Import/export HS code 441912: Wooden chopsticks
Eating utensils made of wood, commonly used in Asian cuisine
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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 | 2,584,295 |
| Japan | 204,745 |
| Netherlands | 149,147 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 125,778 |
| Denmark | 98,122 |
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 | 1,349,496 | 1,234,799 | -114,697 |
| Japan | 109,850 | 94,895 | -14,955 |
| Netherlands | 31,740 | 117,407 | +85,667 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 64,302 | 61,476 | -2,826 |
| Denmark | 53,105 | 45,017 | -8,088 |
| Germany | 10,685 | 11,993 | +1,308 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 16,869 | +16,869 |
| Taiwan | 7,707 | 8,866 | +1,159 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 13,003 | +13,003 |
| Belgium | 12,693 | 0 | -12,693 |
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 | 2,975,583 |
| Japan | 217,505 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 22,335 |
| Uzbekistan | 13,003 |
| Thailand | 9,856 |
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 | 1,491,190 | 1,484,393 | -6,797 |
| Japan | 126,420 | 91,085 | -35,335 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 14,141 | 8,194 | -5,947 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 13,003 | +13,003 |
| Thailand | 9,856 | 0 | -9,856 |
| South Korea | 7,391 | 1,808 | -5,583 |
| Taiwan | 1,804 | 3,738 | +1,934 |
| El Salvador | 0 | 1,319 | +1,319 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,247 | +1,247 |
| United States | 0 | 1,202 | +1,202 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - South | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
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 | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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) | 2,767,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 244,554 |
| Air transport | 212,212 |
| Other | 52,173 |
| Road transport | 2,660 |
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) | 1,462,490 | 1,305,485 | -157,005 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,961 | 162,593 | +80,632 |
| Air transport | 78,420 | 133,792 | +55,372 |
| Other | 40,222 | 11,951 | -28,271 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,660 | +2,660 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,451,517 |
| Southampton | 948,131 |
| London Gateway Port | 287,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 140,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 761,296 | 690,221 | -71,075 |
| Southampton | 592,464 | 355,667 | -236,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,210 | 231,681 | +175,471 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,600 | 79,738 | +19,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,549 | 55,036 | -6,513 |
| 000 | 40,222 | 11,951 | -28,271 |
| Purfleet | 4,260 | 30,696 | +26,436 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,742 | 25,126 | +15,384 |
| 499 | 0 | 31,019 | +31,019 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 30,455 | +30,455 |
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 | 53 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 85 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 74 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 62 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 47 |
| REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 46 |
| THE BASIC INGREDIENTS LTD | 39 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
| HOO HING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 37 |
| CCS MCLAYS LIMITED | 37 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| Other | 21 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 43,780 |
| Ireland | 41,949 |
| Switzerland | 34,750 |
| Finland | 26,271 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,090 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 888 | 42,892 | +42,004 |
| Ireland | 12,092 | 29,857 | +17,765 |
| Switzerland | 22,128 | 12,622 | -9,506 |
| Finland | 13,199 | 13,072 | -127 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,840 | 5,250 | -4,590 |
| Austria | 9,936 | 4,212 | -5,724 |
| Norway | 4,830 | 7,604 | +2,774 |
| Germany | 1,760 | 9,331 | +7,571 |
| Italy | 4,256 | 3,810 | -446 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 7,464 | +7,464 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 894 |
| Japan | 4 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 0 | 894 | +894 |
| Japan | 0 | 4 | +4 |
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) | 155,790 |
| Air transport | 48,793 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,430 |
| Road transport | 5,418 |
| Other | 989 |
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) | 77,158 | 78,632 | +1,474 |
| Air transport | 21,221 | 27,572 | +6,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,538 | 42,892 | +37,354 |
| Road transport | 5,418 | 0 | -5,418 |
| Other | 91 | 898 | +807 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,453 |
| Felixstowe | 42,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,825 |
| Holyhead | 27,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,567 |
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 | 46,291 | 23,162 | -23,129 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 42,892 | +42,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,366 | 12,459 | -4,907 |
| Holyhead | 6,152 | 21,293 | +15,141 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,770 | 12,797 | +4,027 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,080 | 15,113 | +14,033 |
| Dover | 3,160 | 10,441 | +7,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,769 | 6,518 | +4,749 |
| 499 | 5,418 | 0 | -5,418 |
| London | 5,418 | 0 | -5,418 |
Quick facts
HS code: 441912
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eating utensils made of wood, commonly used in Asian cuisine