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 | 12,139,972 |
| France | 5,073,592 |
| Turkey | 1,193,528 |
| Ireland | 449,082 |
| Hungary | 434,950 |
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 | 6,081,647 | 6,058,325 | -23,322 |
| France | 2,626,571 | 2,447,021 | -179,550 |
| Turkey | 482,558 | 710,970 | +228,412 |
| Ireland | 203,726 | 245,356 | +41,630 |
| Hungary | 0 | 434,950 | +434,950 |
| China | 133,323 | 107,958 | -25,365 |
| Netherlands | 85,426 | 111,733 | +26,307 |
| Germany | 129,634 | 51,555 | -78,079 |
| India | 84,590 | 75,294 | -9,296 |
| Poland | 56,614 | 28,089 | -28,525 |
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 | 11,685,972 |
| Hungary | 5,290,278 |
| Turkey | 1,193,528 |
| China | 240,129 |
| 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 | 6,111,614 | 5,574,358 | -537,256 |
| Hungary | 2,460,364 | 2,829,914 | +369,550 |
| Turkey | 482,558 | 710,970 | +228,412 |
| China | 132,171 | 107,958 | -24,213 |
| Germany | 116,496 | 84,965 | -31,531 |
| India | 84,590 | 75,294 | -9,296 |
| Poland | 83,031 | 30,454 | -52,577 |
| Spain | 102,221 | 0 | -102,221 |
| Czechia | 59,094 | 32,252 | -26,842 |
| Netherlands | 37,965 | 13,469 | -24,496 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 12,197,326 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,088,988 |
| Other | 1,082,252 |
| Air transport | 22,042 |
| Road transport | 12,537 |
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) | 5,766,333 | 6,430,993 | +664,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,990,944 | 3,098,044 | -892,900 |
| Other | 275,117 | 807,135 | +532,018 |
| Air transport | 8,561 | 13,481 | +4,920 |
| Road transport | 6,539 | 5,998 | -541 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 6,764,765 |
| Dover | 4,335,548 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,033,226 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,252,727 |
| Belfast Port | 1,134,078 |
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 | 3,311,283 | 3,453,482 | +142,199 |
| Dover | 1,838,550 | 2,496,998 | +658,448 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,345,745 | 1,687,481 | +341,736 |
| Eurotunnel | 856,027 | 396,700 | -459,327 |
| Belfast Port | 373,714 | 760,364 | +386,650 |
| 000 | 275,117 | 807,135 | +532,018 |
| Thamesport | 553,147 | 194,141 | -359,006 |
| Middlesbrough | 729,942 | 1,975 | -727,967 |
| Felixstowe | 214,179 | 86,651 | -127,528 |
| Southampton | 121,757 | 154,340 | +32,583 |
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 | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 38 |
| COTESI (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| AGROVISTA UK LIMITED | 30 |
| TAMA U.K. LIMITED | 28 |
| ULSTER CARPET MILLS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| ULSTER CARPET MILLS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 22 |
| A.PERRY LTD | 21 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 18 |
| SPALDINGS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 17 |
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+ | 12 |
| 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 | 315,798 |
| United States | 133,376 |
| Guyana | 129,679 |
| Portugal | 84,402 |
| Angola | 25,982 |
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 | 135,878 | 179,920 | +44,042 |
| United States | 117,971 | 15,405 | -102,566 |
| Guyana | 117,819 | 11,860 | -105,959 |
| Portugal | 84,402 | 0 | -84,402 |
| Angola | 18,084 | 7,898 | -10,186 |
| Colombia | 0 | 25,252 | +25,252 |
| India | 0 | 20,773 | +20,773 |
| Romania | 15,086 | 5,626 | -9,460 |
| Ivory Coast | 17,600 | 0 | -17,600 |
| Netherlands | 12,897 | 2,457 | -10,440 |
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 | 137,878 |
| XI | 103,394 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 94,452 | 43,426 | -51,026 |
| XI | 9,703 | 93,691 | +83,988 |
| Finland | 0 | 835 | +835 |
| Ireland | 356 | 140 | -216 |
| 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) | 365,865 |
| Other | 243,909 |
| Air transport | 132,002 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,889 |
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 | 26,457 | -312,951 |
| Other | 105,409 | 138,500 | +33,091 |
| Air transport | 61,157 | 70,845 | +9,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,805 | 63,084 | +1,279 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 243,909 |
| Liverpool Docks | 207,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,245 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 67,459 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,610 |
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 | 105,409 | 138,500 | +33,091 |
| Liverpool Docks | 201,961 | 5,683 | -196,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,460 | 16,785 | -80,675 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,367 | 64,092 | +60,725 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,464 | 146 | -41,318 |
| Holyhead | 22,676 | 15,046 | -7,630 |
| Heysham | 0 | 27,413 | +27,413 |
| London | 19,727 | 6,762 | -12,965 |
| Dover | 17,645 | 0 | -17,645 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,035 | 6,546 | -3,489 |
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