Import/export HS code 560741: Baler twine
Strong twine used in agriculture for baling hay or straw
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 12,451,896 |
| France | 5,560,761 |
| Turkey | 1,235,175 |
| Hungary | 434,950 |
| Ireland | 408,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 6,386,085 | 6,065,811 | -320,274 |
| France | 2,873,897 | 2,686,864 | -187,033 |
| Turkey | 727,458 | 507,717 | -219,741 |
| Hungary | 0 | 434,950 | +434,950 |
| Ireland | 205,064 | 203,432 | -1,632 |
| China | 146,286 | 114,719 | -31,567 |
| Netherlands | 104,423 | 135,332 | +30,909 |
| Germany | 125,588 | 45,046 | -80,542 |
| India | 57,436 | 77,073 | +19,637 |
| Poland | 27,130 | 45,270 | +18,140 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 12,051,560 |
| Hungary | 5,775,055 |
| Turkey | 1,235,175 |
| China | 264,843 |
| Germany | 190,906 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 6,344,278 | 5,707,282 | -636,996 |
| Hungary | 2,762,930 | 3,012,125 | +249,195 |
| Turkey | 727,458 | 507,717 | -219,741 |
| China | 152,306 | 112,537 | -39,769 |
| Germany | 116,496 | 74,410 | -42,086 |
| India | 57,436 | 77,073 | +19,637 |
| Spain | 103,383 | 1,230 | -102,153 |
| Poland | 29,315 | 71,867 | +42,552 |
| Czechia | 28,658 | 62,688 | +34,030 |
| Netherlands | 44,955 | 16,907 | -28,048 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -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) | 12,090,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,128,198 |
| Other | 1,018,297 |
| Air transport | 18,432 |
| Road transport | 14,470 |
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) | 6,172,166 | 5,918,192 | -253,974 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,323,072 | 3,805,126 | -517,946 |
| Other | 356,629 | 661,668 | +305,039 |
| Air transport | 6,379 | 12,053 | +5,674 |
| Road transport | 4,453 | 10,017 | +5,564 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 7,102,807 |
| Dover | 4,671,950 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,889,534 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,462,178 |
| Belfast Port | 1,141,122 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 3,378,377 | 3,724,430 | +346,053 |
| Dover | 2,061,434 | 2,610,516 | +549,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,120,887 | 1,768,647 | +647,760 |
| Eurotunnel | 959,659 | 502,519 | -457,140 |
| Belfast Port | 584,011 | 557,111 | -26,900 |
| 000 | 356,629 | 661,668 | +305,039 |
| Middlesbrough | 925,284 | 31,459 | -893,825 |
| Thamesport | 591,314 | 0 | -591,314 |
| Felixstowe | 236,004 | 100,363 | -135,641 |
| Southampton | 120,533 | 165,859 | +45,326 |
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 | 17 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CUTTING EDGE SERVICES LIMITED | 46 |
| CORDEX UK LIMITED | 35 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 30 |
| COTESI (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| TAMA U.K. LIMITED | 27 |
| ULSTER CARPET MILLS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| ULSTER CARPET MILLS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| A.PERRY LTD | 20 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 18 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 270,271 |
| Guyana | 126,361 |
| United States | 119,426 |
| Portugal | 85,327 |
| Angola | 39,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 147,501 | 122,770 | -24,731 |
| Guyana | 5,406 | 120,955 | +115,549 |
| United States | 119,426 | 0 | -119,426 |
| Portugal | 925 | 84,402 | +83,477 |
| Angola | 31,918 | 7,898 | -24,020 |
| Ivory Coast | 28,350 | 0 | -28,350 |
| Colombia | 0 | 25,252 | +25,252 |
| Turkey | 22,482 | 0 | -22,482 |
| Romania | 15,086 | 5,626 | -9,460 |
| Netherlands | 11,860 | 2,007 | -9,853 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 142,252 |
| XI | 51,657 |
| Ireland | 496 |
| Spain | 373 |
| China | 24 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 98,826 | 43,426 | -55,400 |
| XI | 13,218 | 38,439 | +25,221 |
| Ireland | 356 | 140 | -216 |
| Spain | 373 | 0 | -373 |
| China | 14 | 10 | -4 |
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) | 414,795 |
| Other | 195,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,522 |
| Air transport | 105,151 |
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) | 219,988 | 194,807 | -25,181 |
| Other | 113,288 | 82,015 | -31,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,688 | 53,834 | -17,854 |
| Air transport | 30,611 | 74,540 | +43,929 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 207,644 |
| 000 | 195,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,934 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,610 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 116,683 | 90,961 | -25,722 |
| 000 | 113,288 | 82,015 | -31,273 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,075 | 99,859 | +73,784 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,125 | 29,485 | +17,360 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,367 | 36,371 | +33,004 |
| Holyhead | 27,296 | 6,783 | -20,513 |
| Heysham | 0 | 27,413 | +27,413 |
| London | 18,690 | 7,799 | -10,891 |
| Belfast Port | 22,482 | 0 | -22,482 |
| Dover | 17,645 | 0 | -17,645 |
Quick facts
HS code: 560741
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Strong twine used in agriculture for baling hay or straw