Import/export HS code 44111310: Raw medium-thick fibreboard
Unfinished or untreated medium-thick fibreboard, ready for further use
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 35,200,292 |
| China | 7,475,170 |
| Spain | 3,067,155 |
| Brazil | 2,378,226 |
| Belgium | 1,856,983 |
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 | 19,811,902 | 15,388,390 | -4,423,512 |
| China | 3,870,714 | 3,604,456 | -266,258 |
| Spain | 1,906,711 | 1,160,444 | -746,267 |
| Brazil | 1,377,416 | 1,000,810 | -376,606 |
| Belgium | 908,458 | 948,525 | +40,067 |
| Germany | 1,098,911 | 121,314 | -977,597 |
| Portugal | 881,338 | 87,550 | -793,788 |
| Indonesia | 575,749 | 378,755 | -196,994 |
| Netherlands | 319,048 | 42,833 | -276,215 |
| France | 43,196 | 91,869 | +48,673 |
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 | 34,475,027 |
| China | 7,459,974 |
| Spain | 3,067,155 |
| Brazil | 2,378,226 |
| Belgium | 1,597,938 |
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 | 19,397,841 | 15,077,186 | -4,320,655 |
| China | 3,881,438 | 3,578,536 | -302,902 |
| Spain | 1,906,711 | 1,160,444 | -746,267 |
| Brazil | 1,377,416 | 1,000,810 | -376,606 |
| Belgium | 734,214 | 863,724 | +129,510 |
| Germany | 1,112,086 | 121,314 | -990,772 |
| Portugal | 887,451 | 87,550 | -799,901 |
| Indonesia | 575,749 | 378,006 | -197,743 |
| France | 230,850 | 218,282 | -12,568 |
| Netherlands | 289,385 | 0 | -289,385 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,051,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,811,115 |
| Other | 1,827,291 |
| Road transport | 39,792 |
| Air transport | 36,909 |
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) | 16,858,557 | 12,192,983 | -4,665,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,715,762 | 10,095,353 | -2,620,409 |
| Other | 1,223,362 | 603,929 | -619,433 |
| Road transport | 2,872 | 36,920 | +34,048 |
| Air transport | 13,686 | 23,223 | +9,537 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 12,836,548 |
| Ayr Harbour | 9,019,286 |
| Milford | 5,585,671 |
| Fishguard | 5,133,063 |
| Southampton | 3,945,235 |
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 | 7,943,475 | 4,893,073 | -3,050,402 |
| Ayr Harbour | 4,752,335 | 4,266,951 | -485,384 |
| Milford | 3,120,342 | 2,465,329 | -655,013 |
| Fishguard | 2,914,561 | 2,218,502 | -696,059 |
| Southampton | 1,998,369 | 1,946,866 | -51,503 |
| Heysham | 1,960,934 | 1,652,597 | -308,337 |
| Felixstowe | 1,601,577 | 1,462,327 | -139,250 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,377,416 | 1,109,571 | -267,845 |
| 000 | 1,223,362 | 603,929 | -619,433 |
| Holyhead | 1,097,173 | 561,635 | -535,538 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HANSON PLYWOOD LIMITED | 48 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 48 |
| FINSA UK LIMITED | 48 |
| PANELCO LIMITED | 48 |
| MEYER TIMBER LIMITED | 48 |
| DECORATIVE PANELS LAMINATION LIMITED | 48 |
| TIMBMET GROUP LIMITED | 46 |
| TRIESSE LIMITED | 45 |
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 43 |
| D H H TIMBER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 1,853,894 |
| United States | 292,405 |
| Belgium | 160,148 |
| France | 110,566 |
| Netherlands | 89,212 |
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 | 1,344,899 | 508,995 | -835,904 |
| United States | 98,449 | 193,956 | +95,507 |
| Belgium | 86,718 | 73,430 | -13,288 |
| France | 94,726 | 15,840 | -78,886 |
| Netherlands | 35,759 | 53,453 | +17,694 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 57,266 | +57,266 |
| Germany | 22,597 | 3,080 | -19,517 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,598 | 1,050 | -23,548 |
| Finland | 0 | 16,088 | +16,088 |
| Sweden | 10,186 | 5,000 | -5,186 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 72,655 |
| Ireland | 71,674 |
| Brazil | 5,587 |
| Belgium | 5,117 |
| XI | 4,489 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 59,014 | 13,641 | -45,373 |
| Ireland | 40,853 | 30,821 | -10,032 |
| Brazil | 5,587 | 0 | -5,587 |
| Belgium | 0 | 5,117 | +5,117 |
| XI | 4,489 | 0 | -4,489 |
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) | 1,962,582 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 461,248 |
| Other | 170,406 |
| Air transport | 79,690 |
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) | 1,417,856 | 544,726 | -873,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 185,983 | 275,265 | +89,282 |
| Other | 114,173 | 56,233 | -57,940 |
| Air transport | 17,550 | 62,140 | +44,590 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,524,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 237,683 |
| Heysham | 199,950 |
| 000 | 170,406 |
| Southampton | 132,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,057,404 | 467,224 | -590,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,704 | 138,979 | +40,275 |
| Heysham | 166,023 | 33,927 | -132,096 |
| 000 | 114,173 | 56,233 | -57,940 |
| Southampton | 5,544 | 126,561 | +121,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,656 | 19,065 | -83,591 |
| Holyhead | 66,584 | 13,421 | -53,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,834 | 59,328 | +45,494 |
| Dover | 51,905 | 0 | -51,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,598 | 0 | -24,598 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44111310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unfinished or untreated medium-thick fibreboard, ready for further use