Import/export HS code 56079020: Natural fiber ropes and cords
Ropes and cords made from natural fibers like abaca, jute, or other plant fibers, used for eco-friendly purposes
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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 | 591,911 |
| Germany | 310,170 |
| Philippines | 264,494 |
| France | 144,744 |
| Sri Lanka | 132,795 |
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 | 351,732 | 240,179 | -111,553 |
| Germany | 31,500 | 278,670 | +247,170 |
| Philippines | 196,247 | 68,247 | -128,000 |
| France | 34,726 | 110,018 | +75,292 |
| Sri Lanka | 56,684 | 76,111 | +19,427 |
| Poland | 78,355 | 21,214 | -57,141 |
| India | 29,027 | 50,777 | +21,750 |
| Canada | 38,083 | 22,666 | -15,417 |
| Malaysia | 18,417 | 21,880 | +3,463 |
| Netherlands | 19,638 | 8,109 | -11,529 |
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 | 587,510 |
| Philippines | 291,097 |
| Ecuador | 269,002 |
| Poland | 139,251 |
| Sri Lanka | 132,795 |
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 | 351,732 | 235,778 | -115,954 |
| Philippines | 222,850 | 68,247 | -154,603 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 269,002 | +269,002 |
| Poland | 84,893 | 54,358 | -30,535 |
| Sri Lanka | 56,684 | 76,111 | +19,427 |
| Czechia | 33,547 | 80,724 | +47,177 |
| India | 29,027 | 59,560 | +30,533 |
| Canada | 38,083 | 22,666 | -15,417 |
| Malaysia | 18,417 | 21,880 | +3,463 |
| France | 7,998 | 11,525 | +3,527 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,435,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 246,252 |
| Air transport | 103,505 |
| Other | 12,274 |
| Road transport | 4,255 |
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) | 656,091 | 779,460 | +123,369 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,881 | 95,371 | -55,510 |
| Air transport | 62,845 | 40,660 | -22,185 |
| Other | 3,223 | 9,051 | +5,828 |
| Road transport | 2,640 | 1,615 | -1,025 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 601,225 |
| London Gateway Port | 384,059 |
| Southampton | 352,283 |
| Dover | 217,574 |
| 499 | 49,135 |
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 | 366,615 | 234,610 | -132,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,977 | 346,082 | +308,105 |
| Southampton | 223,132 | 129,151 | -93,981 |
| Dover | 108,660 | 108,914 | +254 |
| 499 | 39,676 | 9,459 | -30,217 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,853 | 16,776 | -2,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,036 | 8,542 | -12,494 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,250 | 16,105 | +14,855 |
| London | 5,029 | 10,581 | +5,552 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,537 | 11,287 | +7,750 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE KENDON ROPE & TWINE CO LIMITED | 44 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 26 |
| MUNRO IMPORTERS LIMITED | 24 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 23 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 19 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 18 |
| BURGON & BALL LIMITED | 18 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 17 |
| SOLA-SALES LIMITED | 16 |
| GEM IMPORTS 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 | 28 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 180,169 |
| Saudi Arabia | 138,996 |
| Ireland | 78,746 |
| Germany | 66,051 |
| Norway | 31,396 |
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 | 101,769 | 78,400 | -23,369 |
| Saudi Arabia | 137,600 | 1,396 | -136,204 |
| Ireland | 66,973 | 11,773 | -55,200 |
| Germany | 37,034 | 29,017 | -8,017 |
| Norway | 15,639 | 15,757 | +118 |
| Philippines | 0 | 25,521 | +25,521 |
| Spain | 0 | 22,936 | +22,936 |
| France | 19,586 | 2,177 | -17,409 |
| Australia | 3,186 | 16,993 | +13,807 |
| Japan | 8,999 | 6,079 | -2,920 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 426 |
| Switzerland | 5 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 88 | 338 | +250 |
| Switzerland | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 245,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 231,310 |
| Air transport | 228,817 |
| Other | 646 |
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) | 176,722 | 68,588 | -108,134 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 133,561 | 97,749 | -35,812 |
| Air transport | 141,268 | 87,549 | -53,719 |
| Other | 203 | 443 | +240 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 178,778 |
| Felixstowe | 138,878 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,166 |
| Holyhead | 66,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 115,318 | 63,460 | -51,858 |
| Felixstowe | 138,878 | 0 | -138,878 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,112 | 48,054 | -16,058 |
| Holyhead | 58,008 | 8,233 | -49,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,219 | 48,290 | +32,071 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,648 | 24,089 | +14,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,488 | 17,752 | +5,264 |
| Dover | 1,845 | 20,613 | +18,768 |
| Southampton | 2,276 | 17,293 | +15,017 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,320 | 3,005 | -8,315 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56079020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ropes and cords made from natural fibers like abaca, jute, or other plant fibers, used for eco-friendly purposes