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 | 1,739,664 |
| Romania | 783,031 |
| Hungary | 712,122 |
| United States | 657,698 |
| Poland | 599,670 |
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 | 364,007 | 1,375,657 | +1,011,650 |
| Romania | 365,436 | 417,595 | +52,159 |
| Hungary | 274,819 | 437,303 | +162,484 |
| United States | 277,617 | 380,081 | +102,464 |
| Poland | 359,586 | 240,084 | -119,502 |
| Ukraine | 184,141 | 129,973 | -54,168 |
| Netherlands | 97,208 | 106,026 | +8,818 |
| Spain | 0 | 129,904 | +129,904 |
| South Africa | 65,809 | 62,750 | -3,059 |
| China | 63,270 | 56,008 | -7,262 |
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 | 1,803,254 |
| Romania | 783,031 |
| Hungary | 739,691 |
| Poland | 703,697 |
| United States | 657,698 |
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 | 364,007 | 1,439,247 | +1,075,240 |
| Romania | 365,436 | 417,595 | +52,159 |
| Hungary | 291,272 | 448,419 | +157,147 |
| Poland | 425,048 | 278,649 | -146,399 |
| United States | 277,617 | 380,081 | +102,464 |
| Ukraine | 184,141 | 129,973 | -54,168 |
| China | 99,245 | 91,995 | -7,250 |
| Germany | 59,636 | 90,480 | +30,844 |
| South Africa | 80,249 | 62,750 | -17,499 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 2,748,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,394,849 |
| Air transport | 720,415 |
| Road transport | 143,121 |
| Other | 75,753 |
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) | 1,240,042 | 1,508,277 | +268,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 747,432 | 1,647,417 | +899,985 |
| Air transport | 301,868 | 418,547 | +116,679 |
| Road transport | 36,308 | 106,813 | +70,505 |
| Other | 53,741 | 22,012 | -31,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,343,947 |
| Grimsby | 992,179 |
| Harwich | 826,719 |
| Hull | 518,273 |
| London Stansted Airport | 410,491 |
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 | 663,866 | 680,081 | +16,215 |
| Grimsby | 148,220 | 843,959 | +695,739 |
| Harwich | 349,096 | 477,623 | +128,527 |
| Hull | 0 | 518,273 | +518,273 |
| London Stansted Airport | 205,446 | 205,045 | -401 |
| Felixstowe | 132,040 | 173,063 | +41,023 |
| Inverness | 195,896 | 63,590 | -132,306 |
| Eurotunnel | 62,806 | 184,475 | +121,669 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,408 | 165,328 | +87,920 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 148,905 | 43,962 | -104,943 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTHATCH LTD | 45 |
| DOUBLE H (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 37 |
| CHEVIOT TREES LIMITED | 31 |
| J S D PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| IGNITE PROCUREMENT LIMITED | 19 |
| BEECHLEA LIMITED | 18 |
| J DOWN CONTRACTING LIMITED | 17 |
| 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 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 955,701 |
| Netherlands | 581,172 |
| Germany | 376,506 |
| Pakistan | 200,246 |
| Belize | 127,875 |
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 | 717,358 | 238,343 | -479,015 |
| Netherlands | 358,671 | 222,501 | -136,170 |
| Germany | 288,600 | 87,906 | -200,694 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 200,246 | +200,246 |
| Belize | 127,875 | 0 | -127,875 |
| Ireland | 113,352 | 13,223 | -100,129 |
| Denmark | 80,166 | 0 | -80,166 |
| India | 0 | 72,735 | +72,735 |
| Sweden | 65,658 | 0 | -65,658 |
| Norway | 25,235 | 14,301 | -10,934 |
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 | 9,458 |
| Ireland | 8,939 |
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 | 4,626 | 4,832 | +206 |
| Ireland | 2,464 | 6,475 | +4,011 |
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) | 1,706,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 936,826 |
| Other | 18,397 |
| Road transport | 13,742 |
| 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) | 1,285,005 | 421,684 | -863,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 479,268 | 457,558 | -21,710 |
| Other | 7,090 | 11,307 | +4,217 |
| Road transport | 13,742 | 0 | -13,742 |
| 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 | 715,734 |
| London | 435,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 347,194 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,613 |
| 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 | 688,679 | 27,055 | -661,624 |
| London | 250,665 | 184,463 | -66,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,721 | 133,473 | -80,248 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,802 | 119,811 | -72,991 |
| Southampton | 1,440 | 200,246 | +198,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,875 | 72,735 | -55,140 |
| ZLC | 165,515 | 2,993 | -162,522 |
| Felixstowe | 10,498 | 89,351 | +78,853 |
| Holyhead | 92,772 | 0 | -92,772 |
| Harwich | 13,808 | 12,604 | -1,204 |
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