Import/export HS code 44101130: Melamine-covered particle board
Particle board with a surface covered by melamine-impregnated paper, often used for durable surfaces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 30,977,713 |
| Germany | 23,121,095 |
| Belgium | 12,083,610 |
| France | 8,993,411 |
| Italy | 8,170,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 14,351,192 | 16,626,521 | +2,275,329 |
| Germany | 11,490,779 | 11,630,316 | +139,537 |
| Belgium | 6,525,443 | 5,558,167 | -967,276 |
| France | 2,119,076 | 6,874,335 | +4,755,259 |
| Italy | 3,967,737 | 4,203,165 | +235,428 |
| Switzerland | 3,804,953 | 4,312,132 | +507,179 |
| Netherlands | 3,123,345 | 3,960,981 | +837,636 |
| Spain | 2,905,208 | 3,012,014 | +106,806 |
| Ireland | 1,975,247 | 2,365,194 | +389,947 |
| Austria | 404,970 | 758,154 | +353,184 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 34,340,777 |
| Germany | 22,860,565 |
| Belgium | 11,790,418 |
| Italy | 8,605,727 |
| Switzerland | 8,236,698 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 16,212,660 | 18,128,117 | +1,915,457 |
| Germany | 12,436,651 | 10,423,914 | -2,012,737 |
| Belgium | 6,553,739 | 5,236,679 | -1,317,060 |
| Italy | 4,137,977 | 4,467,750 | +329,773 |
| Switzerland | 3,883,995 | 4,352,703 | +468,708 |
| France | 1,376,425 | 6,214,875 | +4,838,450 |
| Spain | 2,241,189 | 1,830,394 | -410,795 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 3,549,803 | +3,549,803 |
| Austria | 891,114 | 1,416,699 | +525,585 |
| Turkey | 289,765 | 352,652 | +62,887 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +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) | 54,966,322 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,011,064 |
| Other | 7,654,642 |
| Road transport | 413,016 |
| Air transport | 20,100 |
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) | 25,740,464 | 29,225,858 | +3,485,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,447,226 | 27,563,838 | +5,116,612 |
| Other | 2,855,067 | 4,799,575 | +1,944,508 |
| Road transport | 413,016 | 0 | -413,016 |
| Air transport | 14,178 | 5,922 | -8,256 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 35,470,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,880,185 |
| Dover | 15,671,096 |
| London | 12,481,446 |
| 000 | 7,654,642 |
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 | 16,548,958 | 18,921,074 | +2,372,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,884,906 | 10,995,279 | +1,110,373 |
| Dover | 6,772,554 | 8,898,542 | +2,125,988 |
| London | 6,535,327 | 5,946,119 | -589,208 |
| 000 | 2,855,067 | 4,799,575 | +1,944,508 |
| Killingholme | 2,842,089 | 3,906,124 | +1,064,035 |
| Eurotunnel | 749,728 | 2,100,239 | +1,350,511 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 897,363 | 1,859,469 | +962,106 |
| Purfleet | 479,582 | 1,761,829 | +1,282,247 |
| Felixstowe | 751,807 | 729,196 | -22,611 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
17 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 61 |
| GEAVES SURFACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 54 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 53 |
| FINSA UK LIMITED | 53 |
| WREN KITCHENS LIMITED | 53 |
| PLASTICS AND VENEERS (SALES) LIMITED | 52 |
| LAWCRIS PANEL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 52 |
| PANELCO LIMITED | 52 |
| VENESTA WASHROOM SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 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 | 26,648,149 |
| United States | 845,448 |
| Poland | 494,151 |
| Egypt | 263,283 |
| Germany | 242,441 |
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 | 12,701,520 | 13,946,629 | +1,245,109 |
| United States | 442,294 | 403,154 | -39,140 |
| Poland | 465,830 | 28,321 | -437,509 |
| Egypt | 123,148 | 140,135 | +16,987 |
| Germany | 190,162 | 52,279 | -137,883 |
| France | 43,817 | 136,412 | +92,595 |
| China | 39,287 | 39,607 | +320 |
| Netherlands | 50,214 | 21,707 | -28,507 |
| Denmark | 56,957 | 0 | -56,957 |
| Spain | 13,038 | 41,657 | +28,619 |
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 | 1,235,965 |
| Ireland | 287,329 |
| Austria | 19,079 |
| Spain | 17,174 |
| Portugal | 15,339 |
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 | 777,204 | 458,761 | -318,443 |
| Ireland | 116,417 | 170,912 | +54,495 |
| Austria | 0 | 19,079 | +19,079 |
| Spain | 14,804 | 2,370 | -12,434 |
| Portugal | 3,313 | 12,026 | +8,713 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,185 | +7,185 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,160 | +4,160 |
| Netherlands | 771 | 2,222 | +1,451 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 2,191 | +2,191 |
| France | 980 | 0 | -980 |
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) | 25,369,839 |
| Other | 2,408,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,055,939 |
| Air transport | 312,347 |
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) | 12,319,805 | 13,050,034 | +730,229 |
| Other | 1,209,469 | 1,198,822 | -10,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 486,498 | 569,441 | +82,943 |
| Air transport | 174,301 | 138,046 | -36,255 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 20,516,936 |
| Holyhead | 2,410,718 |
| 000 | 2,408,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,678,031 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 696,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 9,721,888 | 10,795,048 | +1,073,160 |
| Holyhead | 1,087,994 | 1,322,724 | +234,730 |
| 000 | 1,209,469 | 1,198,822 | -10,647 |
| Liverpool Docks | 924,183 | 753,848 | -170,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 377,477 | 318,800 | -58,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 409,014 | 17,711 | -391,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 111,102 | 72,813 | -38,289 |
| Manchester Airport | 120,473 | 61,076 | -59,397 |
| Southampton | 24,318 | 143,974 | +119,656 |
| Felixstowe | 19,978 | 81,855 | +61,877 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44101130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Particle board with a surface covered by melamine-impregnated paper, often used for durable surfaces