Import/export HS code 440796: Birch wood
Wood made from birch 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Estonia | 12,728,634 |
| Latvia | 7,492,996 |
| Finland | 2,538,943 |
| Sweden | 1,356,528 |
| Georgia | 291,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 7,797,337 | 4,931,297 | -2,866,040 |
| Latvia | 2,926,322 | 4,566,674 | +1,640,352 |
| Finland | 1,490,819 | 1,048,124 | -442,695 |
| Sweden | 710,232 | 646,296 | -63,936 |
| Georgia | 0 | 291,684 | +291,684 |
| Turkey | 90,941 | 0 | -90,941 |
| Spain | 0 | 18,881 | +18,881 |
| Belgium | 8,806 | 10,055 | +1,249 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 11,887 | +11,887 |
| United States | 3,356 | 5,988 | +2,632 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Estonia | 16,177,530 |
| Latvia | 5,084,368 |
| Sweden | 1,380,094 |
| Finland | 1,265,372 |
| Georgia | 291,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estonia | 8,409,870 | 7,767,660 | -642,210 |
| Latvia | 2,876,424 | 2,207,944 | -668,480 |
| Sweden | 719,038 | 661,056 | -57,982 |
| Finland | 830,442 | 434,930 | -395,512 |
| Georgia | 0 | 291,684 | +291,684 |
| Germany | 80,097 | 154,442 | +74,345 |
| Turkey | 73,109 | 0 | -73,109 |
| Poland | 18,748 | 0 | -18,748 |
| Kazakhstan | 17,645 | 0 | -17,645 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 11,887 | +11,887 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Suffolk | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,186,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,377,786 |
| Other | 1,402 |
| Air transport | 947 |
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) | 9,284,963 | 5,901,553 | -3,383,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,743,748 | 5,634,038 | +1,890,290 |
| Other | 1,402 | 0 | -1,402 |
| Air transport | 947 | 0 | -947 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 10,105,529 |
| London | 5,686,402 |
| King's Lynn | 2,692,412 |
| Goole | 2,092,795 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,492,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 8,470,122 | 1,635,407 | -6,834,715 |
| London | 943,871 | 4,742,531 | +3,798,660 |
| King's Lynn | 0 | 2,692,412 | +2,692,412 |
| Goole | 1,121,168 | 971,627 | -149,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 717,581 | 774,816 | +57,235 |
| Hull | 967,746 | 335,093 | -632,653 |
| Grimsby | 454,787 | 28,042 | -426,745 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 166,705 | +166,705 |
| Felixstowe | 109,515 | 20,373 | -89,142 |
| Medway | 91,650 | 29,757 | -61,893 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 5 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 3 |
| Forestry and logging | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| KDM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 56 |
| HORNERS TIMBER LTD | 38 |
| CAPITAL HARDWOOD & COMPONENTS LIMITED | 38 |
| JAMES E.SMITH (TIMBER) LIMITED | 34 |
| BITUS UK LIMITED | 27 |
| NASON DAVIS LIMITED | 20 |
| SLEEPEEZEE LIMITED | 19 |
| BUOYANT UPHOLSTERY LIMITED | 17 |
| A B LEWIS LIMITED | 16 |
| WEST MOOR HOLDINGS LIMITED | 15 |
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 | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 22,560 |
| Iceland | 19,321 |
| Sweden | 11,568 |
| Saudi Arabia | 9,698 |
| Bahrain | 3,816 |
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 | 16,696 | 5,864 | -10,832 |
| Iceland | 12,121 | 7,200 | -4,921 |
| Sweden | 11,568 | 0 | -11,568 |
| Saudi Arabia | 3,250 | 6,448 | +3,198 |
| Bahrain | 3,816 | 0 | -3,816 |
| Jordan | 0 | 1,191 | +1,191 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,048 | 247 | -1,801 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,465 |
| Other | 2,295 |
| Air transport | 1,191 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,755 | 6,448 | -24,307 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,648 | 12,817 | -1,831 |
| Other | 2,048 | 247 | -1,801 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,191 | +1,191 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 19,321 |
| Holyhead | 15,978 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,568 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,264 |
| Heysham | 4,287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 12,121 | 7,200 | -4,921 |
| Holyhead | 10,361 | 5,617 | -4,744 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,568 | 0 | -11,568 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,816 | 6,448 | +2,632 |
| Heysham | 4,287 | 0 | -4,287 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,250 | 0 | -3,250 |
| 000 | 2,048 | 247 | -1,801 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,191 | +1,191 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 440796
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wood made from birch trees