Import/export HS code 2207: Strong pure alcohol, 80% or higher strength
Pure alcohol used for drinks, medicines, or industries. Not mixed with other chemicals
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 794,109,990 |
| Netherlands | 675,414,552 |
| France | 50,609,197 |
| Latvia | 9,731,961 |
| Brazil | 9,271,096 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 432,520,394 | 361,589,596 | -70,930,798 |
| Netherlands | 235,823,606 | 439,590,946 | +203,767,340 |
| France | 30,191,039 | 20,418,158 | -9,772,881 |
| Latvia | 9,731,961 | 0 | -9,731,961 |
| Brazil | 9,155,730 | 115,366 | -9,040,364 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 8,966,595 | +8,966,595 |
| Germany | 4,069,096 | 2,183,241 | -1,885,855 |
| Lithuania | 5,799,266 | 1,871 | -5,797,395 |
| Turkey | 1,655,329 | 2,153,733 | +498,404 |
| Ireland | 1,413,501 | 1,143,425 | -270,076 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,309,165,332 |
| France | 46,897,942 |
| Pakistan | 31,816,841 |
| Brazil | 26,084,072 |
| Germany | 16,311,599 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 558,213,571 | 750,951,761 | +192,738,190 |
| France | 26,570,959 | 20,326,983 | -6,243,976 |
| Pakistan | 15,832,397 | 15,984,444 | +152,047 |
| Brazil | 25,967,110 | 116,962 | -25,850,148 |
| Germany | 7,376,042 | 8,935,557 | +1,559,515 |
| Paraguay | 15,385,880 | 6,953 | -15,378,927 |
| South Africa | 8,515,848 | 6,738,603 | -1,777,245 |
| Argentina | 13,358,381 | 0 | -13,358,381 |
| Kazakhstan | 9,713,107 | 0 | -9,713,107 |
| Canada | 3,110,032 | 3,555,562 | +445,530 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 1,464,115,355 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,519,290 |
| Other | 53,107,484 |
| Road transport | 400,366 |
| Air transport | 329,022 |
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) | 673,590,298 | 790,525,057 | +116,934,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,876,017 | 25,643,273 | -5,232,744 |
| Other | 28,387,703 | 24,719,781 | -3,667,922 |
| Road transport | 353,005 | 47,361 | -305,644 |
| Air transport | 161,312 | 167,710 | +6,398 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 903,388,874 |
| Immingham Docks | 178,623,907 |
| Middlesbrough | 108,754,910 |
| Southampton | 81,494,950 |
| Ellesmere Port | 79,154,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 412,258,547 | 491,130,327 | +78,871,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,427,365 | 83,196,542 | -12,230,823 |
| Middlesbrough | 72,911,620 | 35,843,290 | -37,068,330 |
| Southampton | 39,923,645 | 41,571,305 | +1,647,660 |
| Ellesmere Port | 63,367,620 | 15,787,031 | -47,580,589 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 6,010,700 | 55,622,850 | +49,612,150 |
| 000 | 28,387,703 | 24,719,781 | -3,667,922 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,634,714 | 45,428,358 | +42,793,644 |
| Manchester | 0 | 27,141,140 | +27,141,140 |
| Hull | 7,683,658 | 8,745,145 | +1,061,487 |
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
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
7 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 82,516,791 |
| France | 38,125,074 |
| Belgium | 11,947,894 |
| Germany | 11,022,657 |
| Ireland | 9,359,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 65,806,492 | 16,710,299 | -49,096,193 |
| France | 22,904,905 | 15,220,169 | -7,684,736 |
| Belgium | 10,025,908 | 1,921,986 | -8,103,922 |
| Germany | 3,868,804 | 7,153,853 | +3,285,049 |
| Ireland | 2,964,768 | 6,394,474 | +3,429,706 |
| Sweden | 6,571,701 | 704,338 | -5,867,363 |
| Denmark | 4,254,048 | 0 | -4,254,048 |
| Lithuania | 2,765,389 | 0 | -2,765,389 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,430,254 | 1,265,642 | -164,612 |
| India | 1,511,351 | 1,180,133 | -331,218 |
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 | 511,422 |
| Pakistan | 93,455 |
| South Africa | 33,521 |
| Ireland | 1,849 |
| Germany | 166 |
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 | 111,431 | 399,991 | +288,560 |
| Pakistan | 77,972 | 15,483 | -62,489 |
| South Africa | 0 | 33,521 | +33,521 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,849 | +1,849 |
| Germany | 166 | 0 | -166 |
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) | 147,809,703 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,947,805 |
| Air transport | 1,577,651 |
| Other | 695,466 |
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) | 115,023,479 | 32,786,224 | -82,237,255 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,139,323 | 23,808,482 | +9,669,159 |
| Air transport | 1,005,427 | 572,224 | -433,203 |
| Other | 201,538 | 493,928 | +292,390 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 81,936,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 26,621,895 |
| Middlesbrough | 20,884,094 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 20,347,113 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,228,571 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 64,320,953 | 17,615,409 | -46,705,544 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,467,221 | 17,154,674 | +7,687,453 |
| Middlesbrough | 17,709,125 | 3,174,969 | -14,534,156 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 19,820,483 | 526,630 | -19,293,853 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,928,630 | 6,299,941 | +3,371,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,843,042 | 4,039,455 | -803,587 |
| Dover | 4,041,842 | 2,331,407 | -1,710,435 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,094,128 | 2,755,621 | -338,507 |
| Felixstowe | 1,150,109 | 1,107,417 | -42,692 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 940,710 | 491,866 | -448,844 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2207
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pure alcohol used for drinks, medicines, or industries. Not mixed with other chemicals