Import/export HS code 4421: Various wooden articles
Various wooden items not classified elsewhere, such as tools or kitchenware
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 213,825,600 |
| Poland | 57,745,519 |
| Germany | 27,879,712 |
| Netherlands | 26,576,851 |
| Austria | 18,674,479 |
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 | 109,495,321 | 104,330,279 | -5,165,042 |
| Poland | 29,642,550 | 28,102,969 | -1,539,581 |
| Germany | 14,910,112 | 12,969,600 | -1,940,512 |
| Netherlands | 13,857,721 | 12,719,130 | -1,138,591 |
| Austria | 10,719,607 | 7,954,872 | -2,764,735 |
| France | 8,221,848 | 8,065,832 | -156,016 |
| Latvia | 4,451,936 | 4,513,982 | +62,046 |
| Italy | 4,787,347 | 3,200,205 | -1,587,142 |
| Denmark | 2,953,136 | 3,231,772 | +278,636 |
| India | 2,953,702 | 3,171,640 | +217,938 |
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 | 232,511,502 |
| Poland | 64,090,571 |
| Germany | 22,504,758 |
| Austria | 18,940,891 |
| Netherlands | 16,332,362 |
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 | 118,814,779 | 113,696,723 | -5,118,056 |
| Poland | 32,416,946 | 31,673,625 | -743,321 |
| Germany | 12,335,249 | 10,169,509 | -2,165,740 |
| Austria | 11,192,045 | 7,748,846 | -3,443,199 |
| Netherlands | 8,311,115 | 8,021,247 | -289,868 |
| Latvia | 5,132,001 | 5,087,941 | -44,060 |
| Italy | 4,621,792 | 3,046,327 | -1,575,465 |
| Romania | 4,117,040 | 2,791,680 | -1,325,360 |
| Lithuania | 3,005,115 | 3,498,800 | +493,685 |
| India | 3,140,619 | 3,250,046 | +109,427 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 285 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 119 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 112 |
| Greater Manchester | 108 |
| Inner London - East | 107 |
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 | 197 | 202 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 93 | 78 | -15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 81 | 67 | -14 |
| Greater Manchester | 79 | 81 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 68 | 70 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 69 | 69 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 68 | 58 | -10 |
| West Midlands | 68 | 53 | -15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 55 | 58 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 53 | 53 | +0 |
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) | 244,790,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 172,499,781 |
| Air transport | 24,469,048 |
| Other | 9,075,892 |
| Road transport | 2,849,482 |
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) | 123,063,422 | 121,726,709 | -1,336,713 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,048,857 | 80,450,924 | -11,597,933 |
| Air transport | 11,564,836 | 12,904,212 | +1,339,376 |
| Other | 5,543,580 | 3,532,312 | -2,011,268 |
| Road transport | 1,466,864 | 1,382,618 | -84,246 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 122,572,179 |
| Dover | 89,860,394 |
| Southampton | 52,383,457 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,910,342 |
| Harwich | 24,913,204 |
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 | 70,020,007 | 52,552,172 | -17,467,835 |
| Dover | 48,253,824 | 41,606,570 | -6,647,254 |
| Southampton | 29,423,509 | 22,959,948 | -6,463,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,912,443 | 26,997,899 | +21,085,456 |
| Harwich | 13,690,502 | 11,222,702 | -2,467,800 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,742,033 | 13,009,297 | +1,267,264 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,949,193 | 7,780,142 | -1,169,051 |
| 000 | 5,543,580 | 3,532,312 | -2,011,268 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,094,159 | 4,454,721 | +360,562 |
| London | 5,110,237 | 3,266,217 | -1,844,020 |
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 | 787 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 764 |
| Other manufacturing | 123 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 108 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 71 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 354 |
| 2025-11 | 408 |
| 2025-10 | 426 |
| 2025-09 | 413 |
| 2025-08 | 395 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 120 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 120 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 120 |
| DECORA BLIND SYSTEMS LIMITED | 120 |
| HUNTER DOUGLAS (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 119 |
| TJX UK | 119 |
| MH STAR UK LTD | 118 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 117 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 116 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 976 |
| 54m+ | 479 |
| 0-1m | 389 |
| 15m-54m | 251 |
| Other | 148 |
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 | 11,991,198 |
| Germany | 9,052,109 |
| France | 4,328,760 |
| Netherlands | 4,071,179 |
| United States | 2,866,185 |
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 | 6,234,973 | 5,756,225 | -478,748 |
| Germany | 4,373,485 | 4,678,624 | +305,139 |
| France | 2,485,744 | 1,843,016 | -642,728 |
| Netherlands | 2,261,399 | 1,809,780 | -451,619 |
| United States | 1,429,286 | 1,436,899 | +7,613 |
| Belgium | 712,918 | 1,614,739 | +901,821 |
| Italy | 462,834 | 491,803 | +28,969 |
| Australia | 418,520 | 477,550 | +59,030 |
| Sweden | 239,830 | 528,584 | +288,754 |
| Canada | 498,230 | 155,269 | -342,961 |
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 | 3,416,429 |
| China | 3,064,422 |
| Ireland | 151,596 |
| Nicaragua | 112,456 |
| Italy | 30,614 |
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 | 1,497,428 | 1,919,001 | +421,573 |
| China | 1,757,051 | 1,307,371 | -449,680 |
| Ireland | 90,309 | 61,287 | -29,022 |
| Nicaragua | 43,486 | 68,970 | +25,484 |
| Italy | 18,687 | 11,927 | -6,760 |
| Germany | 957 | 24,856 | +23,899 |
| Austria | 17,228 | 1 | -17,227 |
| Viet Nam | 9,414 | 3,683 | -5,731 |
| United States | 8,151 | 4,483 | -3,668 |
| Turkey | 8,424 | 726 | -7,698 |
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) | 28,841,793 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,073,739 |
| Other | 7,035,767 |
| Air transport | 4,813,285 |
| Road transport | 21,917 |
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) | 14,339,317 | 14,502,476 | +163,159 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,778,225 | 3,295,514 | -482,711 |
| Other | 3,545,825 | 3,489,942 | -55,883 |
| Air transport | 2,671,274 | 2,142,011 | -529,263 |
| Road transport | 21,917 | 0 | -21,917 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,947,136 |
| 000 | 7,035,767 |
| Dover | 4,189,550 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,148,372 |
| Holyhead | 3,339,153 |
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 | 6,613,162 | 6,333,974 | -279,188 |
| 000 | 3,545,825 | 3,489,942 | -55,883 |
| Dover | 2,185,817 | 2,003,733 | -182,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,383,770 | 2,764,602 | +1,380,832 |
| Holyhead | 1,909,335 | 1,429,818 | -479,517 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,424,534 | 1,128,900 | -295,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,375,635 | 1,174,686 | -200,949 |
| Southampton | 975,056 | 1,118,283 | +143,227 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,090,022 | 836,181 | -253,841 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 881,585 | 715,454 | -166,131 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 4421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various wooden items not classified elsewhere, such as tools or kitchenware