Import/export HS code 56075011: Braided synthetic ropes and cords
Synthetic 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 10,482,666 |
| France | 4,054,766 |
| South Africa | 2,736,825 |
| Italy | 1,580,612 |
| Germany | 1,460,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,094,957 | 7,387,709 | +4,292,752 |
| France | 2,082,768 | 1,971,998 | -110,770 |
| South Africa | 1,068,412 | 1,668,413 | +600,001 |
| Italy | 742,321 | 838,291 | +95,970 |
| Germany | 724,454 | 735,779 | +11,325 |
| United States | 622,672 | 712,462 | +89,790 |
| China | 630,341 | 658,569 | +28,228 |
| Czechia | 636,955 | 642,717 | +5,762 |
| Taiwan | 498,345 | 375,195 | -123,150 |
| Netherlands | 421,604 | 309,189 | -112,415 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 10,326,219 |
| South Africa | 2,736,825 |
| Czechia | 2,344,440 |
| China | 1,670,722 |
| Italy | 1,583,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,052,805 | 7,273,414 | +4,220,609 |
| South Africa | 1,068,412 | 1,668,413 | +600,001 |
| Czechia | 1,179,034 | 1,165,406 | -13,628 |
| China | 847,317 | 823,405 | -23,912 |
| Italy | 742,276 | 841,689 | +99,413 |
| Germany | 699,605 | 743,019 | +43,414 |
| United States | 658,425 | 712,600 | +54,175 |
| France | 603,184 | 710,522 | +107,338 |
| Madagascar | 628,932 | 477,399 | -151,533 |
| Taiwan | 517,676 | 394,838 | -122,838 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Essex | 11 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Merseyside | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Essex | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,836,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,446,152 |
| Air transport | 3,429,747 |
| Other | 536,229 |
| Road transport | 142,515 |
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) | 5,943,041 | 10,893,218 | +4,950,177 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,538,857 | 3,907,295 | -631,562 |
| Air transport | 1,539,653 | 1,890,094 | +350,441 |
| Other | 213,947 | 322,282 | +108,335 |
| Road transport | 74,344 | 68,171 | -6,173 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Lerwick | 9,600,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,192,408 |
| Dover | 3,018,652 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,185,744 |
| Felixstowe | 1,427,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lerwick | 2,389,963 | 7,210,051 | +4,820,088 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,195,743 | 1,996,665 | +800,922 |
| Dover | 1,449,538 | 1,569,114 | +119,576 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,209,971 | 975,773 | -234,198 |
| Felixstowe | 786,684 | 640,818 | -145,866 |
| East Midlands Airport | 549,589 | 573,047 | +23,458 |
| Thamesport | 662,975 | 368,520 | -294,455 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 412,363 | 599,779 | +187,416 |
| London | 406,296 | 580,503 | +174,207 |
| Immingham Docks | 436,338 | 466,474 | +30,136 |
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 | 60 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 38 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 33 |
| 2025-12 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HONEY BROTHERS LIMITED | 69 |
| SEAGO YACHTING LIMITED | 56 |
| SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| FOX INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED | 49 |
| HUNTER DOUGLAS (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| DMM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 46 |
| DECORA BLIND SYSTEMS LIMITED | 45 |
| SOUTHERN ROPES UK LTD | 44 |
| RFD BEAUFORT LIMITED | 44 |
| MAMMUT UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 111 |
| 54m+ | 57 |
| Other | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 3,438,711 |
| Netherlands | 2,532,605 |
| France | 2,421,071 |
| United States | 1,549,549 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,228,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,194,448 | 244,263 | -2,950,185 |
| Netherlands | 1,224,503 | 1,308,102 | +83,599 |
| France | 330,251 | 2,090,820 | +1,760,569 |
| United States | 892,946 | 656,603 | -236,343 |
| United Arab Emirates | 655,803 | 572,806 | -82,997 |
| Malaysia | 420,530 | 360,741 | -59,789 |
| Norway | 362,981 | 379,015 | +16,034 |
| Italy | 430,246 | 302,695 | -127,551 |
| Angola | 95,713 | 586,724 | +491,011 |
| South Korea | 532,451 | 120,347 | -412,104 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 66,000 |
| China | 43,266 |
| France | 34,910 |
| Nicaragua | 22,472 |
| Germany | 10,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 53,025 | 12,975 | -40,050 |
| China | 19,555 | 23,711 | +4,156 |
| France | 21,009 | 13,901 | -7,108 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 22,472 | +22,472 |
| Germany | 8,056 | 2,863 | -5,193 |
| South Africa | 1,388 | 2,919 | +1,531 |
| Sweden | 977 | 2,509 | +1,532 |
| Netherlands | 1,106 | 1,407 | +301 |
| United States | 1,237 | 757 | -480 |
| Ireland | 34 | 714 | +680 |
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) | 13,845,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,935,231 |
| Air transport | 5,025,179 |
| Other | 241,539 |
| Road transport | 890 |
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) | 7,293,811 | 6,551,256 | -742,555 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,770,881 | 3,164,350 | +393,469 |
| Air transport | 2,980,065 | 2,045,114 | -934,951 |
| Other | 130,927 | 110,612 | -20,315 |
| Road transport | 0 | 890 | +890 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 8,600,207 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,913,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,622,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,936,023 |
| Felixstowe | 1,829,205 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 4,943,164 | 3,657,043 | -1,286,121 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,492,498 | 1,421,206 | -71,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,486,092 | 1,136,578 | -349,514 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,366,197 | 569,826 | -796,371 |
| Felixstowe | 647,142 | 1,182,063 | +534,921 |
| East Midlands Airport | 706,642 | 561,501 | -145,141 |
| Immingham Docks | 393,445 | 655,725 | +262,280 |
| Southampton | 504,702 | 331,552 | -173,150 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 108,850 | 642,416 | +533,566 |
| Liverpool Docks | 221,382 | 216,079 | -5,303 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56075011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Synthetic ropes and cords that are braided for extra strength, used in heavy-duty tasks