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 | 12,616,049 |
| France | 5,560,761 |
| Turkey | 1,275,691 |
| Hungary | 434,950 |
| Ireland | 408,717 |
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 | 6,552,807 | 6,063,242 | -489,565 |
| France | 2,819,992 | 2,740,769 | -79,223 |
| Turkey | 767,600 | 508,091 | -259,509 |
| Hungary | 0 | 434,950 | +434,950 |
| Ireland | 202,592 | 206,125 | +3,533 |
| China | 149,431 | 126,567 | -22,864 |
| Netherlands | 105,739 | 135,376 | +29,637 |
| Germany | 126,549 | 45,046 | -81,503 |
| India | 54,348 | 78,081 | +23,733 |
| Bulgaria | 85,002 | 0 | -85,002 |
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 | 12,215,713 |
| Hungary | 5,775,055 |
| Turkey | 1,275,691 |
| China | 279,836 |
| Germany | 191,867 |
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 | 6,511,000 | 5,704,713 | -806,287 |
| Hungary | 2,709,025 | 3,066,030 | +357,005 |
| Turkey | 767,600 | 508,091 | -259,509 |
| China | 155,451 | 124,385 | -31,066 |
| Germany | 117,457 | 74,410 | -43,047 |
| India | 54,348 | 78,081 | +23,733 |
| Spain | 103,383 | 1,230 | -102,153 |
| Poland | 29,315 | 71,867 | +42,552 |
| Czechia | 28,658 | 62,688 | +34,030 |
| Bulgaria | 85,002 | 0 | -85,002 |
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) | 12,236,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,236,539 |
| Other | 1,018,518 |
| 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) | 6,312,259 | 5,924,393 | -387,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,372,292 | 3,864,247 | -508,045 |
| Other | 354,157 | 664,361 | +310,204 |
| 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 | 7,230,582 |
| Dover | 4,700,507 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,928,481 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,459,609 |
| Belfast Port | 1,181,638 |
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 | 3,506,152 | 3,724,430 | +218,278 |
| Dover | 2,048,250 | 2,652,257 | +604,007 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,159,834 | 1,768,647 | +608,813 |
| Eurotunnel | 945,711 | 513,898 | -431,813 |
| Belfast Port | 624,153 | 557,485 | -66,668 |
| 000 | 354,157 | 664,361 | +310,204 |
| Middlesbrough | 925,284 | 31,459 | -893,825 |
| Thamesport | 591,314 | 0 | -591,314 |
| Felixstowe | 241,445 | 102,682 | -138,763 |
| Southampton | 115,149 | 176,396 | +61,247 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
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 | 29 |
| COTESI (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| TAMA U.K. LIMITED | 27 |
| ULSTER CARPET MILLS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| ULSTER CARPET MILLS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| A.PERRY LTD | 19 |
| 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 | 142,146 | 128,125 | -14,021 |
| Guyana | 0 | 126,361 | +126,361 |
| 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 | 12,974 | 2,007 | -10,967 |
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 |
| XU | 501 |
| Ireland | 496 |
| Spain | 373 |
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 | 93,915 | 48,337 | -45,578 |
| XI | 12,781 | 38,876 | +26,095 |
| XU | 501 | 0 | -501 |
| Ireland | 356 | 140 | -216 |
| Spain | 373 | 0 | -373 |
| China | 7 | 17 | +10 |
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) | 408,421 |
| Other | 195,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 126,636 |
| Air transport | 106,870 |
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) | 216,665 | 191,756 | -24,909 |
| Other | 107,933 | 87,370 | -20,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,802 | 53,834 | -18,968 |
| Air transport | 32,330 | 74,540 | +42,210 |
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 | 117,477 |
| 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 | 107,933 | 87,370 | -20,563 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,075 | 91,402 | +65,327 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,125 | 29,485 | +17,360 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,367 | 36,371 | +33,004 |
| Holyhead | 27,296 | 6,783 | -20,513 |
| London | 20,773 | 7,799 | -12,974 |
| Heysham | 0 | 27,413 | +27,413 |
| Belfast Port | 22,482 | 0 | -22,482 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,215 | 3,646 | -10,569 |
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