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 | 1,224,271 |
| Romania | 830,726 |
| United States | 587,193 |
| Poland | 566,107 |
| Hungary | 453,537 |
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 | 396,725 | 827,546 | +430,821 |
| Romania | 545,155 | 285,571 | -259,584 |
| United States | 263,772 | 323,421 | +59,649 |
| Poland | 259,719 | 306,388 | +46,669 |
| Hungary | 168,348 | 285,189 | +116,841 |
| Ukraine | 98,335 | 201,072 | +102,737 |
| Netherlands | 125,435 | 126,301 | +866 |
| Germany | 86,688 | 47,865 | -38,823 |
| Spain | 0 | 129,904 | +129,904 |
| South Africa | 72,410 | 57,446 | -14,964 |
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 | 1,278,263 |
| Romania | 830,726 |
| Poland | 670,134 |
| United States | 587,193 |
| Hungary | 481,106 |
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 | 387,127 | 891,136 | +504,009 |
| Romania | 545,155 | 285,571 | -259,584 |
| Poland | 276,572 | 393,562 | +116,990 |
| United States | 263,772 | 323,421 | +59,649 |
| Hungary | 184,801 | 296,305 | +111,504 |
| Ukraine | 98,335 | 201,072 | +102,737 |
| China | 123,620 | 60,647 | -62,973 |
| Germany | 109,348 | 70,802 | -38,546 |
| South Africa | 92,596 | 57,446 | -35,150 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 2,539,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,849,186 |
| Air transport | 637,925 |
| 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) | 1,295,816 | 1,243,451 | -52,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 686,848 | 1,162,338 | +475,490 |
| Air transport | 286,652 | 351,273 | +64,621 |
| 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 | 1,057,966 |
| Harwich | 904,554 |
| Grimsby | 578,945 |
| London Stansted Airport | 339,986 |
| Middlesbrough | 338,784 |
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 | 476,638 | 581,328 | +104,690 |
| Harwich | 518,014 | 386,540 | -131,474 |
| Grimsby | 2,828 | 576,117 | +573,289 |
| London Stansted Airport | 209,169 | 130,817 | -78,352 |
| Middlesbrough | 318,673 | 20,111 | -298,562 |
| Felixstowe | 151,706 | 157,990 | +6,284 |
| Eurotunnel | 103,969 | 171,907 | +67,938 |
| Inverness | 133,810 | 125,676 | -8,134 |
| 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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTHATCH LTD | 41 |
| DOUBLE H (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 36 |
| CHEVIOT TREES LIMITED | 28 |
| J S D PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| IGNITE PROCUREMENT LIMITED | 18 |
| BEECHLEA LIMITED | 16 |
| MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED | 15 |
| J DOWN CONTRACTING LIMITED | 14 |
| 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 | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 1,243,568 |
| Netherlands | 668,803 |
| Germany | 530,122 |
| Belize | 503,527 |
| 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 | 971,695 | 271,873 | -699,822 |
| Netherlands | 481,540 | 187,263 | -294,277 |
| Germany | 468,874 | 61,248 | -407,626 |
| Belize | 503,527 | 0 | -503,527 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 200,246 | +200,246 |
| Ireland | 136,578 | 15,156 | -121,422 |
| Denmark | 91,934 | 29,164 | -62,770 |
| Sweden | 110,839 | 0 | -110,839 |
| Norway | 54,266 | 0 | -54,266 |
| India | 0 | 37,090 | +37,090 |
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 |
| XU | 2,318 |
| 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 |
| XU | 2,318 | 0 | -2,318 |
| 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) | 1,978,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,661,942 |
| Other | 15,880 |
| Air transport | 15,394 |
| 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) | 1,531,999 | 446,380 | -1,085,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,272,673 | 389,269 | -883,404 |
| Other | 9,007 | 6,873 | -2,134 |
| Air transport | 13,242 | 2,152 | -11,090 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 712,283 |
| Dover | 709,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 540,617 |
| London | 444,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 377,530 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 711,290 | 993 | -710,297 |
| Dover | 658,228 | 51,264 | -606,964 |
| London Gateway Port | 503,527 | 37,090 | -466,437 |
| London | 232,390 | 211,648 | -20,742 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,619 | 131,911 | -113,708 |
| Immingham Docks | 239,340 | 116,669 | -122,671 |
| Southampton | 1,440 | 200,246 | +198,806 |
| Holyhead | 114,081 | 6,367 | -107,714 |
| 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