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 | 28,773,104 |
| Congo | 16,773,729 |
| Netherlands | 6,665,209 |
| Belgium | 1,412,352 |
| Malaysia | 1,346,967 |
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 | 15,769,063 | 13,004,041 | -2,765,022 |
| Congo | 11,112,697 | 5,661,032 | -5,451,665 |
| Netherlands | 3,848,465 | 2,816,744 | -1,031,721 |
| Belgium | 316,297 | 1,096,055 | +779,758 |
| Malaysia | 430,351 | 916,616 | +486,265 |
| Ireland | 790,591 | 554,337 | -236,254 |
| Spain | 209,078 | 681,933 | +472,855 |
| Ivory Coast | 96,928 | 356,015 | +259,087 |
| Germany | 198,491 | 82,212 | -116,279 |
| Canada | 33,553 | 239,213 | +205,660 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Congo | 22,773,907 |
| Cameroon | 22,727,672 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 10,490,827 |
| Malaysia | 830,645 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congo | 13,424,324 | 9,349,583 | -4,074,741 |
| Cameroon | 12,075,613 | 10,652,059 | -1,423,554 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 5,767,878 | 4,722,949 | -1,044,929 |
| Malaysia | 365,851 | 464,794 | +98,943 |
| United States | 422,673 | 0 | -422,673 |
| Ivory Coast | 144,931 | 213,309 | +68,378 |
| United Arab Emirates | 249,498 | 81,612 | -167,886 |
| Latvia | 252,481 | 0 | -252,481 |
| Italy | 162,802 | 0 | -162,802 |
| Spain | 23,797 | 125,375 | +101,578 |
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 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 50,485,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,661,587 |
| Other | 787,901 |
| 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) | 28,595,838 | 21,889,971 | -6,705,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,604,859 | 4,056,728 | -548,131 |
| Other | 457,885 | 330,016 | -127,869 |
| Air transport | 3,563 | 0 | -3,563 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 34,380,104 |
| London | 10,147,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,817,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,988,078 |
| Killingholme | 1,762,941 |
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 | 19,304,141 | 15,075,963 | -4,228,178 |
| London | 5,403,221 | 4,743,964 | -659,257 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,389,716 | 2,428,016 | +1,038,300 |
| London Gateway Port | 909,494 | 1,078,584 | +169,090 |
| Killingholme | 1,212,913 | 550,028 | -662,885 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,258,193 | 222,226 | -1,035,967 |
| Felixstowe | 1,017,895 | 162,057 | -855,838 |
| Belfast Port | 523,827 | 610,315 | +86,488 |
| Purfleet | 292,909 | 555,465 | +262,556 |
| 000 | 457,885 | 330,016 | -127,869 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 122 |
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 121 |
| DANZER UK LIMITED | 117 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 109 |
| TIMBMET TRADE LIMITED | 106 |
| TIMBMET GROUP LIMITED | 58 |
| TRADELINK WOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 54 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 47 |
| GILMOUR & AITKEN, 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 | 2,568,441 |
| Spain | 604,731 |
| Romania | 92,602 |
| 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 | 1,254,741 | 1,313,700 | +58,959 |
| Spain | 604,731 | 0 | -604,731 |
| Romania | 65,799 | 26,803 | -38,996 |
| France | 68,359 | 0 | -68,359 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 23,005 | 0 | -23,005 |
| Botswana | 0 | 5,001 | +5,001 |
| 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 | 1,843,497 |
| Cameroon | 4,883 |
| Congo | 4,371 |
| Ivory Coast | 3,197 |
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 | 986,440 | 857,057 | -129,383 |
| Cameroon | 1,388 | 3,495 | +2,107 |
| Congo | 2,412 | 1,959 | -453 |
| Ivory Coast | 3,197 | 0 | -3,197 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,859,225 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,474,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,557 |
| 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 | 996,028 | 863,197 | -132,831 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 997,602 | 477,306 | -520,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,005 | 1,552 | -21,453 |
| 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 | 1,859,225 |
| Portsmouth | 531,713 |
| Holyhead | 287,303 |
| Heysham | 253,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 168,609 |
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 | 996,028 | 863,197 | -132,831 |
| Portsmouth | 531,713 | 0 | -531,713 |
| Holyhead | 54,959 | 232,344 | +177,385 |
| Heysham | 114,777 | 138,527 | +23,750 |
| Liverpool Docks | 88,977 | 79,632 | -9,345 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,925 | 0 | -107,925 |
| Poole | 96,023 | 0 | -96,023 |
| Harwich | 0 | 26,804 | +26,804 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,233 | 0 | -26,233 |
| 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