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
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,955,495 |
| Romania | 752,238 |
| Hungary | 705,089 |
| United States | 636,488 |
| Poland | 548,390 |
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 | 629,210 | 1,326,285 | +697,075 |
| Romania | 340,943 | 411,295 | +70,352 |
| Hungary | 283,559 | 421,530 | +137,971 |
| United States | 339,314 | 297,174 | -42,140 |
| Poland | 322,653 | 225,737 | -96,916 |
| Ukraine | 148,962 | 129,973 | -18,989 |
| Netherlands | 118,700 | 84,433 | -34,267 |
| Spain | 0 | 129,904 | +129,904 |
| China | 70,000 | 56,409 | -13,591 |
| Germany | 38,834 | 66,092 | +27,258 |
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 | 2,019,085 |
| Romania | 752,238 |
| Hungary | 732,658 |
| Poland | 664,476 |
| United States | 636,488 |
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 | 645,204 | 1,373,881 | +728,677 |
| Romania | 340,943 | 411,295 | +70,352 |
| Hungary | 300,012 | 432,646 | +132,634 |
| Poland | 435,356 | 229,120 | -206,236 |
| United States | 339,314 | 297,174 | -42,140 |
| Ukraine | 148,962 | 129,973 | -18,989 |
| China | 109,095 | 83,658 | -25,437 |
| Germany | 75,358 | 65,567 | -9,791 |
| Spain | 0 | 129,904 | +129,904 |
| South Africa | 33,695 | 62,750 | +29,055 |
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 |
| Essex | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 2,628,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,546,803 |
| Air transport | 695,093 |
| Road transport | 143,121 |
| Other | 75,928 |
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) | 1,243,914 | 1,384,833 | +140,919 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 955,807 | 1,590,996 | +635,189 |
| Air transport | 380,445 | 314,648 | -65,797 |
| Road transport | 45,848 | 97,273 | +51,425 |
| Other | 44,776 | 31,152 | -13,624 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,280,912 |
| Grimsby | 992,179 |
| Harwich | 827,040 |
| Hull | 747,912 |
| London Stansted Airport | 389,281 |
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 | 680,454 | 600,458 | -79,996 |
| Grimsby | 249,339 | 742,840 | +493,501 |
| Harwich | 350,436 | 476,604 | +126,168 |
| Hull | 177,892 | 570,020 | +392,128 |
| London Stansted Airport | 184,236 | 205,045 | +20,809 |
| Felixstowe | 164,271 | 150,307 | -13,964 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 178,767 | 63,969 | -114,798 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,801 | 184,475 | +133,674 |
| Inverness | 172,281 | 47,596 | -124,685 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,366 | 42,250 | -72,116 |
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
|
18 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTHATCH LTD | 46 |
| DOUBLE H (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 37 |
| CHEVIOT TREES LIMITED | 31 |
| J S D PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| BEECHLEA LIMITED | 19 |
| IGNITE PROCUREMENT LIMITED | 19 |
| J DOWN CONTRACTING LIMITED | 18 |
| 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 | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
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 | 778,993 |
| Netherlands | 514,380 |
| Germany | 276,025 |
| Pakistan | 200,246 |
| Ireland | 85,432 |
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 | 544,459 | 234,534 | -309,925 |
| Netherlands | 325,453 | 188,927 | -136,526 |
| Germany | 188,119 | 87,906 | -100,213 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 200,246 | +200,246 |
| Ireland | 71,786 | 13,646 | -58,140 |
| Belize | 73,884 | 0 | -73,884 |
| India | 0 | 72,735 | +72,735 |
| Denmark | 55,786 | 0 | -55,786 |
| Sweden | 53,517 | 0 | -53,517 |
| Portugal | 21,340 | 2,704 | -18,636 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,547 |
| XI | 7,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,971 | 6,576 | +3,605 |
| XI | 2,512 | 4,909 | +2,397 |
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) | 1,419,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 738,796 |
| Other | 16,968 |
| Air transport | 11,381 |
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) | 1,040,460 | 378,768 | -661,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 296,205 | 442,591 | +146,386 |
| Other | 5,483 | 11,485 | +6,002 |
| Air transport | 3,353 | 8,028 | +4,675 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 556,613 |
| London | 451,357 |
| Immingham Docks | 285,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 263,023 |
| Southampton | 201,686 |
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 | 545,241 | 11,372 | -533,869 |
| London | 277,073 | 174,284 | -102,789 |
| Immingham Docks | 162,333 | 123,105 | -39,228 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 158,381 | 104,642 | -53,739 |
| Southampton | 1,440 | 200,246 | +198,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,884 | 72,735 | -1,149 |
| Felixstowe | 10,498 | 103,367 | +92,869 |
| Holyhead | 65,380 | 1,168 | -64,212 |
| Harwich | 13,808 | 12,604 | -1,204 |
| Thamesport | 21,340 | 2,704 | -18,636 |
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