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 | 7,627,862 |
| Portugal | 2,108,755 |
| Denmark | 1,013,365 |
| South Korea | 996,407 |
| Netherlands | 891,751 |
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 | 3,772,303 | 3,855,559 | +83,256 |
| Portugal | 1,110,541 | 998,214 | -112,327 |
| Denmark | 414,723 | 598,642 | +183,919 |
| South Korea | 477,947 | 518,460 | +40,513 |
| Netherlands | 429,441 | 462,310 | +32,869 |
| Turkey | 453,733 | 388,713 | -65,020 |
| France | 404,548 | 348,058 | -56,490 |
| Austria | 378,570 | 339,339 | -39,231 |
| Finland | 295,271 | 290,718 | -4,553 |
| Czechia | 226,482 | 207,808 | -18,674 |
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 | 5,754,507 |
| Portugal | 2,279,024 |
| South Korea | 1,797,247 |
| Turkey | 1,556,121 |
| India | 1,077,091 |
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 | 2,601,449 | 3,153,058 | +551,609 |
| Portugal | 1,166,468 | 1,112,556 | -53,912 |
| South Korea | 1,058,209 | 739,038 | -319,171 |
| Turkey | 884,265 | 671,856 | -212,409 |
| India | 379,126 | 697,965 | +318,839 |
| Viet Nam | 515,213 | 326,975 | -188,238 |
| Poland | 273,463 | 455,109 | +181,646 |
| Austria | 359,470 | 307,621 | -51,849 |
| France | 253,345 | 333,716 | +80,371 |
| Czechia | 283,802 | 231,916 | -51,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| 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 | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 12,925,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,718,375 |
| Air transport | 829,342 |
| 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) | 6,329,460 | 6,595,966 | +266,506 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,876,065 | 1,842,310 | -33,755 |
| Air transport | 352,845 | 476,497 | +123,652 |
| Other | 38,095 | 39,524 | +1,429 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,035,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,718,905 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,940,501 |
| Southampton | 1,297,709 |
| Felixstowe | 976,819 |
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 | 1,771,192 | 2,264,162 | +492,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,483,097 | 2,235,808 | +752,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,693,468 | 1,247,033 | -446,435 |
| Southampton | 705,829 | 591,880 | -113,949 |
| Felixstowe | 471,488 | 505,331 | +33,843 |
| London | 551,592 | 238,592 | -313,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 463,744 | 144,042 | -319,702 |
| London Gateway Port | 304,547 | 260,566 | -43,981 |
| Thamesport | 155,952 | 203,184 | +47,232 |
| Tyne | 54,511 | 276,827 | +222,316 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 92 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 90 |
| DENWIRE LIMITED | 78 |
| LIEBHERR - GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 48 |
| PFEIFER DRAKO LTD | 48 |
| KONECRANES DEMAG UK LIMITED | 47 |
| WEBSTER & HORSFALL LIMITED | 46 |
| RE-ROPES LIMITED | 42 |
| TRACTEL (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| 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+ | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 2,113,684 |
| Netherlands | 1,598,408 |
| Canada | 1,279,972 |
| Norway | 1,206,011 |
| Ireland | 1,070,254 |
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 | 186,925 | 1,926,759 | +1,739,834 |
| Netherlands | 835,161 | 763,247 | -71,914 |
| Canada | 1,186,017 | 93,955 | -1,092,062 |
| Norway | 968,282 | 237,729 | -730,553 |
| Ireland | 613,443 | 456,811 | -156,632 |
| Belgium | 327,501 | 363,651 | +36,150 |
| Singapore | 620,664 | 26,312 | -594,352 |
| China | 171,338 | 420,796 | +249,458 |
| France | 272,278 | 272,164 | -114 |
| Spain | 273,163 | 215,471 | -57,692 |
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) | 8,603,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,532,659 |
| Air transport | 339,540 |
| 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) | 4,495,041 | 4,108,932 | -386,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,241,838 | 3,290,821 | +48,983 |
| Air transport | 182,406 | 157,134 | -25,272 |
| Other | 0 | 117 | +117 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,018,154 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,238,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,959,015 |
| Felixstowe | 1,535,870 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,503,338 |
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 | 1,600,240 | 1,417,914 | -182,326 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,301,755 | 936,772 | -364,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,026,058 | 932,957 | -93,101 |
| Felixstowe | 671,017 | 864,853 | +193,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,318,368 | 184,970 | -1,133,398 |
| Blyth Harbour | 0 | 1,481,458 | +1,481,458 |
| Holyhead | 430,671 | 325,415 | -105,256 |
| Southampton | 458,945 | 226,083 | -232,862 |
| Tyne | 292,164 | 255,690 | -36,474 |
| Portsmouth | 161,658 | 84,998 | -76,660 |
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