Import/export HS code 440420: Non-coniferous wooden sticks and poles
Wooden sticks, poles, and stakes made from non-coniferous trees like oak or birch. Ideal for tool handles, walking sticks, and similar uses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,292,408 |
| Romania | 778,214 |
| United States | 595,786 |
| Poland | 558,374 |
| Hungary | 476,794 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 313,486 | 978,922 | +665,436 |
| Romania | 474,182 | 304,032 | -170,150 |
| United States | 282,435 | 313,351 | +30,916 |
| Poland | 306,805 | 251,569 | -55,236 |
| Hungary | 227,591 | 249,203 | +21,612 |
| Ukraine | 111,525 | 170,416 | +58,891 |
| Netherlands | 94,832 | 121,489 | +26,657 |
| Germany | 80,028 | 51,167 | -28,861 |
| Spain | 0 | 129,904 | +129,904 |
| South Africa | 88,818 | 41,038 | -47,780 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,355,998 |
| Romania | 778,214 |
| Poland | 662,401 |
| United States | 595,786 |
| Hungary | 504,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 313,486 | 1,042,512 | +729,026 |
| Romania | 474,182 | 304,032 | -170,150 |
| Poland | 332,521 | 329,880 | -2,641 |
| United States | 282,435 | 313,351 | +30,916 |
| Hungary | 244,044 | 260,319 | +16,275 |
| Ukraine | 111,525 | 170,416 | +58,891 |
| Germany | 93,090 | 74,104 | -18,986 |
| China | 104,455 | 54,074 | -50,381 |
| South Africa | 109,004 | 41,038 | -67,966 |
| Spain | 0 | 129,904 | +129,904 |
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 | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,454,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,886,659 |
| Air transport | 644,890 |
| Road transport | 110,948 |
| Other | 75,749 |
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) | 1,276,371 | 1,178,345 | -98,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 653,310 | 1,233,349 | +580,039 |
| Air transport | 303,687 | 341,203 | +37,516 |
| Road transport | 0 | 110,948 | +110,948 |
| Other | 26,863 | 48,886 | +22,023 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,047,254 |
| Harwich | 854,952 |
| Grimsby | 750,432 |
| London Stansted Airport | 348,579 |
| Felixstowe | 283,947 |
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 | 547,641 | 499,613 | -48,028 |
| Harwich | 472,788 | 382,164 | -90,624 |
| Grimsby | 2,828 | 747,604 | +744,776 |
| London Stansted Airport | 227,832 | 120,747 | -107,085 |
| Felixstowe | 149,012 | 134,935 | -14,077 |
| Inverness | 159,484 | 100,002 | -59,482 |
| Middlesbrough | 245,032 | 0 | -245,032 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,465 | 161,005 | +78,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,840 | 181,459 | +121,619 |
| Hull | 0 | 217,893 | +217,893 |
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 | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTHATCH LTD | 42 |
| DOUBLE H (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 36 |
| CHEVIOT TREES LIMITED | 28 |
| J S D PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| IGNITE PROCUREMENT LIMITED | 18 |
| BEECHLEA LIMITED | 17 |
| J DOWN CONTRACTING LIMITED | 15 |
| MAJOR BRUSHES LIMITED | 15 |
| THE WORKS STORES LIMITED | 14 |
| BLITZ CORPORATION LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,056,967 |
| Netherlands | 604,559 |
| Germany | 414,691 |
| Belize | 350,489 |
| Pakistan | 200,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 805,567 | 251,400 | -554,167 |
| Netherlands | 399,181 | 205,378 | -193,803 |
| Germany | 353,443 | 61,248 | -292,195 |
| Belize | 350,489 | 0 | -350,489 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 200,246 | +200,246 |
| Ireland | 112,523 | 11,535 | -100,988 |
| Denmark | 107,536 | 0 | -107,536 |
| Sweden | 97,107 | 0 | -97,107 |
| India | 0 | 72,735 | +72,735 |
| Norway | 54,266 | 0 | -54,266 |
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 | 9,528 |
| Ireland | 4,029 |
| Switzerland | 5 |
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 | 6,089 | 3,439 | -2,650 |
| Ireland | 1,012 | 3,017 | +2,005 |
| Switzerland | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 1,586,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,514,724 |
| Air transport | 17,394 |
| Other | 15,880 |
| Road transport | 13,742 |
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) | 1,210,145 | 376,616 | -833,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,054,605 | 460,119 | -594,486 |
| Air transport | 13,242 | 4,152 | -9,090 |
| Other | 9,424 | 6,456 | -2,968 |
| Road transport | 13,742 | 0 | -13,742 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 715,734 |
| ZLC | 445,695 |
| London | 444,250 |
| London Gateway Port | 423,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 360,392 |
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 | 653,098 | 62,636 | -590,462 |
| ZLC | 442,702 | 2,993 | -439,709 |
| London | 254,079 | 190,171 | -63,908 |
| London Gateway Port | 350,489 | 72,735 | -277,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 250,558 | 109,834 | -140,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,072 | 117,329 | -58,743 |
| Southampton | 1,440 | 200,246 | +198,806 |
| Holyhead | 89,609 | 3,163 | -86,446 |
| Harwich | 30,093 | 12,604 | -17,489 |
| Felixstowe | 10,498 | 29,158 | +18,660 |
Quick facts
HS code: 440420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wooden sticks, poles, and stakes made from non-coniferous trees like oak or birch. Ideal for tool handles, walking sticks, and similar uses