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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* 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 | 4,022,619 |
| Bulgaria | 2,414,489 |
| Austria | 1,548,758 |
| Switzerland | 1,495,069 |
| Germany | 554,403 |
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 | 2,366,966 | 1,655,653 | -711,313 |
| Bulgaria | 407,267 | 2,007,222 | +1,599,955 |
| Austria | 902,243 | 646,515 | -255,728 |
| Switzerland | 831,212 | 663,857 | -167,355 |
| Germany | 250,693 | 303,710 | +53,017 |
| Belgium | 504,614 | 0 | -504,614 |
| France | 106,941 | 180,591 | +73,650 |
| Turkey | 111,026 | 103,321 | -7,705 |
| Italy | 109,261 | 102,590 | -6,671 |
| 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 | 4,188,734 |
| Bulgaria | 2,204,052 |
| Austria | 1,597,863 |
| Switzerland | 1,463,058 |
| Germany | 1,004,610 |
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 | 2,495,416 | 1,693,318 | -802,098 |
| Bulgaria | 407,267 | 1,796,785 | +1,389,518 |
| Austria | 938,830 | 659,033 | -279,797 |
| Switzerland | 799,201 | 663,857 | -135,344 |
| Germany | 700,900 | 303,710 | -397,190 |
| Turkey | 111,026 | 313,758 | +202,732 |
| Italy | 154,175 | 106,166 | -48,009 |
| France | 70,354 | 108,552 | +38,198 |
| Spain | 17,526 | 69,963 | +52,437 |
| Poland | 10,993 | 55,945 | +44,952 |
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 | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 5,744,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,690,475 |
| Road transport | 1,356,344 |
| Air transport | 60,485 |
| 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) | 2,422,876 | 3,321,497 | +898,621 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,707,011 | 1,983,464 | -723,547 |
| Road transport | 799,316 | 557,028 | -242,288 |
| Air transport | 27,276 | 33,209 | +5,933 |
| Other | 268 | 0 | -268 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,046,981 |
| Southampton | 2,928,839 |
| ZLC | 1,414,064 |
| Felixstowe | 1,253,524 |
| Immingham Docks | 882,310 |
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 | 1,489,648 | 2,557,333 | +1,067,685 |
| Southampton | 1,751,542 | 1,177,297 | -574,245 |
| ZLC | 827,664 | 586,400 | -241,264 |
| Felixstowe | 784,483 | 469,041 | -315,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 521,475 | 360,835 | -160,640 |
| Eurotunnel | 50,148 | 246,841 | +196,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 115,516 | 161,240 | +45,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,727 | 181,762 | +103,035 |
| London | 217,890 | 0 | -217,890 |
| Hull | 34,027 | 76,627 | +42,600 |
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 | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROPER RHODES LIMITED | 48 |
| DEANTA UK LIMITED | 28 |
| ACOUSTIC PRODUCTS LIMITED | 25 |
| UNILIN FLOORING UK LIMITED | 18 |
| TRON WORKTOPS LTD | 17 |
| TOCHKA TRADE LIMITED | 17 |
| UPVC & ROOFING LTD | 14 |
| PATEK PHILIPPE SALON LIMITED | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 349,411 |
| France | 77,709 |
| Netherlands | 30,586 |
| United States | 18,703 |
| Belgium | 12,253 |
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 | 162,322 | 187,089 | +24,767 |
| France | 34,588 | 43,121 | +8,533 |
| Netherlands | 20,586 | 10,000 | -10,586 |
| United States | 9,482 | 9,221 | -261 |
| Belgium | 12,253 | 0 | -12,253 |
| Denmark | 1,010 | 10,000 | +8,990 |
| Turkey | 0 | 7,451 | +7,451 |
| Gibraltar | 1,709 | 5,729 | +4,020 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,821 | 0 | -5,821 |
| Germany | 4,294 | 0 | -4,294 |
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) | 477,838 |
| Air transport | 33,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,890 |
| Other | 5,913 |
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) | 232,184 | 245,654 | +13,470 |
| Air transport | 9,482 | 23,561 | +14,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,821 | 14,069 | +8,248 |
| Other | 5,686 | 227 | -5,459 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 200,745 |
| Holyhead | 110,512 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,935 |
| Heysham | 28,797 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,538 |
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 | 110,394 | 90,351 | -20,043 |
| Holyhead | 27,182 | 83,330 | +56,148 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,085 | 57,850 | +6,765 |
| Heysham | 17,338 | 11,459 | -5,879 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,596 | 942 | -20,654 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,095 | 10,700 | +6,605 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 10,911 | +10,911 |
| Felixstowe | 2,867 | 7,451 | +4,584 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,821 | 1,706 | -4,115 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,387 | 1,950 | -3,437 |
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