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 | 12,357,944 |
| France | 5,408,720 |
| Turkey | 1,224,613 |
| Hungary | 434,950 |
| Ireland | 407,958 |
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 | 6,320,742 | 6,037,202 | -283,540 |
| France | 2,736,204 | 2,672,516 | -63,688 |
| Turkey | 581,838 | 642,775 | +60,937 |
| Hungary | 434,950 | 0 | -434,950 |
| Ireland | 187,344 | 220,614 | +33,270 |
| China | 144,594 | 109,162 | -35,432 |
| Netherlands | 48,288 | 146,544 | +98,256 |
| Germany | 129,634 | 60,451 | -69,183 |
| India | 68,686 | 70,474 | +1,788 |
| Poland | 56,614 | 47,102 | -9,512 |
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 | 11,875,260 |
| Hungary | 5,677,237 |
| Turkey | 1,224,613 |
| China | 252,604 |
| Germany | 201,461 |
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 | 6,401,076 | 5,474,184 | -926,892 |
| Hungary | 3,020,365 | 2,656,872 | -363,493 |
| Turkey | 581,838 | 642,775 | +60,937 |
| China | 143,442 | 109,162 | -34,280 |
| Germany | 116,496 | 84,965 | -31,531 |
| India | 68,686 | 70,474 | +1,788 |
| Poland | 83,031 | 49,467 | -33,564 |
| Czechia | 30,436 | 32,252 | +1,816 |
| Netherlands | 34,579 | 11,867 | -22,712 |
| Spain | 42,565 | 0 | -42,565 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 13,132,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,680,535 |
| Other | 1,078,718 |
| Air transport | 18,774 |
| Road transport | 14,766 |
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) | 5,877,564 | 7,255,131 | +1,377,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,734,789 | 1,945,746 | -2,789,043 |
| Other | 208,368 | 870,350 | +661,982 |
| Air transport | 7,750 | 11,024 | +3,274 |
| Road transport | 9,371 | 5,395 | -3,976 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,551,868 |
| Dover | 4,568,673 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,330,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,259,423 |
| Belfast Port | 1,165,163 |
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 | 3,606,135 | 2,945,733 | -660,402 |
| Dover | 2,397,376 | 2,171,297 | -226,079 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,575,120 | 1,755,224 | +180,104 |
| Eurotunnel | 851,895 | 407,528 | -444,367 |
| Belfast Port | 472,994 | 692,169 | +219,175 |
| Thamesport | 553,147 | 550,484 | -2,663 |
| 000 | 208,368 | 870,350 | +661,982 |
| Middlesbrough | 519,690 | 40,772 | -478,918 |
| Felixstowe | 213,112 | 188,973 | -24,139 |
| Southampton | 114,544 | 177,623 | +63,079 |
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 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CUTTING EDGE SERVICES LIMITED | 47 |
| CORDEX UK LIMITED | 39 |
| COTESI (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 30 |
| TAMA U.K. LIMITED | 29 |
| A.PERRY LTD | 22 |
| ULSTER CARPET MILLS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| ULSTER CARPET MILLS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| SPALDINGS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 18 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | 302,119 |
| United States | 132,418 |
| Guyana | 129,679 |
| Portugal | 100,935 |
| Guinea | 66,160 |
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 | 124,225 | 177,894 | +53,669 |
| United States | 117,013 | 15,405 | -101,608 |
| Guyana | 117,819 | 11,860 | -105,959 |
| Portugal | 84,402 | 16,533 | -67,869 |
| Guinea | 0 | 66,160 | +66,160 |
| France | 0 | 43,586 | +43,586 |
| Angola | 19,503 | 6,479 | -13,024 |
| Colombia | 25,252 | 0 | -25,252 |
| India | 0 | 20,773 | +20,773 |
| Romania | 15,086 | 5,626 | -9,460 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 141,247 |
| Portugal | 128,026 |
| Finland | 835 |
| Ireland | 496 |
| China | 432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 9,162 | 132,085 | +122,923 |
| Portugal | 88,128 | 39,898 | -48,230 |
| Finland | 0 | 835 | +835 |
| Ireland | 384 | 112 | -272 |
| China | 24 | 408 | +384 |
| Spain | 373 | 0 | -373 |
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) | 450,072 |
| Other | 271,409 |
| Air transport | 131,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,631 |
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) | 339,408 | 110,664 | -228,744 |
| Other | 98,071 | 173,338 | +75,267 |
| Air transport | 86,870 | 44,174 | -42,696 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,490 | 68,141 | +10,651 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 271,409 |
| Liverpool Docks | 224,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,245 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 69,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 98,071 | 173,338 | +75,267 |
| Liverpool Docks | 201,961 | 22,216 | -179,745 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,460 | 16,785 | -80,675 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 69,070 | +69,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,038 | 37,421 | +7,383 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,464 | 146 | -41,318 |
| Holyhead | 18,361 | 15,046 | -3,315 |
| Heysham | 0 | 27,413 | +27,413 |
| London | 19,727 | 6,762 | -12,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,035 | 8,736 | -1,299 |
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