Import/export HS code 441252: Plywood with non-coniferous wood outer layer (laminated board)
Wood sheets with at least one outer layer of non-coniferous wood, often used in laminated boards
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 738,231 |
| Poland | 537,869 |
| China | 375,080 |
| France | 264,278 |
| Belgium | 162,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 632,962 | 105,269 | -527,693 |
| Poland | 296,255 | 241,614 | -54,641 |
| China | 100,308 | 274,772 | +174,464 |
| France | 22,572 | 241,706 | +219,134 |
| Belgium | 102,152 | 60,522 | -41,630 |
| Czechia | 8,363 | 31,947 | +23,584 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 27,939 | +27,939 |
| Austria | 14,161 | 11,713 | -2,448 |
| Germany | 16,990 | 0 | -16,990 |
| Italy | 4,147 | 11,069 | +6,922 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 1,038,611 |
| Poland | 534,515 |
| China | 380,674 |
| Belgium | 162,674 |
| Austria | 33,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 667,866 | 370,745 | -297,121 |
| Poland | 296,255 | 238,260 | -57,995 |
| China | 77,963 | 302,711 | +224,748 |
| Belgium | 102,152 | 60,522 | -41,630 |
| Austria | 14,161 | 19,314 | +5,153 |
| United States | 26,492 | 0 | -26,492 |
| Netherlands | 13,021 | 3,930 | -9,091 |
| Croatia | 1,899 | 11,069 | +9,170 |
| South Africa | 0 | 3,165 | +3,165 |
| Ireland | 1,179 | 0 | -1,179 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 1,484,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 717,424 |
| Air transport | 8,665 |
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) | 888,315 | 596,300 | -292,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 312,673 | 404,751 | +92,078 |
| Air transport | 0 | 8,665 | +8,665 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 610,939 |
| Dover | 440,379 |
| Felixstowe | 256,563 |
| Southampton | 191,210 |
| Middlesbrough | 189,136 |
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 | 573,184 | 37,755 | -535,429 |
| Dover | 166,294 | 274,085 | +107,791 |
| Felixstowe | 182,172 | 74,391 | -107,781 |
| Southampton | 0 | 191,210 | +191,210 |
| Middlesbrough | 119,396 | 69,740 | -49,656 |
| London | 80,066 | 93,767 | +13,701 |
| Eurotunnel | 53,445 | 106,998 | +53,553 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 82,876 | +82,876 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,936 | 29,489 | +16,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 27,939 | +27,939 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Specialised construction activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RUSSWOOD LTD. | 34 |
| HANSON PLYWOOD LIMITED | 26 |
| DECOSPAN UK LIMITED | 20 |
| WOODEX LIMITED | 20 |
| BRITANNIA FLOORS & STAIRS LTD | 13 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 10 |
| HAVWOODS LIMITED | 8 |
| V4 WOODFLOORING LIMITED | 5 |
| TIMBMET GROUP LIMITED | 5 |
| NAOS FLOORS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,001 |
| Italy | 4,230 |
| United States | 2,911 |
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 | 2,319 | 6,682 | +4,363 |
| Italy | 3,550 | 680 | -2,870 |
| United States | 2,911 | 0 | -2,911 |
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) | 13,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,911 |
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) | 5,869 | 7,362 | +1,493 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,911 | 0 | -2,911 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 6,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,230 |
| Felixstowe | 2,911 |
| Holyhead | 2,319 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 0 | 6,682 | +6,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,550 | 680 | -2,870 |
| Felixstowe | 2,911 | 0 | -2,911 |
| Holyhead | 2,319 | 0 | -2,319 |
Quick facts
HS code: 441252
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wood sheets with at least one outer layer of non-coniferous wood, often used in laminated boards