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 | 748,102,551 |
| Netherlands | 398,621,605 |
| France | 48,317,184 |
| Pakistan | 10,993,636 |
| Latvia | 9,759,036 |
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 | 424,642,995 | 323,459,556 | -101,183,439 |
| Netherlands | 146,928,857 | 251,692,748 | +104,763,891 |
| France | 28,769,338 | 19,547,846 | -9,221,492 |
| Pakistan | 7,989,635 | 3,004,001 | -4,985,634 |
| Latvia | 4,564,022 | 5,195,014 | +630,992 |
| Brazil | 8,913,953 | 23,079 | -8,890,874 |
| Lithuania | 878 | 5,799,307 | +5,798,429 |
| Germany | 1,060,791 | 4,226,641 | +3,165,850 |
| Kazakhstan | 2,339,847 | 0 | -2,339,847 |
| Ireland | 1,415,207 | 676,714 | -738,493 |
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 | 1,038,322,889 |
| France | 48,436,498 |
| Pakistan | 33,791,777 |
| Brazil | 22,621,950 |
| Netherlands | 16,612,351 |
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 | 499,140,433 | 539,182,456 | +40,042,023 |
| France | 28,922,335 | 19,514,163 | -9,408,172 |
| Pakistan | 18,938,313 | 14,853,464 | -4,084,849 |
| Brazil | 22,133,247 | 488,703 | -21,644,544 |
| Netherlands | 16,595,763 | 16,588 | -16,579,175 |
| South Africa | 6,182,091 | 8,548,006 | +2,365,915 |
| Argentina | 12,862,621 | 0 | -12,862,621 |
| Germany | 4,020,774 | 8,464,407 | +4,443,633 |
| Kazakhstan | 6,857,940 | 5,195,014 | -1,662,926 |
| Paraguay | 7,651,010 | 4,140,985 | -3,510,025 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,193,555,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 50,688,664 |
| Other | 549,040 |
| Air transport | 215,469 |
| Road transport | 204,612 |
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) | 600,021,756 | 593,533,758 | -6,487,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,399,987 | 21,288,677 | -8,111,310 |
| Other | 330,178 | 218,862 | -111,316 |
| Air transport | 111,902 | 103,567 | -8,335 |
| Road transport | 110,167 | 94,445 | -15,722 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 804,483,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 173,870,309 |
| Middlesbrough | 112,726,938 |
| Southampton | 89,454,463 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 34,248,205 |
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 | 396,666,388 | 407,817,010 | +11,150,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,864,603 | 76,005,706 | -21,858,897 |
| Middlesbrough | 68,991,955 | 43,734,983 | -25,256,972 |
| Southampton | 52,744,846 | 36,709,617 | -16,035,229 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 5,938,598 | 28,309,607 | +22,371,009 |
| Hull | 3,315,963 | 6,859,719 | +3,543,756 |
| Manchester | 0 | 8,989,876 | +8,989,876 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,309,235 | 3,820,672 | +2,511,437 |
| Dover | 2,260,440 | 2,242,725 | -17,715 |
| 000 | 330,178 | 218,862 | -111,316 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 99,762,867 |
| France | 46,213,488 |
| Belgium | 16,520,600 |
| Germany | 9,831,215 |
| Denmark | 8,913,332 |
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 | 75,668,657 | 24,094,210 | -51,574,447 |
| France | 25,287,966 | 20,925,522 | -4,362,444 |
| Belgium | 14,708,613 | 1,811,987 | -12,896,626 |
| Germany | 4,069,137 | 5,762,078 | +1,692,941 |
| Denmark | 7,810,504 | 1,102,828 | -6,707,676 |
| Sweden | 5,511,288 | 676,358 | -4,834,930 |
| Lithuania | 5,904,698 | 0 | -5,904,698 |
| Ireland | 2,255,971 | 2,310,626 | +54,655 |
| Italy | 2,658,645 | 420,783 | -2,237,862 |
| India | 1,497,954 | 1,111,372 | -386,582 |
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 | 363,352 |
| Pakistan | 69,947 |
| 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 | 83,502 | 279,850 | +196,348 |
| Pakistan | 61,054 | 8,893 | -52,161 |
| 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) | 189,926,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,538,112 |
| Air transport | 1,077,076 |
| Road transport | 538,093 |
| Other | 434,731 |
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) | 139,720,419 | 50,206,258 | -89,514,161 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,496,672 | 13,041,440 | +1,544,768 |
| Air transport | 653,650 | 423,426 | -230,224 |
| Road transport | 538,093 | 0 | -538,093 |
| Other | 145,988 | 288,743 | +142,755 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 114,838,745 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 32,501,301 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,534,096 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,091,319 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,876,354 |
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 | 78,532,812 | 36,305,933 | -42,226,879 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 30,279,731 | 2,221,570 | -28,058,161 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,773,296 | 2,760,800 | -17,012,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,586,081 | 10,505,238 | +2,919,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,557,452 | 3,318,902 | -238,550 |
| Dover | 4,848,342 | 1,773,825 | -3,074,517 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,618,711 | 2,647,300 | +28,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,911,480 | 2,427,679 | +516,199 |
| Felixstowe | 923,122 | 871,703 | -51,419 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 579,274 | 373,607 | -205,667 |
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