Import/export HS code 441881: Glue-laminated timber (glulam)
Engineered wood made by gluing layers of wood together for strength
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,273,491 |
| Austria | 10,520,947 |
| Netherlands | 10,218,638 |
| France | 6,430,904 |
| Estonia | 4,755,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,263,504 | 5,009,987 | -1,253,517 |
| Austria | 5,055,160 | 5,465,787 | +410,627 |
| Netherlands | 4,988,511 | 5,230,127 | +241,616 |
| France | 3,200,453 | 3,230,451 | +29,998 |
| Estonia | 2,021,183 | 2,733,951 | +712,768 |
| Sweden | 1,695,162 | 1,156,411 | -538,751 |
| Finland | 1,207,928 | 943,176 | -264,752 |
| Denmark | 1,280,652 | 837,633 | -443,019 |
| Poland | 853,441 | 609,690 | -243,751 |
| China | 631,307 | 610,859 | -20,448 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,958,239 |
| Austria | 15,938,214 |
| Estonia | 7,772,316 |
| Finland | 2,404,111 |
| Poland | 1,902,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,618,142 | 7,340,097 | -2,278,045 |
| Austria | 7,263,478 | 8,674,736 | +1,411,258 |
| Estonia | 3,829,098 | 3,943,218 | +114,120 |
| Finland | 1,436,093 | 968,018 | -468,075 |
| Poland | 1,024,629 | 877,660 | -146,969 |
| Sweden | 778,748 | 914,616 | +135,868 |
| Denmark | 846,741 | 793,519 | -53,222 |
| Netherlands | 691,470 | 814,301 | +122,831 |
| Croatia | 645,992 | 763,849 | +117,857 |
| China | 631,307 | 610,859 | -20,448 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 32,920,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,020,992 |
| Road transport | 505,260 |
| Other | 377,122 |
| Air transport | 24,403 |
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) | 17,985,495 | 14,934,612 | -3,050,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,716,156 | 14,304,836 | +1,588,680 |
| Road transport | 231,632 | 273,628 | +41,996 |
| Other | 161,296 | 215,826 | +54,530 |
| Air transport | 8,234 | 16,169 | +7,935 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,538,692 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,613,320 |
| London | 5,766,463 |
| Felixstowe | 4,540,985 |
| Harwich | 2,453,182 |
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 | 12,098,657 | 12,440,035 | +341,378 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,423,627 | 5,189,693 | -233,934 |
| London | 2,455,747 | 3,310,716 | +854,969 |
| Felixstowe | 3,067,109 | 1,473,876 | -1,593,233 |
| Harwich | 1,556,923 | 896,259 | -660,664 |
| Killingholme | 1,458,106 | 709,655 | -748,451 |
| Middlesbrough | 330,785 | 1,733,688 | +1,402,903 |
| Purfleet | 1,043,458 | 697,845 | -345,613 |
| Eurotunnel | 766,883 | 671,373 | -95,510 |
| Hull | 973,342 | 93,380 | -879,962 |
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 | 38 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Specialised construction activities | 12 |
| Construction of buildings | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SODRA WOOD LIMITED | 48 |
| BROOKS BROS. (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| WOODBRIDGE TIMBER LIMITED | 45 |
| LATHAMS LIMITED | 43 |
| RAMSAY TIMBER LIMITED | 39 |
| BUCKLAND TIMBER LIMITED | 38 |
| TIMBMET GROUP LIMITED | 37 |
| PALMER TIMBER LIMITED | 33 |
| ALEXANDERS TIMBER DESIGN LIMITED | 28 |
| STORA ENSO UK LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 2,217,224 |
| Japan | 821,309 |
| France | 175,242 |
| Poland | 52,637 |
| Australia | 51,123 |
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 | 1,070,724 | 1,146,500 | +75,776 |
| Japan | 821,309 | 0 | -821,309 |
| France | 89,692 | 85,550 | -4,142 |
| Poland | 50,800 | 1,837 | -48,963 |
| Australia | 51,123 | 0 | -51,123 |
| South Korea | 49,873 | 0 | -49,873 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 32,015 | +32,015 |
| Germany | 0 | 28,424 | +28,424 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 28,020 | 0 | -28,020 |
| Spain | 1,700 | 23,075 | +21,375 |
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 | 1,865,337 |
| Netherlands | 9,197 |
| Nicaragua | 1,913 |
| Finland | 1,732 |
| China | 875 |
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 | 853,186 | 1,012,151 | +158,965 |
| Netherlands | 3,435 | 5,762 | +2,327 |
| Nicaragua | 1,913 | 0 | -1,913 |
| Finland | 440 | 1,292 | +852 |
| China | 875 | 0 | -875 |
| India | 611 | 0 | -611 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,879,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 962,486 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 639,554 |
| Air transport | 78,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 860,460 | 1,019,205 | +158,745 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 937,438 | 25,048 | -912,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 363,956 | 275,598 | -88,358 |
| Air transport | 33,204 | 45,220 | +12,016 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,879,665 |
| London Gateway Port | 807,032 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 242,858 |
| Holyhead | 136,475 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,278 |
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 | 860,460 | 1,019,205 | +158,745 |
| London Gateway Port | 807,032 | 0 | -807,032 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 149,833 | 93,025 | -56,808 |
| Holyhead | 55,373 | 81,102 | +25,729 |
| Liverpool Docks | 84,894 | 39,384 | -45,510 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 33,204 | 45,220 | +12,016 |
| Southampton | 71,098 | 1,086 | -70,012 |
| Felixstowe | 51,123 | 8,487 | -42,636 |
| Fishguard | 50,361 | 0 | -50,361 |
| London | 0 | 25,224 | +25,224 |
Quick facts
HS code: 441881
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engineered wood made by gluing layers of wood together for strength