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 | 562,399 |
| Germany | 392,880 |
| Philippines | 294,174 |
| France | 152,956 |
| 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 | 385,405 | 176,994 | -208,411 |
| Germany | 36,467 | 356,413 | +319,946 |
| Philippines | 190,430 | 103,744 | -86,686 |
| France | 95,633 | 57,323 | -38,310 |
| Sri Lanka | 22,655 | 103,005 | +80,350 |
| India | 23,146 | 53,316 | +30,170 |
| Poland | 57,459 | 17,266 | -40,193 |
| Canada | 52,902 | 0 | -52,902 |
| Malaysia | 16,148 | 29,105 | +12,957 |
| Czechia | 13,996 | 23,070 | +9,074 |
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 | 631,787 |
| Philippines | 320,777 |
| Ecuador | 269,002 |
| Czechia | 128,971 |
| Poland | 118,893 |
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 | 380,911 | 250,876 | -130,035 |
| Philippines | 217,033 | 103,744 | -113,289 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 269,002 | +269,002 |
| Czechia | 84,581 | 44,390 | -40,191 |
| Poland | 76,357 | 42,536 | -33,821 |
| Sri Lanka | 22,655 | 95,591 | +72,936 |
| India | 29,956 | 78,609 | +48,653 |
| Canada | 52,902 | 0 | -52,902 |
| Malaysia | 16,148 | 29,105 | +12,957 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 1,544,363 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 234,546 |
| Air transport | 97,757 |
| Other | 12,547 |
| 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) | 674,345 | 870,018 | +195,673 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 160,116 | 74,430 | -85,686 |
| Air transport | 74,748 | 23,009 | -51,739 |
| Other | 10,402 | 2,145 | -8,257 |
| 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 | 544,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 497,517 |
| Southampton | 367,166 |
| Dover | 218,656 |
| 499 | 53,537 |
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 | 338,633 | 206,313 | -132,320 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,458 | 442,059 | +386,601 |
| Southampton | 221,026 | 146,140 | -74,886 |
| Dover | 134,651 | 84,005 | -50,646 |
| 499 | 44,707 | 8,830 | -35,877 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,990 | 3,767 | -29,223 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,542 | 13,001 | -9,541 |
| London | 7,935 | 25,081 | +17,146 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,885 | 12,220 | +8,335 |
| 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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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 |
| SOLA-SALES LIMITED | 17 |
| BRISTOL ROPE & TWINE CO. LTD | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 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 | 160,361 |
| Saudi Arabia | 138,996 |
| Ireland | 72,295 |
| Germany | 63,288 |
| Norway | 38,455 |
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 | 75,018 | 85,343 | +10,325 |
| Saudi Arabia | 137,600 | 1,396 | -136,204 |
| Ireland | 60,590 | 11,705 | -48,885 |
| Germany | 34,396 | 28,892 | -5,504 |
| Norway | 22,959 | 15,496 | -7,463 |
| Philippines | 0 | 25,521 | +25,521 |
| Spain | 3,507 | 19,429 | +15,922 |
| Australia | 3,393 | 18,238 | +14,845 |
| Japan | 7,375 | 8,185 | +810 |
| 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 | 400 |
| 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 | 325 | 75 | -250 |
| 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) | 237,282 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 231,082 |
| Air transport | 194,552 |
| Other | 562 |
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) | 169,695 | 67,587 | -102,108 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,228 | 84,854 | -61,374 |
| Air transport | 108,874 | 85,678 | -23,196 |
| Other | 426 | 136 | -290 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 143,879 |
| Felixstowe | 137,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,187 |
| Holyhead | 67,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,709 |
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 | 87,434 | 56,445 | -30,989 |
| Felixstowe | 137,600 | 0 | -137,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,265 | 36,922 | -22,343 |
| Holyhead | 58,008 | 9,220 | -48,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,989 | 45,720 | +27,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,954 | 14,200 | -10,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,890 | 23,966 | +10,076 |
| Southampton | 7,026 | 15,931 | +8,905 |
| Dover | 1,845 | 20,613 | +18,768 |
| 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