Import/export HS code 140110: Bamboo for weaving
Bamboo sticks and strips, often used in making furniture, baskets, and other handmade products
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* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,058,099 |
| Netherlands | 758,027 |
| Italy | 148,627 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 109,447 |
| Norway | 78,703 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,669,012 | 2,389,087 | -279,925 |
| Netherlands | 435,712 | 322,315 | -113,397 |
| Italy | 58,977 | 89,650 | +30,673 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 68,652 | 40,795 | -27,857 |
| Norway | 78,703 | 0 | -78,703 |
| Indonesia | 42,704 | 31,087 | -11,617 |
| Taiwan | 37,065 | 28,243 | -8,822 |
| India | 0 | 30,828 | +30,828 |
| Poland | 19,846 | 0 | -19,846 |
| Colombia | 16,648 | 0 | -16,648 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,800,743 |
| Netherlands | 241,117 |
| Indonesia | 86,466 |
| Norway | 78,703 |
| Taiwan | 73,668 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,075,038 | 2,725,705 | -349,333 |
| Netherlands | 154,283 | 86,834 | -67,449 |
| Indonesia | 50,001 | 36,465 | -13,536 |
| Norway | 78,703 | 0 | -78,703 |
| Taiwan | 47,713 | 25,955 | -21,758 |
| India | 3,424 | 30,828 | +27,404 |
| Colombia | 16,648 | 17,025 | +377 |
| South Africa | 15,552 | 0 | -15,552 |
| Guatemala | 0 | 13,022 | +13,022 |
| Belgium | 9,722 | 3,150 | -6,572 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Kent | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,381,356 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 944,683 |
| Air transport | 93,573 |
| Other | 16,649 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,843,859 | 2,537,497 | -306,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 528,627 | 416,056 | -112,571 |
| Air transport | 83,490 | 10,083 | -73,407 |
| Other | 15,906 | 743 | -15,163 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,579,509 |
| Southampton | 1,050,264 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 484,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 420,224 |
| Harwich | 156,752 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,969,980 | 1,609,529 | -360,451 |
| Southampton | 638,457 | 411,807 | -226,650 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 301,332 | 183,132 | -118,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,200 | 388,024 | +355,824 |
| Harwich | 101,084 | 55,668 | -45,416 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,844 | 79,208 | +10,364 |
| London | 50,181 | 80,737 | +30,556 |
| Dover | 36,057 | 56,948 | +20,891 |
| Killingholme | 69,381 | 19,988 | -49,393 |
| Belfast Port | 36,250 | 38,367 | +2,117 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 85 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 44 |
| YOU GARDEN LIMITED | 36 |
| SMART GARDEN PRODUCTS LTD | 24 |
| PARAMOUNT PLANTS AND GARDENS LIMITED | 22 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 22 |
| FLAMINGO FLOWERS LTD. | 17 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 17 |
| CHEVIOT TREES LIMITED | 16 |
| JOHNSONS NURSERIES LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 65,581 |
| Poland | 17,205 |
| Germany | 16,894 |
| United States | 13,776 |
| Switzerland | 13,775 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,696 | 36,885 | +8,189 |
| Poland | 14,347 | 2,858 | -11,489 |
| Germany | 12,346 | 4,548 | -7,798 |
| United States | 11,740 | 2,036 | -9,704 |
| Switzerland | 12,693 | 1,082 | -11,611 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,957 | 5,150 | -807 |
| Netherlands | 8,813 | 1,315 | -7,498 |
| Estonia | 4,240 | 3,785 | -455 |
| Bulgaria | 4,191 | 856 | -3,335 |
| France | 5,011 | 0 | -5,011 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 14 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 14 | 0 | -14 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 127,653 |
| Air transport | 37,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,107 |
| Other | 14 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,413 | 50,240 | -27,173 |
| Air transport | 33,455 | 4,345 | -29,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,957 | 5,150 | -807 |
| Other | 14 | 0 | -14 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 53,391 |
| Liverpool Docks | 39,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,798 |
| Holyhead | 22,708 |
| Dover | 11,004 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,727 | 15,664 | -22,063 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,859 | 17,449 | -4,410 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,453 | 4,345 | -17,108 |
| Holyhead | 5,581 | 17,127 | +11,546 |
| Dover | 11,004 | 0 | -11,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,002 | 0 | -11,002 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,629 | 2,683 | -1,946 |
| Southampton | 1,328 | 2,467 | +1,139 |
| Heysham | 1,242 | 0 | -1,242 |
| ZLC | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 140110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bamboo sticks and strips, often used in making furniture, baskets, and other handmade products