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 | 8,143,179 |
| Germany | 4,350,973 |
| Portugal | 3,784,614 |
| Austria | 3,385,947 |
| Thailand | 1,959,786 |
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 | 5,627,434 | 2,515,745 | -3,111,689 |
| Germany | 2,128,358 | 2,222,615 | +94,257 |
| Portugal | 2,153,592 | 1,631,022 | -522,570 |
| Austria | 2,076,867 | 1,309,080 | -767,787 |
| Thailand | 1,827,357 | 132,429 | -1,694,928 |
| South Korea | 1,133,773 | 408,813 | -724,960 |
| Turkey | 665,547 | 266,689 | -398,858 |
| Netherlands | 401,684 | 396,217 | -5,467 |
| Czechia | 431,054 | 220,016 | -211,038 |
| Denmark | 244,526 | 302,524 | +57,998 |
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 | 8,759,363 |
| Portugal | 3,818,124 |
| Austria | 3,483,867 |
| Germany | 2,820,480 |
| South Korea | 2,676,498 |
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 | 5,873,046 | 2,886,317 | -2,986,729 |
| Portugal | 2,194,226 | 1,623,898 | -570,328 |
| Austria | 2,163,499 | 1,320,368 | -843,131 |
| Germany | 1,348,590 | 1,471,890 | +123,300 |
| South Korea | 1,564,289 | 1,112,209 | -452,080 |
| Thailand | 1,857,610 | 158,449 | -1,699,161 |
| Turkey | 868,890 | 460,927 | -407,963 |
| Czechia | 495,881 | 253,672 | -242,209 |
| United Kingdom | 439,710 | 63,304 | -376,406 |
| United Arab Emirates | 344,358 | 12,291 | -332,067 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,178,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,416,302 |
| Air transport | 395,183 |
| Other | 117,301 |
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) | 10,387,946 | 3,790,208 | -6,597,738 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,303,233 | 6,113,069 | -1,190,164 |
| Air transport | 233,668 | 161,515 | -72,153 |
| Other | 66,780 | 50,521 | -16,259 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,342,014 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,367,862 |
| Dover | 4,007,837 |
| Southampton | 3,258,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,321,253 |
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 | 5,518,875 | 1,823,139 | -3,695,736 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,299,956 | 2,067,906 | -232,050 |
| Dover | 1,700,403 | 2,307,434 | +607,031 |
| Southampton | 2,620,644 | 637,673 | -1,982,971 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,156,909 | 164,344 | -1,992,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 868,724 | 1,021,810 | +153,086 |
| Immingham Docks | 777,711 | 883,472 | +105,761 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,230,952 | 229,335 | -1,001,617 |
| Harwich | 120,239 | 331,715 | +211,476 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| USHA MARTIN UK LIMITED | 110 |
| CERTEX LIFTING LIMITED | 100 |
| BRIDON INTERNATIONAL LTD. | 54 |
| PFEIFER DRAKO LTD | 47 |
| WEBSTER & HORSFALL LIMITED | 46 |
| EVOLUTION ROPES LIMITED | 43 |
| 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 | 31 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 7,688,560 |
| Norway | 6,333,575 |
| United States | 6,029,430 |
| Netherlands | 5,263,127 |
| Germany | 5,237,643 |
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 | 3,677,052 | 4,011,508 | +334,456 |
| Norway | 3,861,974 | 2,471,601 | -1,390,373 |
| United States | 3,995,870 | 2,033,560 | -1,962,310 |
| Netherlands | 3,244,018 | 2,019,109 | -1,224,909 |
| Germany | 2,493,410 | 2,744,233 | +250,823 |
| Canada | 2,173,455 | 1,472,982 | -700,473 |
| Spain | 2,138,355 | 1,214,926 | -923,429 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,379,639 | 1,319,604 | -60,035 |
| Sweden | 1,150,901 | 1,186,938 | +36,037 |
| Iceland | 1,061,154 | 1,001,266 | -59,888 |
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) | 45,080,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,904,679 |
| Air transport | 1,436,239 |
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) | 26,907,460 | 18,173,206 | -8,734,254 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,825,557 | 13,079,122 | +3,253,565 |
| Air transport | 1,074,100 | 362,139 | -711,961 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,794,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,996,349 |
| Felixstowe | 8,435,057 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,560,029 |
| Tyne | 5,309,730 |
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 | 9,055,284 | 7,739,651 | -1,315,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,254,708 | 6,741,641 | +486,933 |
| Felixstowe | 5,188,238 | 3,246,819 | -1,941,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,900,494 | 2,659,535 | -240,959 |
| Tyne | 1,745,888 | 3,563,842 | +1,817,954 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,440,574 | 1,865,031 | -1,575,543 |
| Southampton | 2,757,425 | 2,441,186 | -316,239 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,128,749 | 1,180,174 | +51,425 |
| Goole | 1,200,687 | 0 | -1,200,687 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 699,631 | 227,027 | -472,604 |
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