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Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

UK-C1394 June 2024 Factsheet

Revenue

£142.8m

2019-2024 0.2 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

697

2019-2024 6.5 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

65

2019-2024 3.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

£XX.Xm

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK market size outlook

Total value and annual change from from 2014-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Industry Statistics and Rankings

How does this industry perform in United Kingdom compared to Europe?

Country Benchmarking

Industry Data United Kingdom

Ranking are out of 37 European countries for which IBISWorld provides country-level factsheets.

Revenue
#8 In Europe
Business
#8 In Europe
Employees
#12 In Europe
Wages
#7 In Europe

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Europe holds the title of the largest maritime territory in the world. With vast coastlines and origins rooted in history, Greece, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Italy and Spain are major maritime nations, each in their focus area including fishing, transport and ports, offshore exploitation and wind energy. The UK and Norway may not belong to the EU, but are vital partners. Given the vast focus on maritime, it’s no surprise that rope and netting manufacturers want to set up shop in Europe.

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Enterprises
Number of businesses in 2024

Biggest companies in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (£m)
2024
Profit (£m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Bridon-Bekaert
4,585.1
399.3
8.7
Marlow Ropes Ltd
16.0
2.7
16.7

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What is the market size of the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom in 2024?

The market size of the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is £142.8m in 2024.

How many businesses are there in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry in 2024?

There are 65 businesses in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom, which has declined at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.

What is the forecast growth of the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK market in United Kingdom?

The biggest companies operating in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing market in United Kingdom are Bridon-Bekaert and Marlow Ropes Ltd

What does the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom include?

Rope and Netting are part of the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK in United Kingdom?

The company holding the most market share in United Kingdom is Bridon-Bekaert.

How competitive is the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom?

The level of competition is moderate and decreasing in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry in United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Companies in this industry produce twine, cordage, rope and fibre cables (coated or uncoated), knotted netting and rope products like fishing nets, ships’ fenders, unloading cushions, loading slings, rope and cable fitted with metal rings and similar products.

Related Terms

RopeCordagePolypropyleneSisal

What's included in this industry?

RopeNettingCordageTwine

Companies

Bridon-BekaertMarlow Ropes Ltd

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

1394 - Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting in United Kingdom

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Performance

Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue
  • Employees
  • Business
  • Profit
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Cordage and twine succumb to intense import competition. As there’s little room to set these products apart through specialisation, low-cost imports pick away at sales.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Total Imports into United Kingdom
  • Total Exports into United Kingdom
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

Manufacturers exit the market amid rampant competition. Intense import competition has exacerbated pricing pressures. Left no longer financially viable to continue operating, smaller manufacturers have shut up shop.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Establishments by Region (2024)
Data Tables
  • Number of Establishments by Region (2024)
Charts
  • Share of Establishments vs. Population of Each Region
Analysis

What regions are businesses in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK located?

Companies

Data Tables

Top 2 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit margin (2024)

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Rope and netting manufacturers come up against little regulation. Regulations focus on environmental safety, waste management, the use of chemicals and fair labour practices, ensuring consumer safety and environmental sustainability.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Sustainability efforts enhance profitability. Rope and netting manufacturers are drawing in more sales from eco-conscious consumers by employing green technologies and materials, giving profit a boost.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Rope & Netting Manufacturing in the UK industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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