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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 46,279,832 |
| Germany | 21,110,985 |
| Belgium | 10,936,395 |
| China | 8,575,425 |
| Ireland | 6,677,939 |
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 | 24,822,135 | 21,457,697 | -3,364,438 |
| Germany | 11,245,002 | 9,865,983 | -1,379,019 |
| Belgium | 5,501,239 | 5,435,156 | -66,083 |
| China | 2,349,364 | 6,226,061 | +3,876,697 |
| Ireland | 3,702,666 | 2,975,273 | -727,393 |
| Netherlands | 2,641,279 | 2,275,418 | -365,861 |
| Switzerland | 1,221,375 | 3,531,780 | +2,310,405 |
| Turkey | 2,118,135 | 1,287,385 | -830,750 |
| Austria | 607,869 | 489,623 | -118,246 |
| Luxembourg | 198,949 | 744,380 | +545,431 |
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 | 42,515,982 |
| Germany | 21,770,536 |
| Belgium | 10,323,858 |
| China | 8,367,543 |
| Switzerland | 4,810,546 |
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 | 22,873,784 | 19,642,198 | -3,231,586 |
| Germany | 11,382,831 | 10,387,705 | -995,126 |
| Belgium | 5,283,288 | 5,040,570 | -242,718 |
| China | 2,392,591 | 5,974,952 | +3,582,361 |
| Switzerland | 1,259,118 | 3,551,428 | +2,292,310 |
| Netherlands | 2,694,687 | 2,097,356 | -597,331 |
| Portugal | 1,915,151 | 1,828,576 | -86,575 |
| Turkey | 2,118,135 | 1,311,442 | -806,693 |
| Ireland | 1,528,050 | 1,222,602 | -305,448 |
| Austria | 611,352 | 498,695 | -112,657 |
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 | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 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) | 72,405,115 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,582,947 |
| Other | 4,449,033 |
| Air transport | 1,169,742 |
| Road transport | 272,759 |
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) | 36,332,478 | 36,072,637 | -259,841 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,093,814 | 17,489,133 | +1,395,319 |
| Other | 2,300,457 | 2,148,576 | -151,881 |
| Air transport | 667,714 | 502,028 | -165,686 |
| Road transport | 150,177 | 122,582 | -27,595 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 42,860,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,818,914 |
| Felixstowe | 13,382,690 |
| London | 7,413,240 |
| Dover | 6,942,509 |
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 | 23,001,873 | 19,858,192 | -3,143,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,461,746 | 10,357,168 | +895,422 |
| Felixstowe | 4,833,638 | 8,549,052 | +3,715,414 |
| London | 4,451,461 | 2,961,779 | -1,489,682 |
| Dover | 3,440,189 | 3,502,320 | +62,131 |
| 000 | 2,300,457 | 2,148,576 | -151,881 |
| Harwich | 1,130,570 | 1,028,260 | -102,310 |
| Heysham | 1,140,655 | 996,076 | -144,579 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 552,906 | 1,295,683 | +742,777 |
| London Gateway Port | 443,563 | 1,299,117 | +855,554 |
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
|
53 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
18 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 36 |
| 2026-04 | 35 |
| 2026-03 | 40 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 53 |
| GEAVES SURFACE SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 53 |
| LAWCRIS PANEL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 53 |
| FINSA UK LIMITED | 53 |
| EGGER (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| PANELCO LIMITED | 52 |
| MEYER TIMBER LIMITED | 52 |
| WREN KITCHENS LIMITED | 52 |
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 51 |
| E.C. GRIFFITHS & CO. LIMITED | 51 |
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 | 15 |
| 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 | 5,809,801 |
| Netherlands | 1,343,415 |
| Israel | 778,245 |
| Belgium | 260,576 |
| United States | 166,260 |
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 | 2,904,682 | 2,905,119 | +437 |
| Netherlands | 591,481 | 751,934 | +160,453 |
| Israel | 35,245 | 743,000 | +707,755 |
| Belgium | 260,576 | 0 | -260,576 |
| United States | 118,570 | 47,690 | -70,880 |
| Germany | 13,344 | 90,493 | +77,149 |
| France | 39,573 | 53,651 | +14,078 |
| Italy | 5,497 | 50,778 | +45,281 |
| 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 | 1,998,763 |
| Ireland | 507,222 |
| Belgium | 18,085 |
| Germany | 17,365 |
| Turkey | 2,589 |
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 | 749,410 | 1,249,353 | +499,943 |
| Ireland | 292,543 | 214,679 | -77,864 |
| Belgium | 12,477 | 5,608 | -6,869 |
| Germany | 0 | 17,365 | +17,365 |
| Turkey | 1,641 | 948 | -693 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,575 | +2,575 |
| Spain | 887 | 1,648 | +761 |
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) | 5,073,858 |
| Other | 2,608,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 874,533 |
| Air transport | 192,548 |
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) | 2,727,708 | 2,346,150 | -381,558 |
| Other | 1,080,738 | 1,528,089 | +447,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,707 | 794,826 | +715,119 |
| Air transport | 144,351 | 48,197 | -96,154 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,608,827 |
| Heysham | 1,889,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,534,928 |
| Holyhead | 818,748 |
| 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 | 1,080,738 | 1,528,089 | +447,351 |
| Heysham | 1,058,842 | 830,459 | -228,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 829,513 | 705,415 | -124,098 |
| Holyhead | 449,993 | 368,755 | -81,238 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 737,000 | +737,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 330,510 | 180,054 | -150,456 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,536 | 238,456 | +217,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,500 | 42,702 | -81,798 |
| Southampton | 8,162 | 32,847 | +24,685 |
| Dover | 32,000 | 8,292 | -23,708 |
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