Import/export HS code 73121085: Extra-large steel ropes (24-48 mm)
Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter between 24 and 48 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 7,812,328 |
| Germany | 4,551,769 |
| Portugal | 3,767,798 |
| Austria | 3,388,735 |
| Thailand | 1,766,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,313,194 | 2,499,134 | -2,814,060 |
| Germany | 2,252,444 | 2,299,325 | +46,881 |
| Portugal | 2,287,385 | 1,480,413 | -806,972 |
| Austria | 2,010,677 | 1,378,058 | -632,619 |
| Thailand | 1,646,946 | 119,721 | -1,527,225 |
| South Korea | 1,115,975 | 358,557 | -757,418 |
| Turkey | 603,160 | 292,040 | -311,120 |
| Netherlands | 480,575 | 396,897 | -83,678 |
| Czechia | 435,937 | 217,720 | -218,217 |
| Denmark | 235,095 | 298,502 | +63,407 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 8,459,745 |
| Portugal | 3,800,091 |
| Austria | 3,471,390 |
| Germany | 2,888,174 |
| South Korea | 2,647,273 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 5,638,167 | 2,821,578 | -2,816,589 |
| Portugal | 2,287,125 | 1,512,966 | -774,159 |
| Austria | 2,082,044 | 1,389,346 | -692,698 |
| Germany | 1,364,675 | 1,523,499 | +158,824 |
| South Korea | 1,624,463 | 1,022,810 | -601,653 |
| Thailand | 1,677,199 | 145,741 | -1,531,458 |
| Turkey | 819,674 | 494,375 | -325,299 |
| Czechia | 500,764 | 251,376 | -249,388 |
| United Kingdom | 444,659 | 79,493 | -365,166 |
| Poland | 184,385 | 194,347 | +9,962 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 10 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 13,649,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,595,856 |
| Air transport | 364,398 |
| Other | 126,016 |
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) | 7,494,950 | 6,154,796 | -1,340,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,901,681 | 3,694,175 | -6,207,506 |
| Air transport | 205,685 | 158,713 | -46,972 |
| Other | 75,152 | 50,864 | -24,288 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,183,304 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,383,494 |
| Dover | 4,193,900 |
| Southampton | 3,108,646 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,233,863 |
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 | 5,364,953 | 1,818,351 | -3,546,602 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,355,846 | 2,027,648 | -328,198 |
| Dover | 1,756,259 | 2,437,641 | +681,382 |
| Southampton | 2,449,805 | 658,841 | -1,790,964 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,090,719 | 143,144 | -1,947,575 |
| London Gateway Port | 817,438 | 989,718 | +172,280 |
| Immingham Docks | 811,447 | 918,083 | +106,636 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,020,916 | 262,322 | -758,594 |
| Harwich | 136,581 | 342,693 | +206,112 |
| Tyne | 150,176 | 126,007 | -24,169 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 111 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 101 |
| BRIDON INTERNATIONAL LTD. | 55 |
| PFEIFER DRAKO LTD | 48 |
| WEBSTER & HORSFALL LIMITED | 47 |
| EVOLUTION ROPES LIMITED | 44 |
| DENWIRE LIMITED | 39 |
| PFEIFER ROPE AND TACKLE LIMITED | 38 |
| KONECRANES DEMAG UK LIMITED | 33 |
| LIEBHERR - GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,908,851 |
| United States | 6,245,744 |
| Norway | 6,244,550 |
| Germany | 5,316,656 |
| Netherlands | 5,189,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 4,304,043 | 3,604,808 | -699,235 |
| United States | 4,509,524 | 1,736,220 | -2,773,304 |
| Norway | 3,879,929 | 2,364,621 | -1,515,308 |
| Germany | 2,992,560 | 2,324,096 | -668,464 |
| Netherlands | 3,284,286 | 1,904,717 | -1,379,569 |
| Canada | 2,111,350 | 1,472,982 | -638,368 |
| Spain | 2,338,827 | 873,316 | -1,465,511 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,322,503 | 1,323,723 | +1,220 |
| Iceland | 1,128,922 | 1,222,175 | +93,253 |
| Sweden | 1,354,091 | 983,748 | -370,343 |
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) | 44,692,854 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,787,385 |
| Air transport | 1,437,175 |
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) | 27,778,200 | 16,914,654 | -10,863,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,289,784 | 12,497,601 | +1,207,817 |
| Air transport | 1,105,364 | 331,811 | -773,553 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,632,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,016,517 |
| Felixstowe | 8,507,093 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,272,930 |
| Tyne | 5,356,813 |
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 | 9,459,422 | 7,173,341 | -2,286,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,060,963 | 5,955,554 | -1,105,409 |
| Felixstowe | 5,361,133 | 3,145,960 | -2,215,173 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,431,123 | 2,841,807 | -589,316 |
| Tyne | 2,285,389 | 3,071,424 | +786,035 |
| Southampton | 2,908,608 | 2,318,461 | -590,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,436,488 | 1,783,837 | -1,652,651 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,128,749 | 1,468,851 | +340,102 |
| Goole | 1,200,687 | 0 | -1,200,687 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 686,220 | 170,178 | -516,042 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73121085
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Stranded wire, ropes, and cables with a diameter between 24 and 48 mm