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 | 2,473,122 |
| Japan | 176,786 |
| Netherlands | 148,930 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 105,713 |
| Denmark | 96,035 |
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 | 1,365,659 | 1,107,463 | -258,196 |
| Japan | 91,259 | 85,527 | -5,732 |
| Netherlands | 42,088 | 106,842 | +64,754 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,858 | 54,855 | +3,997 |
| Denmark | 48,992 | 47,043 | -1,949 |
| Germany | 12,465 | 10,136 | -2,329 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 16,869 | +16,869 |
| Taiwan | 9,435 | 7,138 | -2,297 |
| 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 | 2,852,628 |
| Japan | 189,546 |
| Uzbekistan | 13,003 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,989 |
| 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 | 1,505,000 | 1,347,628 | -157,372 |
| Japan | 107,829 | 81,717 | -26,112 |
| Uzbekistan | 0 | 13,003 | +13,003 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,795 | 8,194 | +5,399 |
| Thailand | 9,856 | 0 | -9,856 |
| South Korea | 7,391 | 1,808 | -5,583 |
| Taiwan | 3,532 | 2,010 | -1,522 |
| 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 | 19 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| 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 | 14 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Outer London - South | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 2,637,247 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 242,810 |
| Air transport | 189,466 |
| Other | 43,571 |
| 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) | 1,454,379 | 1,182,868 | -271,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,025 | 159,785 | +76,760 |
| Air transport | 77,979 | 111,487 | +33,508 |
| Other | 40,762 | 2,809 | -37,953 |
| 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 | 1,363,487 |
| Southampton | 913,552 |
| London Gateway Port | 302,029 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 115,904 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,498 |
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 | 733,193 | 630,294 | -102,899 |
| Southampton | 552,280 | 361,272 | -191,008 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,133 | 166,896 | +31,763 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,866 | 65,038 | +14,172 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,421 | 54,077 | -6,344 |
| 000 | 40,762 | 2,809 | -37,953 |
| 499 | 5,004 | 30,529 | +25,525 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,322 | 21,546 | +8,224 |
| Purfleet | 1,731 | 30,696 | +28,965 |
| 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
|
51 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
33 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
17 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 14 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 86 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 75 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 63 |
| BUNZL UK LIMITED | 47 |
| REYNOLDS CATERING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 46 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
| THE BASIC INGREDIENTS LTD | 39 |
| HOO HING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 37 |
| CCS MCLAYS LIMITED | 37 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 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+ | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 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 | 40,113 |
| Switzerland | 34,750 |
| Finland | 23,562 |
| 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 | 10,082 | 30,031 | +19,949 |
| Switzerland | 24,992 | 9,758 | -15,234 |
| Finland | 10,490 | 13,072 | +2,582 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,840 | 5,250 | -4,590 |
| Austria | 9,936 | 4,212 | -5,724 |
| Germany | 1,760 | 9,331 | +7,571 |
| Norway | 4,830 | 5,703 | +873 |
| Italy | 4,256 | 5,810 | +1,554 |
| 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 | 920 |
| 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 | 19 | 901 | +882 |
| 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) | 153,030 |
| Air transport | 45,415 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,867 |
| Road transport | 2,709 |
| Other | 1,181 |
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) | 78,783 | 74,247 | -4,536 |
| Air transport | 17,818 | 27,597 | +9,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 975 | 42,892 | +41,917 |
| Road transport | 2,709 | 0 | -2,709 |
| Other | 109 | 1,072 | +963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,721 |
| Felixstowe | 42,892 |
| Holyhead | 26,407 |
| East Midlands Airport | 24,447 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,666 |
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 | 48,043 | 20,678 | -27,365 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 42,892 | +42,892 |
| Holyhead | 5,114 | 21,293 | +16,179 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,863 | 11,584 | -1,279 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,770 | 10,896 | +2,126 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,180 | 16,013 | +13,833 |
| Dover | 3,160 | 10,441 | +7,281 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,769 | 6,518 | +4,749 |
| London | 5,418 | 0 | -5,418 |
| Hull | 2,363 | 2,363 | +0 |
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