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 | 2,018,802 |
| Netherlands | 1,564,463 |
| Portugal | 718,215 |
| France | 665,878 |
| Denmark | 664,267 |
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 | 958,783 | 1,060,019 | +101,236 |
| Netherlands | 525,571 | 1,038,892 | +513,321 |
| Portugal | 399,873 | 318,342 | -81,531 |
| France | 465,316 | 200,562 | -264,754 |
| Denmark | 270,048 | 394,219 | +124,171 |
| Germany | 347,189 | 264,856 | -82,333 |
| Lithuania | 219,822 | 335,278 | +115,456 |
| Belgium | 132,039 | 420,880 | +288,841 |
| Iceland | 0 | 528,304 | +528,304 |
| Slovakia | 318,981 | 208,222 | -110,759 |
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 | 2,305,475 |
| Portugal | 2,102,651 |
| Lithuania | 893,525 |
| Slovakia | 599,267 |
| Belgium | 573,719 |
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 | 1,067,522 | 1,237,953 | +170,431 |
| Portugal | 922,853 | 1,179,798 | +256,945 |
| Lithuania | 221,649 | 671,876 | +450,227 |
| Slovakia | 353,426 | 245,841 | -107,585 |
| Belgium | 150,948 | 422,771 | +271,823 |
| Germany | 284,099 | 242,418 | -41,681 |
| India | 290,072 | 226,312 | -63,760 |
| Czechia | 251,292 | 240,120 | -11,172 |
| Denmark | 171,079 | 234,693 | +63,614 |
| Greece | 304,107 | 98,536 | -205,571 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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) | 5,294,819 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,083,839 |
| Air transport | 1,049,788 |
| Other | 58,603 |
| 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) | 2,000,866 | 3,293,953 | +1,293,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,359,824 | 1,724,015 | -635,809 |
| Air transport | 445,739 | 604,049 | +158,310 |
| Other | 41,769 | 16,834 | -24,935 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,024,017 |
| Felixstowe | 1,643,879 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,363,775 |
| Eurotunnel | 959,465 |
| Southampton | 779,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 663,283 | 1,360,734 | +697,451 |
| Felixstowe | 953,702 | 690,177 | -263,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 542,713 | 821,062 | +278,349 |
| Eurotunnel | 387,493 | 571,972 | +184,479 |
| Southampton | 438,998 | 340,060 | -98,938 |
| Birmingham Airport | 87,054 | 420,135 | +333,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 193,747 | 303,655 | +109,908 |
| London | 218,631 | 163,565 | -55,066 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,124 | 240,330 | +125,206 |
| Greenock | 179,763 | 16,040 | -163,723 |
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 | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEAGO YACHTING LIMITED | 42 |
| JACKSON TRAWLS LIMITED | 41 |
| MILLS LIMITED | 38 |
| EURONETE (U.K.) LIMITED | 37 |
| HYDROGARDEN LIMITED | 34 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 33 |
| SURVITEC SERVICE & DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 30 |
| HONEY BROTHERS LIMITED | 30 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 30 |
| SELDEN MASTS 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 | 54 |
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 997,627 |
| United States | 971,514 |
| France | 733,205 |
| Italy | 574,611 |
| Estonia | 513,669 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 368,783 | 628,844 | +260,061 |
| United States | 723,180 | 248,334 | -474,846 |
| France | 334,699 | 398,506 | +63,807 |
| Italy | 308,457 | 266,154 | -42,303 |
| Estonia | 205,900 | 307,769 | +101,869 |
| Norway | 237,001 | 165,425 | -71,576 |
| Spain | 242,912 | 152,153 | -90,759 |
| Portugal | 303,509 | 36,469 | -267,040 |
| Australia | 186,649 | 136,677 | -49,972 |
| Angola | 300,703 | 5,103 | -295,600 |
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 | 8,357 |
| China | 3,260 |
| XI | 976 |
| 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 | 5,427 | 2,930 | -2,497 |
| China | 1,725 | 1,535 | -190 |
| XI | 0 | 976 | +976 |
| 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) | 4,701,058 |
| Air transport | 2,907,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,614,540 |
| Other | 12,941 |
| Road transport | 7,725 |
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) | 2,521,595 | 2,179,463 | -342,132 |
| Air transport | 1,511,997 | 1,395,161 | -116,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 763,681 | 850,859 | +87,178 |
| Other | 7,297 | 5,644 | -1,653 |
| Road transport | 5,414 | 2,311 | -3,103 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,587,756 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,123,765 |
| East Midlands Airport | 867,963 |
| Liverpool Docks | 497,773 |
| ZLC | 474,504 |
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 | 2,002,494 | 1,585,262 | -417,232 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 581,065 | 542,700 | -38,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 336,227 | 531,736 | +195,509 |
| Liverpool Docks | 319,294 | 178,479 | -140,815 |
| ZLC | 282,467 | 192,037 | -90,430 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,200 | 308,423 | +175,223 |
| Felixstowe | 249,134 | 70,991 | -178,143 |
| London Gateway Port | 159,397 | 102,360 | -57,037 |
| London Stansted Airport | 133,607 | 115,737 | -17,870 |
| Southampton | 14,790 | 181,910 | +167,120 |
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