 1,227,625 |
| Felixstowe | 874,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,826,862 | 2,185,346 | +358,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,311,432 | 2,288,796 | +977,364 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,684,524 | 1,268,874 | -415,650 |
| Southampton | 690,381 | 537,244 | -153,137 |
| Felixstowe | 447,532 | 426,598 | -20,934 |
| London | 549,627 | 246,521 | -303,106 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 444,883 | 162,903 | -281,980 |
| London Gateway Port | 289,034 | 261,059 | -27,975 |
| Tyne | 54,511 | 276,827 | +222,316 |
| Thamesport | 158,847 | 161,582 | +2,735 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
| 2025-07 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 91 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 89 |
| DENWIRE LIMITED | 77 |
| LIEBHERR - GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 47 |
| PFEIFER DRAKO LTD | 47 |
| KONECRANES DEMAG UK LIMITED | 46 |
| WEBSTER & HORSFALL LIMITED | 45 |
| RE-ROPES LIMITED | 41 |
| TRACTEL (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| PFEIFER ROPE AND TACKLE LIMITED | 36 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | 2,072,582 |
| Netherlands | 1,728,918 |
| Norway | 1,384,781 |
| Canada | 1,283,399 |
| Ireland | 1,039,301 |
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 | 139,965 | 1,932,617 | +1,792,652 |
| Netherlands | 918,184 | 810,734 | -107,450 |
| Norway | 1,104,691 | 280,090 | -824,601 |
| Canada | 1,189,444 | 93,955 | -1,095,489 |
| Ireland | 615,914 | 423,387 | -192,527 |
| Belgium | 327,501 | 363,651 | +36,150 |
| Singapore | 522,664 | 124,312 | -398,352 |
| China | 188,528 | 420,796 | +232,268 |
| France | 279,669 | 224,947 | -54,722 |
| Spain | 266,866 | 221,063 | -45,803 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 69 |
| Ireland | 48 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 69 | +69 |
| Ireland | 0 | 48 | +48 |
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) | 8,973,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,416,116 |
| Air transport | 347,440 |
| Other | 117 |
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) | 4,661,767 | 4,311,491 | -350,276 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,153,798 | 3,262,318 | +108,520 |
| Air transport | 145,592 | 201,848 | +56,256 |
| Other | 0 | 117 | +117 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,206,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,172,090 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,970,201 |
| Felixstowe | 1,508,327 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,506,145 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,705,838 | 1,500,515 | -205,323 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,311,560 | 860,530 | -451,030 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,024,644 | 945,557 | -79,087 |
| Felixstowe | 597,920 | 910,407 | +312,487 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,316,400 | 189,745 | -1,126,655 |
| Blyth Harbour | 0 | 1,481,458 | +1,481,458 |
| Holyhead | 440,902 | 284,234 | -156,668 |
| Southampton | 341,588 | 360,630 | +19,042 |
| Tyne | 282,781 | 265,073 | -17,708 |
| Portsmouth | 166,499 | 71,466 | -95,033 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73121083
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter between 12 and 24 mm