Import/export HS code 44072799: Various sapelli wood
Sapelli wood that does not fit into the other categories, such as non-planed or non-sanded pieces
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 33,721,045 |
| Congo | 15,112,125 |
| Netherlands | 7,588,766 |
| Malaysia | 1,276,654 |
| Ireland | 1,256,231 |
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 | 19,220,670 | 14,500,375 | -4,720,295 |
| Congo | 8,189,392 | 6,922,733 | -1,266,659 |
| Netherlands | 4,935,164 | 2,653,602 | -2,281,562 |
| Malaysia | 354,828 | 921,826 | +566,998 |
| Ireland | 764,514 | 491,717 | -272,797 |
| Belgium | 264,157 | 740,848 | +476,691 |
| Spain | 152,601 | 550,478 | +397,877 |
| Ghana | 607,797 | 89,131 | -518,666 |
| Germany | 405,135 | 119,107 | -286,028 |
| Latvia | 356,419 | 0 | -356,419 |
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 | 24,814,509 |
| Congo | 23,866,208 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 11,190,027 |
| Italy | 845,583 |
| Malaysia | 758,316 |
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 | 13,193,240 | 11,621,269 | -1,571,971 |
| Congo | 13,085,420 | 10,780,788 | -2,304,632 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 6,713,655 | 4,476,372 | -2,237,283 |
| Italy | 819,765 | 25,818 | -793,947 |
| Malaysia | 230,366 | 527,950 | +297,584 |
| United States | 362,683 | 89,672 | -273,011 |
| Ivory Coast | 158,041 | 213,309 | +55,268 |
| Latvia | 356,419 | 0 | -356,419 |
| United Arab Emirates | 249,498 | 55,052 | -194,446 |
| Germany | 234,187 | 27,000 | -207,187 |
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 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -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) | 54,095,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,804,959 |
| Other | 554,055 |
| 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) | 29,572,110 | 24,523,350 | -5,048,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,204,738 | 3,600,221 | -2,604,517 |
| Other | 229,504 | 324,551 | +95,047 |
| 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 | 37,474,649 |
| London | 10,830,909 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,133,667 |
| Killingholme | 2,713,132 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,704,242 |
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 | 20,865,660 | 16,608,989 | -4,256,671 |
| London | 5,591,162 | 5,239,747 | -351,415 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,536,997 | 1,596,670 | +59,673 |
| Killingholme | 1,866,183 | 846,949 | -1,019,234 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 785,831 | 918,411 | +132,580 |
| Felixstowe | 1,152,306 | 376,019 | -776,287 |
| Belfast Port | 753,968 | 636,358 | -117,610 |
| Harwich | 1,108,483 | 57,095 | -1,051,388 |
| London Gateway Port | 284,535 | 759,167 | +474,632 |
| Dover | 628,088 | 272,652 | -355,436 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 117 |
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 116 |
| DANZER UK LIMITED | 113 |
| TIMBMET TRADE LIMITED | 106 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 104 |
| TIMBMET GROUP LIMITED | 53 |
| TRADELINK WOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 52 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 42 |
| 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 | 2,382,627 |
| Spain | 609,515 |
| Romania | 125,866 |
| France | 68,359 |
| United States | 65,552 |
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 | 1,234,201 | 1,148,426 | -85,775 |
| Spain | 609,515 | 0 | -609,515 |
| Romania | 59,497 | 66,369 | +6,872 |
| France | 9,600 | 58,759 | +49,159 |
| United States | 65,552 | 0 | -65,552 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 23,005 | 0 | -23,005 |
| 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 | 1,792,647 |
| Ivory Coast | 4,687 |
| Congo | 4,419 |
| Cameroon | 3,750 |
| 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 | 1,016,635 | 776,012 | -240,623 |
| Ivory Coast | 4,687 | 0 | -4,687 |
| Congo | 3,070 | 1,349 | -1,721 |
| Cameroon | 676 | 3,074 | +2,398 |
| 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 | 1,809,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,343,954 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,054 |
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 | 1,026,429 | 782,720 | -243,709 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 853,120 | 490,834 | -362,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,053 | 1 | -124,052 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,809,149 |
| Portsmouth | 536,497 |
| Heysham | 243,922 |
| Holyhead | 203,747 |
| Liverpool Docks | 128,041 |
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 | 1,026,429 | 782,720 | -243,709 |
| Portsmouth | 536,497 | 0 | -536,497 |
| Heysham | 70,107 | 173,815 | +103,708 |
| Holyhead | 39,728 | 164,019 | +124,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 100,169 | 27,872 | -72,297 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,600 | 98,325 | +88,725 |
| Poole | 96,023 | 0 | -96,023 |
| Southampton | 65,552 | 0 | -65,552 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,497 | 0 | -59,497 |
| Harwich | 0 | 26,804 | +26,804 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44072799
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sapelli wood that does not fit into the other categories, such as non-planed or non-sanded pieces