Import/export HS code 4411: Fibreboard made from wood or plant materials
Wood-based boards made from compressed fibers, with or without resins
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 226,155,207 |
| Germany | 134,108,767 |
| Spain | 104,415,801 |
| Belgium | 90,444,160 |
| China | 51,740,999 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 120,260,822 | 105,894,385 | -14,366,437 |
| Germany | 72,632,803 | 61,475,964 | -11,156,839 |
| Spain | 53,842,642 | 50,573,159 | -3,269,483 |
| Belgium | 46,486,186 | 43,957,974 | -2,528,212 |
| China | 24,252,100 | 27,488,899 | +3,236,799 |
| Poland | 12,764,730 | 16,443,497 | +3,678,767 |
| Turkey | 12,723,794 | 15,616,099 | +2,892,305 |
| Latvia | 11,050,795 | 9,531,580 | -1,519,215 |
| France | 8,523,707 | 7,792,084 | -731,623 |
| Brazil | 8,448,554 | 5,476,102 | -2,972,452 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 190,736,857 |
| Germany | 132,435,695 |
| Belgium | 89,755,987 |
| Spain | 86,596,371 |
| China | 51,748,862 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 101,597,076 | 89,139,781 | -12,457,295 |
| Germany | 72,580,782 | 59,854,913 | -12,725,869 |
| Belgium | 46,597,162 | 43,158,825 | -3,438,337 |
| Spain | 44,593,997 | 42,002,374 | -2,591,623 |
| China | 24,739,256 | 27,009,606 | +2,270,350 |
| Poland | 17,166,533 | 20,597,786 | +3,431,253 |
| Turkey | 12,757,865 | 15,920,187 | +3,162,322 |
| Latvia | 11,519,661 | 10,042,392 | -1,477,269 |
| Portugal | 11,443,436 | 9,749,420 | -1,694,016 |
| Brazil | 7,918,195 | 5,457,259 | -2,460,936 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 60 |
| West Yorkshire | 48 |
| West Midlands | 40 |
| Inner London - East | 33 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 43 | 28 | -15 |
| West Yorkshire | 34 | 38 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 25 | 29 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 | 22 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 | 17 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 16 | +6 |
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) | 373,684,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 366,344,330 |
| Other | 45,060,827 |
| Road transport | 3,908,021 |
| Air transport | 2,539,984 |
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) | 192,740,230 | 180,944,401 | -11,795,829 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 190,895,041 | 175,449,289 | -15,445,752 |
| Other | 23,914,767 | 21,146,060 | -2,768,707 |
| Road transport | 2,066,170 | 1,841,851 | -224,319 |
| Air transport | 1,185,144 | 1,354,840 | +169,696 |
| Rail transport | 57,718 | 0 | -57,718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 174,118,146 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,441,338 |
| Felixstowe | 53,909,413 |
| Dover | 50,367,482 |
| London | 49,100,311 |
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 | 93,291,648 | 80,826,498 | -12,465,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 83,427,253 | 59,014,085 | -24,413,168 |
| Felixstowe | 27,323,985 | 26,585,428 | -738,557 |
| Dover | 25,904,137 | 24,463,345 | -1,440,792 |
| London | 28,010,107 | 21,090,204 | -6,919,903 |
| 000 | 23,914,767 | 21,146,060 | -2,768,707 |
| Heysham | 17,351,227 | 24,396,196 | +7,044,969 |
| Hull | 11,019,366 | 18,045,426 | +7,026,060 |
| Milford | 15,933,547 | 11,440,137 | -4,493,410 |
| Fishguard | 12,301,777 | 12,451,033 | +149,256 |
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 | 240 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 164 |
| Specialised construction activities | 53 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 43 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 157 |
| 2025-11 | 169 |
| 2025-10 | 172 |
| 2025-09 | 171 |
| 2025-08 | 163 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAWTHORN TIMBER LIMITED | 115 |
| PREMDOR CROSBY LIMITED | 102 |
| JELD-WEN UK LIMITED | 87 |
| NEY LIMITED | 84 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 76 |
| HFD LIMITED | 75 |
| THE WOODEN FLOOR STORE (NI) LTD | 74 |
| ROPER RHODES LIMITED | 67 |
| INTERNATIONAL PLYWOOD (IMPORTERS) LIMITED | 60 |
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 249 |
| 54m+ | 166 |
| 0-1m | 108 |
| 15m-54m | 79 |
| Other | 43 |
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 | 35,089,975 |
| Netherlands | 3,593,615 |
| United States | 2,465,612 |
| Germany | 2,168,701 |
| France | 2,105,147 |
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 | 19,517,919 | 15,572,056 | -3,945,863 |
| Netherlands | 1,751,079 | 1,842,536 | +91,457 |
| United States | 1,555,234 | 910,378 | -644,856 |
| Germany | 1,266,338 | 902,363 | -363,975 |
| France | 1,576,999 | 528,148 | -1,048,851 |
| Belgium | 993,267 | 912,932 | -80,335 |
| Israel | 24,430 | 754,062 | +729,632 |
| Spain | 160,587 | 218,573 | +57,986 |
| Sweden | 146,485 | 157,810 | +11,325 |
| Italy | 116,656 | 144,020 | +27,364 |
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 | 10,516,260 |
| Germany | 2,109,320 |
| Ireland | 1,511,914 |
| Belgium | 1,485,585 |
| China | 893,485 |
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 | 5,488,259 | 5,028,001 | -460,258 |
| Germany | 1,259,477 | 849,843 | -409,634 |
| Ireland | 882,002 | 629,912 | -252,090 |
| Belgium | 920,468 | 565,117 | -355,351 |
| China | 580,264 | 313,221 | -267,043 |
| Turkey | 235,656 | 261,872 | +26,216 |
| Brazil | 207,278 | 45,203 | -162,075 |
| Finland | 124,733 | 105,486 | -19,247 |
| Spain | 89,380 | 74,966 | -14,414 |
| Austria | 25,700 | 66,093 | +40,393 |
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) | 22,969,401 |
| Other | 22,212,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,112,139 |
| Air transport | 1,362,924 |
| Road transport | 2,473 |
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) | 13,045,392 | 9,924,009 | -3,121,383 |
| Other | 11,990,127 | 10,221,976 | -1,768,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,676,067 | 2,436,072 | -239,995 |
| Air transport | 599,188 | 763,736 | +164,548 |
| Road transport | 2,473 | 0 | -2,473 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 22,212,103 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,983,476 |
| Holyhead | 5,231,661 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,744,674 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,350,269 |
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 | 11,990,127 | 10,221,976 | -1,768,151 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,738,037 | 2,245,439 | -1,492,598 |
| Holyhead | 3,117,392 | 2,114,269 | -1,003,123 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,224,105 | 1,520,569 | -1,703,536 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,887,769 | 2,462,500 | +574,731 |
| Heysham | 1,939,682 | 1,857,847 | -81,835 |
| Felixstowe | 175,127 | 975,975 | +800,848 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 447,367 | 448,189 | +822 |
| London Gateway Port | 665,468 | 94,182 | -571,286 |
| Southampton | 193,185 | 410,658 | +217,473 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 4411
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wood-based boards made from compressed fibers, with or without resins