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
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,888,389 |
| Netherlands | 1,728,638 |
| Germany | 983,691 |
| Cameroon | 525,738 |
| Ghana | 335,295 |
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 | 811,406 | 1,076,983 | +265,577 |
| Netherlands | 953,078 | 775,560 | -177,518 |
| Germany | 559,387 | 424,304 | -135,083 |
| Cameroon | 447,129 | 78,609 | -368,520 |
| Ghana | 113,135 | 222,160 | +109,025 |
| Uruguay | 113,707 | 122,317 | +8,610 |
| United States | 1,970 | 172,957 | +170,987 |
| Gabon | 74,453 | 65,892 | -8,561 |
| Brazil | 54,495 | 85,833 | +31,338 |
| Spain | 80,464 | 40,306 | -40,158 |
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 | 2,092,665 |
| Gabon | 1,359,038 |
| Brazil | 745,196 |
| Mozambique | 391,944 |
| Congo | 389,117 |
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 | 1,172,791 | 919,874 | -252,917 |
| Gabon | 702,017 | 657,021 | -44,996 |
| Brazil | 343,668 | 401,528 | +57,860 |
| Mozambique | 228,761 | 163,183 | -65,578 |
| Congo | 182,095 | 207,022 | +24,927 |
| Ghana | 117,277 | 232,260 | +114,983 |
| Uruguay | 125,202 | 143,562 | +18,360 |
| United States | 8,121 | 241,488 | +233,367 |
| Malaysia | 111,450 | 108,223 | -3,227 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 197,290 | 0 | -197,290 |
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 | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Central Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 3,504,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,421,173 |
| Air transport | 21,214 |
| 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) | 1,782,568 | 1,721,888 | -60,680 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,752,307 | 1,668,866 | -83,441 |
| Air transport | 6,242 | 14,972 | +8,730 |
| Other | 57 | 2,775 | +2,718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,261,347 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,231,119 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,071,349 |
| Harwich | 653,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 322,042 |
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 | 1,011,798 | 1,249,549 | +237,751 |
| Liverpool Docks | 694,825 | 536,294 | -158,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 556,896 | 514,453 | -42,443 |
| Harwich | 355,014 | 298,772 | -56,242 |
| London Gateway Port | 157,631 | 164,411 | +6,780 |
| Felixstowe | 143,914 | 176,628 | +32,714 |
| Killingholme | 211,207 | 19,646 | -191,561 |
| London | 99,033 | 119,408 | +20,375 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,319 | 107,355 | +11,036 |
| Thamesport | 70,728 | 46,194 | -24,534 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 60 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 49 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 48 |
| 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 | 17 |
| GILMOUR & AITKEN, LIMITED | 13 |
| A B LEWIS 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 | 21 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 286,284 |
| Ireland | 131,815 |
| France | 69,061 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 285,320 | 964 | -284,356 |
| Ireland | 77,537 | 54,278 | -23,259 |
| France | 6,069 | 62,992 | +56,923 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 29,985 | +29,985 |
| Iceland | 0 | 21,449 | +21,449 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 18,900 | 0 | -18,900 |
| Germany | 10,416 | 2,114 | -8,302 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 12,500 | +12,500 |
| United States | 0 | 6,310 | +6,310 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,435 | +2,435 |
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 | 15,052 |
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 | 8,900 | 6,152 | -2,748 |
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) | 487,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,834 |
| Other | 15,052 |
| 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) | 370,442 | 116,631 | -253,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,900 | 63,934 | +45,034 |
| Other | 8,900 | 6,152 | -2,748 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 317,684 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,026 |
| Holyhead | 79,987 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,954 |
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 | 304,220 | 13,464 | -290,756 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,485 | 67,541 | +51,056 |
| Holyhead | 45,962 | 34,025 | -11,937 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 51,434 | +51,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,935 | 5,019 | -11,916 |
| 000 | 8,900 | 6,152 | -2,748 |
| Heysham | 0 | 9,082 | +9,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,310 | +6,310 |
| Milford | 5,740 | 0 | -5,740 |
| 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