Import/export HS code 270791: Creosote oils
Oils used to preserve wood and as a chemical ingredient in industrial processes
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 10,396,516 |
| Germany | 1,501,598 |
| Netherlands | 635,283 |
| Spain | 181,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,711,746 | 5,684,770 | +973,024 |
| Germany | 1,145,424 | 356,174 | -789,250 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 635,283 | +635,283 |
| Spain | 101,761 | 79,826 | -21,935 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 11,158,062 |
| Germany | 1,375,335 |
| Spain | 181,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,838,009 | 6,320,053 | +1,482,044 |
| Germany | 1,019,161 | 356,174 | -662,987 |
| Spain | 101,761 | 79,826 | -21,935 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 8,165,129 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,549,855 |
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) | 3,915,378 | 4,249,751 | +334,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,043,553 | 2,506,302 | +462,749 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 11,412,320 |
| London | 818,277 |
| Thamesport | 484,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,092,267 | 6,320,053 | +1,227,786 |
| London | 382,277 | 436,000 | +53,723 |
| Thamesport | 484,387 | 0 | -484,387 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| R K & J JONES LIMITED | 3 |
| BARRETTINE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 239,751 |
| Peru | 101,012 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 45,653 |
| Mexico | 34,007 |
| Nigeria | 24,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 101,414 | 138,337 | +36,923 |
| Peru | 45,487 | 55,525 | +10,038 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 22,961 | 22,692 | -269 |
| Mexico | 34,007 | 0 | -34,007 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 24,832 | +24,832 |
| Uruguay | 20,188 | 0 | -20,188 |
| Ghana | 0 | 8,503 | +8,503 |
| Ireland | 985 | 1,896 | +911 |
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 | 1,917 |
| Ireland | 23 |
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 | 589 | 1,328 | +739 |
| Ireland | 0 | 23 | +23 |
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) | 473,946 |
| Other | 2,881 |
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) | 224,057 | 249,889 | +25,832 |
| Other | 985 | 1,896 | +911 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 336,202 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,013 |
| London | 24,832 |
| Southampton | 8,899 |
| 000 | 2,881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 145,230 | 190,972 | +45,742 |
| London Gateway Port | 69,928 | 34,085 | -35,843 |
| London | 0 | 24,832 | +24,832 |
| Southampton | 8,899 | 0 | -8,899 |
| 000 | 985 | 1,896 | +911 |
Quick facts
HS code: 270791
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used to preserve wood and as a chemical ingredient in industrial processes