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
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 836,336,355 |
| Netherlands | 687,157,643 |
| France | 53,845,767 |
| Latvia | 9,759,036 |
| Brazil | 9,418,060 |
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 | 461,507,871 | 374,828,484 | -86,679,387 |
| Netherlands | 233,993,312 | 453,164,331 | +219,171,019 |
| France | 31,601,435 | 22,244,332 | -9,357,103 |
| Latvia | 7,399,914 | 2,359,122 | -5,040,792 |
| Brazil | 9,302,694 | 115,366 | -9,187,328 |
| Pakistan | 3,018,606 | 6,259,787 | +3,241,181 |
| Germany | 3,767,022 | 2,361,784 | -1,405,238 |
| Lithuania | 3,077,388 | 2,723,749 | -353,639 |
| Turkey | 1,655,329 | 2,109,290 | +453,961 |
| Belgium | 1,086,006 | 1,373,868 | +287,862 |
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 | 1,350,938,913 |
| France | 50,189,901 |
| Pakistan | 32,384,087 |
| Brazil | 26,270,080 |
| Germany | 16,233,361 |
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 | 582,763,402 | 768,175,511 | +185,412,109 |
| France | 27,995,655 | 22,194,246 | -5,801,409 |
| Pakistan | 16,044,592 | 16,339,495 | +294,903 |
| Brazil | 26,083,094 | 186,986 | -25,896,108 |
| Germany | 5,192,818 | 11,040,543 | +5,847,725 |
| Argentina | 15,609,210 | 0 | -15,609,210 |
| South Africa | 8,447,029 | 6,968,157 | -1,478,872 |
| Paraguay | 13,571,418 | 1,821,415 | -11,750,003 |
| Netherlands | 10,603,931 | 1,427,558 | -9,176,373 |
| Kazakhstan | 7,353,985 | 2,359,122 | -4,994,863 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 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) | 1,516,529,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,065,895 |
| Other | 54,925,072 |
| Road transport | 415,832 |
| Air transport | 325,184 |
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) | 698,699,300 | 817,829,726 | +119,130,426 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,306,058 | 27,759,837 | -3,546,221 |
| Other | 29,364,566 | 25,560,506 | -3,804,060 |
| Road transport | 342,583 | 73,249 | -269,334 |
| Air transport | 156,678 | 168,506 | +11,828 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 917,621,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 203,989,989 |
| Middlesbrough | 118,401,273 |
| Southampton | 91,170,577 |
| Ellesmere Port | 90,407,605 |
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 | 415,870,411 | 501,751,292 | +85,880,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,220,481 | 90,769,508 | -22,450,973 |
| Middlesbrough | 69,997,377 | 48,403,896 | -21,593,481 |
| Southampton | 48,190,909 | 42,979,668 | -5,211,241 |
| Ellesmere Port | 64,724,744 | 25,682,861 | -39,041,883 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,597,064 | 53,201,104 | +47,604,040 |
| 000 | 29,364,566 | 25,560,506 | -3,804,060 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,481,146 | 37,960,023 | +35,478,877 |
| Manchester | 0 | 22,179,065 | +22,179,065 |
| Hull | 5,790,569 | 10,567,397 | +4,776,828 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 94,306,451 |
| France | 46,661,875 |
| Belgium | 13,408,406 |
| Germany | 11,108,050 |
| Ireland | 8,580,067 |
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 | 77,721,309 | 16,585,142 | -61,136,167 |
| France | 26,746,858 | 19,915,017 | -6,831,841 |
| Belgium | 11,379,749 | 2,028,657 | -9,351,092 |
| Germany | 3,852,410 | 7,255,640 | +3,403,230 |
| Ireland | 2,945,647 | 5,634,420 | +2,688,773 |
| Sweden | 6,771,410 | 716,038 | -6,055,372 |
| Lithuania | 5,904,698 | 0 | -5,904,698 |
| Denmark | 5,320,658 | 0 | -5,320,658 |
| India | 1,489,715 | 1,344,122 | -145,593 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,330,045 | 1,199,861 | -130,184 |
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 | 505,600 |
| Pakistan | 103,225 |
| South Africa | 33,521 |
| Ireland | 1,852 |
| 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 | 101,001 | 404,599 | +303,598 |
| Pakistan | 77,096 | 26,129 | -50,967 |
| South Africa | 0 | 33,521 | +33,521 |
| Ireland | 3 | 1,849 | +1,846 |
| 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) | 174,874,552 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,563,507 |
| Air transport | 1,672,564 |
| Other | 667,802 |
| Road transport | 359,127 |
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) | 136,706,452 | 38,168,100 | -98,538,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,798,415 | 22,765,092 | +8,966,677 |
| Air transport | 1,033,903 | 638,661 | -395,242 |
| Other | 190,251 | 477,551 | +287,300 |
| Road transport | 359,127 | 0 | -359,127 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 103,374,003 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,857,164 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 23,317,642 |
| Middlesbrough | 23,037,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,848,854 |
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 | 81,178,588 | 22,195,415 | -58,983,173 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,664,968 | 17,192,196 | +8,527,228 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 22,791,012 | 526,630 | -22,264,382 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,852,914 | 3,184,314 | -16,668,600 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,602,640 | 4,246,214 | -356,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,093,957 | 5,423,352 | +2,329,395 |
| Dover | 4,477,315 | 2,504,949 | -1,972,366 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,945,193 | 3,007,630 | +62,437 |
| Felixstowe | 1,155,120 | 1,142,874 | -12,246 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 933,323 | 567,556 | -365,767 |
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