Import/export HS code 440131: Wood Pellets
Small, compressed pellets made from wood, used as a clean-burning fuel for stoves and heaters
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,486,003,768 |
| Latvia | 305,339,396 |
| Canada | 218,329,271 |
| Netherlands | 82,764,646 |
| Estonia | 63,565,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,234,266,121 | 1,251,737,647 | +17,471,526 |
| Latvia | 139,312,806 | 166,026,590 | +26,713,784 |
| Canada | 99,338,094 | 118,991,177 | +19,653,083 |
| Netherlands | 66,396,368 | 16,368,278 | -50,028,090 |
| Estonia | 37,173,297 | 26,392,453 | -10,780,844 |
| Portugal | 10,099,705 | 9,334,065 | -765,640 |
| Germany | 10,507,529 | 8,318,482 | -2,189,047 |
| Panama | 4,396,843 | 9,878,003 | +5,481,160 |
| Belgium | 8,453,343 | 2,005,253 | -6,448,090 |
| Brazil | 8,803,763 | 1,297,507 | -7,506,256 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,551,404,953 |
| Latvia | 305,505,918 |
| Canada | 233,862,034 |
| Estonia | 68,340,004 |
| Portugal | 21,758,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,249,448,842 | 1,301,956,111 | +52,507,269 |
| Latvia | 140,260,383 | 165,245,535 | +24,985,152 |
| Canada | 146,942,797 | 86,919,237 | -60,023,560 |
| Estonia | 41,972,972 | 26,367,032 | -15,605,940 |
| Portugal | 13,348,168 | 8,410,247 | -4,937,921 |
| Lithuania | 5,212,457 | 11,115,493 | +5,903,036 |
| Germany | 7,034,183 | 8,013,563 | +979,380 |
| Netherlands | 6,880,366 | 5,299,856 | -1,580,510 |
| Brazil | 8,990,656 | 1,293,989 | -7,696,667 |
| Belgium | 3,727,477 | 41,141 | -3,686,336 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 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) | 3,111,429,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 133,740,683 |
| Other | 1,469,528 |
| Air transport | 259,736 |
| Road transport | 76,418 |
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) | 1,622,218,254 | 1,489,210,966 | -133,007,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,745,655 | 127,995,028 | +122,249,373 |
| Other | 540,412 | 929,116 | +388,704 |
| Air transport | 255,579 | 4,157 | -251,422 |
| Road transport | 53,553 | 22,865 | -30,688 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,359,202,935 |
| Liverpool Docks | 755,747,079 |
| Tyne | 724,465,345 |
| Middlesbrough | 221,905,691 |
| Hull | 107,421,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 671,782,846 | 687,420,089 | +15,637,243 |
| Liverpool Docks | 380,283,706 | 375,463,373 | -4,820,333 |
| Tyne | 329,890,938 | 394,574,407 | +64,683,469 |
| Middlesbrough | 119,559,598 | 102,346,093 | -17,213,505 |
| Hull | 82,604,171 | 24,816,890 | -57,787,281 |
| TRT | 14,880,775 | 10,035,796 | -4,844,979 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,588,451 | 4,584,871 | -3,003,580 |
| Goole | 3,704,705 | 2,389,141 | -1,315,564 |
| Plymouth | 2,921,071 | 2,582,656 | -338,415 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,210,947 | 2,779,660 | +568,713 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAX POWER LIMITED | 65 |
| WH OLDCO LTD | 45 |
| ZOOPLUS SE | 40 |
| MOLE VALLEY FARMERS LIMITED | 40 |
| TOLSA UK LIMITED | 36 |
| DRAX CORPORATE LIMITED | 36 |
| AQUILA CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 28 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 25 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 24 |
| ONYX COMMERCIAL LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 7,864,386 |
| Germany | 88,510 |
| Netherlands | 59,361 |
| France | 54,817 |
| Latvia | 21,639 |
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 | 4,070,779 | 3,793,607 | -277,172 |
| Germany | 57,446 | 31,064 | -26,382 |
| Netherlands | 23,435 | 35,926 | +12,491 |
| France | 22,369 | 32,448 | +10,079 |
| Latvia | 0 | 21,639 | +21,639 |
| United States | 0 | 19,816 | +19,816 |
| Poland | 16,411 | 2,273 | -14,138 |
| Singapore | 12,205 | 0 | -12,205 |
| Lithuania | 4,598 | 0 | -4,598 |
| Denmark | 4,100 | 0 | -4,100 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 7,036,615 |
| Latvia | 507,099 |
| Colombia | 43,045 |
| Ireland | 39,254 |
| Netherlands | 29,263 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,685,040 | 3,351,575 | -333,465 |
| Latvia | 224,086 | 283,013 | +58,927 |
| Colombia | 0 | 43,045 | +43,045 |
| Ireland | 29,090 | 10,164 | -18,926 |
| Netherlands | 17,489 | 11,774 | -5,715 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 7,693,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 410,825 |
| Air transport | 39,271 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,978,825 | 3,715,146 | -263,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 203,921 | 206,904 | +2,983 |
| Air transport | 16,305 | 22,966 | +6,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,967 | 962 | -23,005 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,693,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,198 |
| Holyhead | 94,194 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,164 |
| Heysham | 49,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,978,825 | 3,715,146 | -263,679 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,222 | 77,976 | +31,754 |
| Holyhead | 48,474 | 45,720 | -2,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,256 | 38,908 | -9,348 |
| Heysham | 20,580 | 28,457 | +7,877 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,540 | 2,954 | -19,586 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,205 | 11,142 | -1,063 |
| Portsmouth | 19,274 | 0 | -19,274 |
| Felixstowe | 8,685 | 9,000 | +315 |
| ZLC | 0 | 11,824 | +11,824 |
Quick facts
HS code: 440131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small, compressed pellets made from wood, used as a clean-burning fuel for stoves and heaters