Import/export HS code 440131: Wood Pellets
Small, compressed pellets made from wood, used as a clean-burning fuel for stoves and heaters
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,641,755,375 |
| Latvia | 328,103,726 |
| Canada | 220,938,577 |
| Netherlands | 69,540,319 |
| Estonia | 56,489,811 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,295,211,941 | 1,346,543,434 | +51,331,493 |
| Latvia | 149,665,952 | 178,437,774 | +28,771,822 |
| Canada | 108,347,695 | 112,590,882 | +4,243,187 |
| Netherlands | 52,470,408 | 17,069,911 | -35,400,497 |
| Estonia | 26,957,640 | 29,532,171 | +2,574,531 |
| Germany | 11,176,982 | 9,171,167 | -2,005,815 |
| Portugal | 10,644,053 | 8,475,872 | -2,168,181 |
| Panama | 4,396,843 | 9,878,003 | +5,481,160 |
| Brazil | 9,069,821 | 1,723,109 | -7,346,712 |
| Lithuania | 3,174,176 | 3,548,726 | +374,550 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,713,477,406 |
| Latvia | 327,003,099 |
| Canada | 222,063,054 |
| Estonia | 55,873,006 |
| Portugal | 20,685,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,313,361,087 | 1,400,116,319 | +86,755,232 |
| Latvia | 147,148,273 | 179,854,826 | +32,706,553 |
| Canada | 137,265,988 | 84,797,066 | -52,468,922 |
| Estonia | 31,763,964 | 24,109,042 | -7,654,922 |
| Portugal | 12,960,130 | 7,725,582 | -5,234,548 |
| Lithuania | 8,657,871 | 9,110,320 | +452,449 |
| Germany | 7,096,760 | 8,291,310 | +1,194,550 |
| Netherlands | 7,183,344 | 5,165,392 | -2,017,952 |
| Brazil | 9,262,878 | 1,713,427 | -7,549,451 |
| Belgium | 2,790,487 | 16,638 | -2,773,849 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,172,865,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 231,560,268 |
| Other | 1,440,667 |
| Air transport | 165,938 |
| Road transport | 74,736 |
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) | 1,675,299,745 | 1,497,566,079 | -177,733,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,556,488 | 226,003,780 | +220,447,292 |
| Other | 511,535 | 929,132 | +417,597 |
| Air transport | 162,049 | 3,889 | -158,160 |
| Road transport | 62,658 | 12,078 | -50,580 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,431,197,633 |
| Tyne | 779,829,440 |
| Liverpool Docks | 763,899,776 |
| Middlesbrough | 256,143,238 |
| Hull | 94,146,574 |
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 | 685,668,671 | 745,528,962 | +59,860,291 |
| Tyne | 377,950,888 | 401,878,552 | +23,927,664 |
| Liverpool Docks | 384,999,388 | 378,900,388 | -6,099,000 |
| Middlesbrough | 121,542,560 | 134,600,678 | +13,058,118 |
| Hull | 66,761,178 | 27,385,396 | -39,375,782 |
| TRT | 14,625,963 | 10,764,717 | -3,861,246 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 7,202,242 | 5,646,519 | -1,555,723 |
| Goole | 4,232,913 | 3,044,070 | -1,188,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,719,258 | 3,193,400 | +474,142 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,246,970 | 2,369,985 | +123,015 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAX POWER LIMITED | 69 |
| WH OLDCO LTD | 45 |
| ZOOPLUS SE | 44 |
| MOLE VALLEY FARMERS LIMITED | 40 |
| TOLSA UK LIMITED | 38 |
| DRAX CORPORATE LIMITED | 36 |
| AQUILA CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 28 |
| MARS PETCARE UK | 26 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 26 |
| WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS (U.K.) LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 8,863,836 |
| Netherlands | 601,550 |
| Germany | 83,003 |
| France | 35,430 |
| Latvia | 21,639 |
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 | 4,211,124 | 4,652,712 | +441,588 |
| Netherlands | 20,716 | 580,834 | +560,118 |
| Germany | 39,508 | 43,495 | +3,987 |
| France | 34,070 | 1,360 | -32,710 |
| Latvia | 0 | 21,639 | +21,639 |
| United States | 19,816 | 0 | -19,816 |
| Poland | 16,411 | 2,273 | -14,138 |
| Lithuania | 4,598 | 0 | -4,598 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,264 | 0 | -3,264 |
| Iceland | 1,924 | 1,276 | -648 |
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 | 7,793,595 |
| Latvia | 563,794 |
| Colombia | 205,113 |
| Ireland | 40,998 |
| Netherlands | 24,927 |
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 | 3,684,421 | 4,109,174 | +424,753 |
| Latvia | 371,398 | 192,396 | -179,002 |
| Colombia | 0 | 205,113 | +205,113 |
| Ireland | 24,936 | 16,062 | -8,874 |
| Netherlands | 16,665 | 8,262 | -8,403 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 8,667,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 548,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 432,757 |
| Air transport | 23,966 |
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 | 4,119,321 | 4,547,708 | +428,387 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,067 | 539,976 | +531,909 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 211,136 | 221,621 | +10,485 |
| Air transport | 22,966 | 1,000 | -21,966 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 8,667,029 |
| Immingham Docks | 663,802 |
| Holyhead | 123,631 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 83,020 |
| Heysham | 44,212 |
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 | 4,119,321 | 4,547,708 | +428,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,376 | 630,426 | +597,050 |
| Holyhead | 51,429 | 72,202 | +20,773 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 73,599 | 9,421 | -64,178 |
| Heysham | 16,348 | 27,864 | +11,516 |
| Liverpool Docks | 23,691 | 3,943 | -19,748 |
| Felixstowe | 6,138 | 15,480 | +9,342 |
| ZLC | 11,824 | 0 | -11,824 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,142 | 0 | -11,142 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,143 | 0 | -6,143 |
Quick facts
HS code: 440131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small, compressed pellets made from wood, used as a clean-burning fuel for stoves and heaters