73129000 - Stranded wire, ropes - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 48.2% of imports (€72.8M), followed by 🇹🇭 Thailand (12.0%). With an HHI of 2677, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The EU exports Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other to 6 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom remains the largest client (11.8%, €21.1M), followed by 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇺🇸 United States.

Within the EU, the leading importers of Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇮🇹 Italy. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 17.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.6%) and exports declining (-4.9%) compared to the previous year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other (NC8 73129000) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 48.2% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other?

The extra-EU trade balance for Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other (NC8 73129000) is €28.4M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €150.9M, exports: €179.3M).

How much does the EU import of Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other?

The EU imported €150.9M of Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other (NC8 73129000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 33.4M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other?

The weighted average import price of Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other (NC8 73129000) is €4.52/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other?

The leading EU member state importer of Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated, Other (NC8 73129000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 17.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were stable (0.6%) and exports declining (-4.9%) compared to the previous year.

1	🇨🇳 China	€72.8M	48.2%	21.4M kg
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€18.2M	12.0%	3.3M kg
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€15.9M	10.5%	1.9M kg
4	🇺🇸 United States	€13.6M	9.0%	348K kg
5	🇮🇳 India	€5.2M	3.5%	790K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€21.1M	11.8%	3.6M kg
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€17.6M	9.8%	5.4M kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€16.3M	9.1%	1.6M kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€8.4M	4.7%	956K kg
5	🇨🇳 China	€5.9M	3.3%	628K kg
6	🇶🇸 QS	€4.3M	2.4%	272K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€72.8M	21.4Mt	€3.40/kg	57.9%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€18.2M	3.3Mt	€5.48/kg	14.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€15.9M	1.9Mt	€8.22/kg	12.6%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€13.6M	348Kt	€39.17/kg	10.9%
5	🇮🇳 India	€5.2M	790Kt	€6.59/kg	4.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€21.1M	3.6Mt	€5.94/kg	28.7%
2	🇳🇴 Norway	€17.6M	5.4Mt	€3.25/kg	24.0%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€16.3M	1.6Mt	€10.44/kg	22.1%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€8.4M	956Kt	€8.76/kg	11.4%
5	🇨🇳 China	€5.9M	628Kt	€9.33/kg	8.0%
6	🇶🇸 QS	€4.3M	272Kt	€15.72/kg	5.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€72.8M	21.4Mt	€3.40/kg	57.9%
2	🇹🇭 Thailand	€18.2M	3.3Mt	€5.48/kg	14.5%
3	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€15.9M	1.9Mt	€8.22/kg	12.6%
4	🇺🇸 United States	€13.6M	348Kt	€39.17/kg	10.9%
5	🇮🇳 India	€5.2M	790Kt	€6.59/kg	4.1%

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