Import/export HS code 440420: Non-coniferous wooden sticks and poles
Wooden sticks, poles, and stakes made from non-coniferous trees like oak or birch. Ideal for tool handles, walking sticks, and similar uses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,366,069 |
| Romania | 808,102 |
| United States | 599,962 |
| Poland | 569,238 |
| Hungary | 476,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 387,147 | 978,922 | +591,775 |
| Romania | 470,357 | 337,745 | -132,612 |
| United States | 265,575 | 334,387 | +68,812 |
| Poland | 280,945 | 288,293 | +7,348 |
| Hungary | 200,800 | 275,994 | +75,194 |
| Ukraine | 111,525 | 170,416 | +58,891 |
| Netherlands | 133,000 | 123,988 | -9,012 |
| Germany | 80,028 | 51,167 | -28,861 |
| Spain | 0 | 129,904 | +129,904 |
| South Africa | 88,818 | 41,038 | -47,780 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,429,659 |
| Romania | 808,102 |
| Poland | 673,265 |
| United States | 599,962 |
| Hungary | 504,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 387,147 | 1,042,512 | +655,365 |
| Romania | 470,357 | 337,745 | -132,612 |
| Poland | 306,661 | 366,604 | +59,943 |
| United States | 265,575 | 334,387 | +68,812 |
| Hungary | 217,253 | 287,110 | +69,857 |
| Ukraine | 111,525 | 170,416 | +58,891 |
| China | 130,666 | 57,699 | -72,967 |
| Germany | 93,090 | 74,104 | -18,986 |
| South Africa | 109,004 | 41,038 | -67,966 |
| Spain | 0 | 129,904 | +129,904 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,532,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,966,682 |
| Air transport | 650,694 |
| Road transport | 110,948 |
| Other | 75,749 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,279,928 | 1,252,398 | -27,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 687,737 | 1,278,945 | +591,208 |
| Air transport | 288,455 | 362,239 | +73,784 |
| Road transport | 0 | 110,948 | +110,948 |
| Other | 26,863 | 48,886 | +22,023 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,051,273 |
| Harwich | 887,304 |
| Grimsby | 750,432 |
| London Stansted Airport | 352,755 |
| Middlesbrough | 318,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 495,023 | 556,250 | +61,227 |
| Harwich | 470,310 | 416,994 | -53,316 |
| Grimsby | 2,828 | 747,604 | +744,776 |
| London Stansted Airport | 210,972 | 141,783 | -69,189 |
| Middlesbrough | 318,693 | 0 | -318,693 |
| Felixstowe | 170,249 | 134,935 | -35,314 |
| Inverness | 133,810 | 125,676 | -8,134 |
| Eurotunnel | 88,236 | 162,387 | +74,151 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,840 | 181,459 | +121,619 |
| Hull | 0 | 217,893 | +217,893 |
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 | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTHATCH LTD | 42 |
| DOUBLE H (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 36 |
| CHEVIOT TREES LIMITED | 28 |
| J S D PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| IGNITE PROCUREMENT LIMITED | 18 |
| BEECHLEA LIMITED | 17 |
| J DOWN CONTRACTING LIMITED | 15 |
| MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED | 15 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 14 |
| BLITZ CORPORATION LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,120,342 |
| Netherlands | 623,398 |
| Germany | 486,223 |
| Belize | 432,721 |
| Pakistan | 200,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 857,237 | 263,105 | -594,132 |
| Netherlands | 418,020 | 205,378 | -212,642 |
| Germany | 424,975 | 61,248 | -363,727 |
| Belize | 432,721 | 0 | -432,721 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 200,246 | +200,246 |
| Ireland | 139,782 | 11,952 | -127,830 |
| Denmark | 106,516 | 14,582 | -91,934 |
| Sweden | 110,839 | 0 | -110,839 |
| India | 0 | 72,735 | +72,735 |
| Norway | 54,266 | 0 | -54,266 |
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 | 9,528 |
| Ireland | 4,029 |
| Switzerland | 5 |
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 | 6,089 | 3,439 | -2,650 |
| Ireland | 595 | 3,434 | +2,839 |
| Switzerland | 5 | 0 | -5 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,722,176 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,670,621 |
| Air transport | 17,394 |
| Other | 15,880 |
| Road transport | 13,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,250,352 | 471,824 | -778,528 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,279,423 | 391,198 | -888,225 |
| Air transport | 13,242 | 4,152 | -9,090 |
| Other | 9,007 | 6,873 | -2,134 |
| Road transport | 13,742 | 0 | -13,742 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 715,734 |
| ZLC | 525,925 |
| London Gateway Port | 505,456 |
| London | 456,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 374,124 |
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 | 653,098 | 62,636 | -590,462 |
| ZLC | 522,932 | 2,993 | -519,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 432,721 | 72,735 | -359,986 |
| London | 254,429 | 201,876 | -52,553 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,708 | 124,416 | -125,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,256 | 117,329 | -114,927 |
| Southampton | 1,440 | 200,246 | +198,806 |
| Holyhead | 117,285 | 3,163 | -114,122 |
| Harwich | 30,093 | 12,604 | -17,489 |
| Felixstowe | 10,498 | 29,158 | +18,660 |
Quick facts
HS code: 440420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wooden sticks, poles, and stakes made from non-coniferous trees like oak or birch. Ideal for tool handles, walking sticks, and similar uses