Overview This page contains the latest trade data of Twine and Rope. In 2022, Twine and Rope were the world's 667th most traded product, with a total trade of $3.18B. Between 2021 and 2022 the exports of Twine and Rope grew by 0.3%, from $3.17B to $3.18B. Trade in Twine and Rope represent 0.013% of total world trade.
Twine and Rope are a part of Wadding, felt, nonwovens, twin, ropes, & articles thereof. They include Twine, cordage, ropes & cables, other synthetic fibre, Twine nes, cordage, ropes, polyethylene, polypropylen, Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, of other materials, Binder or baler twine, of polyethylene, polypropylene, Binder or baler twine, of sisal or agave, Twine nes, cordage, ropes and cables, of sisal, Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, of jute, bast fibre, and Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, of abaca etc.
Exports In 2022 the top exporters of Twine and Rope were China ($914M), Portugal ($267M), United States ($195M), India ($175M), and South Korea ($135M).
Imports In 2022 the top importers of Twine and Rope were United States ($418M), Germany ($133M), France ($132M), Netherlands ($104M), and Indonesia ($95.5M).
Ranking Twine and Rope ranks 765th in the Product Complexity Index (PCI).
Description Twine is a long, thin piece of rope or string. Twine is used to tie things together, and can also be used as a sewing thread. Cordage is similar to twine, but it's made from a stronger material. Ropes are thicker than twine and are usually made from natural fibers like cotton or hemp. Cables are thicker than ropes and are usually made from synthetic fibers like nylon or polyester.