Import/export HS code 441193: Medium-density fibreboard (0.5 to 0.8 g/cm³)
Fibreboard with a density between 0.5 g/cm³ and 0.8 g/cm³, moderately strong
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 759,212 |
| Sweden | 557,982 |
| Netherlands | 540,317 |
| China | 425,392 |
| Denmark | 163,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 600,139 | 159,073 | -441,066 |
| Sweden | 30,849 | 527,133 | +496,284 |
| Netherlands | 66,357 | 473,960 | +407,603 |
| China | 69,782 | 355,610 | +285,828 |
| Denmark | 135,607 | 28,275 | -107,332 |
| Ireland | 26,044 | 94,747 | +68,703 |
| Poland | 17,603 | 81,223 | +63,620 |
| Estonia | 27,359 | 51,547 | +24,188 |
| India | 36,730 | 23,724 | -13,006 |
| Finland | 0 | 56,119 | +56,119 |
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 | 1,446,695 |
| Netherlands | 526,487 |
| China | 426,135 |
| Spain | 141,469 |
| Poland | 102,533 |
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 | 782,302 | 664,393 | -117,909 |
| Netherlands | 66,357 | 460,130 | +393,773 |
| China | 70,525 | 355,610 | +285,085 |
| Spain | 9,488 | 131,981 | +122,493 |
| Poland | 17,603 | 84,930 | +67,327 |
| India | 36,730 | 23,724 | -13,006 |
| Belgium | 18,660 | 33,082 | +14,422 |
| Turkey | 48,976 | 2,110 | -46,866 |
| Sweden | 0 | 28,884 | +28,884 |
| Finland | 0 | 27,770 | +27,770 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 2,123,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 735,539 |
| Other | 177,594 |
| Air transport | 14,068 |
| Road transport | 1,571 |
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) | 862,311 | 1,261,004 | +398,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,333 | 537,206 | +338,873 |
| Other | 79,387 | 98,207 | +18,820 |
| Air transport | 0 | 14,068 | +14,068 |
| Road transport | 1,571 | 0 | -1,571 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,294,602 |
| Dover | 745,531 |
| Felixstowe | 193,214 |
| 000 | 177,594 |
| London Gateway Port | 161,575 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 208,574 | 1,086,028 | +877,454 |
| Dover | 502,558 | 242,973 | -259,585 |
| Felixstowe | 108,916 | 84,298 | -24,618 |
| 000 | 79,387 | 98,207 | +18,820 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 161,575 | +161,575 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,192 | 24,118 | -43,074 |
| Southampton | 0 | 86,846 | +86,846 |
| Hull | 36,872 | 49,407 | +12,535 |
| Eurotunnel | 56,315 | 5,971 | -50,344 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 36,730 | 23,724 | -13,006 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 3 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| METSA WOOD UK LIMITED | 21 |
| BALAU BESPOKE JOINERY LTD | 11 |
| FORMICA LIMITED | 10 |
| HAVWOODS LIMITED | 10 |
| Y.T.D. LTD | 9 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 9 |
| GEAVES SURFACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 8 |
| FINSA UK LIMITED | 8 |
| UNILIN FLOORING UK LIMITED | 8 |
| INTERNATIONAL DECORATIVE SURFACES LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 9,285,050 |
| Netherlands | 1,344,170 |
| Austria | 60,273 |
| United States | 40,719 |
| Italy | 15,560 |
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 | 4,867,607 | 4,417,443 | -450,164 |
| Netherlands | 651,922 | 692,248 | +40,326 |
| Austria | 0 | 60,273 | +60,273 |
| United States | 15,441 | 25,278 | +9,837 |
| Italy | 0 | 15,560 | +15,560 |
| Sweden | 11,014 | 4,289 | -6,725 |
| Australia | 11,289 | 3,956 | -7,333 |
| Canada | 4,369 | 5,309 | +940 |
| Spain | 0 | 7,400 | +7,400 |
| Greece | 6,325 | 0 | -6,325 |
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 | 10,400,780 |
| XU | 44,788 |
| Ireland | 9,614 |
| Croatia | 6,346 |
| Portugal | 1,660 |
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 | 5,374,837 | 5,025,943 | -348,894 |
| XU | 6,584 | 38,204 | +31,620 |
| Ireland | 5,626 | 3,988 | -1,638 |
| Croatia | 2,858 | 3,488 | +630 |
| Portugal | 1,660 | 0 | -1,660 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 10,463,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 275,451 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,448 |
| Air transport | 15,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 5,391,565 | 5,071,623 | -319,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,900 | 129,551 | -16,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,458 | 29,990 | -7,468 |
| Air transport | 6,494 | 8,856 | +2,362 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 10,463,188 |
| Liverpool Docks | 150,016 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,755 |
| Holyhead | 32,863 |
| Southampton | 21,234 |
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 | 5,391,565 | 5,071,623 | -319,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 115,365 | 34,651 | -80,714 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,855 | 68,900 | +53,045 |
| Holyhead | 15,247 | 17,616 | +2,369 |
| Southampton | 0 | 21,234 | +21,234 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,014 | 4,099 | -6,915 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,712 | 0 | -12,712 |
| Belfast Airport | 2,939 | 7,856 | +4,917 |
| Heysham | 1,721 | 8,997 | +7,276 |
| Belfast Port | 8,444 | 2,204 | -6,240 |
Quick facts
HS code: 441193
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fibreboard with a density between 0.5 g/cm³ and 0.8 g/cm³, moderately strong