Manufacture of cordage, rope, twine and netting

NACE code 13.94 covers the manufacture of cordage, rope, twine, and netting, which are essential products for a wide range of industries. This industry plays a crucial role in the global supply chain, providing the raw materials and semi-finished goods that support activities such as construction, fishing, agriculture, and transportation. The manufacture of these products is a specialized process that requires skilled labor and specialized machinery, making it an important contributor to the broader manufacturing sector.

The production of cordage, rope, twine, and netting typically involves a series of steps, including fiber preparation, spinning, twisting, and braiding or weaving. Fibers such as natural fibers (e.g., sisal, jute, hemp) or synthetic fibers (e.g., polypropylene, polyester) are first cleaned, sorted, and prepared for the spinning process. The fibers are then spun into yarns, which are then twisted or braided together to form the desired cordage or netting products. Advanced techniques, such as the use of computer-controlled machinery, can help optimize the production process and ensure consistent quality.

The main inputs required for the manufacture of cordage, rope, twine, and netting include raw fiber materials, such as natural fibers (e.g., 01.16 Cultivation of fiber crops, 02.30 Gathering of wild growing non-wood products) or synthetic fibers (e.g., 20.60 Manufacture of man-made fibers). Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, such as spinning frames, twisting machines, and braiding or weaving equipment, as well as energy sources and other consumables necessary for the production process.

The primary outputs of the NACE code 13.94 industry are various types of cordage, rope, twine, and netting products. These outputs are then consumed by a wide range of other industries, including 16.10 Sawmilling and planing of wood, 23.70 Cutting, shaping and finishing of stone, 42.11 Construction of roads and motorways, 31.01 Manufacture of office and shop furniture, and 03.11 Marine fishing, among others. The versatility of these products makes the NACE code 13.94 industry an important supplier to many sectors of the economy.