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 | 30,669,502 |
| Germany | 21,530,702 |
| Belgium | 11,170,704 |
| Italy | 7,431,603 |
| France | 7,367,422 |
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 | 14,122,488 | 16,547,014 | +2,424,526 |
| Germany | 11,855,426 | 9,675,276 | -2,180,150 |
| Belgium | 6,588,677 | 4,582,027 | -2,006,650 |
| Italy | 3,997,507 | 3,434,096 | -563,411 |
| France | 2,157,920 | 5,209,502 | +3,051,582 |
| Switzerland | 3,974,791 | 3,255,627 | -719,164 |
| Netherlands | 2,875,927 | 2,811,937 | -63,990 |
| Spain | 2,907,550 | 2,508,625 | -398,925 |
| Ireland | 1,778,936 | 1,700,871 | -78,065 |
| Austria | 638,028 | 652,359 | +14,331 |
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 | 33,657,001 |
| Germany | 22,026,660 |
| Belgium | 11,103,334 |
| Italy | 7,738,647 |
| Switzerland | 7,365,649 |
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 | 15,896,717 | 17,760,284 | +1,863,567 |
| Germany | 12,870,691 | 9,155,969 | -3,714,722 |
| Belgium | 6,637,525 | 4,465,809 | -2,171,716 |
| Italy | 4,080,826 | 3,657,821 | -423,005 |
| Switzerland | 4,062,260 | 3,303,389 | -758,871 |
| France | 1,502,133 | 4,593,376 | +3,091,243 |
| Spain | 2,312,967 | 1,563,193 | -749,774 |
| Austria | 1,005,935 | 1,144,889 | +138,954 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,843,788 | +1,843,788 |
| Turkey | 270,878 | 325,639 | +54,761 |
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 | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Merseyside | 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 | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +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) | 52,532,989 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,220,736 |
| Other | 5,911,922 |
| Road transport | 709,824 |
| Air transport | 24,209 |
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) | 25,468,675 | 27,064,314 | +1,595,639 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,063,100 | 21,157,636 | -1,905,464 |
| Other | 2,417,416 | 3,494,506 | +1,077,090 |
| Road transport | 709,824 | 0 | -709,824 |
| Air transport | 18,382 | 5,827 | -12,555 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 34,687,654 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,639,747 |
| Dover | 13,952,856 |
| London | 12,297,141 |
| 000 | 5,911,922 |
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 | 16,399,307 | 18,288,347 | +1,889,040 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,635,074 | 9,004,673 | -1,630,401 |
| Dover | 6,482,903 | 7,469,953 | +987,050 |
| London | 7,029,793 | 5,267,348 | -1,762,445 |
| 000 | 2,417,416 | 3,494,506 | +1,077,090 |
| Killingholme | 2,912,222 | 2,664,568 | -247,654 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 679,139 | 1,468,561 | +789,422 |
| Eurotunnel | 711,113 | 1,117,872 | +406,759 |
| Purfleet | 394,371 | 1,239,337 | +844,966 |
| Felixstowe | 578,435 | 641,264 | +62,829 |
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 | 26 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 56 |
| GEAVES SURFACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 49 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 48 |
| FINSA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| WREN KITCHENS LIMITED | 48 |
| PLASTICS AND VENEERS (SALES) LIMITED | 47 |
| LAWCRIS PANEL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 47 |
| PANELCO LIMITED | 47 |
| VENESTA WASHROOM SYSTEMS LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | 24,168,913 |
| Germany | 1,698,414 |
| Netherlands | 941,814 |
| Poland | 678,834 |
| United States | 643,294 |
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 | 12,399,022 | 11,769,891 | -629,131 |
| Germany | 1,668,204 | 30,210 | -1,637,994 |
| Netherlands | 925,318 | 16,496 | -908,822 |
| Poland | 642,948 | 35,886 | -607,062 |
| United States | 401,604 | 241,690 | -159,914 |
| Egypt | 127,592 | 124,311 | -3,281 |
| France | 64,750 | 75,441 | +10,691 |
| Denmark | 75,801 | 0 | -75,801 |
| China | 29,508 | 19,467 | -10,041 |
| Spain | 1,324 | 46,818 | +45,494 |
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 | 1,346,590 |
| Ireland | 230,047 |
| Spain | 16,524 |
| Portugal | 11,400 |
| Belgium | 6,751 |
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 | 691,410 | 655,180 | -36,230 |
| Ireland | 110,642 | 119,405 | +8,763 |
| Spain | 13,906 | 2,618 | -11,288 |
| Portugal | 2,819 | 8,581 | +5,762 |
| Belgium | 631 | 6,120 | +5,489 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,171 | +3,171 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,557 | +2,557 |
| France | 980 | 0 | -980 |
| Netherlands | 771 | 0 | -771 |
| Italy | 0 | 405 | +405 |
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) | 24,503,541 |
| Other | 2,283,840 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,843,886 |
| Air transport | 254,625 |
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) | 13,607,877 | 10,895,664 | -2,712,213 |
| Other | 1,167,694 | 1,116,146 | -51,548 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,508,575 | 335,311 | -1,173,264 |
| Air transport | 154,268 | 100,357 | -53,911 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 18,595,852 |
| 000 | 2,283,840 |
| Holyhead | 2,232,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,641,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,624,768 |
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 | 9,596,525 | 8,999,327 | -597,198 |
| 000 | 1,167,694 | 1,116,146 | -51,548 |
| Holyhead | 972,743 | 1,259,280 | +286,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,612,252 | 29,173 | -1,583,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,432,223 | 192,545 | -1,239,678 |
| Liverpool Docks | 876,968 | 546,605 | -330,363 |
| Dover | 241,072 | 9,125 | -231,947 |
| London Gateway Port | 115,546 | 56,195 | -59,351 |
| Manchester Airport | 102,165 | 35,024 | -67,141 |
| Tyne | 93,367 | 0 | -93,367 |
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