Import/export HS code 440727: Sapelli wood
Wood made from sapelli trees
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | 32,247,120 |
| Congo | 16,558,806 |
| Netherlands | 7,388,575 |
| Ireland | 1,521,533 |
| Malaysia | 1,359,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 16,291,147 | 15,955,973 | -335,174 |
| Congo | 9,420,358 | 7,138,448 | -2,281,910 |
| Netherlands | 4,393,900 | 2,994,675 | -1,399,225 |
| Ireland | 826,600 | 694,933 | -131,667 |
| Malaysia | 377,478 | 982,229 | +604,751 |
| Belgium | 241,499 | 1,099,204 | +857,705 |
| Spain | 200,239 | 696,874 | +496,635 |
| Germany | 267,614 | 151,360 | -116,254 |
| Ivory Coast | 110,038 | 277,664 | +167,626 |
| Latvia | 351,808 | 0 | -351,808 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cameroon | 24,144,471 |
| Congo | 24,124,783 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,788,720 |
| Malaysia | 864,667 |
| United States | 422,673 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | 11,018,016 | 13,126,455 | +2,108,439 |
| Congo | 12,435,260 | 11,689,523 | -745,737 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 7,106,730 | 4,681,990 | -2,424,740 |
| Malaysia | 285,456 | 579,211 | +293,755 |
| United States | 422,673 | 0 | -422,673 |
| Ivory Coast | 158,041 | 213,309 | +55,268 |
| Latvia | 351,808 | 0 | -351,808 |
| United Arab Emirates | 249,498 | 81,612 | -167,886 |
| Italy | 301,000 | 0 | -301,000 |
| Germany | 136,276 | 49,472 | -86,804 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Cumbria | 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 54,034,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,689,219 |
| Other | 800,462 |
| Air transport | 3,563 |
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) | 27,533,897 | 26,500,569 | -1,033,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,340,982 | 4,348,237 | -992,745 |
| Other | 329,850 | 470,612 | +140,762 |
| Air transport | 2,123 | 1,440 | -683 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 37,960,763 |
| London | 10,021,947 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,928,318 |
| Killingholme | 2,172,842 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,737,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 19,010,599 | 18,950,164 | -60,435 |
| London | 4,871,076 | 5,150,871 | +279,795 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,394,712 | 2,533,606 | +1,138,894 |
| Killingholme | 1,616,796 | 556,046 | -1,060,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 845,669 | 891,532 | +45,863 |
| Felixstowe | 1,310,989 | 186,649 | -1,124,340 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 713,510 | 656,844 | -56,666 |
| Belfast Port | 607,480 | 636,139 | +28,659 |
| Harwich | 837,669 | 81,484 | -756,185 |
| 000 | 329,850 | 470,612 | +140,762 |
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 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 121 |
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 120 |
| DANZER UK LIMITED | 116 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 108 |
| TIMBMET TRADE LIMITED | 106 |
| TIMBMET GROUP LIMITED | 57 |
| TRADELINK WOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 53 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 46 |
| GLENMERE TIMBER COMPANY LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,700,566 |
| Spain | 609,515 |
| Romania | 125,866 |
| France | 68,359 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 23,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,155,625 | 1,544,941 | +389,316 |
| Spain | 609,515 | 0 | -609,515 |
| Romania | 99,063 | 26,803 | -72,260 |
| France | 36,754 | 31,605 | -5,149 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 23,005 | 0 | -23,005 |
| Botswana | 0 | 5,001 | +5,001 |
| Malaysia | 2,232 | 0 | -2,232 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 1,966,909 |
| Ivory Coast | 4,340 |
| Cameroon | 4,191 |
| Congo | 3,796 |
| Germany | 1,055 |
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 | 920,218 | 1,046,691 | +126,473 |
| Ivory Coast | 4,340 | 0 | -4,340 |
| Cameroon | 985 | 3,206 | +2,221 |
| Congo | 2,574 | 1,222 | -1,352 |
| Germany | 1,055 | 0 | -1,055 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,983,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,487,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,053 |
| Air transport | 3,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 929,478 | 1,054,090 | +124,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 938,215 | 549,259 | -388,956 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,501 | 1,552 | -56,949 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,450 | +3,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,983,568 |
| Portsmouth | 536,497 |
| Holyhead | 293,208 |
| Heysham | 256,711 |
| Liverpool Docks | 169,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 929,478 | 1,054,090 | +124,612 |
| Portsmouth | 536,497 | 0 | -536,497 |
| Holyhead | 41,436 | 251,772 | +210,336 |
| Heysham | 81,737 | 174,974 | +93,237 |
| Liverpool Docks | 105,206 | 64,105 | -41,101 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,320 | 31,605 | -44,715 |
| Poole | 96,023 | 0 | -96,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,497 | 0 | -59,497 |
| Harwich | 0 | 26,804 | +26,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,450 | +3,450 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 440727
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wood made from sapelli trees