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.
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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 | 2,167,812 |
| Netherlands | 1,923,825 |
| Germany | 1,122,398 |
| Ghana | 398,904 |
| 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 | 930,570 | 1,237,242 | +306,672 |
| Netherlands | 1,127,576 | 796,249 | -331,327 |
| Germany | 571,655 | 550,743 | -20,912 |
| Ghana | 111,695 | 287,209 | +175,514 |
| United States | 0 | 329,388 | +329,388 |
| Cameroon | 235,069 | 22,977 | -212,092 |
| Uruguay | 170,074 | 65,950 | -104,124 |
| Canada | 11,271 | 208,648 | +197,377 |
| Malaysia | 49,047 | 126,406 | +77,359 |
| Gabon | 51,521 | 123,206 | +71,685 |
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 | 2,108,855 |
| Gabon | 1,653,941 |
| Brazil | 861,520 |
| Congo | 441,782 |
| Ghana | 432,188 |
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 | 1,083,321 | 1,025,534 | -57,787 |
| Gabon | 850,945 | 802,996 | -47,949 |
| Brazil | 361,207 | 500,313 | +139,106 |
| Congo | 157,171 | 284,611 | +127,440 |
| Ghana | 118,023 | 314,165 | +196,142 |
| Mozambique | 244,951 | 184,363 | -60,588 |
| United States | 7,163 | 388,645 | +381,482 |
| Malaysia | 96,820 | 204,820 | +108,000 |
| Uruguay | 181,569 | 89,602 | -91,967 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 156,571 | 0 | -156,571 |
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 |
| 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 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 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) | 4,112,053 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,824,644 |
| Air transport | 15,958 |
| 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) | 1,790,488 | 2,321,565 | +531,077 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,895,166 | 1,929,478 | +34,312 |
| Air transport | 0 | 15,958 | +15,958 |
| 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 | 2,611,126 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,337,042 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,336,097 |
| Harwich | 661,216 |
| Felixstowe | 543,073 |
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 | 1,180,406 | 1,430,720 | +250,314 |
| Liverpool Docks | 386,832 | 950,210 | +563,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 699,962 | 636,135 | -63,827 |
| Harwich | 384,957 | 276,259 | -108,698 |
| Felixstowe | 160,294 | 382,779 | +222,485 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,706 | 135,881 | -60,825 |
| Eurotunnel | 133,421 | 115,881 | -17,540 |
| London | 115,226 | 118,858 | +3,632 |
| Killingholme | 149,942 | 0 | -149,942 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 63 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 52 |
| VANDECASTEELE TIMBER LTD | 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 |
| 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 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 286,284 |
| Ireland | 116,358 |
| France | 95,328 |
| Pakistan | 30,386 |
| Netherlands | 29,985 |
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 | 286,284 | 0 | -286,284 |
| Ireland | 63,021 | 53,337 | -9,684 |
| France | 13,859 | 81,469 | +67,610 |
| 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 |
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) | 491,575 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,012 |
| 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) | 357,648 | 133,927 | -223,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 99,012 | +99,012 |
| 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 | 298,784 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 103,985 |
| Holyhead | 78,899 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 39,311 |
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 | 286,284 | 12,500 | -273,784 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,243 | 86,742 | +69,499 |
| Holyhead | 37,766 | 41,133 | +3,367 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 51,434 | +51,434 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,906 | 35,405 | +31,499 |
| 000 | 8,900 | 6,152 | -2,748 |
| Heysham | 8,049 | 1,033 | -7,016 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 6,310 | +6,310 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,692 | +4,692 |
| Milford | 4,400 | 0 | -4,400 |
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