Import/export HS code 44111495: Medium-density thick fibreboard
Thick fibreboard with a density between 0.5 g/cm³ and 0.8 g/cm³, moderately strong
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 49,498,814 |
| Germany | 22,042,008 |
| Belgium | 11,277,855 |
| China | 8,145,244 |
| Ireland | 6,734,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 25,753,066 | 23,745,748 | -2,007,318 |
| Germany | 11,343,747 | 10,698,261 | -645,486 |
| Belgium | 5,253,288 | 6,024,567 | +771,279 |
| China | 1,613,369 | 6,531,875 | +4,918,506 |
| Ireland | 3,508,743 | 3,226,218 | -282,525 |
| Netherlands | 2,678,530 | 2,466,213 | -212,317 |
| Switzerland | 1,079,402 | 3,500,560 | +2,421,158 |
| Turkey | 1,568,502 | 1,737,709 | +169,207 |
| Austria | 656,130 | 548,282 | -107,848 |
| Italy | 450,251 | 423,231 | -27,020 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 45,640,734 |
| Germany | 22,513,781 |
| Belgium | 10,690,393 |
| China | 7,961,855 |
| Netherlands | 5,057,227 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 23,832,502 | 21,808,232 | -2,024,270 |
| Germany | 11,419,931 | 11,093,850 | -326,081 |
| Belgium | 5,121,703 | 5,568,690 | +446,987 |
| China | 1,656,596 | 6,305,259 | +4,648,663 |
| Netherlands | 2,672,371 | 2,384,856 | -287,515 |
| Switzerland | 1,104,715 | 3,538,698 | +2,433,983 |
| Portugal | 1,962,206 | 1,898,315 | -63,891 |
| Turkey | 1,568,502 | 1,761,766 | +193,264 |
| Ireland | 1,402,372 | 1,272,241 | -130,131 |
| Austria | 743,301 | 557,354 | -185,947 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
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 Midlands | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 4 | -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) | 74,569,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,482,667 |
| Other | 4,570,304 |
| Air transport | 1,138,453 |
| Road transport | 384,019 |
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) | 34,714,511 | 39,855,194 | +5,140,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,198,421 | 18,284,246 | +1,085,825 |
| Other | 2,143,583 | 2,426,721 | +283,138 |
| Air transport | 568,908 | 569,545 | +637 |
| Road transport | 253,300 | 130,719 | -122,581 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 45,738,119 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,418,819 |
| Felixstowe | 12,931,002 |
| London | 7,901,594 |
| Dover | 7,537,489 |
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 | 23,978,110 | 21,760,009 | -2,218,101 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,488,769 | 10,930,050 | +1,441,281 |
| Felixstowe | 4,031,362 | 8,899,640 | +4,868,278 |
| London | 4,219,506 | 3,682,088 | -537,418 |
| Dover | 4,006,960 | 3,530,529 | -476,431 |
| 000 | 2,143,583 | 2,426,721 | +283,138 |
| Harwich | 961,586 | 1,111,371 | +149,785 |
| Heysham | 980,934 | 1,048,047 | +67,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 444,797 | 1,438,139 | +993,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 145,817 | 1,567,397 | +1,421,580 |
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 | 55 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 17 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 15 |
| Specialised construction activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 35 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 52 |
| GEAVES SURFACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 52 |
| LAWCRIS PANEL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 52 |
| FINSA UK LIMITED | 52 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| PANELCO LIMITED | 51 |
| MEYER TIMBER LIMITED | 51 |
| WREN KITCHENS LIMITED | 51 |
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 50 |
| E.C. GRIFFITHS & CO. LIMITED | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 55 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 5,740,173 |
| Netherlands | 1,409,895 |
| Israel | 778,245 |
| Belgium | 324,434 |
| United States | 159,682 |
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 | 2,666,571 | 3,073,602 | +407,031 |
| Netherlands | 576,967 | 832,928 | +255,961 |
| Israel | 34,350 | 743,895 | +709,545 |
| Belgium | 303,693 | 20,741 | -282,952 |
| United States | 118,330 | 41,352 | -76,978 |
| Germany | 34,992 | 87,128 | +52,136 |
| France | 58,898 | 55,433 | -3,465 |
| Italy | 5,497 | 40,670 | +35,173 |
| Japan | 36,000 | 0 | -36,000 |
| Oman | 0 | 34,751 | +34,751 |
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 | 1,827,266 |
| Ireland | 585,534 |
| Belgium | 17,625 |
| Germany | 15,861 |
| Turkey | 2,905 |
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 | 534,579 | 1,292,687 | +758,108 |
| Ireland | 369,516 | 216,018 | -153,498 |
| Belgium | 261 | 17,364 | +17,103 |
| Germany | 0 | 15,861 | +15,861 |
| Turkey | 1,811 | 1,094 | -717 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,575 | +2,575 |
| Spain | 887 | 1,388 | +501 |
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) | 5,232,943 |
| Other | 2,515,229 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 888,596 |
| Air transport | 201,784 |
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) | 2,687,853 | 2,545,090 | -142,763 |
| Other | 933,321 | 1,581,908 | +648,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,608 | 792,988 | +697,380 |
| Air transport | 149,524 | 52,260 | -97,264 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,515,229 |
| Heysham | 1,897,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,661,766 |
| Holyhead | 853,590 |
| Felixstowe | 737,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 933,321 | 1,581,908 | +648,587 |
| Heysham | 958,865 | 938,451 | -20,414 |
| Immingham Docks | 854,616 | 807,150 | -47,466 |
| Holyhead | 498,335 | 355,255 | -143,080 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 737,000 | +737,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 293,112 | 199,455 | -93,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,916 | 222,322 | +163,406 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,500 | 42,702 | -81,798 |
| Dover | 32,000 | 8,292 | -23,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,758 | 8,698 | -22,060 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44111495
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick fibreboard with a density between 0.5 g/cm³ and 0.8 g/cm³, moderately strong