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 | 543,998 |
| Germany | 392,880 |
| Philippines | 294,174 |
| France | 136,590 |
| Sri Lanka | 125,660 |
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 | 366,635 | 177,363 | -189,272 |
| Germany | 308,329 | 84,551 | -223,778 |
| Philippines | 190,430 | 103,744 | -86,686 |
| France | 82,369 | 54,221 | -28,148 |
| Sri Lanka | 22,655 | 103,005 | +80,350 |
| Poland | 62,574 | 13,220 | -49,354 |
| India | 16,752 | 52,094 | +35,342 |
| Canada | 52,902 | 0 | -52,902 |
| Malaysia | 22,512 | 22,741 | +229 |
| Czechia | 12,338 | 23,070 | +10,732 |
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 | 613,386 |
| Philippines | 320,777 |
| Ecuador | 269,002 |
| Poland | 119,962 |
| Sri Lanka | 118,246 |
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 | 362,141 | 251,245 | -110,896 |
| Philippines | 217,033 | 103,744 | -113,289 |
| Ecuador | 269,002 | 0 | -269,002 |
| Poland | 83,047 | 36,915 | -46,132 |
| Sri Lanka | 22,655 | 95,591 | +72,936 |
| Czechia | 68,084 | 42,863 | -25,221 |
| India | 23,562 | 77,387 | +53,825 |
| Canada | 52,902 | 0 | -52,902 |
| Malaysia | 22,512 | 22,741 | +229 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 22,931 | +22,931 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,513,087 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,697 |
| Air transport | 89,090 |
| Other | 11,675 |
| Road transport | 2,850 |
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) | 926,277 | 586,810 | -339,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,431 | 67,266 | -98,165 |
| Air transport | 61,936 | 27,154 | -34,782 |
| Other | 9,552 | 2,123 | -7,429 |
| Road transport | 2,850 | 0 | -2,850 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 528,299 |
| London Gateway Port | 499,254 |
| Southampton | 367,166 |
| Dover | 197,920 |
| 499 | 44,869 |
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 | 331,409 | 196,890 | -134,519 |
| London Gateway Port | 328,231 | 171,023 | -157,208 |
| Southampton | 221,026 | 146,140 | -74,886 |
| Dover | 124,812 | 73,108 | -51,704 |
| 499 | 34,707 | 10,162 | -24,545 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,542 | 15,859 | -6,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,565 | 2,192 | -32,373 |
| London | 6,675 | 25,081 | +18,406 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,047 | 11,058 | +6,011 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,747 | 8,958 | +4,211 |
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
|
23 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 | 47 |
| MUNRO IMPORTERS LIMITED | 26 |
| WL REALISATIONS (2023) LIMITED | 26 |
| SIFCON INTERNATIONAL PLC | 23 |
| TOOLSTREAM LIMITED | 19 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 18 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 18 |
| BURGON & BALL LIMITED | 18 |
| B2C RETAIL LTD | 17 |
| SOLA-SALES LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 169,858 |
| Saudi Arabia | 138,996 |
| Germany | 52,299 |
| Norway | 38,455 |
| Philippines | 25,521 |
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 | 68,918 | 100,940 | +32,022 |
| Saudi Arabia | 137,600 | 1,396 | -136,204 |
| Germany | 22,391 | 29,908 | +7,517 |
| Norway | 22,959 | 15,496 | -7,463 |
| Philippines | 0 | 25,521 | +25,521 |
| Ireland | 11,308 | 11,764 | +456 |
| Spain | 3,507 | 19,429 | +15,922 |
| Australia | 3,393 | 18,238 | +14,845 |
| Japan | 9,896 | 10,202 | +306 |
| Canada | 8,164 | 5,936 | -2,228 |
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 | 513 |
| 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 | 396 | 117 | -279 |
| 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) | 241,465 |
| Air transport | 202,933 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,389 |
| Other | 699 |
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) | 169,772 | 71,693 | -98,079 |
| Air transport | 103,747 | 99,186 | -4,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 76,840 | 89,549 | +12,709 |
| Other | 504 | 195 | -309 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 147,722 |
| Felixstowe | 137,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,854 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,238 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,291 |
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 | 81,334 | 66,388 | -14,946 |
| Felixstowe | 137,600 | 0 | -137,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,237 | 41,617 | +2,380 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,066 | 44,172 | +26,106 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,863 | 26,428 | +11,565 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,954 | 14,200 | -10,754 |
| Southampton | 7,026 | 21,585 | +14,559 |
| Dover | 1,845 | 20,613 | +18,768 |
| Holyhead | 8,648 | 9,220 | +572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,080 | 7,344 | +264 |
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