Import/export HS code 44072998: Various tropical wood
Other tropical wood that does not fit into the other categories, such as non-planed or non-sanded pieces
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,146,046 |
| Netherlands | 1,931,971 |
| Germany | 1,018,028 |
| Ghana | 370,829 |
| United States | 329,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 988,045 | 1,158,001 | +169,956 |
| Netherlands | 1,228,345 | 703,626 | -524,719 |
| Germany | 527,927 | 490,101 | -37,826 |
| Ghana | 140,675 | 230,154 | +89,479 |
| United States | 0 | 329,388 | +329,388 |
| Canada | 11,271 | 208,648 | +197,377 |
| Uruguay | 177,292 | 28,019 | -149,273 |
| Gabon | 95,153 | 79,574 | -15,579 |
| Malaysia | 15,460 | 126,406 | +110,946 |
| Brazil | 76,383 | 63,945 | -12,438 |
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 | 1,844,304 |
| Gabon | 1,693,285 |
| Brazil | 801,083 |
| Congo | 459,323 |
| Mozambique | 415,647 |
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 | 956,084 | 888,220 | -67,864 |
| Gabon | 913,233 | 780,052 | -133,181 |
| Brazil | 355,710 | 445,373 | +89,663 |
| Congo | 218,038 | 241,285 | +23,247 |
| Mozambique | 224,155 | 191,492 | -32,663 |
| Ghana | 145,917 | 263,483 | +117,566 |
| United States | 7,163 | 388,645 | +381,482 |
| Malaysia | 115,723 | 152,330 | +36,607 |
| Uruguay | 185,324 | 49,274 | -136,050 |
| Canada | 11,271 | 142,115 | +130,844 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 3,813,848 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,699,478 |
| Air transport | 25,775 |
| Other | 2,832 |
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) | 1,798,166 | 2,015,682 | +217,516 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,891,165 | 1,808,313 | -82,852 |
| Air transport | 3,793 | 21,982 | +18,189 |
| Other | 2,832 | 0 | -2,832 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,529,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,343,317 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,103,825 |
| Harwich | 614,086 |
| Felixstowe | 544,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,173,777 | 1,356,061 | +182,284 |
| Immingham Docks | 832,377 | 510,940 | -321,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,615 | 950,210 | +796,595 |
| Harwich | 342,480 | 271,606 | -70,874 |
| Felixstowe | 242,457 | 302,511 | +60,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 248,029 | 84,558 | -163,471 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,710 | 97,000 | -35,710 |
| London | 144,189 | 59,182 | -85,007 |
| Killingholme | 134,603 | 0 | -134,603 |
| Thamesport | 70,728 | 62,791 | -7,937 |
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
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Civil engineering
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 63 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 53 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 52 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| TRADELINK WOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 26 |
| N.H.G. TIMBER LIMITED | 26 |
| BOSS LUMBER UK LIMITED | 21 |
| G.B. KENT & SONS PLC | 18 |
| GILMOUR & AITKEN, LIMITED | 13 |
| TIMBER LINK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 122,001 |
| Ireland | 101,081 |
| Pakistan | 30,386 |
| Netherlands | 29,985 |
| Iceland | 21,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 53,837 | 68,164 | +14,327 |
| Ireland | 46,010 | 55,071 | +9,061 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 30,386 | +30,386 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 29,985 | +29,985 |
| Iceland | 0 | 21,449 | +21,449 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 12,500 | +12,500 |
| United States | 0 | 11,002 | +11,002 |
| Belgium | 2,435 | 3,159 | +724 |
| Germany | 949 | 2,114 | +1,165 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,269 | +1,269 |
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 | 11,092 |
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 | 4,940 | 6,152 | +1,212 |
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) | 221,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,012 |
| Other | 11,092 |
| Air transport | 7,579 |
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) | 99,255 | 122,356 | +23,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 99,012 | +99,012 |
| Other | 4,940 | 6,152 | +1,212 |
| Air transport | 0 | 7,579 | +7,579 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,658 |
| Holyhead | 71,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 39,311 |
| Portsmouth | 13,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,221 | 73,437 | +16,216 |
| Holyhead | 29,115 | 42,867 | +13,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 51,434 | +51,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,906 | 35,405 | +31,499 |
| Portsmouth | 964 | 12,500 | +11,536 |
| 000 | 4,940 | 6,152 | +1,212 |
| Heysham | 8,049 | 1,033 | -7,016 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,310 | +6,310 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,692 | +4,692 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,269 | +1,269 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44072998
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other tropical wood that does not fit into the other categories, such as non-planed or non-sanded pieces