Import/export HS code 44072998: Various tropical wood
Other tropical wood that does not fit into the other categories, such as non-planed or non-sanded pieces
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,930,749 |
| Netherlands | 1,842,129 |
| Germany | 1,060,455 |
| Cameroon | 502,761 |
| Ghana | 383,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 767,323 | 1,163,426 | +396,103 |
| Netherlands | 929,976 | 912,153 | -17,823 |
| Germany | 642,424 | 418,031 | -224,393 |
| Cameroon | 447,129 | 55,632 | -391,497 |
| Ghana | 210,111 | 173,747 | -36,364 |
| Uruguay | 105,111 | 130,913 | +25,802 |
| Brazil | 58,597 | 71,034 | +12,437 |
| Malaysia | 99,434 | 29,200 | -70,234 |
| Gabon | 22,932 | 95,153 | +72,221 |
| Spain | 80,464 | 37,085 | -43,379 |
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 | 2,088,408 |
| Gabon | 1,464,406 |
| Brazil | 786,192 |
| Mozambique | 443,512 |
| Ghana | 398,100 |
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 | 1,080,326 | 1,008,082 | -72,244 |
| Gabon | 682,005 | 782,401 | +100,396 |
| Brazil | 403,418 | 382,774 | -20,644 |
| Mozambique | 320,240 | 123,272 | -196,968 |
| Ghana | 214,253 | 183,847 | -30,406 |
| Congo | 155,440 | 174,624 | +19,184 |
| Uruguay | 126,174 | 157,793 | +31,619 |
| Malaysia | 99,993 | 120,970 | +20,977 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 197,290 | 0 | -197,290 |
| United States | 1,970 | 175,098 | +173,128 |
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 | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 3,616,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,496,466 |
| Air transport | 21,214 |
| Other | 2,832 |
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) | 1,860,587 | 1,755,698 | -104,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,729,158 | 1,767,308 | +38,150 |
| Air transport | 6,242 | 14,972 | +8,730 |
| Other | 0 | 2,832 | +2,832 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,276,808 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,149,153 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,104,506 |
| Harwich | 741,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 337,024 |
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 | 905,881 | 1,370,927 | +465,046 |
| Immingham Docks | 536,420 | 612,733 | +76,313 |
| Liverpool Docks | 779,004 | 325,502 | -453,502 |
| Harwich | 498,011 | 243,466 | -254,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 161,733 | 175,291 | +13,558 |
| Felixstowe | 66,392 | 270,461 | +204,069 |
| London | 135,707 | 144,380 | +8,673 |
| Killingholme | 171,312 | 59,541 | -111,771 |
| Eurotunnel | 112,164 | 107,918 | -4,246 |
| Thamesport | 62,701 | 67,963 | +5,262 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 59 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 48 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 47 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| N.H.G. TIMBER LIMITED | 26 |
| TRADELINK WOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 25 |
| BOSS LUMBER UK LIMITED | 21 |
| G.B. KENT & SONS PLC | 17 |
| GILMOUR & AITKEN, LIMITED | 13 |
| A B LEWIS 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 | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 286,284 |
| Ireland | 147,843 |
| France | 69,061 |
| Netherlands | 29,985 |
| Iceland | 21,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 285,320 | 964 | -284,356 |
| Ireland | 91,766 | 56,077 | -35,689 |
| France | 1,961 | 67,100 | +65,139 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 29,985 | +29,985 |
| Iceland | 0 | 21,449 | +21,449 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 18,900 | 0 | -18,900 |
| Germany | 9,467 | 3,063 | -6,404 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 12,500 | +12,500 |
| United States | 0 | 6,310 | +6,310 |
| Belgium | 1,539 | 2,435 | +896 |
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 | 15,052 |
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 | 3,960 | 11,092 | +7,132 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 504,640 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,834 |
| Other | 15,052 |
| Air transport | 7,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 386,093 | 118,547 | -267,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,900 | 63,934 | +45,034 |
| Other | 3,960 | 11,092 | +7,132 |
| Air transport | 0 | 7,579 | +7,579 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 317,684 |
| Holyhead | 96,015 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 85,565 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 304,220 | 13,464 | -290,756 |
| Holyhead | 65,131 | 30,884 | -34,247 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,967 | 72,598 | +59,631 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 51,434 | +51,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,935 | 5,019 | -11,916 |
| 000 | 3,960 | 11,092 | +7,132 |
| Heysham | 0 | 9,082 | +9,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,310 | +6,310 |
| Milford | 5,740 | 0 | -5,740 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,269 | +1,269 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44072998
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other tropical wood that does not fit into the other categories, such as non-planed or non-sanded pieces