Import/export HS code 441912: Wooden chopsticks
Eating utensils made of wood, commonly used in Asian cuisine
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,480,471 |
| Japan | 209,184 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 110,189 |
| Denmark | 90,384 |
| Netherlands | 70,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,336,734 | 1,143,737 | -192,997 |
| Japan | 123,061 | 86,123 | -36,938 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 71,735 | 38,454 | -33,281 |
| Denmark | 54,921 | 35,463 | -19,458 |
| Netherlands | 26,691 | 44,167 | +17,476 |
| Germany | 7,304 | 15,457 | +8,153 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 16,869 | +16,869 |
| Belgium | 0 | 12,693 | +12,693 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 10,717 | +10,717 |
| Taiwan | 6,805 | 3,665 | -3,140 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,766,871 |
| Japan | 221,944 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,383 |
| Uzbekistan | 10,717 |
| Thailand | 9,856 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,469,888 | 1,296,983 | -172,905 |
| Japan | 138,734 | 83,210 | -55,524 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,256 | 7,127 | -6,129 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 10,717 | +10,717 |
| Thailand | 9,856 | 0 | -9,856 |
| South Korea | 6,406 | 1,915 | -4,491 |
| Taiwan | 902 | 3,665 | +2,763 |
| El Salvador | 0 | 1,319 | +1,319 |
| Turkey | 1,184 | 11 | -1,173 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 1,015 | +1,015 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - South | 8 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
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 | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 4 | +4 |
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) | 2,639,113 |
| Air transport | 203,886 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 158,347 |
| Other | 65,699 |
| Road transport | 2,660 |
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) | 1,446,316 | 1,192,797 | -253,519 |
| Air transport | 87,369 | 116,517 | +29,148 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,572 | 84,775 | +11,203 |
| Other | 45,847 | 19,852 | -25,995 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,660 | +2,660 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,396,733 |
| Southampton | 924,291 |
| London Gateway Port | 214,493 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 146,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 103,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 795,647 | 601,086 | -194,561 |
| Southampton | 547,358 | 376,933 | -170,425 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,942 | 179,551 | +144,609 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,127 | 77,909 | +9,782 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,872 | 46,693 | -10,179 |
| 000 | 45,847 | 19,852 | -25,995 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,001 | 7,911 | -20,090 |
| Thamesport | 27,485 | 8,237 | -19,248 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,301 | 23,980 | +17,679 |
| 499 | 0 | 21,257 | +21,257 |
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 | 51 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 82 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 70 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 60 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 43 |
| REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 43 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| HOO HING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 36 |
| THE BASIC INGREDIENTS LTD | 36 |
| CCS MCLAYS LIMITED | 34 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 26 |
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+ | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 43,780 |
| Switzerland | 39,636 |
| Finland | 28,634 |
| Ireland | 22,776 |
| Austria | 14,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 888 | 42,892 | +42,004 |
| Switzerland | 17,033 | 22,603 | +5,570 |
| Finland | 13,199 | 15,435 | +2,236 |
| Ireland | 11,013 | 11,763 | +750 |
| Austria | 0 | 14,148 | +14,148 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,240 | 9,600 | +6,360 |
| Germany | 0 | 11,091 | +11,091 |
| Norway | 6,731 | 1,901 | -4,830 |
| Italy | 4,256 | 3,810 | -446 |
| France | 1,071 | 5,170 | +4,099 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 494 | +494 |
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) | 136,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 50,331 |
| Air transport | 39,079 |
| Road transport | 5,418 |
| Other | 588 |
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) | 55,166 | 80,938 | +25,772 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,439 | 42,892 | +35,453 |
| Air transport | 13,429 | 25,650 | +12,221 |
| Road transport | 5,418 | 0 | -5,418 |
| Other | 36 | 552 | +516 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,578 |
| Felixstowe | 42,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,361 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,644 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,567 | 46,011 | +16,444 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 42,892 | +42,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,574 | 12,787 | +3,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,550 | 7,094 | -3,456 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,080 | 12,863 | +11,783 |
| Dover | 1,400 | 10,986 | +9,586 |
| Holyhead | 5,128 | 6,929 | +1,801 |
| 499 | 5,418 | 0 | -5,418 |
| London | 5,418 | 0 | -5,418 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,769 | 3,134 | +1,365 |
Quick facts
HS code: 441912
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eating utensils made of wood, commonly used in Asian cuisine