Import/export HS code 4421: Various wooden articles
Various wooden items not classified elsewhere, such as tools or kitchenware
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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 | 229,424,613 |
| Poland | 57,726,655 |
| Germany | 28,874,013 |
| Netherlands | 27,305,216 |
| Austria | 17,957,660 |
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 | 115,438,969 | 113,985,644 | -1,453,325 |
| Poland | 29,640,863 | 28,085,792 | -1,555,071 |
| Germany | 14,582,674 | 14,291,339 | -291,335 |
| Netherlands | 13,897,222 | 13,407,994 | -489,228 |
| Austria | 9,700,284 | 8,257,376 | -1,442,908 |
| France | 8,472,791 | 8,785,882 | +313,091 |
| Latvia | 4,406,010 | 4,523,383 | +117,373 |
| Italy | 4,883,650 | 3,667,614 | -1,216,036 |
| Denmark | 3,068,331 | 3,765,623 | +697,292 |
| Viet Nam | 3,487,343 | 3,228,257 | -259,086 |
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 | 249,857,829 |
| Poland | 65,265,905 |
| Germany | 23,321,897 |
| Austria | 17,848,891 |
| Netherlands | 16,225,480 |
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 | 125,332,358 | 124,525,471 | -806,887 |
| Poland | 32,911,702 | 32,354,203 | -557,499 |
| Germany | 12,243,518 | 11,078,379 | -1,165,139 |
| Austria | 10,164,971 | 7,683,920 | -2,481,051 |
| Netherlands | 7,888,653 | 8,336,827 | +448,174 |
| Latvia | 5,060,787 | 5,093,349 | +32,562 |
| Italy | 4,605,639 | 3,542,890 | -1,062,749 |
| Lithuania | 3,190,743 | 4,203,680 | +1,012,937 |
| Romania | 3,748,313 | 3,267,161 | -481,152 |
| India | 3,219,906 | 3,650,352 | +430,446 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 293 |
| Inner London - East | 121 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 115 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 114 |
| Greater Manchester | 113 |
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 | 186 | 218 | +32 |
| Inner London - East | 71 | 78 | +7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 85 | 78 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 79 | 75 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 78 | 84 | +6 |
| West Midlands | 68 | 62 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 68 | 66 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 60 | 65 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 62 | 58 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 53 | 56 | +3 |
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) | 262,536,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,898,768 |
| Air transport | 27,511,049 |
| Other | 7,977,685 |
| Road transport | 3,027,338 |
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) | 130,804,230 | 131,731,905 | +927,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,273,746 | 85,625,022 | -4,648,724 |
| Air transport | 12,600,608 | 14,910,441 | +2,309,833 |
| Other | 4,949,689 | 3,027,996 | -1,921,693 |
| Road transport | 1,366,824 | 1,660,514 | +293,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 123,104,680 |
| Dover | 91,828,219 |
| Southampton | 53,904,432 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,112,566 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,691,896 |
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 | 70,229,747 | 52,874,933 | -17,354,814 |
| Dover | 47,994,992 | 43,833,227 | -4,161,765 |
| Southampton | 32,075,392 | 21,829,040 | -10,246,352 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,729,968 | 36,382,598 | +26,652,630 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,951,915 | 14,739,981 | +2,788,066 |
| Harwich | 13,132,488 | 10,213,764 | -2,918,724 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,180,680 | 7,520,629 | -1,660,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,513,309 | 4,550,642 | +37,333 |
| London | 4,974,483 | 3,371,686 | -1,602,797 |
| 000 | 4,949,689 | 3,027,996 | -1,921,693 |
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 | 812 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 791 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 121 |
| Other manufacturing | 121 |
| Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials | 70 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 387 |
| 2026-03 | 451 |
| 2026-02 | 431 |
| 2026-01 | 354 |
| 2025-12 | 344 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 124 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 124 |
| PETS AT HOME LTD | 124 |
| DECORA BLIND SYSTEMS LIMITED | 124 |
| HUNTER DOUGLAS (UK) LIMITED | 123 |
| DUNELM (SOFT FURNISHINGS) LTD | 123 |
| TJX UK | 123 |
| MH STAR UK LTD | 122 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 121 |
| JOHN LEWIS PLC | 120 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 989 |
| 54m+ | 479 |
| 0-1m | 405 |
| 15m-54m | 266 |
| Other | 165 |
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 | 12,899,791 |
| Germany | 9,278,084 |
| Netherlands | 4,814,010 |
| France | 4,391,978 |
| United States | 3,079,659 |
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 | 6,324,960 | 6,574,831 | +249,871 |
| Germany | 5,346,521 | 3,931,563 | -1,414,958 |
| Netherlands | 2,268,870 | 2,545,140 | +276,270 |
| France | 2,518,396 | 1,873,582 | -644,814 |
| United States | 1,514,597 | 1,565,062 | +50,465 |
| Belgium | 1,048,834 | 1,674,735 | +625,901 |
| Australia | 545,196 | 421,740 | -123,456 |
| Sweden | 271,132 | 570,313 | +299,181 |
| Italy | 449,740 | 376,909 | -72,831 |
| Spain | 263,384 | 433,041 | +169,657 |
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 | 3,944,828 |
| China | 3,563,688 |
| Nicaragua | 136,314 |
| Ireland | 135,251 |
| Germany | 36,204 |
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 | 1,489,515 | 2,455,313 | +965,798 |
| China | 1,687,030 | 1,876,658 | +189,628 |
| Nicaragua | 59,396 | 76,918 | +17,522 |
| Ireland | 63,291 | 71,960 | +8,669 |
| Germany | 546 | 35,658 | +35,112 |
| Italy | 16,647 | 16,675 | +28 |
| Austria | 17,228 | 1 | -17,227 |
| United States | 7,630 | 5,447 | -2,183 |
| Viet Nam | 5,910 | 5,781 | -129 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,397 | 4,939 | +542 |
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) | 30,234,166 |
| Other | 8,093,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,179,819 |
| Air transport | 4,844,230 |
| Road transport | 8,928 |
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) | 15,852,472 | 14,381,694 | -1,470,778 |
| Other | 3,448,894 | 4,644,107 | +1,195,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,857,123 | 3,322,696 | -534,427 |
| Air transport | 2,669,992 | 2,174,238 | -495,754 |
| Road transport | 8,928 | 0 | -8,928 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,394,701 |
| 000 | 8,093,001 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,529,954 |
| Dover | 4,305,148 |
| Holyhead | 3,335,085 |
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 | 6,597,174 | 6,797,527 | +200,353 |
| 000 | 3,448,894 | 4,644,107 | +1,195,213 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,165,254 | 2,364,700 | +199,446 |
| Dover | 2,439,233 | 1,865,915 | -573,318 |
| Holyhead | 1,824,865 | 1,510,220 | -314,645 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,337,215 | 1,280,213 | -57,002 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,668,455 | 897,286 | -771,169 |
| Southampton | 1,084,602 | 1,120,872 | +36,270 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,070,926 | 787,902 | -283,024 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 856,068 | 656,506 | -199,562 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 4421
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various wooden items not classified elsewhere, such as tools or kitchenware