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 | 31,942,127 |
| Germany | 22,783,268 |
| Belgium | 12,327,443 |
| France | 8,710,470 |
| Italy | 8,101,493 |
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 | 15,183,146 | 16,758,981 | +1,575,835 |
| Germany | 11,436,461 | 11,346,807 | -89,654 |
| Belgium | 6,724,877 | 5,602,566 | -1,122,311 |
| France | 2,171,123 | 6,539,347 | +4,368,224 |
| Italy | 3,851,923 | 4,249,570 | +397,647 |
| Switzerland | 3,757,185 | 4,331,374 | +574,189 |
| Netherlands | 2,937,417 | 3,917,718 | +980,301 |
| Spain | 2,901,696 | 2,975,934 | +74,238 |
| Ireland | 1,836,954 | 2,498,856 | +661,902 |
| Austria | 487,827 | 744,793 | +256,966 |
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 | 35,195,268 |
| Germany | 22,813,981 |
| Belgium | 12,023,396 |
| Italy | 8,543,220 |
| Switzerland | 8,215,095 |
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 | 17,037,582 | 18,157,686 | +1,120,104 |
| Germany | 12,408,216 | 10,405,765 | -2,002,451 |
| Belgium | 6,753,275 | 5,270,121 | -1,483,154 |
| Italy | 4,037,872 | 4,505,348 | +467,476 |
| Switzerland | 3,836,354 | 4,378,741 | +542,387 |
| France | 1,452,387 | 5,883,701 | +4,431,314 |
| Spain | 2,244,709 | 1,897,205 | -347,504 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 3,107,157 | +3,107,157 |
| Austria | 926,276 | 1,420,119 | +493,843 |
| Turkey | 243,476 | 358,907 | +115,431 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Merseyside | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 55,701,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,419,955 |
| Other | 7,362,386 |
| Road transport | 510,482 |
| Air transport | 22,052 |
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) | 26,322,760 | 29,378,995 | +3,056,235 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,661,132 | 26,758,823 | +4,097,691 |
| Other | 2,506,556 | 4,855,830 | +2,349,274 |
| Road transport | 510,482 | 0 | -510,482 |
| Air transport | 15,249 | 6,803 | -8,446 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 36,378,788 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,806,546 |
| Dover | 15,321,099 |
| London | 12,720,673 |
| 000 | 7,362,386 |
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 | 17,397,299 | 18,981,489 | +1,584,190 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,788,276 | 11,018,270 | +1,229,994 |
| Dover | 6,515,059 | 8,806,040 | +2,290,981 |
| London | 6,788,705 | 5,931,968 | -856,737 |
| 000 | 2,506,556 | 4,855,830 | +2,349,274 |
| Killingholme | 3,073,289 | 3,533,995 | +460,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 869,167 | 1,909,394 | +1,040,227 |
| Eurotunnel | 751,124 | 1,897,110 | +1,145,986 |
| Purfleet | 391,196 | 1,731,616 | +1,340,420 |
| Felixstowe | 733,907 | 699,047 | -34,860 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Specialised construction activities | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 60 |
| GEAVES SURFACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 53 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 52 |
| FINSA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| WREN KITCHENS LIMITED | 52 |
| PLASTICS AND VENEERS (SALES) LIMITED | 51 |
| LAWCRIS PANEL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 51 |
| PANELCO LIMITED | 51 |
| VENESTA WASHROOM SYSTEMS LIMITED | 51 |
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 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 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 | 26,508,519 |
| Germany | 1,262,778 |
| United States | 846,741 |
| Poland | 642,366 |
| Netherlands | 545,798 |
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 | 12,745,743 | 13,762,776 | +1,017,033 |
| Germany | 1,210,499 | 52,279 | -1,158,220 |
| United States | 424,061 | 422,680 | -1,381 |
| Poland | 605,629 | 36,737 | -568,892 |
| Netherlands | 527,171 | 18,627 | -508,544 |
| Egypt | 109,847 | 153,436 | +43,589 |
| France | 51,181 | 128,086 | +76,905 |
| China | 29,508 | 49,386 | +19,878 |
| Denmark | 75,801 | 0 | -75,801 |
| Spain | 13,038 | 38,976 | +25,938 |
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 | 1,286,122 |
| Ireland | 283,985 |
| Spain | 17,114 |
| Austria | 15,935 |
| Portugal | 12,933 |
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 | 722,345 | 563,777 | -158,568 |
| Ireland | 113,121 | 170,864 | +57,743 |
| Spain | 14,182 | 2,932 | -11,250 |
| Austria | 0 | 15,935 | +15,935 |
| Portugal | 3,269 | 9,664 | +6,395 |
| Belgium | 631 | 7,185 | +6,554 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,160 | +4,160 |
| Netherlands | 771 | 2,222 | +1,451 |
| France | 980 | 0 | -980 |
| 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) | 26,308,131 |
| Other | 2,443,314 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,627,272 |
| Air transport | 307,990 |
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) | 13,497,439 | 12,810,692 | -686,747 |
| Other | 1,180,501 | 1,262,813 | +82,312 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,039,811 | 587,461 | -452,350 |
| Air transport | 158,393 | 149,597 | -8,796 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 20,413,355 |
| 000 | 2,443,314 |
| Holyhead | 2,360,177 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,666,611 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,446,415 |
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 | 9,800,114 | 10,613,241 | +813,127 |
| 000 | 1,180,501 | 1,262,813 | +82,312 |
| Holyhead | 1,071,199 | 1,288,978 | +217,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 932,743 | 733,868 | -198,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,132,039 | 314,376 | -817,663 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,092,085 | 17,711 | -1,074,374 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,801 | 86,114 | -11,687 |
| Dover | 170,085 | 9,125 | -160,960 |
| Manchester Airport | 102,165 | 71,566 | -30,599 |
| Southampton | 17,814 | 150,478 | +132,664 |
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