Import/export HS code 440210: Bamboo charcoal
Charcoal made specifically from bamboo. Used for cooking, air purification, or industrial purposes
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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 | 591,870 |
| Germany | 116,701 |
| Egypt | 49,322 |
| NA | 9,821 |
| Spain | 9,034 |
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 | 323,325 | 268,545 | -54,780 |
| Germany | 18,436 | 98,265 | +79,829 |
| Egypt | 33,650 | 15,672 | -17,978 |
| NA | 4,736 | 5,085 | +349 |
| Spain | 0 | 9,034 | +9,034 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,745 | +7,745 |
| Nigeria | 325 | 7,311 | +6,986 |
| Denmark | 2,366 | 3,109 | +743 |
| Canada | 4,452 | 0 | -4,452 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 4,239 | +4,239 |
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 | 687,764 |
| Egypt | 49,322 |
| NA | 26,162 |
| Indonesia | 11,158 |
| Spain | 9,034 |
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 | 324,423 | 363,341 | +38,918 |
| Egypt | 33,650 | 15,672 | -17,978 |
| NA | 21,077 | 5,085 | -15,992 |
| Indonesia | 4,412 | 6,746 | +2,334 |
| Spain | 0 | 9,034 | +9,034 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,745 | +7,745 |
| Nigeria | 325 | 7,311 | +6,986 |
| Canada | 4,452 | 0 | -4,452 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 4,239 | +4,239 |
| Malaysia | 3,610 | 0 | -3,610 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 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) | 614,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,086 |
| Air transport | 64,604 |
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) | 345,182 | 269,393 | -75,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,124 | 111,962 | +78,838 |
| Air transport | 19,636 | 44,968 | +25,332 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 508,966 |
| Dover | 80,583 |
| Southampton | 55,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,539 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,489 |
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 | 282,719 | 226,247 | -56,472 |
| Dover | 0 | 80,583 | +80,583 |
| Southampton | 39,538 | 16,059 | -23,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,867 | 15,672 | -14,195 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,519 | 18,970 | +10,451 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,944 | 17,181 | +14,237 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,420 | 8,052 | -2,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,341 | 0 | -16,341 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 12,789 | +12,789 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 9,034 | +9,034 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 95,847 |
| Belgium | 83,503 |
| Poland | 32,407 |
| India | 17,572 |
| Germany | 16,319 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 47,524 | 48,323 | +799 |
| Belgium | 75,884 | 7,619 | -68,265 |
| Poland | 25,650 | 6,757 | -18,893 |
| India | 17,572 | 0 | -17,572 |
| Germany | 16,319 | 0 | -16,319 |
| Iraq | 15,680 | 0 | -15,680 |
| Australia | 4,962 | 9,016 | +4,054 |
| Ireland | 5,898 | 4,949 | -949 |
| Malta | 3,375 | 4,610 | +1,235 |
| Switzerland | 4,408 | 2,880 | -1,528 |
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) | 263,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,508 |
| Air transport | 12,151 |
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) | 180,589 | 82,683 | -97,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,492 | 9,016 | -37,476 |
| Air transport | 12,151 | 0 | -12,151 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 246,446 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,388 |
| ZLC | 17,571 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,151 |
| Holyhead | 9,622 |
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 | 169,931 | 76,515 | -93,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,572 | 4,816 | -12,756 |
| ZLC | 17,571 | 0 | -17,571 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,151 | 0 | -12,151 |
| Holyhead | 4,673 | 4,949 | +276 |
| Dover | 5,985 | 1,219 | -4,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,402 | 0 | -5,402 |
| Felixstowe | 4,962 | 0 | -4,962 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,200 | +4,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 985 | 0 | -985 |
Quick facts
HS code: 440210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Charcoal made specifically from bamboo. Used for cooking, air purification, or industrial purposes