Import/export HS code 440729: Various tropical wood
Wood made from other tropical trees not listed above
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,277,427 |
| Belgium | 5,760,885 |
| Cameroon | 3,303,562 |
| Malaysia | 2,008,978 |
| Congo | 1,911,351 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,139,740 | 3,137,687 | -1,002,053 |
| Belgium | 3,038,440 | 2,722,445 | -315,995 |
| Cameroon | 2,539,425 | 764,137 | -1,775,288 |
| Malaysia | 1,146,200 | 862,778 | -283,422 |
| Congo | 1,227,681 | 683,670 | -544,011 |
| Germany | 840,534 | 629,920 | -210,614 |
| Ghana | 703,601 | 651,825 | -51,776 |
| Ivory Coast | 899,202 | 327,841 | -571,361 |
| Spain | 133,908 | 286,102 | +152,194 |
| Finland | 117,577 | 207,710 | +90,133 |
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 | 6,204,037 |
| Gabon | 3,616,236 |
| Congo | 3,595,162 |
| Malaysia | 2,194,005 |
| Belgium | 1,694,340 |
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 | 3,712,726 | 2,491,311 | -1,221,415 |
| Gabon | 1,829,991 | 1,786,245 | -43,746 |
| Congo | 2,486,929 | 1,108,233 | -1,378,696 |
| Malaysia | 1,247,735 | 946,270 | -301,465 |
| Belgium | 1,077,671 | 616,669 | -461,002 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,109,516 | 459,088 | -650,428 |
| Ghana | 631,571 | 717,133 | +85,562 |
| Ivory Coast | 894,380 | 400,417 | -493,963 |
| Netherlands | 558,324 | 581,939 | +23,615 |
| Brazil | 575,350 | 509,324 | -66,026 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 15,205,790 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,205,727 |
| Other | 39,067 |
| Air transport | 22,814 |
| Road transport | 929 |
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) | 9,377,673 | 5,828,117 | -3,549,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,534,764 | 5,670,963 | -863,801 |
| Other | 16,852 | 22,215 | +5,363 |
| Air transport | 7,842 | 14,972 | +7,130 |
| Road transport | 0 | 929 | +929 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 6,467,185 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,071,311 |
| Dover | 3,725,543 |
| Felixstowe | 3,155,754 |
| London | 3,049,228 |
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 | 4,358,002 | 2,109,183 | -2,248,819 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,107,330 | 1,963,981 | -143,349 |
| Dover | 2,201,380 | 1,524,163 | -677,217 |
| Felixstowe | 1,667,996 | 1,487,758 | -180,238 |
| London | 1,813,048 | 1,236,180 | -576,868 |
| Harwich | 925,264 | 700,169 | -225,095 |
| Killingholme | 805,245 | 720,592 | -84,653 |
| Purfleet | 230,279 | 525,387 | +295,108 |
| Eurotunnel | 523,893 | 191,420 | -332,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 248,397 | 294,582 | +46,185 |
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 | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 108 |
| TIMBMET TRADE LIMITED | 104 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 100 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 82 |
| STARK BUILDING MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 80 |
| N.H.G. TIMBER LIMITED | 78 |
| UBANGI TIMBER LIMITED | 63 |
| DANZER UK LIMITED | 56 |
| TRADELINK WOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 54 |
| W.J.VINCENT GROUP LIMITED | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 678,850 |
| Spain | 455,401 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 238,350 |
| Pakistan | 225,295 |
| Germany | 185,356 |
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 | 302,819 | 376,031 | +73,212 |
| Spain | 454,437 | 964 | -453,473 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 238,350 | 0 | -238,350 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 225,295 | +225,295 |
| Germany | 145,437 | 39,919 | -105,518 |
| France | 6,069 | 70,254 | +64,185 |
| Netherlands | 11,536 | 30,721 | +19,185 |
| Iceland | 10,934 | 29,840 | +18,906 |
| Belgium | 21,768 | 4,077 | -17,691 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 12,500 | +12,500 |
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 | 168,238 |
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 | 85,706 | 82,532 | -3,174 |
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) | 1,267,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 540,277 |
| Other | 168,238 |
| Air transport | 24,920 |
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) | 856,480 | 410,578 | -445,902 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 251,048 | 289,229 | +38,181 |
| Other | 85,706 | 82,532 | -3,174 |
| Air transport | 2,384 | 22,536 | +20,152 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 658,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 225,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 173,935 |
| 000 | 168,238 |
| Holyhead | 162,146 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 645,120 | 13,464 | -631,656 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 225,295 | +225,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,580 | 92,355 | +10,775 |
| 000 | 85,706 | 82,532 | -3,174 |
| Holyhead | 96,890 | 65,256 | -31,634 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,092 | 77,655 | +1,563 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,911 | 51,434 | -37,477 |
| Heysham | 32,903 | 78,039 | +45,136 |
| Milford | 5,740 | 57,849 | +52,109 |
| Poole | 47,667 | 0 | -47,667 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 44072915 – Various tropical wood, end-jointed
- 44072920 – Palissandre wood, planed
- 44072983 – Various tropical wood, planed
- 44072985 – Various tropical wood, sanded
- 44072995 – Various tropical wood
- 44072996 – Various tropical wood, planed and end-jointed
- 44072997 – Various tropical wood, sanded
- 44072998 – Various tropical wood
Quick facts
HS code: 440729
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wood made from other tropical trees not listed above