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 | 2,528,132 |
| Romania | 833,791 |
| Belgium | 390,021 |
| Poland | 375,551 |
| Netherlands | 170,699 |
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 | 1,202,048 | 1,326,084 | +124,036 |
| Romania | 681,261 | 152,530 | -528,731 |
| Belgium | 202,623 | 187,398 | -15,225 |
| Poland | 351,232 | 24,319 | -326,913 |
| Netherlands | 75,768 | 94,931 | +19,163 |
| France | 51,590 | 11,597 | -39,993 |
| Czechia | 0 | 17,507 | +17,507 |
| 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 | 2,528,132 |
| Romania | 992,435 |
| Poland | 375,551 |
| Belgium | 311,867 |
| France | 46,326 |
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 | 1,202,048 | 1,326,084 | +124,036 |
| Romania | 725,093 | 267,342 | -457,751 |
| Poland | 351,232 | 24,319 | -326,913 |
| Belgium | 192,948 | 118,919 | -74,029 |
| France | 4,370 | 41,956 | +37,586 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 35,746 | +35,746 |
| Turkey | 30,634 | 0 | -30,634 |
| Jersey | 29,168 | 0 | -29,168 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 12,919 | 0 | -12,919 |
| Ireland | 0 | 11,254 | +11,254 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,214,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,175,509 |
| 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) | 1,803,616 | 1,411,017 | -392,599 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 760,906 | 414,603 | -346,303 |
| 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 | 2,396,598 |
| Harwich | 539,839 |
| Goole | 375,551 |
| London | 375,369 |
| Purfleet | 229,999 |
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 | 1,202,048 | 1,194,550 | -7,498 |
| Harwich | 371,933 | 167,906 | -204,027 |
| Goole | 351,232 | 24,319 | -326,913 |
| London | 236,300 | 139,069 | -97,231 |
| Purfleet | 149,299 | 80,700 | -68,599 |
| Killingholme | 133,335 | 0 | -133,335 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 131,534 | +131,534 |
| Dover | 20,209 | 45,955 | +25,746 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,385 | 0 | -59,385 |
| Jersey | 33,538 | 11,597 | -21,941 |
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 | 2 |
| Specialised construction activities | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 2 |
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 | 8 |
| 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 | 147,762 |
| Ireland | 9,976 |
| 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 | 83,163 | 64,599 | -18,564 |
| Ireland | 8,982 | 994 | -7,988 |
| 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) | 96,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,880 |
| Other | 9,976 |
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) | 56,069 | 40,597 | -15,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,878 | 24,002 | -6,876 |
| Other | 8,982 | 994 | -7,988 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 147,762 |
| 000 | 9,976 |
| 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 | 83,163 | 64,599 | -18,564 |
| 000 | 8,982 | 994 | -7,988 |
| 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