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 | 1,777,999 |
| Netherlands | 1,129,320 |
| France | 668,933 |
| Portugal | 623,244 |
| Germany | 601,666 |
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 | 1,029,949 | 748,050 | -281,899 |
| Netherlands | 594,533 | 534,787 | -59,746 |
| France | 470,549 | 198,384 | -272,165 |
| Portugal | 447,200 | 176,044 | -271,156 |
| Germany | 373,021 | 228,645 | -144,376 |
| Belgium | 128,415 | 427,914 | +299,499 |
| Denmark | 262,446 | 258,951 | -3,495 |
| Slovakia | 324,114 | 160,384 | -163,730 |
| India | 274,208 | 163,901 | -110,307 |
| Iceland | 0 | 330,503 | +330,503 |
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 | 2,061,984 |
| Portugal | 1,566,210 |
| Belgium | 599,764 |
| Slovakia | 539,761 |
| Germany | 535,918 |
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 | 1,153,663 | 908,321 | -245,342 |
| Portugal | 952,424 | 613,786 | -338,638 |
| Belgium | 168,735 | 431,029 | +262,294 |
| Slovakia | 348,994 | 190,767 | -158,227 |
| Germany | 316,685 | 219,233 | -97,452 |
| India | 290,282 | 176,720 | -113,562 |
| Denmark | 172,523 | 227,088 | +54,565 |
| Czechia | 250,127 | 132,046 | -118,081 |
| Greece | 302,183 | 59,446 | -242,737 |
| Lithuania | 195,123 | 156,662 | -38,461 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Kent | 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 4,232,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,731,664 |
| Air transport | 767,150 |
| Other | 124,282 |
| 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) | 2,021,179 | 2,211,112 | +189,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,464,975 | 1,266,689 | -1,198,286 |
| Air transport | 426,606 | 340,544 | -86,062 |
| Other | 88,756 | 35,526 | -53,230 |
| 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 | 1,544,591 |
| Dover | 1,326,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,098,825 |
| Eurotunnel | 942,354 |
| Southampton | 675,030 |
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 | 987,707 | 556,884 | -430,823 |
| Dover | 646,424 | 680,105 | +33,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 581,718 | 517,107 | -64,611 |
| Eurotunnel | 400,521 | 541,833 | +141,312 |
| Southampton | 452,837 | 222,193 | -230,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 201,870 | 199,935 | -1,935 |
| London | 207,335 | 181,030 | -26,305 |
| Birmingham Airport | 89,100 | 213,949 | +124,849 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,135 | 175,188 | +56,053 |
| Greenock | 194,815 | 16,172 | -178,643 |
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 | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 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 | 47 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| 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 | 974,458 |
| Netherlands | 713,485 |
| France | 593,442 |
| Estonia | 491,944 |
| Italy | 469,674 |
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 | 730,683 | 243,775 | -486,908 |
| Netherlands | 311,222 | 402,263 | +91,041 |
| France | 300,534 | 292,908 | -7,626 |
| Estonia | 216,265 | 275,679 | +59,414 |
| Italy | 291,295 | 178,379 | -112,916 |
| Spain | 297,035 | 100,336 | -196,699 |
| Norway | 192,410 | 168,075 | -24,335 |
| Portugal | 301,885 | 26,444 | -275,441 |
| Angola | 278,513 | 27,293 | -251,220 |
| Australia | 188,515 | 117,121 | -71,394 |
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 | 7,262 |
| China | 3,037 |
| XI | 513 |
| Ireland | 86 |
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 | 5,712 | 1,550 | -4,162 |
| China | 1,773 | 1,264 | -509 |
| XI | 0 | 513 | +513 |
| Ireland | 55 | 31 | -24 |
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) | 3,959,320 |
| Air transport | 2,685,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,391,232 |
| Other | 11,156 |
| Road transport | 9,452 |
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) | 2,503,452 | 1,455,868 | -1,047,584 |
| Air transport | 1,512,792 | 1,172,506 | -340,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 760,955 | 630,277 | -130,678 |
| Other | 7,642 | 3,514 | -4,128 |
| Road transport | 4,873 | 4,579 | -294 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,150,112 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,050,610 |
| East Midlands Airport | 798,591 |
| Liverpool Docks | 493,812 |
| ZLC | 431,026 |
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 | 2,036,128 | 1,113,984 | -922,144 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 571,317 | 479,293 | -92,024 |
| East Midlands Airport | 357,456 | 441,135 | +83,679 |
| Liverpool Docks | 315,466 | 178,346 | -137,120 |
| ZLC | 280,933 | 150,093 | -130,840 |
| Felixstowe | 253,764 | 69,975 | -183,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 184,192 | 67,388 | -116,804 |
| London Stansted Airport | 124,983 | 92,378 | -32,605 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,791 | 110,568 | +12,777 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 95,010 | 106,259 | +11,249 |
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