Import/export HS code 44151010: Wooden boxes, crates, and similar packing items
Wooden containers used for packing and shipping various goods
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,995,726 |
| China | 9,059,542 |
| Poland | 5,066,255 |
| United States | 3,576,645 |
| Germany | 2,901,335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,139,642 | 6,856,084 | -2,283,558 |
| China | 5,018,317 | 4,041,225 | -977,092 |
| Poland | 2,587,882 | 2,478,373 | -109,509 |
| United States | 2,591,970 | 984,675 | -1,607,295 |
| Germany | 1,433,882 | 1,467,453 | +33,571 |
| Netherlands | 1,283,771 | 873,999 | -409,772 |
| Belgium | 1,000,802 | 909,933 | -90,869 |
| India | 569,500 | 220,260 | -349,240 |
| Italy | 362,479 | 394,545 | +32,066 |
| Spain | 331,627 | 402,134 | +70,507 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,881,067 |
| China | 9,233,605 |
| Poland | 5,252,537 |
| United Kingdom | 3,217,362 |
| United States | 2,993,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,491,422 | 6,389,645 | -2,101,777 |
| China | 5,170,677 | 4,062,928 | -1,107,749 |
| Poland | 2,745,579 | 2,506,958 | -238,621 |
| United Kingdom | 1,699,327 | 1,518,035 | -181,292 |
| United States | 2,370,228 | 623,224 | -1,747,004 |
| Germany | 1,486,058 | 1,300,434 | -185,624 |
| Netherlands | 745,682 | 528,179 | -217,503 |
| Belgium | 651,971 | 367,870 | -284,101 |
| India | 659,414 | 220,260 | -439,154 |
| Italy | 322,069 | 340,507 | +18,438 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 62 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 52 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 39 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 36 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 31 |
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 | 39 | 35 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 34 | 28 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 | 25 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 24 | +9 |
| West Midlands | 23 | 17 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 22 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 15 | 13 | -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) | 31,546,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,686,073 |
| Air transport | 4,887,275 |
| Other | 753,519 |
| Road transport | 45,570 |
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) | 17,124,853 | 14,421,798 | -2,703,055 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,258,510 | 5,427,563 | -1,830,947 |
| Air transport | 3,245,240 | 1,642,035 | -1,603,205 |
| Other | 155,302 | 598,217 | +442,915 |
| Road transport | 25,504 | 20,066 | -5,438 |
| Rail transport | 2,657 | 0 | -2,657 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,485,484 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,865,832 |
| Felixstowe | 5,943,567 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,292,302 |
| Southampton | 2,389,870 |
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 | 6,449,765 | 7,035,719 | +585,954 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,703,209 | 3,162,623 | -540,586 |
| Felixstowe | 3,661,985 | 2,281,582 | -1,380,403 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,970,174 | 1,322,128 | -1,648,046 |
| Southampton | 1,100,695 | 1,289,175 | +188,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 720,718 | 1,165,212 | +444,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,139,632 | 718,614 | -421,018 |
| Portsmouth | 831,071 | 835,491 | +4,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 789,600 | 708,621 | -80,979 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,152,759 | 236,125 | -916,634 |
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 | 161 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 120 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 38 |
| Other manufacturing | 30 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 86 |
| 2025-11 | 86 |
| 2025-10 | 98 |
| 2025-09 | 93 |
| 2025-08 | 86 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WINE BOX COMPANY LTD | 107 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 96 |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 90 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 78 |
| GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 74 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 56 |
| COHERENT SCOTLAND LIMITED | 54 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| TJX UK | 52 |
| SAFRAN NACELLES LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 283 |
| 1m-15m | 218 |
| 0-1m | 64 |
| 15m-54m | 64 |
| Other | 50 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,051,547 |
| France | 4,176,597 |
| Ireland | 3,665,774 |
| Netherlands | 2,394,752 |
| United States | 2,225,321 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,279,673 | 2,771,874 | +492,201 |
| France | 2,076,449 | 2,100,148 | +23,699 |
| Ireland | 1,857,429 | 1,808,345 | -49,084 |
| Netherlands | 1,420,806 | 973,946 | -446,860 |
| United States | 1,153,192 | 1,072,129 | -81,063 |
| Poland | 763,215 | 640,970 | -122,245 |
| United Arab Emirates | 134,313 | 732,484 | +598,171 |
| Spain | 387,817 | 464,240 | +76,423 |
| Greece | 562,725 | 11,101 | -551,624 |
| Norway | 225,689 | 312,033 | +86,344 |
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 | 1,025,387 |
| Ireland | 38,611 |
| Nicaragua | 356 |
| China | 6 |
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 | 561,124 | 464,263 | -96,861 |
| Ireland | 0 | 38,611 | +38,611 |
| Nicaragua | 356 | 0 | -356 |
| China | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 18,155,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,707,783 |
| Air transport | 4,328,044 |
| Other | 1,064,649 |
| Road transport | 2,500 |
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) | 9,180,510 | 8,974,834 | -205,676 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,934,496 | 1,773,287 | -1,161,209 |
| Air transport | 1,972,325 | 2,355,719 | +383,394 |
| Other | 561,486 | 503,163 | -58,323 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,500 | +2,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,442,973 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,160,572 |
| Portsmouth | 2,025,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,706,856 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,603,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,594,971 | 5,848,002 | +253,031 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 873,755 | 1,286,817 | +413,062 |
| Portsmouth | 1,002,372 | 1,022,768 | +20,396 |
| London Gateway Port | 935,233 | 771,623 | -163,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,223,278 | 380,235 | -843,043 |
| Milford | 710,517 | 741,233 | +30,716 |
| 000 | 561,486 | 503,163 | -58,323 |
| East Midlands Airport | 548,939 | 401,695 | -147,244 |
| Felixstowe | 147,351 | 618,310 | +470,959 |
| Holyhead | 420,888 | 210,584 | -210,304 |
Quick facts
HS code: 44151010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wooden containers used for packing and shipping various goods