Rope and cable making machines exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported rope and cable making machines worth $10.8 million (644 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 84% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.8M | 644 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 318 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 286 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 748 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 113 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 688 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 606 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 816 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports rope and cable making machines to
One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.1M | 56% |
| Norway | $1.4M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $794K | 7.3% |
| Portugal | $712K | 6.6% |
| Czech Republic | $428K | 4% |
| Italy | $287K | 2.7% |
| Slovakia | $220K | 2% |
| Brazil | $158K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $129K | 1.2% |
| Mexico | $114K | 1.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.82 per kg, close to the world average of $18.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rope and cable making machines imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of rope and cable making machines by the United Kingdom reached $9.7 million in 2024 (437 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Finland (46%), Austria (25%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $4.5M | 46% |
| Austria | $2.4M | 25% |
| Italy | $555K | 5.7% |
| Greece | $415K | 4.3% |
| United States | $408K | 4.2% |
| Lithuania | $331K | 3.4% |
| Denmark | $228K | 2.4% |
| France | $215K | 2.2% |
| Canada | $154K | 1.6% |
| China | $139K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rope and cable making machines exports (HS 8479.40): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8479.40: Machines: for making rope or cable.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cable making machines exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported rope and cable making machines worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 644 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 88 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 84% on 2023.
Which countries buy rope and cable making machines from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 56% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Norway (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 35 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average export price of rope and cable making machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $16.82 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $18.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of rope and cable making machines from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import rope and cable making machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $9.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Finland, Austria and Italy. That compares with exports of $10.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for rope and cable making machines?
The HS code for rope and cable making machines is subheading 8479.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
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