Import/export HS code 44111292: High-density thin fibreboard (HDF)
Thin fibreboard with a density over 0.8 g/cm³, known for its strength
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 | 22,599,814 |
| Poland | 4,757,047 |
| France | 3,105,553 |
| China | 2,537,241 |
| Austria | 2,487,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,824,231 | 9,775,583 | -3,048,648 |
| Poland | 2,025,787 | 2,731,260 | +705,473 |
| France | 1,846,245 | 1,259,308 | -586,937 |
| China | 1,312,160 | 1,225,081 | -87,079 |
| Austria | 1,848,819 | 638,674 | -1,210,145 |
| Spain | 962,446 | 806,792 | -155,654 |
| Hungary | 1,064,395 | 660,298 | -404,097 |
| Germany | 438,105 | 402,100 | -36,005 |
| Belgium | 174,675 | 355,134 | +180,459 |
| Italy | 192,751 | 214,200 | +21,449 |
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 | 21,197,621 |
| Poland | 5,088,645 |
| Germany | 3,401,516 |
| France | 3,194,011 |
| China | 2,473,113 |
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 | 12,021,840 | 9,175,781 | -2,846,059 |
| Poland | 2,292,087 | 2,796,558 | +504,471 |
| Germany | 2,328,512 | 1,073,004 | -1,255,508 |
| France | 1,699,640 | 1,494,371 | -205,269 |
| China | 1,312,160 | 1,160,953 | -151,207 |
| Spain | 961,227 | 804,798 | -156,429 |
| Hungary | 1,076,990 | 663,091 | -413,899 |
| Italy | 193,945 | 216,539 | +22,594 |
| Viet Nam | 133,137 | 21,438 | -111,699 |
| Lithuania | 29,711 | 105,543 | +75,832 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 27,156,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,488,846 |
| Other | 1,423,950 |
| Air transport | 276,547 |
| Road transport | 25,290 |
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) | 16,439,862 | 10,716,375 | -5,723,487 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,622,053 | 6,866,793 | +1,244,740 |
| Other | 807,647 | 616,303 | -191,344 |
| Air transport | 132,520 | 144,027 | +11,507 |
| Road transport | 0 | 25,290 | +25,290 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Heysham | 16,595,069 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,022,460 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,562,575 |
| Goole | 3,314,443 |
| Dover | 2,640,954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heysham | 7,908,247 | 8,686,822 | +778,575 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,912,409 | 1,110,051 | -3,802,358 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,766,049 | 1,796,526 | -969,523 |
| Goole | 1,252,131 | 2,062,312 | +810,181 |
| Dover | 2,181,016 | 459,938 | -1,721,078 |
| Killingholme | 830,572 | 1,311,037 | +480,465 |
| Felixstowe | 932,080 | 492,430 | -439,650 |
| 000 | 807,647 | 616,303 | -191,344 |
| London Gateway Port | 340,134 | 394,077 | +53,943 |
| Southampton | 273,594 | 435,079 | +161,485 |
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 | 24 |
| Retail 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 | 8 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FINSA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| PREMDOR CROSBY LIMITED | 48 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| JELD-WEN UK LIMITED | 46 |
| TECHNOGYM U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 38 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 36 |
| DECORATIVE PANELS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 35 |
| PETER RAMSEY & SONS (DENHOLME) TIMBER LIMITED | 32 |
| ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 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 | 74,651 |
| United States | 65,272 |
| Spain | 18,438 |
| China | 16,917 |
| Netherlands | 16,426 |
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 | 59,925 | 14,726 | -45,199 |
| United States | 36,899 | 28,373 | -8,526 |
| Spain | 14,178 | 4,260 | -9,918 |
| China | 0 | 16,917 | +16,917 |
| Netherlands | 10,925 | 5,501 | -5,424 |
| Malta | 14,790 | 0 | -14,790 |
| Germany | 8,806 | 3,976 | -4,830 |
| Indonesia | 12,146 | 0 | -12,146 |
| Italy | 7,345 | 3,821 | -3,524 |
| France | 9,820 | 1,176 | -8,644 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 150,761 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,359 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,708 |
| Other | 191 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 60,262 | 90,499 | +30,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,918 | 27,441 | -86,477 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,278 | 6,430 | -9,848 |
| Other | 0 | 191 | +191 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 79,367 |
| Holyhead | 50,661 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,839 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,413 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,900 | 70,467 | +61,567 |
| Holyhead | 37,008 | 13,653 | -23,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,258 | 8,581 | -29,677 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,593 | 10,820 | -21,773 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,348 | 7,312 | -14,036 |
| ZLC | 14,709 | 5,961 | -8,748 |
| Felixstowe | 14,178 | 0 | -14,178 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,211 | 0 | -13,211 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,060 | 1,661 | -2,399 |
| Harwich | 0 | 4,325 | +4,325 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44111292
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin fibreboard with a density over 0.8 g/cm³, known for its strength