Import/export HS code 44111292: High-density thin fibreboard (HDF)
Thin fibreboard with a density over 0.8 g/cm³, known for its strength
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,673,892 |
| Poland | 5,172,280 |
| France | 3,402,768 |
| Austria | 2,910,654 |
| China | 2,574,302 |
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 | 12,541,643 | 12,132,249 | -409,394 |
| Poland | 2,417,330 | 2,754,950 | +337,620 |
| France | 1,938,413 | 1,464,355 | -474,058 |
| Austria | 2,136,969 | 773,685 | -1,363,284 |
| China | 1,066,260 | 1,508,042 | +441,782 |
| Hungary | 1,163,443 | 887,545 | -275,898 |
| Spain | 892,796 | 981,960 | +89,164 |
| Germany | 364,344 | 504,461 | +140,117 |
| Belgium | 22,420 | 507,768 | +485,348 |
| Italy | 187,609 | 272,522 | +84,913 |
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 | 23,109,802 |
| Poland | 5,708,598 |
| Germany | 3,822,644 |
| France | 3,298,533 |
| China | 2,510,174 |
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 | 11,751,371 | 11,358,431 | -392,940 |
| Poland | 2,892,323 | 2,816,275 | -76,048 |
| Germany | 2,489,815 | 1,332,829 | -1,156,986 |
| France | 1,494,977 | 1,803,556 | +308,579 |
| China | 1,066,260 | 1,443,914 | +377,654 |
| Hungary | 1,162,035 | 890,145 | -271,890 |
| Spain | 893,367 | 977,869 | +84,502 |
| Italy | 185,642 | 276,055 | +90,413 |
| Viet Nam | 49,300 | 105,275 | +55,975 |
| Lithuania | 17,275 | 97,079 | +79,804 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 29,519,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,650,655 |
| Other | 1,587,560 |
| Air transport | 321,224 |
| Road transport | 25,290 |
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) | 15,176,453 | 14,343,044 | -833,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,858,463 | 6,792,192 | -66,271 |
| Other | 796,795 | 790,765 | -6,030 |
| Air transport | 111,531 | 209,693 | +98,162 |
| Road transport | 0 | 25,290 | +25,290 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 17,089,536 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,549,479 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,001,563 |
| Goole | 3,599,182 |
| Dover | 3,364,517 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 6,551,641 | 10,537,895 | +3,986,254 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,955,565 | 1,593,914 | -4,361,651 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,921,225 | 2,080,338 | -840,887 |
| Goole | 1,536,870 | 2,062,312 | +525,442 |
| Dover | 2,725,399 | 639,118 | -2,086,281 |
| Killingholme | 614,711 | 1,562,697 | +947,986 |
| 000 | 796,795 | 790,765 | -6,030 |
| Felixstowe | 894,065 | 681,406 | -212,659 |
| London Gateway Port | 166,813 | 543,543 | +376,730 |
| Southampton | 175,551 | 444,724 | +269,173 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail 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 | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINSA UK LIMITED | 47 |
| PREMDOR CROSBY LIMITED | 47 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| JELD-WEN UK LIMITED | 45 |
| TECHNOGYM U.K. LIMITED | 40 |
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 37 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 35 |
| DECORATIVE PANELS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 34 |
| PETER RAMSEY & SONS (DENHOLME) TIMBER LIMITED | 31 |
| VENTEC EUROPE LTD | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 70,893 |
| United States | 65,490 |
| Spain | 18,438 |
| China | 16,917 |
| Germany | 15,410 |
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 | 20,620 | 50,273 | +29,653 |
| United States | 38,499 | 26,991 | -11,508 |
| Spain | 14,178 | 4,260 | -9,918 |
| China | 0 | 16,917 | +16,917 |
| Germany | 11,434 | 3,976 | -7,458 |
| Malta | 12,500 | 2,290 | -10,210 |
| Indonesia | 12,146 | 0 | -12,146 |
| Netherlands | 10,925 | 1,176 | -9,749 |
| Belgium | 10,823 | 1,067 | -9,756 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,166 | +11,166 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 191 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 0 | 191 | +191 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 150,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,849 |
| Other | 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 61,862 | 89,117 | +27,255 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,011 | 74,896 | +4,885 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,419 | 6,430 | -11,989 |
| Other | 0 | 191 | +191 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 77,985 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,470 |
| Holyhead | 46,903 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,413 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,900 | 69,085 | +60,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,757 | 23,713 | -11,044 |
| Holyhead | 6,429 | 40,474 | +34,045 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,593 | 10,820 | -21,773 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,622 | 16,038 | +3,416 |
| ZLC | 14,709 | 5,961 | -8,748 |
| Felixstowe | 14,178 | 0 | -14,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,211 | 0 | -13,211 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,660 | 1,661 | -3,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,141 | 0 | -2,141 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44111292
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin fibreboard with a density over 0.8 g/cm³, known for its strength