Import/export HS code 440612: Non-coniferous wooden railway sleepers
Railway sleepers made from non-coniferous wood, such as oak or teak, used for railway tracks
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,124,202 |
| Romania | 567,143 |
| Belgium | 329,410 |
| Netherlands | 176,717 |
| Poland | 153,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 962,112 | 1,162,090 | +199,978 |
| Romania | 253,021 | 314,122 | +61,101 |
| Belgium | 243,617 | 85,793 | -157,824 |
| Netherlands | 161,832 | 14,885 | -146,947 |
| Poland | 153,192 | 0 | -153,192 |
| France | 13,668 | 52,596 | +38,928 |
| Czechia | 6,189 | 11,318 | +5,129 |
| Ireland | 72 | 11,254 | +11,182 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,124,202 |
| Romania | 773,036 |
| Belgium | 260,931 |
| Poland | 153,192 |
| France | 67,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 962,112 | 1,162,090 | +199,978 |
| Romania | 414,572 | 358,464 | -56,108 |
| Belgium | 223,736 | 37,195 | -186,541 |
| Poland | 153,192 | 0 | -153,192 |
| France | 19,857 | 47,309 | +27,452 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 35,746 | +35,746 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,919 | 0 | -12,919 |
| Ireland | 0 | 11,254 | +11,254 |
| Congo | 7,243 | 0 | -7,243 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 2,435,726 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,009,963 |
| Other | 72 |
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) | 1,206,049 | 1,229,677 | +23,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 587,582 | 422,381 | -165,201 |
| Other | 72 | 0 | -72 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,964,807 |
| Harwich | 443,875 |
| London | 287,328 |
| Felixstowe | 166,469 |
| Purfleet | 162,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 857,525 | 1,107,282 | +249,757 |
| Harwich | 217,111 | 226,764 | +9,653 |
| London | 203,702 | 83,626 | -120,076 |
| Felixstowe | 104,587 | 61,882 | -42,705 |
| Purfleet | 131,772 | 30,552 | -101,220 |
| Goole | 153,192 | 0 | -153,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,899 | 57,248 | +47,349 |
| Killingholme | 39,402 | 24,963 | -14,439 |
| Dover | 36,794 | 14,835 | -21,959 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,736 | 19,928 | +1,192 |
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
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
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 | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 150,235 |
| Ireland | 14,425 |
| Italy | 1,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 94,459 | 55,776 | -38,683 |
| Ireland | 5,061 | 9,364 | +4,303 |
| Italy | 1,584 | 0 | -1,584 |
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) | 127,817 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,002 |
| Other | 14,425 |
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) | 84,042 | 43,775 | -40,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,001 | 12,001 | +0 |
| Other | 5,061 | 9,364 | +4,303 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 150,235 |
| 000 | 14,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 94,459 | 55,776 | -38,683 |
| 000 | 5,061 | 9,364 | +4,303 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,584 | 0 | -1,584 |
Quick facts
HS code: 440612
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Railway sleepers made from non-coniferous wood, such as oak or teak, used for railway tracks