Import/export HS code 441881: Glue-laminated timber (glulam)
Engineered wood made by gluing layers of wood together for strength
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,037,234 |
| Austria | 10,963,450 |
| Netherlands | 10,890,425 |
| France | 6,841,720 |
| Estonia | 4,963,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,495,015 | 5,542,219 | -952,796 |
| Austria | 4,946,398 | 6,017,052 | +1,070,654 |
| Netherlands | 5,408,881 | 5,481,544 | +72,663 |
| France | 3,336,897 | 3,504,823 | +167,926 |
| Estonia | 1,927,581 | 3,035,634 | +1,108,053 |
| Sweden | 1,689,032 | 1,239,624 | -449,408 |
| Finland | 1,332,110 | 967,742 | -364,368 |
| Denmark | 1,151,244 | 1,006,270 | -144,974 |
| Poland | 972,252 | 622,134 | -350,118 |
| China | 532,486 | 733,815 | +201,329 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,168,026 |
| Austria | 16,831,074 |
| Estonia | 8,082,648 |
| Finland | 2,552,859 |
| Poland | 2,043,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,067,404 | 8,100,622 | -1,966,782 |
| Austria | 7,476,161 | 9,354,913 | +1,878,752 |
| Estonia | 3,599,766 | 4,482,882 | +883,116 |
| Finland | 1,560,275 | 992,584 | -567,691 |
| Poland | 1,152,917 | 890,104 | -262,813 |
| Sweden | 818,572 | 944,845 | +126,273 |
| Denmark | 819,333 | 867,186 | +47,853 |
| Netherlands | 729,539 | 846,724 | +117,185 |
| Croatia | 622,331 | 817,714 | +195,383 |
| China | 532,486 | 733,815 | +201,329 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 34,762,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,403,622 |
| Road transport | 535,654 |
| Other | 377,122 |
| Air transport | 24,403 |
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) | 18,509,525 | 16,252,657 | -2,256,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,982,417 | 15,421,205 | +2,438,788 |
| Road transport | 262,026 | 273,628 | +11,602 |
| Other | 159,112 | 218,010 | +58,898 |
| Air transport | 8,234 | 16,169 | +7,935 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,968,680 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,084,718 |
| London | 6,023,137 |
| Felixstowe | 4,841,398 |
| Harwich | 2,551,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 12,550,811 | 13,417,869 | +867,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,376,293 | 5,708,425 | +332,132 |
| London | 2,623,118 | 3,400,019 | +776,901 |
| Felixstowe | 3,109,220 | 1,732,178 | -1,377,042 |
| Harwich | 1,594,209 | 957,446 | -636,763 |
| Killingholme | 1,581,213 | 790,684 | -790,529 |
| Middlesbrough | 153,432 | 1,911,041 | +1,757,609 |
| Purfleet | 898,040 | 843,263 | -54,777 |
| Eurotunnel | 826,497 | 683,502 | -142,995 |
| Hull | 1,124,447 | 93,380 | -1,031,067 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 28 |
| Specialised construction activities | 13 |
| Construction of buildings | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SODRA WOOD LIMITED | 48 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| WOODBRIDGE TIMBER LIMITED | 45 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 43 |
| RAMSAY TIMBER LIMITED | 39 |
| BUCKLAND TIMBER LIMITED | 38 |
| TIMBMET GROUP LIMITED | 37 |
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 33 |
| ALEXANDERS TIMBER DESIGN LIMITED | 28 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 2,297,804 |
| Japan | 821,309 |
| France | 175,242 |
| Poland | 77,482 |
| Australia | 51,123 |
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 | 1,029,804 | 1,268,000 | +238,196 |
| Japan | 821,309 | 0 | -821,309 |
| France | 66,977 | 108,265 | +41,288 |
| Poland | 75,645 | 1,837 | -73,808 |
| Australia | 51,123 | 0 | -51,123 |
| South Korea | 49,873 | 0 | -49,873 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 32,015 | +32,015 |
| Germany | 0 | 28,424 | +28,424 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 28,020 | 0 | -28,020 |
| Belgium | 26,119 | 1,860 | -24,259 |
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 | 1,936,846 |
| Netherlands | 9,414 |
| Nicaragua | 1,913 |
| Finland | 1,732 |
| China | 875 |
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 | 812,013 | 1,124,833 | +312,820 |
| Netherlands | 3,230 | 6,184 | +2,954 |
| Nicaragua | 1,913 | 0 | -1,913 |
| Finland | 440 | 1,292 | +852 |
| China | 875 | 0 | -875 |
| India | 611 | 0 | -611 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,951,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 974,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 694,022 |
| Air transport | 78,424 |
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 | 819,082 | 1,132,309 | +313,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 949,293 | 25,048 | -924,245 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 383,863 | 310,159 | -73,704 |
| Air transport | 28,020 | 50,404 | +22,384 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,951,391 |
| London Gateway Port | 818,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 242,858 |
| Holyhead | 136,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 133,132 |
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 | 819,082 | 1,132,309 | +313,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 818,887 | 0 | -818,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,668 | 119,190 | -4,478 |
| Holyhead | 55,373 | 81,102 | +25,729 |
| Liverpool Docks | 85,352 | 47,780 | -37,572 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,020 | 50,404 | +22,384 |
| Southampton | 71,098 | 1,086 | -70,012 |
| Felixstowe | 51,123 | 8,487 | -42,636 |
| Dover | 49,473 | 1,837 | -47,636 |
| Fishguard | 50,361 | 0 | -50,361 |
Quick facts
HS code: 441881
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engineered wood made by gluing layers of wood together for strength