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 | 2,578,099 |
| Romania | 700,003 |
| Belgium | 366,056 |
| Poland | 189,857 |
| Netherlands | 182,762 |
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 | 1,051,571 | 1,526,528 | +474,957 |
| Romania | 356,223 | 343,780 | -12,443 |
| Belgium | 243,304 | 122,752 | -120,552 |
| Poland | 189,857 | 0 | -189,857 |
| Netherlands | 113,143 | 69,619 | -43,524 |
| France | 56,561 | 45,498 | -11,063 |
| 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 | 2,578,099 |
| Romania | 923,223 |
| Belgium | 287,902 |
| Poland | 189,857 |
| France | 55,741 |
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 | 1,051,571 | 1,526,528 | +474,957 |
| Romania | 469,563 | 453,660 | -15,903 |
| Belgium | 224,552 | 63,350 | -161,202 |
| Poland | 189,857 | 0 | -189,857 |
| France | 15,530 | 40,211 | +24,681 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 35,746 | +35,746 |
| Jersey | 29,168 | 0 | -29,168 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,919 | 0 | -12,919 |
| Ireland | 0 | 11,254 | +11,254 |
| Turkey | 10,400 | 0 | -10,400 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 3,050,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,097,385 |
| 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) | 1,442,228 | 1,607,984 | +165,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 574,620 | 522,765 | -51,855 |
| 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 | 2,446,565 |
| Harwich | 557,935 |
| London | 325,830 |
| Purfleet | 195,826 |
| Goole | 189,857 |
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 | 1,051,571 | 1,394,994 | +343,423 |
| Harwich | 286,445 | 271,490 | -14,955 |
| London | 216,049 | 109,781 | -106,268 |
| Purfleet | 104,291 | 91,535 | -12,756 |
| Goole | 189,857 | 0 | -189,857 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 138,608 | +138,608 |
| Dover | 54,846 | 14,835 | -40,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,899 | 57,248 | +47,349 |
| Killingholme | 39,402 | 24,963 | -14,439 |
| Jersey | 38,509 | 6,626 | -31,883 |
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 | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Specialised construction activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 148,541 |
| Ireland | 9,564 |
| Italy | 3,784 |
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 | 82,903 | 65,638 | -17,265 |
| Ireland | 8,570 | 994 | -7,576 |
| Italy | 3,784 | 0 | -3,784 |
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 | 2,171 |
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 | 2,171 | 0 | -2,171 |
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) | 117,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,348 |
| Other | 9,564 |
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) | 76,341 | 41,636 | -34,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,346 | 24,002 | +13,656 |
| Other | 8,570 | 994 | -7,576 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 148,541 |
| 000 | 9,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,784 |
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 | 82,903 | 65,638 | -17,265 |
| 000 | 8,570 | 994 | -7,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,784 | 0 | -3,784 |
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