Import/export HS code 440210: Bamboo charcoal
Charcoal made specifically from bamboo. Used for cooking, air purification, or industrial purposes
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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 | 696,748 |
| Germany | 195,589 |
| Egypt | 39,600 |
| NA | 9,821 |
| Spain | 9,034 |
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 | 300,474 | 396,274 | +95,800 |
| Germany | 30,228 | 165,361 | +135,133 |
| Egypt | 28,289 | 11,311 | -16,978 |
| NA | 4,736 | 5,085 | +349 |
| Spain | 9,034 | 0 | -9,034 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,745 | +7,745 |
| Nigeria | 325 | 7,311 | +6,986 |
| France | 0 | 6,625 | +6,625 |
| Denmark | 5,475 | 0 | -5,475 |
| Canada | 4,452 | 0 | -4,452 |
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 | 872,527 |
| Egypt | 39,600 |
| NA | 26,162 |
| Indonesia | 13,509 |
| Spain | 9,034 |
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 | 314,361 | 558,166 | +243,805 |
| Egypt | 28,289 | 11,311 | -16,978 |
| NA | 21,077 | 5,085 | -15,992 |
| Indonesia | 3,415 | 10,094 | +6,679 |
| Spain | 9,034 | 0 | -9,034 |
| Italy | 0 | 7,745 | +7,745 |
| Nigeria | 325 | 7,311 | +6,986 |
| Canada | 4,452 | 0 | -4,452 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 4,239 | +4,239 |
| Malaysia | 3,610 | 0 | -3,610 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 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) | 590,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 243,584 |
| Air transport | 167,642 |
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) | 317,197 | 273,234 | -43,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,571 | 205,013 | +166,442 |
| Air transport | 37,897 | 129,745 | +91,848 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 584,325 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 92,674 |
| Dover | 80,583 |
| Southampton | 55,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,556 |
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 | 272,819 | 311,506 | +38,687 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 12,789 | 79,885 | +67,096 |
| Dover | 0 | 80,583 | +80,583 |
| Southampton | 24,224 | 31,020 | +6,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,519 | 29,037 | +20,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,506 | 11,311 | -13,195 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,416 | 22,981 | +14,565 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,420 | 14,995 | +4,575 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,341 | 0 | -16,341 |
| Newhaven | 9,034 | 0 | -9,034 |
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 | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 80,653 |
| Belgium | 65,932 |
| Poland | 45,891 |
| India | 17,572 |
| Iraq | 15,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 38,818 | 41,835 | +3,017 |
| Belgium | 58,313 | 7,619 | -50,694 |
| Poland | 25,650 | 20,241 | -5,409 |
| India | 17,572 | 0 | -17,572 |
| Iraq | 15,680 | 0 | -15,680 |
| Australia | 9,778 | 4,200 | -5,578 |
| Germany | 7,291 | 5,982 | -1,309 |
| Ireland | 9,622 | 0 | -9,622 |
| Switzerland | 4,408 | 5,174 | +766 |
| Malta | 3,375 | 4,610 | +1,235 |
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) | 264,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,937 |
| Air transport | 3,395 |
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) | 173,430 | 91,433 | -81,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,737 | 4,200 | -29,537 |
| Air transport | 3,395 | 0 | -3,395 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 248,037 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,388 |
| Holyhead | 9,622 |
| Dover | 7,204 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,402 |
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 | 157,823 | 90,214 | -67,609 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,388 | 0 | -22,388 |
| Holyhead | 9,622 | 0 | -9,622 |
| Dover | 5,985 | 1,219 | -4,766 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,402 | 0 | -5,402 |
| Felixstowe | 4,962 | 0 | -4,962 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,200 | +4,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,395 | 0 | -3,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 985 | 0 | -985 |
Quick facts
HS code: 440210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Charcoal made specifically from bamboo. Used for cooking, air purification, or industrial purposes