Import/export HS code 56079020: Natural fiber ropes and cords
Ropes and cords made from natural fibers like abaca, jute, or other plant fibers, used for eco-friendly purposes
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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 | 531,188 |
| Germany | 310,170 |
| Philippines | 257,473 |
| France | 144,744 |
| Sri Lanka | 98,766 |
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 | 397,347 | 133,841 | -263,506 |
| Germany | 31,500 | 278,670 | +247,170 |
| Philippines | 223,984 | 33,489 | -190,495 |
| France | 79,547 | 65,197 | -14,350 |
| Sri Lanka | 22,655 | 76,111 | +53,456 |
| Poland | 77,546 | 18,467 | -59,079 |
| India | 34,733 | 45,071 | +10,338 |
| Canada | 38,083 | 22,666 | -15,417 |
| Malaysia | 17,053 | 21,880 | +4,827 |
| Netherlands | 18,239 | 8,109 | -10,130 |
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 | 526,787 |
| Philippines | 284,076 |
| Ecuador | 269,002 |
| Poland | 135,695 |
| Czechia | 114,271 |
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 | 391,609 | 135,178 | -256,431 |
| Philippines | 250,587 | 33,489 | -217,098 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 269,002 | +269,002 |
| Poland | 84,084 | 51,611 | -32,473 |
| Czechia | 84,581 | 29,690 | -54,891 |
| Sri Lanka | 22,655 | 76,111 | +53,456 |
| India | 40,471 | 48,116 | +7,645 |
| Canada | 38,083 | 22,666 | -15,417 |
| Malaysia | 17,053 | 21,880 | +4,827 |
| France | 7,998 | 11,525 | +3,527 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,331,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 241,297 |
| Air transport | 103,505 |
| Other | 12,037 |
| Road transport | 4,255 |
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) | 720,982 | 610,290 | -110,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,276 | 75,021 | -91,255 |
| Air transport | 68,170 | 35,335 | -32,835 |
| Other | 9,007 | 3,030 | -5,977 |
| Road transport | 4,255 | 0 | -4,255 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 507,432 |
| London Gateway Port | 384,059 |
| Southampton | 342,939 |
| Dover | 215,137 |
| 499 | 49,135 |
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 | 354,973 | 152,459 | -202,514 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,382 | 331,677 | +279,295 |
| Southampton | 255,718 | 87,221 | -168,497 |
| Dover | 143,120 | 72,017 | -71,103 |
| 499 | 41,116 | 8,019 | -33,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,990 | 2,639 | -30,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,036 | 8,542 | -12,494 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,135 | 12,220 | +7,085 |
| London | 5,029 | 10,581 | +5,552 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,418 | 11,287 | +8,869 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THE KENDON ROPE & TWINE CO LIMITED | 44 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 26 |
| MUNRO IMPORTERS LIMITED | 24 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 23 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 19 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 18 |
| BURGON & BALL LIMITED | 18 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 17 |
| SOLA-SALES LIMITED | 16 |
| GEM IMPORTS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 152,975 |
| Saudi Arabia | 138,996 |
| Ireland | 78,706 |
| Germany | 58,191 |
| Norway | 30,161 |
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 | 85,218 | 67,757 | -17,461 |
| Saudi Arabia | 137,600 | 1,396 | -136,204 |
| Ireland | 69,387 | 9,319 | -60,068 |
| Germany | 32,871 | 25,320 | -7,551 |
| Norway | 14,404 | 15,757 | +1,353 |
| Philippines | 0 | 25,521 | +25,521 |
| Spain | 0 | 22,936 | +22,936 |
| France | 17,404 | 2,177 | -15,227 |
| Australia | 3,393 | 14,510 | +11,117 |
| Netherlands | 12,112 | 2,877 | -9,235 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 426 |
| Switzerland | 5 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 351 | 75 | -276 |
| Switzerland | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 224,142 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 221,722 |
| Air transport | 197,033 |
| Other | 606 |
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) | 168,699 | 55,443 | -113,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,072 | 82,650 | -56,422 |
| Air transport | 127,032 | 70,001 | -57,031 |
| Other | 461 | 145 | -316 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 162,007 |
| Felixstowe | 137,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,578 |
| Holyhead | 66,241 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 104,647 | 57,360 | -47,287 |
| Felixstowe | 137,600 | 0 | -137,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,467 | 35,111 | -32,356 |
| Holyhead | 58,008 | 8,233 | -49,775 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,431 | 42,171 | +27,740 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,835 | 12,641 | -2,194 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,202 | 17,752 | +10,550 |
| Dover | 1,845 | 20,613 | +18,768 |
| Southampton | 7,026 | 10,267 | +3,241 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,134 | 3,005 | -5,129 |
Quick facts
HS code: 56079020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ropes and cords made from natural fibers like abaca, jute, or other plant fibers, used for eco-friendly purposes