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 | 1,887,863 |
| Netherlands | 1,157,091 |
| Germany | 750,533 |
| France | 712,233 |
| Portugal | 663,136 |
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 | 914,650 | 973,213 | +58,563 |
| Netherlands | 596,448 | 560,643 | -35,805 |
| Germany | 440,007 | 310,526 | -129,481 |
| France | 366,077 | 346,156 | -19,921 |
| Portugal | 450,024 | 213,112 | -236,912 |
| Belgium | 91,469 | 486,148 | +394,679 |
| Denmark | 285,792 | 264,026 | -21,766 |
| Slovakia | 275,068 | 238,719 | -36,349 |
| India | 249,540 | 194,140 | -55,400 |
| New Zealand | 339,031 | 20,754 | -318,277 |
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 | 2,175,796 |
| Portugal | 1,633,227 |
| Belgium | 632,390 |
| Slovakia | 583,261 |
| Germany | 579,950 |
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 | 1,027,163 | 1,148,633 | +121,470 |
| Portugal | 925,543 | 707,684 | -217,859 |
| Belgium | 160,045 | 472,345 | +312,300 |
| Slovakia | 356,461 | 226,800 | -129,661 |
| Germany | 274,923 | 305,027 | +30,104 |
| India | 268,606 | 206,959 | -61,647 |
| Denmark | 195,527 | 230,300 | +34,773 |
| Greece | 322,626 | 103,025 | -219,601 |
| Czechia | 176,640 | 231,800 | +55,160 |
| Lithuania | 202,613 | 167,993 | -34,620 |
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 | 5 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 4,542,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,993,844 |
| Air transport | 817,658 |
| Other | 129,804 |
| Road transport | 12,858 |
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) | 2,001,484 | 2,541,350 | +539,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,351,603 | 1,642,241 | -709,362 |
| Air transport | 412,912 | 404,746 | -8,166 |
| Other | 83,622 | 46,182 | -37,440 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,858 | +12,858 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,619,394 |
| Dover | 1,375,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,155,019 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,063,812 |
| Southampton | 792,139 |
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 | 801,334 | 818,060 | +16,726 |
| Dover | 515,580 | 860,019 | +344,439 |
| Immingham Docks | 632,837 | 522,182 | -110,655 |
| Eurotunnel | 466,926 | 596,886 | +129,960 |
| Southampton | 568,219 | 223,920 | -344,299 |
| London | 176,848 | 247,501 | +70,653 |
| London Gateway Port | 186,964 | 217,207 | +30,243 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,998 | 222,206 | +129,208 |
| Birmingham Airport | 58,010 | 246,107 | +188,097 |
| 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 | 38 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEAGO YACHTING LIMITED | 39 |
| JACKSON TRAWLS LIMITED | 37 |
| MILLS LIMITED | 36 |
| EURONETE (U.K.) LIMITED | 34 |
| HYDROGARDEN LIMITED | 34 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 31 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 29 |
| SURVITEC SERVICE & DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 28 |
| HONEY BROTHERS LIMITED | 26 |
| 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 | 53 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 990,112 |
| Netherlands | 749,838 |
| France | 670,522 |
| Italy | 527,557 |
| Estonia | 491,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 464,905 | 525,207 | +60,302 |
| Netherlands | 295,684 | 454,154 | +158,470 |
| France | 320,789 | 349,733 | +28,944 |
| Italy | 262,589 | 264,968 | +2,379 |
| Estonia | 140,305 | 351,639 | +211,334 |
| Spain | 332,828 | 131,431 | -201,397 |
| Norway | 212,843 | 170,400 | -42,443 |
| Australia | 195,138 | 151,432 | -43,706 |
| Portugal | 33,382 | 303,562 | +270,180 |
| Angola | 278,513 | 27,293 | -251,220 |
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 | 3,116 |
| XI | 513 |
| Ireland | 102 |
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 | 5,801 | 1,550 | -4,251 |
| China | 879 | 2,237 | +1,358 |
| XI | 0 | 513 | +513 |
| Ireland | 61 | 41 | -20 |
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) | 4,318,934 |
| Air transport | 3,061,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,590,186 |
| Other | 11,373 |
| 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) | 2,045,256 | 2,273,678 | +228,422 |
| Air transport | 1,501,461 | 1,560,165 | +58,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 867,679 | 722,507 | -145,172 |
| Other | 6,852 | 4,521 | -2,331 |
| 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 | 3,464,899 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,294,791 |
| East Midlands Airport | 838,658 |
| ZLC | 503,727 |
| Liverpool Docks | 499,368 |
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 | 1,795,738 | 1,669,161 | -126,577 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 749,615 | 545,176 | -204,439 |
| East Midlands Airport | 345,988 | 492,670 | +146,682 |
| ZLC | 238,974 | 264,753 | +25,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 271,557 | 227,811 | -43,746 |
| Felixstowe | 42,115 | 297,194 | +255,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 154,087 | 98,938 | -55,149 |
| London Stansted Airport | 94,712 | 129,324 | +34,612 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 166,194 | 57,394 | -108,800 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,825 | 116,757 | +17,932 |
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