Import/export HS code 441850: Wooden shingles and shakes
Thin wooden pieces used for roofing or wall covering
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 3,762,356 |
| Hungary | 69,723 |
| Slovakia | 45,956 |
| Netherlands | 33,182 |
| Germany | 27,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2,060,006 | 1,702,350 | -357,656 |
| Hungary | 69,723 | 0 | -69,723 |
| Slovakia | 33,738 | 12,218 | -21,520 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 33,182 | +33,182 |
| Germany | 26,500 | 1,306 | -25,194 |
| China | 0 | 25,672 | +25,672 |
| Italy | 18,959 | 0 | -18,959 |
| Estonia | 0 | 4,876 | +4,876 |
| France | 1,188 | 3,414 | +2,226 |
| Romania | 0 | 4,260 | +4,260 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 3,678,498 |
| United States | 101,612 |
| Hungary | 81,941 |
| Slovakia | 33,738 |
| Germany | 27,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1,976,148 | 1,702,350 | -273,798 |
| United States | 83,858 | 17,754 | -66,104 |
| Hungary | 69,723 | 12,218 | -57,505 |
| Slovakia | 33,738 | 0 | -33,738 |
| Germany | 26,500 | 1,306 | -25,194 |
| China | 0 | 25,672 | +25,672 |
| Italy | 18,959 | 0 | -18,959 |
| Belgium | 0 | 15,428 | +15,428 |
| Estonia | 0 | 4,876 | +4,876 |
| France | 1,188 | 3,414 | +2,226 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 3,527,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 479,516 |
| Other | 776 |
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) | 1,885,312 | 1,642,236 | -243,076 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 333,362 | 146,154 | -187,208 |
| Other | 637 | 139 | -498 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,429,431 |
| Southampton | 1,074,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,695 |
| London | 144,403 |
| Dover | 130,931 |
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 | 1,355,881 | 1,073,550 | -282,331 |
| Southampton | 510,445 | 564,160 | +53,715 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,583 | 1,112 | -149,471 |
| London | 54,091 | 90,312 | +36,221 |
| Dover | 112,342 | 18,589 | -93,753 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,665 | 16,734 | +3,069 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,425 | 2,765 | -13,660 |
| Harwich | 0 | 17,754 | +17,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,242 | 0 | -5,242 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 3,414 | +3,414 |
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
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
2 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| W.J.VINCENT GROUP LIMITED | 49 |
| SILVA TIMBER PRODUCTS LIMITED | 49 |
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 48 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| PROWOOD LIMITED | 41 |
| TIMBER CONNECTION LIMITED | 40 |
| TIMBMET TRADE LIMITED | 39 |
| MARLEY LIMITED | 20 |
| SIG TRADING LIMITED | 20 |
| MBM FOREST PRODUCTS LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 59,382 |
| Australia | 57,582 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 37,758 |
| Netherlands | 30,513 |
| Lithuania | 17,600 |
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 | 41,965 | 17,417 | -24,548 |
| Australia | 57,582 | 0 | -57,582 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 37,758 | 0 | -37,758 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 30,513 | +30,513 |
| Lithuania | 17,600 | 0 | -17,600 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,750 | 0 | -4,750 |
| Poland | 3,070 | 0 | -3,070 |
| Montserrat | 0 | 2,800 | +2,800 |
| Estonia | 892 | 0 | -892 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 28,602 |
| XI | 104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 28,602 | 0 | -28,602 |
| XI | 104 | 0 | -104 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,751 |
| Other | 28,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,090 | 2,800 | -97,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,821 | 47,930 | +13,109 |
| Other | 28,706 | 0 | -28,706 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 57,582 |
| Portsmouth | 37,758 |
| Harwich | 30,513 |
| 000 | 28,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 57,582 | 0 | -57,582 |
| Portsmouth | 37,758 | 0 | -37,758 |
| Harwich | 0 | 30,513 | +30,513 |
| 000 | 28,706 | 0 | -28,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,562 | 0 | -21,562 |
| Holyhead | 6,751 | 9,361 | +2,610 |
| Heysham | 0 | 8,056 | +8,056 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,508 | 0 | -6,508 |
| Southampton | 4,750 | 0 | -4,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,800 | +2,800 |
Quick facts
HS code: 441850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Thin wooden pieces used for roofing or wall covering