Import/export HS code 440728: Iroko wood
Wood made from iroko 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 | 7,594,486 |
| Ivory Coast | 2,594,550 |
| Netherlands | 2,259,469 |
| Germany | 1,447,454 |
| Belgium | 1,119,553 |
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 | 3,787,756 | 3,806,730 | +18,974 |
| Ivory Coast | 1,724,292 | 870,258 | -854,034 |
| Netherlands | 911,656 | 1,347,813 | +436,157 |
| Germany | 760,708 | 686,746 | -73,962 |
| Belgium | 356,503 | 763,050 | +406,547 |
| Congo | 337,965 | 621,193 | +283,228 |
| Spain | 278,913 | 537,042 | +258,129 |
| Ghana | 457,407 | 179,612 | -277,795 |
| Ireland | 179,252 | 322,159 | +142,907 |
| Latvia | 385,732 | 0 | -385,732 |
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 | 9,480,925 |
| Ivory Coast | 2,723,993 |
| Congo | 2,176,255 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,692,438 |
| Gabon | 620,723 |
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 | 4,258,510 | 5,222,415 | +963,905 |
| Ivory Coast | 1,733,803 | 990,190 | -743,613 |
| Congo | 900,187 | 1,276,068 | +375,881 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 640,408 | 1,052,030 | +411,622 |
| Gabon | 461,442 | 159,281 | -302,161 |
| Ghana | 387,614 | 221,536 | -166,078 |
| Germany | 287,059 | 257,303 | -29,756 |
| Latvia | 385,732 | 0 | -385,732 |
| Spain | 37,238 | 61,442 | +24,204 |
| Ireland | 66,843 | 0 | -66,843 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 14,958,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,546,514 |
| Other | 458,616 |
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) | 7,678,233 | 7,280,074 | -398,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,519,598 | 2,026,916 | +507,318 |
| Other | 179,252 | 279,364 | +100,112 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 9,323,328 |
| London | 3,381,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,638,982 |
| Dover | 1,046,002 |
| Harwich | 759,996 |
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 | 4,729,864 | 4,593,464 | -136,400 |
| London | 1,709,018 | 1,672,900 | -36,118 |
| Immingham Docks | 752,372 | 886,610 | +134,238 |
| Dover | 503,122 | 542,880 | +39,758 |
| Harwich | 334,104 | 425,892 | +91,788 |
| Hull | 594,532 | 0 | -594,532 |
| Killingholme | 152,863 | 418,207 | +265,344 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,069 | 472,864 | +434,795 |
| 000 | 179,252 | 279,364 | +100,112 |
| Felixstowe | 249,099 | 82,666 | -166,433 |
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 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 99 |
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 98 |
| TIMBMET TRADE LIMITED | 86 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 73 |
| UBANGI TIMBER LIMITED | 66 |
| DANZER UK LIMITED | 49 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 46 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| TIMBMET GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| LAVER REGENERATION LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,825,700 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 312,827 |
| Spain | 236,353 |
| Portugal | 145,592 |
| Iceland | 98,635 |
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 | 955,448 | 870,252 | -85,196 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 143,523 | 169,304 | +25,781 |
| Spain | 236,353 | 0 | -236,353 |
| Portugal | 0 | 145,592 | +145,592 |
| Iceland | 14,631 | 84,004 | +69,373 |
| Ivory Coast | 96,555 | 0 | -96,555 |
| Belgium | 0 | 54,884 | +54,884 |
| Germany | 11,454 | 33,992 | +22,538 |
| India | 4,542 | 37,643 | +33,101 |
| Romania | 19,964 | 0 | -19,964 |
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 | 1,386,350 |
| XU | 1,732 |
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 | 662,534 | 723,816 | +61,282 |
| XU | 0 | 1,732 | +1,732 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,388,082 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 778,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 755,634 |
| Air transport | 4,988 |
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 | 662,534 | 725,548 | +63,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 572,564 | 205,450 | -367,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,624 | 490,010 | +224,386 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,988 | +4,988 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,388,082 |
| Portsmouth | 370,522 |
| Liverpool Docks | 330,357 |
| Holyhead | 299,087 |
| Poole | 141,158 |
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 | 662,534 | 725,548 | +63,014 |
| Portsmouth | 201,218 | 169,304 | -31,914 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,293 | 205,064 | +79,771 |
| Holyhead | 264,176 | 34,911 | -229,265 |
| Poole | 141,158 | 0 | -141,158 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,631 | 84,004 | +69,373 |
| Heysham | 0 | 50,321 | +50,321 |
| London | 0 | 47,786 | +47,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,542 | 37,643 | +33,101 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 41,706 | +41,706 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 440728
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wood made from iroko trees