Import/export HS code 731290: Various steel wire products
Other products made of stranded wire, ropes, or cables, not specified elsewhere
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 3,682,781 |
| United States | 2,481,306 |
| China | 2,363,337 |
| Indonesia | 1,743,566 |
| Netherlands | 1,732,700 |
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 | 2,356,829 | 1,325,952 | -1,030,877 |
| United States | 1,424,140 | 1,057,166 | -366,974 |
| China | 1,225,960 | 1,137,377 | -88,583 |
| Indonesia | 1,259,009 | 484,557 | -774,452 |
| Netherlands | 1,445,803 | 286,897 | -1,158,906 |
| France | 547,773 | 670,843 | +123,070 |
| Germany | 601,046 | 457,685 | -143,361 |
| Thailand | 382,841 | 451,249 | +68,408 |
| Norway | 279,003 | 384,433 | +105,430 |
| Taiwan | 146,502 | 461,382 | +314,880 |
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 | 3,894,483 |
| China | 2,666,314 |
| United States | 2,584,943 |
| Indonesia | 1,728,495 |
| Germany | 1,112,829 |
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 | 2,395,444 | 1,499,039 | -896,405 |
| China | 1,345,052 | 1,321,262 | -23,790 |
| United States | 1,538,189 | 1,046,754 | -491,435 |
| Indonesia | 1,243,938 | 484,557 | -759,381 |
| Germany | 636,502 | 476,327 | -160,175 |
| Taiwan | 270,758 | 471,958 | +201,200 |
| Netherlands | 539,210 | 197,819 | -341,391 |
| Thailand | 281,058 | 451,249 | +170,191 |
| France | 230,411 | 372,184 | +141,773 |
| Lithuania | 569,565 | 0 | -569,565 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 25 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 18 | +7 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 10 | +3 |
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) | 8,777,224 |
| Air transport | 5,673,254 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,849,143 |
| Other | 544,117 |
| Road transport | 77,443 |
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) | 5,216,395 | 3,560,829 | -1,655,566 |
| Air transport | 2,930,492 | 2,742,762 | -187,730 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,918,453 | 1,930,690 | -987,763 |
| Other | 355,810 | 188,307 | -167,503 |
| Road transport | 66,515 | 10,928 | -55,587 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,592,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,612,685 |
| Southampton | 2,521,476 |
| Dover | 1,123,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,035,746 |
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 | 2,973,457 | 1,618,992 | -1,354,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,475,965 | 1,136,720 | -339,245 |
| Southampton | 1,235,132 | 1,286,344 | +51,212 |
| Dover | 553,166 | 570,474 | +17,308 |
| London Gateway Port | 649,222 | 386,524 | -262,698 |
| Killingholme | 909,823 | 60,538 | -849,285 |
| Eurotunnel | 322,215 | 558,216 | +236,001 |
| Birmingham Airport | 231,371 | 606,301 | +374,930 |
| East Midlands Airport | 333,173 | 487,523 | +154,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 529,762 | 240,410 | -289,352 |
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 | 83 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 29 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Specialised construction activities | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-11 | 51 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLENAIR UK LIMITED | 108 |
| BRIDON INTERNATIONAL LTD. | 83 |
| ALP (EUROPE) LIMITED | 66 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 53 |
| ADAMS AVIATION SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 53 |
| EURO ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 49 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 48 |
| SLINGCO LIMITED | 45 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 151 |
| 1m-15m | 128 |
| 15m-54m | 44 |
| Other | 35 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
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 | 2,339,048 |
| Norway | 2,261,170 |
| Netherlands | 1,663,403 |
| Guyana | 1,197,436 |
| Spain | 1,146,194 |
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 | 1,542,011 | 797,037 | -744,974 |
| Norway | 1,315,783 | 945,387 | -370,396 |
| Netherlands | 1,073,211 | 590,192 | -483,019 |
| Guyana | 67,828 | 1,129,608 | +1,061,780 |
| Spain | 505,075 | 641,119 | +136,044 |
| Germany | 457,845 | 445,864 | -11,981 |
| Ireland | 496,570 | 250,036 | -246,534 |
| India | 519,470 | 121,418 | -398,052 |
| United Arab Emirates | 364,298 | 160,279 | -204,019 |
| Australia | 141,386 | 191,765 | +50,379 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 23,320 |
| XI | 5,374 |
| Ireland | 1,410 |
| Poland | 947 |
| Sweden | 689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 23,320 | 0 | -23,320 |
| XI | 975 | 4,399 | +3,424 |
| Ireland | 1,151 | 259 | -892 |
| Poland | 472 | 475 | +3 |
| Sweden | 466 | 223 | -243 |
| France | 618 | 0 | -618 |
| XL | 79 | 215 | +136 |
| Italy | 38 | 224 | +186 |
| Germany | 0 | 259 | +259 |
| Taiwan | 49 | 9 | -40 |
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) | 7,245,398 |
| Air transport | 5,285,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,725,152 |
| Other | 33,705 |
| Road transport | 12,427 |
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) | 4,288,570 | 2,956,828 | -1,331,742 |
| Air transport | 2,523,699 | 2,761,956 | +238,257 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,573,932 | 2,151,220 | -422,712 |
| Other | 27,202 | 6,503 | -20,699 |
| Road transport | 11,519 | 908 | -10,611 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,950,426 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,054,523 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,885,297 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,871,664 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,422,745 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,255,333 | 1,695,093 | +439,760 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,078,600 | 975,923 | -102,677 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,339,488 | 545,809 | -793,679 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 885,544 | 986,120 | +100,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 785,147 | 637,598 | -147,549 |
| East Midlands Airport | 425,928 | 783,503 | +357,575 |
| ZLC | 288,861 | 513,704 | +224,843 |
| Tyne | 310,131 | 311,112 | +981 |
| Holyhead | 321,209 | 141,240 | -179,969 |
| London Stansted Airport | 328,756 | 113,450 | -215,306 |
Quick facts
HS code: 731290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other products made of stranded wire, ropes, or cables, not specified elsewhere