Import/export HS code 56074911: Braided ropes and cords
Ropes and cords that are braided for extra strength, used in heavy-duty tasks
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 2,028,939 |
| Netherlands | 1,536,409 |
| Iceland | 689,046 |
| Denmark | 678,413 |
| Portugal | 641,197 |
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 | 1,057,438 | 971,501 | -85,937 |
| Netherlands | 506,487 | 1,029,922 | +523,435 |
| Iceland | 89,460 | 599,586 | +510,126 |
| Denmark | 380,747 | 297,666 | -83,081 |
| Portugal | 327,151 | 314,046 | -13,105 |
| Germany | 311,150 | 250,207 | -60,943 |
| France | 352,557 | 200,082 | -152,475 |
| Belgium | 136,454 | 403,834 | +267,380 |
| Lithuania | 185,344 | 351,005 | +165,661 |
| Slovakia | 338,390 | 189,200 | -149,190 |
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 | 2,273,411 |
| Portugal | 1,985,008 |
| Lithuania | 1,033,689 |
| Slovakia | 582,291 |
| Belgium | 546,359 |
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 | 1,125,005 | 1,148,406 | +23,401 |
| Portugal | 791,332 | 1,193,676 | +402,344 |
| Lithuania | 180,137 | 853,552 | +673,415 |
| Slovakia | 333,194 | 249,097 | -84,097 |
| Belgium | 143,499 | 402,860 | +259,361 |
| Germany | 276,762 | 223,870 | -52,892 |
| India | 286,853 | 197,832 | -89,021 |
| Czechia | 219,825 | 236,356 | +16,531 |
| Greece | 326,558 | 83,890 | -242,668 |
| Denmark | 241,458 | 132,074 | -109,384 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 5,246,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,843,810 |
| Air transport | 1,019,255 |
| Other | 48,941 |
| 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) | 2,222,510 | 3,024,483 | +801,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,251,010 | 1,592,800 | -658,210 |
| Air transport | 383,491 | 635,764 | +252,273 |
| Other | 34,167 | 14,774 | -19,393 |
| 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 | 2,162,088 |
| Felixstowe | 1,531,256 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,252,874 |
| Eurotunnel | 890,453 |
| Southampton | 681,666 |
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 | 724,143 | 1,437,945 | +713,802 |
| Felixstowe | 932,769 | 598,487 | -334,282 |
| Immingham Docks | 674,379 | 578,495 | -95,884 |
| Eurotunnel | 354,295 | 536,158 | +181,863 |
| Southampton | 418,294 | 263,372 | -154,922 |
| London Gateway Port | 245,127 | 325,569 | +80,442 |
| Birmingham Airport | 81,386 | 457,528 | +376,142 |
| London | 247,791 | 117,382 | -130,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,236 | 247,948 | +151,712 |
| Liverpool Docks | 92,737 | 95,393 | +2,656 |
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
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEAGO YACHTING LIMITED | 43 |
| JACKSON TRAWLS LIMITED | 42 |
| MILLS LIMITED | 39 |
| EURONETE (U.K.) LIMITED | 38 |
| HYDROGARDEN LIMITED | 34 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 33 |
| HONEY BROTHERS LIMITED | 31 |
| SURVITEC SERVICE & DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 30 |
| T I MIDWOOD & CO LIMITED | 30 |
| COTESI (UK) 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+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 935,085 |
| United States | 835,083 |
| France | 744,350 |
| Italy | 529,710 |
| Estonia | 529,512 |
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 | 378,928 | 556,157 | +177,229 |
| United States | 629,865 | 205,218 | -424,647 |
| France | 334,392 | 409,958 | +75,566 |
| Italy | 303,469 | 226,241 | -77,228 |
| Estonia | 253,407 | 276,105 | +22,698 |
| Spain | 243,616 | 153,682 | -89,934 |
| Norway | 276,078 | 112,402 | -163,676 |
| Portugal | 305,207 | 36,853 | -268,354 |
| Angola | 289,823 | 6,672 | -283,151 |
| Germany | 113,184 | 180,965 | +67,781 |
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 | 4,820 |
| China | 3,367 |
| XI | 1,132 |
| Ireland | 61 |
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 | 2,458 | 2,362 | -96 |
| China | 1,930 | 1,437 | -493 |
| XI | 0 | 1,132 | +1,132 |
| Ireland | 20 | 41 | +21 |
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) | 4,525,158 |
| Air transport | 2,865,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,518,414 |
| Other | 9,655 |
| 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) | 2,461,612 | 2,063,546 | -398,066 |
| Air transport | 1,568,420 | 1,296,657 | -271,763 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 898,286 | 620,128 | -278,158 |
| Other | 4,501 | 5,154 | +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 | 3,400,426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,142,912 |
| East Midlands Airport | 867,678 |
| ZLC | 460,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 436,779 |
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 | 1,916,771 | 1,483,655 | -433,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 558,778 | 584,134 | +25,356 |
| East Midlands Airport | 390,180 | 477,498 | +87,318 |
| ZLC | 333,878 | 126,841 | -207,037 |
| Immingham Docks | 167,734 | 269,045 | +101,311 |
| Liverpool Docks | 269,422 | 145,281 | -124,141 |
| Felixstowe | 260,506 | 58,256 | -202,250 |
| London Gateway Port | 154,456 | 122,486 | -31,970 |
| London Stansted Airport | 136,590 | 93,664 | -42,926 |
| Southampton | 115,902 | 80,567 | -35,335 |
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