Import/export HS code 44101290: Various types of OSB
Oriented strand board with additional treatments or finishes not listed above
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,934,168 |
| Poland | 8,091,492 |
| Netherlands | 4,487,125 |
| China | 441,506 |
| Norway | 371,330 |
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 | 4,681,229 | 5,252,939 | +571,710 |
| Poland | 4,596,152 | 3,495,340 | -1,100,812 |
| Netherlands | 2,805,064 | 1,682,061 | -1,123,003 |
| China | 27,621 | 413,885 | +386,264 |
| Norway | 371,330 | 0 | -371,330 |
| Luxembourg | 32,741 | 314,402 | +281,661 |
| Sweden | 201,237 | 30,585 | -170,652 |
| Canada | 53,361 | 31,066 | -22,295 |
| Romania | 0 | 64,993 | +64,993 |
| Germany | 41,099 | 22,357 | -18,742 |
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 | 9,379,830 |
| Poland | 8,091,492 |
| Luxembourg | 4,836,710 |
| China | 416,995 |
| Norway | 371,330 |
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 | 4,540,829 | 4,839,001 | +298,172 |
| Poland | 4,596,152 | 3,495,340 | -1,100,812 |
| Luxembourg | 2,832,891 | 2,003,819 | -829,072 |
| China | 27,621 | 389,374 | +361,753 |
| Norway | 371,330 | 0 | -371,330 |
| Sweden | 230,923 | 30,585 | -200,338 |
| Canada | 53,361 | 31,066 | -22,295 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 81,741 | +81,741 |
| Germany | 41,099 | 32,755 | -8,344 |
| Romania | 0 | 64,993 | +64,993 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 12,096,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,656,222 |
| Other | 554,338 |
| Air transport | 895 |
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) | 6,432,874 | 5,663,571 | -769,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,315,330 | 5,340,892 | -974,438 |
| Other | 140,400 | 413,938 | +273,538 |
| Air transport | 0 | 895 | +895 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 8,086,855 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,185,164 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,869,955 |
| Fishguard | 2,264,203 |
| Killingholme | 2,088,815 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 4,596,152 | 3,490,703 | -1,105,449 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,648,021 | 1,537,143 | -110,878 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,192,356 | 677,599 | -1,514,757 |
| Fishguard | 1,129,658 | 1,134,545 | +4,887 |
| Killingholme | 920,495 | 1,168,320 | +247,825 |
| Milford | 861,844 | 771,806 | -90,038 |
| Holyhead | 285,441 | 835,368 | +549,927 |
| Heysham | 437,202 | 486,597 | +49,395 |
| 000 | 140,400 | 413,938 | +273,538 |
| Inverness | 371,330 | 0 | -371,330 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 52 |
| MEYER TIMBER LIMITED | 52 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 50 |
| HANSON PLYWOOD LIMITED | 49 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 43 |
| PANELCO LIMITED | 41 |
| PREMIER FOREST PRODUCTS LIMITED | 39 |
| BEESLEY & FILDES LIMITED | 26 |
| WOODBRIDGE TIMBER LIMITED | 23 |
| HOLDEX (PLYWOOD) LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 41,080,726 |
| Norway | 9,123,200 |
| France | 8,264,726 |
| Denmark | 2,682,213 |
| Ireland | 1,271,748 |
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 | 23,673,836 | 17,406,890 | -6,266,946 |
| Norway | 4,753,333 | 4,369,867 | -383,466 |
| France | 3,656,222 | 4,608,504 | +952,282 |
| Denmark | 2,067,196 | 615,017 | -1,452,179 |
| Ireland | 286,560 | 985,188 | +698,628 |
| Sweden | 756,173 | 1,933 | -754,240 |
| Belgium | 84,489 | 3,000 | -81,489 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 34,389 | +34,389 |
| Switzerland | 29,673 | 0 | -29,673 |
| Falkland Islands | 743 | 14,281 | +13,538 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 148,989 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 30,097 | 118,892 | +88,795 |
| Poland | 16,027 | 0 | -16,027 |
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) | 62,041,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,135,796 |
| Other | 186,818 |
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) | 34,461,192 | 27,580,154 | -6,881,038 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 810,651 | 325,145 | -485,506 |
| Other | 48,644 | 138,174 | +89,530 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Inverness | 61,451,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 996,575 |
| Liverpool Docks | 459,261 |
| 000 | 186,818 |
| Tyne | 103,510 |
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 | 34,146,343 | 27,305,007 | -6,841,336 |
| Immingham Docks | 742,730 | 253,845 | -488,885 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,801 | 260,460 | +61,659 |
| 000 | 48,644 | 138,174 | +89,530 |
| Tyne | 90,286 | 13,224 | -77,062 |
| Felixstowe | 259 | 36,659 | +36,400 |
| Holyhead | 22,102 | 14,282 | -7,820 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,923 | 5,333 | -24,590 |
| Southampton | 7,640 | 14,281 | +6,641 |
| Heysham | 21,126 | 0 | -21,126 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44101290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oriented strand board with additional treatments or finishes not listed above