Import/export HS code 220710: Pure alcohol, 80% or stronger
High-strength alcohol for drinks or industrial use. Not treated to make it undrinkable
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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 | 827,638,598 |
| Netherlands | 516,743,495 |
| France | 50,148,578 |
| Latvia | 9,759,036 |
| Pakistan | 9,278,393 |
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 | 452,964,432 | 374,674,166 | -78,290,266 |
| Netherlands | 142,214,229 | 374,529,266 | +232,315,037 |
| France | 27,919,715 | 22,228,863 | -5,690,852 |
| Latvia | 7,399,914 | 2,359,122 | -5,040,792 |
| Pakistan | 3,018,606 | 6,259,787 | +3,241,181 |
| Brazil | 8,913,953 | 23,079 | -8,890,874 |
| Germany | 3,687,871 | 2,279,350 | -1,408,521 |
| Lithuania | 3,077,388 | 2,723,749 | -353,639 |
| Belgium | 969,620 | 1,336,584 | +366,964 |
| Ireland | 1,323,703 | 650,674 | -673,029 |
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 | 1,238,234,412 |
| France | 50,166,947 |
| Pakistan | 32,384,087 |
| Brazil | 22,263,155 |
| Germany | 16,060,984 |
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 | 520,553,248 | 717,681,164 | +197,127,916 |
| France | 27,986,266 | 22,180,681 | -5,805,585 |
| Pakistan | 16,044,592 | 16,339,495 | +294,903 |
| Brazil | 22,168,456 | 94,699 | -22,073,757 |
| Germany | 5,114,719 | 10,946,265 | +5,831,546 |
| South Africa | 8,424,020 | 6,968,157 | -1,455,863 |
| Argentina | 12,862,621 | 0 | -12,862,621 |
| Paraguay | 9,970,580 | 1,821,415 | -8,149,165 |
| Netherlands | 10,498,992 | 22,130 | -10,476,862 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 1,387,043,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,021,821 |
| Other | 692,611 |
| Air transport | 260,885 |
| Road transport | 186,897 |
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) | 623,203,408 | 763,840,114 | +140,636,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,229,364 | 24,792,457 | -4,436,907 |
| Other | 289,096 | 403,515 | +114,419 |
| Air transport | 127,599 | 133,286 | +5,687 |
| Road transport | 115,773 | 71,124 | -44,649 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 917,504,027 |
| Immingham Docks | 195,367,845 |
| Middlesbrough | 118,401,273 |
| Southampton | 91,106,630 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 58,778,699 |
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 | 415,812,681 | 501,691,346 | +85,878,665 |
| Immingham Docks | 104,748,671 | 90,619,174 | -14,129,497 |
| Middlesbrough | 69,997,377 | 48,403,896 | -21,593,481 |
| Southampton | 48,172,913 | 42,933,717 | -5,239,196 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,587,404 | 53,191,295 | +47,603,891 |
| Manchester | 0 | 20,902,067 | +20,902,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,219,567 | 19,254,133 | +18,034,566 |
| Hull | 4,330,584 | 8,619,432 | +4,288,848 |
| Dover | 2,262,638 | 2,489,119 | +226,481 |
| 000 | 289,096 | 403,515 | +114,419 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
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+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 93,953,515 |
| France | 46,116,519 |
| Belgium | 13,398,293 |
| Germany | 10,338,085 |
| Ireland | 7,184,535 |
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 | 77,625,844 | 16,327,671 | -61,298,173 |
| France | 26,268,356 | 19,848,163 | -6,420,193 |
| Belgium | 11,377,547 | 2,020,746 | -9,356,801 |
| Germany | 3,363,851 | 6,974,234 | +3,610,383 |
| Ireland | 2,141,251 | 5,043,284 | +2,902,033 |
| Lithuania | 5,904,698 | 0 | -5,904,698 |
| Sweden | 5,589,886 | 10,272 | -5,579,614 |
| Denmark | 5,320,658 | 0 | -5,320,658 |
| India | 1,489,715 | 1,331,994 | -157,721 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,217,338 | 999,655 | -217,683 |
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 | 472,484 |
| Pakistan | 59,884 |
| 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 | 94,405 | 378,079 | +283,674 |
| Pakistan | 54,138 | 5,746 | -48,392 |
| 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) | 170,838,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,714,186 |
| Air transport | 1,120,373 |
| Other | 533,800 |
| 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) | 134,464,358 | 36,374,625 | -98,089,733 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,675,722 | 21,038,464 | +9,362,742 |
| Air transport | 636,804 | 483,569 | -153,235 |
| Other | 149,975 | 383,825 | +233,850 |
| 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 | 103,356,828 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 23,317,642 |
| Middlesbrough | 23,014,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,893,292 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,671,756 |
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 | 81,161,413 | 22,195,415 | -58,965,998 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 22,791,012 | 526,630 | -22,264,382 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,849,164 | 3,165,131 | -16,684,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,316,430 | 15,576,862 | +8,260,432 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,562,478 | 5,109,278 | +2,546,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,714,987 | 3,887,520 | +172,533 |
| Dover | 4,471,515 | 2,496,330 | -1,975,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,072,208 | 2,908,637 | +836,429 |
| Felixstowe | 1,008,440 | 951,831 | -56,609 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 560,444 | 427,689 | -132,755 |
Quick facts
HS code: 220710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-strength alcohol for drinks or industrial use. Not treated to make it undrinkable