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 | 11,996,474 |
| France | 5,560,761 |
| Turkey | 1,020,313 |
| Hungary | 434,950 |
| Ireland | 408,496 |
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 | 6,141,042 | 5,855,432 | -285,610 |
| France | 2,898,153 | 2,662,608 | -235,545 |
| Turkey | 512,596 | 507,717 | -4,879 |
| Hungary | 0 | 434,950 | +434,950 |
| Ireland | 276,643 | 131,853 | -144,790 |
| China | 150,067 | 100,375 | -49,692 |
| Netherlands | 70,806 | 134,182 | +63,376 |
| Germany | 128,174 | 42,460 | -85,714 |
| India | 84,590 | 47,803 | -36,787 |
| Poland | 27,130 | 45,270 | +18,140 |
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 | 11,565,843 |
| Hungary | 5,775,055 |
| Turkey | 1,020,313 |
| China | 254,280 |
| Germany | 190,906 |
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 | 6,091,966 | 5,473,877 | -618,089 |
| Hungary | 2,762,930 | 3,012,125 | +249,195 |
| Turkey | 512,596 | 507,717 | -4,879 |
| China | 153,905 | 100,375 | -53,530 |
| Germany | 116,496 | 74,410 | -42,086 |
| India | 84,590 | 47,803 | -36,787 |
| Spain | 104,613 | 0 | -104,613 |
| Poland | 29,315 | 71,867 | +42,552 |
| Czechia | 28,658 | 62,688 | +34,030 |
| Netherlands | 43,506 | 15,757 | -27,749 |
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 |
| 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 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 11,406,442 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,084,667 |
| Other | 1,018,297 |
| 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) | 5,755,885 | 5,650,557 | -105,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,289,123 | 3,795,544 | -493,579 |
| Other | 428,208 | 590,089 | +161,881 |
| Air transport | 8,561 | 9,871 | +1,310 |
| Road transport | 7,039 | 7,431 | +392 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,770,487 |
| Dover | 4,671,950 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,882,532 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,430,121 |
| 000 | 1,018,297 |
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 | 3,279,462 | 3,491,025 | +211,563 |
| Dover | 2,062,664 | 2,609,286 | +546,622 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,113,885 | 1,768,647 | +654,762 |
| Eurotunnel | 927,602 | 502,519 | -425,083 |
| 000 | 428,208 | 590,089 | +161,881 |
| Belfast Port | 403,752 | 557,111 | +153,359 |
| Middlesbrough | 833,807 | 31,459 | -802,348 |
| Thamesport | 591,314 | 0 | -591,314 |
| Felixstowe | 208,396 | 83,651 | -124,745 |
| Southampton | 132,574 | 141,139 | +8,565 |
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 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 30 |
| COTESI (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| TAMA U.K. LIMITED | 27 |
| ULSTER CARPET MILLS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| ULSTER CARPET MILLS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| A.PERRY LTD | 20 |
| 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+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 269,212 |
| Guyana | 126,361 |
| United States | 117,971 |
| 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 | 146,947 | 122,265 | -24,682 |
| Guyana | 34,745 | 91,616 | +56,871 |
| United States | 117,971 | 0 | -117,971 |
| Portugal | 925 | 84,402 | +83,477 |
| Angola | 31,918 | 7,898 | -24,020 |
| Colombia | 0 | 25,252 | +25,252 |
| Turkey | 22,482 | 0 | -22,482 |
| Romania | 15,086 | 5,626 | -9,460 |
| Ivory Coast | 17,600 | 0 | -17,600 |
| Netherlands | 11,860 | 2,007 | -9,853 |
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 | 141,193 |
| XI | 51,657 |
| Ireland | 496 |
| Spain | 373 |
| China | 24 |
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 | 97,767 | 43,426 | -54,341 |
| XI | 13,713 | 37,944 | +24,231 |
| Ireland | 356 | 140 | -216 |
| Spain | 373 | 0 | -373 |
| China | 24 | 0 | -24 |
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) | 403,106 |
| Other | 194,244 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 121,412 |
| Air transport | 103,696 |
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) | 209,173 | 193,933 | -15,240 |
| Other | 112,734 | 81,510 | -31,224 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,578 | 53,834 | -13,744 |
| Air transport | 59,507 | 44,189 | -15,318 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 207,644 |
| 000 | 194,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,245 |
| 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 | 112,734 | 81,510 | -31,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,386 | 99,859 | +85,473 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,464 | 146 | -41,318 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,367 | 36,371 | +33,004 |
| Holyhead | 27,296 | 6,783 | -20,513 |
| Heysham | 0 | 27,413 | +27,413 |
| London | 18,690 | 7,799 | -10,891 |
| Belfast Port | 22,482 | 0 | -22,482 |
| Dover | 17,645 | 0 | -17,645 |
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