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 | 1,932,711 |
| Netherlands | 1,779,953 |
| Germany | 1,148,606 |
| Cameroon | 525,738 |
| Ghana | 335,295 |
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 | 778,791 | 1,153,920 | +375,129 |
| Netherlands | 916,269 | 863,684 | -52,585 |
| Germany | 621,621 | 526,985 | -94,636 |
| Cameroon | 447,129 | 78,609 | -368,520 |
| Ghana | 113,135 | 222,160 | +109,025 |
| Uruguay | 113,707 | 122,317 | +8,610 |
| United States | 1,970 | 172,957 | +170,987 |
| Gabon | 74,453 | 65,892 | -8,561 |
| Brazil | 43,615 | 96,713 | +53,098 |
| Malaysia | 99,434 | 29,200 | -70,234 |
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 | 2,120,659 |
| Gabon | 1,458,734 |
| Brazil | 759,347 |
| Mozambique | 540,729 |
| Congo | 389,117 |
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 | 1,132,970 | 987,689 | -145,281 |
| Gabon | 721,308 | 737,426 | +16,118 |
| Brazil | 344,407 | 414,940 | +70,533 |
| Mozambique | 316,350 | 224,379 | -91,971 |
| Congo | 163,218 | 225,899 | +62,681 |
| Ghana | 117,277 | 232,260 | +114,983 |
| Uruguay | 119,567 | 149,197 | +29,630 |
| United States | 8,121 | 241,488 | +233,367 |
| Malaysia | 112,740 | 108,223 | -4,517 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 197,290 | 0 | -197,290 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,630,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,623,355 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,794,331 | 1,836,079 | +41,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,702,583 | 1,920,772 | +218,189 |
| Air transport | 6,242 | 14,972 | +8,730 |
| Other | 57 | 2,775 | +2,718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,314,967 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,282,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,119,744 |
| Harwich | 805,491 |
| Felixstowe | 336,853 |
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 | 954,516 | 1,360,451 | +405,935 |
| Liverpool Docks | 746,098 | 536,294 | -209,804 |
| Immingham Docks | 517,167 | 602,577 | +85,410 |
| Harwich | 459,772 | 345,719 | -114,053 |
| Felixstowe | 72,750 | 264,103 | +191,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 146,751 | 175,291 | +28,540 |
| Killingholme | 211,207 | 19,646 | -191,561 |
| London | 99,033 | 119,408 | +20,375 |
| Eurotunnel | 103,151 | 107,355 | +4,204 |
| Thamesport | 48,959 | 67,963 | +19,004 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 60 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 49 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 48 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| TRADELINK WOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 26 |
| N.H.G. TIMBER LIMITED | 26 |
| 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 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 135,837 |
| 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 | 77,802 | 58,035 | -19,767 |
| France | 6,069 | 62,992 | +56,923 |
| 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 | 0 | 2,435 | +2,435 |
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 | 8,900 | 6,152 | -2,748 |
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) | 491,095 |
| 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) | 369,758 | 121,337 | -248,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,900 | 63,934 | +45,034 |
| Other | 8,900 | 6,152 | -2,748 |
| 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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,026 |
| Holyhead | 84,009 |
| 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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,536 | 68,490 | +52,954 |
| Holyhead | 46,227 | 37,782 | -8,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 51,434 | +51,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,935 | 5,019 | -11,916 |
| 000 | 8,900 | 6,152 | -2,748 |
| 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