Import/export HS code 56074911: Braided ropes and cords
Ropes and cords that are braided for extra strength, used in heavy-duty tasks
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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 | 1,883,655 |
| Netherlands | 1,130,226 |
| France | 761,457 |
| Germany | 760,930 |
| Portugal | 696,669 |
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 | 892,190 | 991,465 | +99,275 |
| Netherlands | 533,725 | 596,501 | +62,776 |
| France | 412,162 | 349,295 | -62,867 |
| Germany | 459,755 | 301,175 | -158,580 |
| Portugal | 469,748 | 226,921 | -242,827 |
| Belgium | 82,342 | 499,927 | +417,585 |
| Denmark | 293,267 | 270,836 | -22,431 |
| Slovakia | 254,622 | 277,518 | +22,896 |
| Lithuania | 285,042 | 142,849 | -142,193 |
| India | 228,393 | 186,166 | -42,227 |
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 | 2,166,469 |
| Portugal | 1,700,954 |
| Belgium | 638,016 |
| Germany | 615,653 |
| Slovakia | 582,227 |
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 | 1,042,424 | 1,124,045 | +81,621 |
| Portugal | 915,059 | 785,895 | -129,164 |
| Belgium | 150,918 | 487,098 | +336,180 |
| Germany | 324,095 | 291,558 | -32,537 |
| Slovakia | 316,628 | 265,599 | -51,029 |
| India | 246,461 | 199,983 | -46,478 |
| Denmark | 196,268 | 241,775 | +45,507 |
| Czechia | 208,231 | 225,187 | +16,956 |
| Greece | 322,626 | 93,360 | -229,266 |
| Lithuania | 249,148 | 133,885 | -115,263 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Kent | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Devon | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,573,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,108,813 |
| Air transport | 862,655 |
| Other | 126,514 |
| Road transport | 2,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,999,533 | 2,574,394 | +574,861 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,410,309 | 1,698,504 | -711,805 |
| Air transport | 459,816 | 402,839 | -56,977 |
| Other | 74,808 | 51,706 | -23,102 |
| Road transport | 2,664 | 0 | -2,664 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,583,099 |
| Dover | 1,405,198 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,261,805 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,069,692 |
| Southampton | 787,112 |
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 | 816,655 | 766,444 | -50,211 |
| Dover | 554,706 | 850,492 | +295,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 707,051 | 554,754 | -152,297 |
| Eurotunnel | 461,260 | 608,432 | +147,172 |
| Southampton | 532,959 | 254,153 | -278,806 |
| London | 189,284 | 263,409 | +74,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,615 | 247,993 | +94,378 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,222 | 224,982 | +134,760 |
| Birmingham Airport | 58,010 | 234,644 | +176,634 |
| Greenock | 189,274 | 29,031 | -160,243 |
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 | 39 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEAGO YACHTING LIMITED | 38 |
| MILLS LIMITED | 36 |
| JACKSON TRAWLS LIMITED | 36 |
| EURONETE (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
| HYDROGARDEN LIMITED | 34 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 31 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 29 |
| SURVITEC SERVICE & DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 27 |
| HONEY BROTHERS LIMITED | 25 |
| NDC POLIPAK LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,245,765 |
| United States | 1,185,935 |
| Netherlands | 774,588 |
| France | 652,393 |
| Italy | 550,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,216,946 | 28,819 | -2,188,127 |
| United States | 643,005 | 542,930 | -100,075 |
| Netherlands | 317,414 | 457,174 | +139,760 |
| France | 321,664 | 330,729 | +9,065 |
| Italy | 293,908 | 256,136 | -37,772 |
| Spain | 306,104 | 176,766 | -129,338 |
| Estonia | 118,075 | 335,516 | +217,441 |
| Norway | 192,648 | 194,608 | +1,960 |
| Australia | 196,922 | 147,942 | -48,980 |
| Portugal | 35,148 | 301,152 | +266,004 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 7,351 |
| China | 3,075 |
| XI | 356 |
| XU | 309 |
| Ireland | 107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 5,273 | 2,078 | -3,195 |
| China | 854 | 2,221 | +1,367 |
| XI | 0 | 356 | +356 |
| XU | 123 | 186 | +63 |
| Ireland | 66 | 41 | -25 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,287,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,870,793 |
| Air transport | 2,979,429 |
| Other | 11,198 |
| Road transport | 10,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,072,295 | 2,214,951 | +142,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,143,530 | 727,263 | -2,416,267 |
| Air transport | 1,467,706 | 1,511,723 | +44,017 |
| Other | 6,316 | 4,882 | -1,434 |
| Road transport | 4,928 | 6,003 | +1,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,426,686 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,295,716 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,224,862 |
| East Midlands Airport | 829,746 |
| Liverpool Docks | 678,829 |
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 | 1,809,775 | 1,616,911 | -192,864 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,238,322 | 57,394 | -2,180,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 720,709 | 504,153 | -216,556 |
| East Midlands Airport | 332,555 | 497,191 | +164,636 |
| Liverpool Docks | 457,597 | 221,232 | -236,365 |
| ZLC | 238,782 | 255,964 | +17,182 |
| Felixstowe | 46,422 | 297,194 | +250,772 |
| London Gateway Port | 174,486 | 99,454 | -75,032 |
| London Stansted Airport | 97,796 | 128,773 | +30,977 |
| Immingham Docks | 82,043 | 134,428 | +52,385 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56074911
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ropes and cords that are braided for extra strength, used in heavy-duty tasks