Import/export HS code 441012: Oriented strand board (OSB)
A strong wood board made from compressed wood strands, often used in construction
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 91,007,837 |
| Latvia | 49,215,421 |
| Netherlands | 36,020,532 |
| Germany | 22,973,375 |
| Luxembourg | 9,184,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 41,494,975 | 49,512,862 | +8,017,887 |
| Latvia | 19,371,031 | 29,844,390 | +10,473,359 |
| Netherlands | 19,087,118 | 16,933,414 | -2,153,704 |
| Germany | 14,441,725 | 8,531,650 | -5,910,075 |
| Luxembourg | 1,927,768 | 7,256,703 | +5,328,935 |
| Poland | 4,602,747 | 3,506,488 | -1,096,259 |
| Belgium | 1,443,796 | 383,719 | -1,060,077 |
| China | 33,246 | 1,340,374 | +1,307,128 |
| France | 1,058,779 | 225,577 | -833,202 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 975,916 | +975,916 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 86,885,235 |
| Luxembourg | 45,411,122 |
| Latvia | 39,946,685 |
| Germany | 22,802,453 |
| Poland | 8,109,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 39,284,587 | 47,600,648 | +8,316,061 |
| Luxembourg | 21,049,431 | 24,361,691 | +3,312,260 |
| Latvia | 17,065,283 | 22,881,402 | +5,816,119 |
| Germany | 14,115,610 | 8,686,843 | -5,428,767 |
| Poland | 4,602,747 | 3,506,488 | -1,096,259 |
| France | 1,094,755 | 225,577 | -869,178 |
| Belgium | 1,267,034 | 12,671 | -1,254,363 |
| China | 33,246 | 1,218,384 | +1,185,138 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,024,407 | +1,024,407 |
| Norway | 371,330 | 0 | -371,330 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,360,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,629,129 |
| Other | 13,909,229 |
| Air transport | 2,095 |
| Road transport | 1,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,131,831 | 63,228,526 | +11,096,695 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,577,853 | 47,051,276 | -526,577 |
| Other | 4,997,989 | 8,911,240 | +3,913,251 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,095 | +2,095 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,339 | +1,339 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 27,581,895 |
| Goole | 25,361,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,551,852 |
| Killingholme | 22,580,740 |
| Sunderland | 17,424,976 |
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 | 13,415,937 | 14,165,958 | +750,021 |
| Goole | 12,179,746 | 13,182,072 | +1,002,326 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,328,092 | 8,223,760 | -7,104,332 |
| Killingholme | 9,000,258 | 13,580,482 | +4,580,224 |
| Sunderland | 10,332,494 | 7,092,482 | -3,240,012 |
| Fishguard | 8,106,180 | 8,267,688 | +161,508 |
| Heysham | 5,892,988 | 8,889,260 | +2,996,272 |
| 000 | 4,997,989 | 8,911,240 | +3,913,251 |
| Milford | 5,160,899 | 8,112,141 | +2,951,242 |
| Holyhead | 3,011,780 | 5,793,407 | +2,781,627 |
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
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
10 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
5 |
|
Construction of buildings
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 60 |
| METSA WOOD UK LIMITED | 57 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 54 |
| HANSON PLYWOOD LIMITED | 53 |
| PREMIER FOREST PRODUCTS LIMITED | 53 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| PANELCO LIMITED | 53 |
| MEYER TIMBER LIMITED | 53 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 51 |
| KINGSPAN INSULATION LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 55,249,110 |
| France | 14,758,884 |
| Ireland | 12,277,293 |
| Sweden | 9,298,222 |
| Norway | 8,462,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 27,689,678 | 27,559,432 | -130,246 |
| France | 5,102,710 | 9,656,174 | +4,553,464 |
| Ireland | 4,454,909 | 7,822,384 | +3,367,475 |
| Sweden | 4,423,707 | 4,874,515 | +450,808 |
| Norway | 4,092,994 | 4,369,867 | +276,873 |
| Denmark | 1,867,870 | 615,017 | -1,252,853 |
| Belgium | 62,462 | 4,500 | -57,962 |
| Germany | 20,796 | 19,959 | -837 |
| Falkland Islands | 9,518 | 29,852 | +20,334 |
| Gibraltar | 3,835 | 32,133 | +28,298 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 9,822,522 |
| Ireland | 429,393 |
| Sweden | 196,036 |
| Finland | 104,374 |
| Poland | 16,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 3,019,122 | 6,803,400 | +3,784,278 |
| Ireland | 160,154 | 269,239 | +109,085 |
| Sweden | 54,841 | 141,195 | +86,354 |
| Finland | 29,272 | 75,102 | +45,830 |
| Poland | 16,027 | 0 | -16,027 |
| XI | 7,567 | 5,823 | -1,744 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 12,198 | +12,198 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,270,575 |
| Other | 10,868,880 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,673,957 |
| Air transport | 1,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,646,827 | 46,623,748 | +2,976,921 |
| Other | 3,351,837 | 7,517,043 | +4,165,206 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 772,289 | 901,668 | +129,379 |
| Air transport | 1,173 | 0 | -1,173 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Inverness | 89,527,980 |
| 000 | 10,868,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,081,705 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 574,743 |
| Liverpool Docks | 474,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 43,273,476 | 46,254,504 | +2,981,028 |
| 000 | 3,351,837 | 7,517,043 | +4,165,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 695,543 | 386,162 | -309,381 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,722 | 494,021 | +413,299 |
| Liverpool Docks | 216,521 | 257,763 | +41,242 |
| Tyne | 61,673 | 41,061 | -20,612 |
| Holyhead | 32,527 | 14,282 | -18,245 |
| Southampton | 7,633 | 30,817 | +23,184 |
| Felixstowe | 518 | 37,282 | +36,764 |
| Heysham | 29,095 | 6,054 | -23,041 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 441012
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A strong wood board made from compressed wood strands, often used in construction