🇺🇸 United States imports of rope and cordage: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United States imported rope and cordage worth $390.3 million (78.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of rope and cordage by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $390.3M | 78.5K t |
| 2023 | $377.0M | 74.0K t |
| 2022 | $471.3M | 103.4K t |
| 2021 | $454.5M | 104.7K t |
| 2020 | $384.2M | 97.9K t |
| 2019 | $371.3M | 94.3K t |
| 2018 | $347.7M | 92.3K t |
| 2017 | $345.6M | 96.5K t |
Where the United States imports rope and cordage from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Portugal (8%), Canada (7%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $143.5M | 37% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $32.3M | 8.3% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $26.1M | 6.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $23.4M | 6% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $22.5M | 5.8% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $19.5M | 5% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $19.2M | 4.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $14.4M | 3.7% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $8.8M | 2.3% |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | $6.9M | 1.8% |
Types of rope and cordage under HS 5607
| 5607.50 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of synthetic fibres other than polyethylene or polypropylene, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated… | 47% |
| 5607.49 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or… | 25% |
| 5607.90 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of materials n.e.c. in heading no. 5607, whether or not plaited, braided or impregnated, coated, covered, or sheathed… | 12% |
| 5607.41 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of polyethylene or polypropylene | 11% |
| 5607.21 | Twine: binder or baler twine, of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave | 3.5% |
| 5607.29 | Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of sisal or other textile fibres of the genus agave (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided… | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price of rope and cordage
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 26% above the world average of $3.94. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports rope and cordage
Exports of rope and cordage by the United States reached $170.3 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (35%), Canada (12%), China (9%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest (+104% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $59.4M | 35% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $21.2M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $15.4M | 9% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $6.6M | 3.9% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $5.5M | 3.2% |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | $4.4M | 2.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $4.0M | 2.3% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $3.4M | 2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $3.3M | 2% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $3.2M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Rope and cordage trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by the United States?
The United States imported rope and cordage worth $390.3 million in 2024 (78.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import rope and cordage from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (37%), Portugal (8%), Canada (7%).
What is the average import price of rope and cordage in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $3.94 per kg.
Does the United States export rope and cordage?
Yes. The United States exported rope and cordage worth $170.3 million in 2024, mainly to Mexico, Canada, China.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
Rope and cordage falls under HS heading 5607 (Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or shea). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading rope and cordage with the United States?
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