Import/export HS code 440727: Sapelli wood
Wood made from sapelli trees
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | 34,017,797 |
| Congo | 15,488,712 |
| Netherlands | 8,394,872 |
| Ireland | 1,453,914 |
| Malaysia | 1,231,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 19,134,332 | 14,883,465 | -4,250,867 |
| Congo | 6,919,734 | 8,568,978 | +1,649,244 |
| Netherlands | 5,698,585 | 2,696,287 | -3,002,298 |
| Ireland | 811,317 | 642,597 | -168,720 |
| Malaysia | 409,380 | 821,759 | +412,379 |
| Belgium | 253,751 | 667,891 | +414,140 |
| Ghana | 722,003 | 89,131 | -632,872 |
| Spain | 58,555 | 536,907 | +478,352 |
| Germany | 365,438 | 180,235 | -185,203 |
| Latvia | 346,104 | 10,315 | -335,789 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Congo | 25,348,325 |
| Cameroon | 24,567,014 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,398,240 |
| Italy | 845,583 |
| Malaysia | 721,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congo | 13,398,269 | 11,950,056 | -1,448,213 |
| Cameroon | 12,937,486 | 11,629,528 | -1,307,958 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 6,056,626 | 5,341,614 | -715,012 |
| Italy | 819,765 | 25,818 | -793,947 |
| Malaysia | 284,918 | 436,923 | +152,005 |
| United States | 362,683 | 89,672 | -273,011 |
| Ivory Coast | 158,041 | 213,309 | +55,268 |
| Latvia | 346,104 | 10,315 | -335,789 |
| United Arab Emirates | 249,498 | 55,052 | -194,446 |
| Germany | 234,187 | 27,000 | -207,187 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cumbria | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 54,351,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,932,152 |
| Other | 747,319 |
| Air transport | 3,563 |
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) | 27,874,500 | 26,476,773 | -1,397,727 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,328,486 | 3,603,666 | -3,724,820 |
| Other | 271,888 | 475,431 | +203,543 |
| Air transport | 2,123 | 1,440 | -683 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 37,413,999 |
| London | 10,923,802 |
| Killingholme | 3,275,385 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,948,238 |
| Felixstowe | 1,999,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 20,066,581 | 17,347,418 | -2,719,163 |
| London | 4,853,161 | 6,070,641 | +1,217,480 |
| Killingholme | 2,330,690 | 944,695 | -1,385,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,490,348 | 1,457,890 | -32,458 |
| Felixstowe | 1,629,203 | 369,883 | -1,259,320 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 733,030 | 971,212 | +238,182 |
| Belfast Port | 883,512 | 712,429 | -171,083 |
| Harwich | 1,439,386 | 121,087 | -1,318,299 |
| Dover | 613,230 | 352,563 | -260,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 942,123 | +942,123 |
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 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 116 |
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 115 |
| DANZER UK LIMITED | 112 |
| TIMBMET TRADE LIMITED | 106 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 103 |
| TIMBMET GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| TRADELINK WOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 51 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 41 |
| GLENMERE TIMBER COMPANY LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | 2,544,653 |
| Spain | 609,515 |
| Romania | 121,382 |
| United States | 75,320 |
| France | 68,359 |
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 | 1,321,681 | 1,222,972 | -98,709 |
| Spain | 609,515 | 0 | -609,515 |
| Romania | 81,816 | 39,566 | -42,250 |
| United States | 75,320 | 0 | -75,320 |
| France | 9,600 | 58,759 | +49,159 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 36,498 | 23,005 | -13,493 |
| Botswana | 0 | 5,001 | +5,001 |
| Malaysia | 2,232 | 0 | -2,232 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 1,940,097 |
| Ivory Coast | 6,916 |
| Congo | 5,373 |
| Cameroon | 3,853 |
| XU | 2,591 |
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 | 1,073,569 | 866,528 | -207,041 |
| Ivory Coast | 6,825 | 91 | -6,734 |
| Congo | 4,171 | 1,202 | -2,969 |
| Cameroon | 1,061 | 2,792 | +1,731 |
| XU | 0 | 2,591 | +2,591 |
| Germany | 1,055 | 0 | -1,055 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,959,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,350,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 171,871 |
| Air transport | 3,450 |
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 | 1,086,681 | 873,204 | -213,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 902,667 | 448,093 | -454,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 147,314 | 24,557 | -122,757 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,450 | +3,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,959,885 |
| Portsmouth | 572,995 |
| Heysham | 222,236 |
| Holyhead | 214,153 |
| Liverpool Docks | 150,611 |
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 | 1,086,681 | 873,204 | -213,477 |
| Portsmouth | 549,990 | 23,005 | -526,985 |
| Heysham | 53,519 | 168,717 | +115,198 |
| Holyhead | 68,510 | 145,643 | +77,133 |
| Liverpool Docks | 115,203 | 35,408 | -79,795 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,919 | 98,325 | +66,406 |
| Poole | 96,023 | 0 | -96,023 |
| Southampton | 75,320 | 0 | -75,320 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,497 | 0 | -59,497 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,450 | +3,450 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 440727
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wood made from sapelli trees