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 | 34,320,793 |
| Congo | 15,570,239 |
| Netherlands | 8,264,491 |
| Ireland | 1,409,239 |
| Malaysia | 1,297,781 |
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 | 18,649,927 | 15,670,866 | -2,979,061 |
| Congo | 7,275,239 | 8,295,000 | +1,019,761 |
| Netherlands | 5,296,831 | 2,967,660 | -2,329,171 |
| Ireland | 806,547 | 602,692 | -203,855 |
| Malaysia | 375,955 | 921,826 | +545,871 |
| Belgium | 277,013 | 749,027 | +472,014 |
| Spain | 152,601 | 550,478 | +397,877 |
| Ghana | 607,797 | 89,131 | -518,666 |
| Germany | 370,511 | 153,731 | -216,780 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | 25,401,841 |
| Congo | 24,835,036 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,388,489 |
| Italy | 845,583 |
| Malaysia | 779,443 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 13,118,476 | 12,283,365 | -835,111 |
| Congo | 12,832,838 | 12,002,198 | -830,640 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,925,841 | 5,462,648 | -463,193 |
| Italy | 819,765 | 25,818 | -793,947 |
| Malaysia | 251,493 | 527,950 | +276,457 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 55,174,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,501,719 |
| Other | 707,063 |
| 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) | 28,098,026 | 27,076,423 | -1,021,603 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,544,637 | 3,957,082 | -2,587,555 |
| Other | 271,537 | 435,526 | +163,989 |
| 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 | 37,957,167 |
| London | 10,888,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,270,787 |
| Killingholme | 3,049,388 |
| Felixstowe | 1,980,473 |
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 | 19,845,408 | 18,111,759 | -1,733,649 |
| London | 4,892,950 | 5,995,200 | +1,102,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,606,826 | 1,663,961 | +57,135 |
| Killingholme | 2,048,249 | 1,001,139 | -1,047,110 |
| Felixstowe | 1,604,454 | 376,019 | -1,228,435 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 785,831 | 918,411 | +132,580 |
| Belfast Port | 841,050 | 636,358 | -204,692 |
| Harwich | 1,245,345 | 88,663 | -1,156,682 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,043,702 | +1,043,702 |
| Dover | 640,239 | 315,455 | -324,784 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 117 |
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 116 |
| DANZER UK LIMITED | 113 |
| TIMBMET TRADE LIMITED | 106 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 104 |
| TIMBMET GROUP LIMITED | 53 |
| TRADELINK WOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 52 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 42 |
| 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 | 2,502,710 |
| Spain | 609,515 |
| Romania | 125,866 |
| 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 | 1,271,207 | 1,231,503 | -39,704 |
| Spain | 609,515 | 0 | -609,515 |
| Romania | 59,497 | 66,369 | +6,872 |
| United States | 75,320 | 0 | -75,320 |
| France | 9,600 | 58,759 | +49,159 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 23,005 | +23,005 |
| 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 | 1,873,600 |
| Ivory Coast | 5,337 |
| Congo | 4,719 |
| Cameroon | 3,750 |
| Germany | 1,055 |
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 | 1,053,141 | 820,459 | -232,682 |
| Ivory Coast | 5,337 | 0 | -5,337 |
| Congo | 3,127 | 1,592 | -1,535 |
| Cameroon | 549 | 3,201 | +2,652 |
| 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 | 1,891,052 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,382,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,373 |
| 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 | 1,063,515 | 827,537 | -235,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 853,040 | 529,094 | -323,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,816 | 24,557 | -86,259 |
| 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 | 1,891,052 |
| Portsmouth | 536,497 |
| Heysham | 247,275 |
| Holyhead | 219,854 |
| Liverpool Docks | 146,761 |
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 | 1,063,515 | 827,537 | -235,978 |
| Portsmouth | 513,492 | 23,005 | -490,487 |
| Heysham | 53,519 | 193,756 | +140,237 |
| Holyhead | 38,541 | 181,313 | +142,772 |
| Liverpool Docks | 117,864 | 28,897 | -88,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,600 | 98,325 | +88,725 |
| Poole | 96,023 | 0 | -96,023 |
| Southampton | 75,320 | 0 | -75,320 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,497 | 0 | -59,497 |
| Harwich | 0 | 26,804 | +26,804 |
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