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 | 29,048,929 |
| Germany | 21,956,699 |
| Belgium | 11,201,525 |
| France | 8,759,299 |
| Italy | 7,845,379 |
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 | 14,829,040 | 14,219,889 | -609,151 |
| Germany | 11,120,046 | 10,836,653 | -283,393 |
| Belgium | 6,058,698 | 5,142,827 | -915,871 |
| France | 2,007,599 | 6,751,700 | +4,744,101 |
| Italy | 4,116,281 | 3,729,098 | -387,183 |
| Switzerland | 3,552,006 | 3,992,729 | +440,723 |
| Netherlands | 3,260,003 | 3,650,572 | +390,569 |
| Spain | 3,117,810 | 2,609,699 | -508,111 |
| Ireland | 1,932,264 | 2,252,952 | +320,688 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 1,133,469 | +1,133,469 |
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 | 32,421,000 |
| Germany | 21,574,962 |
| Belgium | 10,930,983 |
| Italy | 8,251,262 |
| Switzerland | 7,650,796 |
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 | 16,996,693 | 15,424,307 | -1,572,386 |
| Germany | 12,002,914 | 9,572,048 | -2,430,866 |
| Belgium | 6,093,148 | 4,837,835 | -1,255,313 |
| Italy | 4,272,742 | 3,978,520 | -294,222 |
| Switzerland | 3,617,496 | 4,033,300 | +415,804 |
| France | 1,239,988 | 6,173,754 | +4,933,766 |
| Spain | 2,198,415 | 1,664,620 | -533,795 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 3,549,803 | +3,549,803 |
| Austria | 893,992 | 1,357,952 | +463,960 |
| Turkey | 299,323 | 343,094 | +43,771 |
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 | 0 | -6 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +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) | 52,173,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,518,494 |
| Other | 7,440,932 |
| Road transport | 190,800 |
| Air transport | 17,168 |
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) | 26,574,086 | 25,599,320 | -974,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,442,137 | 26,076,357 | +4,634,220 |
| Other | 2,968,342 | 4,472,590 | +1,504,248 |
| Road transport | 190,800 | 0 | -190,800 |
| Air transport | 11,246 | 5,922 | -5,324 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 33,410,240 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,737,794 |
| Dover | 15,136,958 |
| London | 11,469,366 |
| 000 | 7,440,932 |
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 | 17,232,879 | 16,177,361 | -1,055,518 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,664,668 | 10,073,126 | +408,458 |
| Dover | 6,829,983 | 8,306,975 | +1,476,992 |
| London | 5,972,815 | 5,496,551 | -476,264 |
| 000 | 2,968,342 | 4,472,590 | +1,504,248 |
| Killingholme | 2,698,464 | 3,830,962 | +1,132,498 |
| Eurotunnel | 808,344 | 1,990,697 | +1,182,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 929,832 | 1,783,740 | +853,908 |
| Purfleet | 436,875 | 1,730,297 | +1,293,422 |
| Felixstowe | 719,593 | 719,112 | -481 |
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
|
29 |
|
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 | 30 |
| 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 | 25,591,121 |
| United States | 840,375 |
| Poland | 302,150 |
| Egypt | 263,283 |
| France | 147,847 |
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 | 12,827,635 | 12,763,486 | -64,149 |
| United States | 467,685 | 372,690 | -94,995 |
| Poland | 279,440 | 22,710 | -256,730 |
| Egypt | 130,006 | 133,277 | +3,271 |
| France | 17,252 | 130,595 | +113,343 |
| Germany | 51,136 | 52,279 | +1,143 |
| China | 39,287 | 39,607 | +320 |
| Spain | 13,038 | 41,657 | +28,619 |
| Netherlands | 25,480 | 21,707 | -3,773 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 35,519 | +35,519 |
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 | 1,197,859 |
| Ireland | 282,210 |
| Austria | 19,079 |
| Portugal | 15,339 |
| Spain | 14,185 |
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 | 802,993 | 394,866 | -408,127 |
| Ireland | 121,078 | 161,132 | +40,054 |
| Austria | 0 | 19,079 | +19,079 |
| Portugal | 4,245 | 11,094 | +6,849 |
| Spain | 11,841 | 2,344 | -9,497 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,185 | +7,185 |
| Germany | 3,171 | 989 | -2,182 |
| 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) | 23,939,104 |
| Other | 2,340,202 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,039,089 |
| 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) | 11,975,176 | 11,963,928 | -11,248 |
| Other | 1,249,845 | 1,090,357 | -159,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,112 | 538,977 | +38,865 |
| Air transport | 182,271 | 130,076 | -52,195 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 19,657,424 |
| 000 | 2,340,202 |
| Holyhead | 2,303,457 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,650,792 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 514,310 |
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 | 9,771,263 | 9,886,161 | +114,898 |
| 000 | 1,249,845 | 1,090,357 | -159,488 |
| Holyhead | 1,092,519 | 1,210,938 | +118,419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 981,413 | 669,379 | -312,034 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 201,121 | 313,189 | +112,068 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,163 | 17,711 | -151,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 111,102 | 72,813 | -38,289 |
| Manchester Airport | 120,473 | 61,076 | -59,397 |
| Southampton | 22,168 | 143,974 | +121,806 |
| 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