Import/export HS code 7316: Iron or steel anchors and grapnels
Anchors and grapnels made of iron or steel, used for mooring ships and boats. Includes their parts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,375,391 |
| Norway | 2,755,215 |
| United States | 1,337,233 |
| Netherlands | 862,507 |
| Italy | 531,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,917,681 | 1,457,710 | -459,971 |
| Norway | 489,803 | 2,265,412 | +1,775,609 |
| United States | 220,801 | 1,116,432 | +895,631 |
| Netherlands | 560,887 | 301,620 | -259,267 |
| Italy | 263,839 | 267,304 | +3,465 |
| Czechia | 278,708 | 237,829 | -40,879 |
| United Arab Emirates | 490,997 | 0 | -490,997 |
| France | 273,006 | 160,669 | -112,337 |
| Germany | 123,807 | 309,421 | +185,614 |
| Taiwan | 142,596 | 123,350 | -19,246 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,208,594 |
| United States | 3,075,853 |
| Netherlands | 1,026,246 |
| United Kingdom | 591,674 |
| Italy | 428,834 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,343,065 | 1,865,529 | -477,536 |
| United States | 308,722 | 2,767,131 | +2,458,409 |
| Netherlands | 897,166 | 129,080 | -768,086 |
| United Kingdom | 271,822 | 319,852 | +48,030 |
| Italy | 201,707 | 227,127 | +25,420 |
| Norway | 253,497 | 148,070 | -105,427 |
| Czechia | 198,483 | 167,655 | -30,828 |
| Germany | 26,386 | 182,579 | +156,193 |
| Taiwan | 98,818 | 105,096 | +6,278 |
| France | 42,746 | 129,310 | +86,564 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 10 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Kent | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Kent | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,631,575 |
| Air transport | 2,967,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,855,715 |
| Other | 732,534 |
| Road transport | 78,207 |
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) | 3,447,588 | 3,183,987 | -263,601 |
| Air transport | 644,757 | 2,322,516 | +1,677,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 974,003 | 881,712 | -92,291 |
| Other | 289,986 | 442,548 | +152,562 |
| Road transport | 42,194 | 36,013 | -6,181 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Airport | 1,731,008 |
| Felixstowe | 1,711,487 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,492,686 |
| Thamesport | 1,000,730 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 792,362 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Airport | 63,957 | 1,667,051 | +1,603,094 |
| Felixstowe | 970,486 | 741,001 | -229,485 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 277,780 | 1,214,906 | +937,126 |
| Thamesport | 652,033 | 348,697 | -303,336 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 640,528 | 151,834 | -488,694 |
| 000 | 289,986 | 442,548 | +152,562 |
| Southampton | 541,179 | 132,404 | -408,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 164,317 | 315,096 | +150,779 |
| London | 195,631 | 175,850 | -19,781 |
| London Gateway Port | 155,230 | 176,010 | +20,780 |
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 | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEWMAR LIMITED | 118 |
| SMART GARDEN PRODUCTS LTD | 80 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 49 |
| SAXTON MARINE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 47 |
| DEACON PRODUCTS LIMITED | 44 |
| BAINBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 43 |
| E.Y.E. MARINE LIMITED | 42 |
| GAEL FORCE MARINE EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 42 |
| E.P.BARRUS LIMITED | 39 |
| MARATHON LEISURE LTD | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 2,359,146 |
| United States | 1,124,745 |
| China | 1,089,659 |
| France | 1,071,995 |
| Germany | 1,062,409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 94,007 | 2,265,139 | +2,171,132 |
| United States | 930,986 | 193,759 | -737,227 |
| China | 26,899 | 1,062,760 | +1,035,861 |
| France | 688,760 | 383,235 | -305,525 |
| Germany | 454,777 | 607,632 | +152,855 |
| Ireland | 729,505 | 285,103 | -444,402 |
| Italy | 338,476 | 306,431 | -32,045 |
| Belgium | 257,578 | 259,140 | +1,562 |
| Netherlands | 221,911 | 237,627 | +15,716 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,003 | 362,780 | +360,777 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 426,260 |
| XI | 108,646 |
| XU | 210 |
| France | 72 |
| China | 64 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 257,791 | 168,469 | -89,322 |
| XI | 51,246 | 57,400 | +6,154 |
| XU | 0 | 210 | +210 |
| France | 0 | 72 | +72 |
| China | 64 | 0 | -64 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 18 | +18 |
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) | 5,838,294 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,328,267 |
| Air transport | 1,410,956 |
| Other | 535,270 |
| Road transport | 12,757 |
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) | 1,807,677 | 4,030,617 | +2,222,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,787,008 | 2,541,259 | -245,749 |
| Air transport | 821,174 | 589,782 | -231,392 |
| Other | 309,101 | 226,169 | -82,932 |
| Road transport | 12,757 | 0 | -12,757 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,733,717 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,257,606 |
| Southampton | 1,785,781 |
| Immingham Docks | 745,011 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 637,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,979,420 | 1,754,297 | -225,123 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 67,806 | 2,189,800 | +2,121,994 |
| Southampton | 364,125 | 1,421,656 | +1,057,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 384,386 | 360,625 | -23,761 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 326,922 | 310,667 | -16,255 |
| 000 | 309,101 | 226,169 | -82,932 |
| Liverpool Docks | 378,706 | 131,729 | -246,977 |
| Holyhead | 396,437 | 34,187 | -362,250 |
| London Gateway Port | 303,939 | 116,918 | -187,021 |
| Portsmouth | 195,140 | 204,322 | +9,182 |
Quick facts
HS code: 7316
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Anchors and grapnels made of iron or steel, used for mooring ships and boats. Includes their parts