Import/export HS code 44111497: Low-density thick fibreboard
Thick fibreboard with a density of 0.5 g/cm³ or less, lightweight and less dense
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,751,007 |
| Bulgaria | 3,161,558 |
| Austria | 1,866,185 |
| Switzerland | 1,845,446 |
| Germany | 763,669 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,301,931 | 2,449,076 | +147,145 |
| Bulgaria | 618,333 | 2,543,225 | +1,924,892 |
| Austria | 921,918 | 944,267 | +22,349 |
| Switzerland | 756,104 | 1,089,342 | +333,238 |
| Germany | 228,244 | 535,425 | +307,181 |
| Belgium | 473,109 | 40,496 | -432,613 |
| France | 91,654 | 200,096 | +108,442 |
| Turkey | 118,921 | 109,059 | -9,862 |
| Italy | 149,971 | 52,655 | -97,316 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 128,450 | 55,517 | -72,933 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,904,987 |
| Bulgaria | 2,951,121 |
| Austria | 1,915,290 |
| Switzerland | 1,813,435 |
| Germany | 1,218,687 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,430,381 | 2,474,606 | +44,225 |
| Bulgaria | 618,333 | 2,332,788 | +1,714,455 |
| Austria | 958,505 | 956,785 | -1,720 |
| Switzerland | 724,093 | 1,089,342 | +365,249 |
| Germany | 649,498 | 569,189 | -80,309 |
| Turkey | 118,921 | 319,496 | +200,575 |
| Italy | 198,461 | 52,655 | -145,806 |
| France | 51,491 | 131,633 | +80,142 |
| Spain | 17,526 | 120,652 | +103,126 |
| Cambodia | 35,449 | 43,163 | +7,714 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,917,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,694,587 |
| Road transport | 1,652,688 |
| Air transport | 99,815 |
| Other | 268 |
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) | 2,590,043 | 4,327,665 | +1,737,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,692,367 | 3,002,220 | +309,853 |
| Road transport | 724,208 | 928,480 | +204,272 |
| Air transport | 23,276 | 76,539 | +53,263 |
| Other | 268 | 0 | -268 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,091,325 |
| Southampton | 3,525,671 |
| ZLC | 1,766,624 |
| Felixstowe | 1,352,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,194,913 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,682,184 | 3,409,141 | +1,726,957 |
| Southampton | 1,716,965 | 1,808,706 | +91,741 |
| ZLC | 752,556 | 1,014,068 | +261,512 |
| Felixstowe | 737,195 | 615,401 | -121,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 559,881 | 635,032 | +75,151 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,205 | 274,166 | +191,961 |
| London Gateway Port | 144,105 | 183,962 | +39,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,887 | 134,019 | +20,132 |
| London | 127,052 | 6,220 | -120,832 |
| Hull | 34,027 | 84,845 | +50,818 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROPER RHODES LIMITED | 52 |
| DEANTA UK LIMITED | 31 |
| ACOUSTIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 27 |
| TRON WORKTOPS LTD | 21 |
| UPVC & ROOFING LTD | 18 |
| TOCHKA TRADE LIMITED | 18 |
| UNILIN FLOORING UK LIMITED | 18 |
| PATEK PHILIPPE SALON LIMITED | 11 |
| KESWICK FLOORING LIMITED | 8 |
| WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS (U.K.) LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 403,841 |
| France | 77,791 |
| Switzerland | 34,799 |
| Netherlands | 30,586 |
| United States | 18,703 |
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 | 153,523 | 250,318 | +96,795 |
| France | 35,694 | 42,097 | +6,403 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 34,799 | +34,799 |
| Netherlands | 20,586 | 10,000 | -10,586 |
| United States | 11,387 | 7,316 | -4,071 |
| Belgium | 12,253 | 0 | -12,253 |
| Denmark | 1,010 | 10,000 | +8,990 |
| Germany | 4,294 | 6,533 | +2,239 |
| Turkey | 0 | 7,451 | +7,451 |
| Gibraltar | 1,709 | 5,729 | +4,020 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,305 |
| Australia | 790 |
| Austria | 350 |
| Spain | 8 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,305 | 0 | -4,305 |
| Australia | 790 | 0 | -790 |
| Austria | 350 | 0 | -350 |
| Spain | 8 | 0 | -8 |
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) | 540,394 |
| Air transport | 73,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,890 |
| Other | 5,922 |
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) | 224,491 | 315,903 | +91,412 |
| Air transport | 11,387 | 62,193 | +50,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,821 | 14,069 | +8,248 |
| Other | 5,686 | 236 | -5,450 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 244,016 |
| Holyhead | 119,525 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,070 |
| ZLC | 34,799 |
| Heysham | 30,934 |
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 | 107,440 | 136,576 | +29,136 |
| Holyhead | 21,077 | 98,448 | +77,371 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,191 | 64,879 | +12,688 |
| ZLC | 0 | 34,799 | +34,799 |
| Heysham | 17,598 | 13,336 | -4,262 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,596 | 942 | -20,654 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,000 | 9,775 | +3,775 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 15,669 | +15,669 |
| Felixstowe | 2,867 | 7,451 | +4,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,821 | 1,706 | -4,115 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44111497
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thick fibreboard with a density of 0.5 g/cm³ or less, lightweight and less dense