Import/export HS code 27079999: Various unspecified coal tar products
Other coal tar products not listed elsewhere, used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 442,542,130 |
| Germany | 91,359,410 |
| Sweden | 81,049,389 |
| South Korea | 47,596,771 |
| France | 37,906,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 303,948,831 | 138,593,299 | -165,355,532 |
| Germany | 57,196,690 | 34,162,720 | -23,033,970 |
| Sweden | 48,329,059 | 32,720,330 | -15,608,729 |
| South Korea | 31,680,827 | 15,915,944 | -15,764,883 |
| France | 25,813,620 | 12,092,734 | -13,720,886 |
| Belgium | 13,186,690 | 24,336,306 | +11,149,616 |
| Malaysia | 12,118,098 | 11,075,841 | -1,042,257 |
| Algeria | 14,176,352 | 0 | -14,176,352 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 5,925,048 | +5,925,048 |
| China | 75,430 | 5,536,649 | +5,461,219 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 205,306,263 |
| Saudi Arabia | 140,483,066 |
| Germany | 137,607,845 |
| Sweden | 89,599,672 |
| South Korea | 50,159,610 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 148,848,818 | 56,457,445 | -92,391,373 |
| Saudi Arabia | 92,021,503 | 48,461,563 | -43,559,940 |
| Germany | 86,180,795 | 51,427,050 | -34,753,745 |
| Sweden | 56,879,342 | 32,720,330 | -24,159,012 |
| South Korea | 31,680,827 | 18,478,783 | -13,202,044 |
| Belgium | 14,030,646 | 27,242,581 | +13,211,935 |
| France | 25,565,516 | 11,980,458 | -13,585,058 |
| Malaysia | 12,118,098 | 11,075,841 | -1,042,257 |
| United Kingdom | 20,965,634 | 75,554 | -20,890,080 |
| Algeria | 14,176,352 | 0 | -14,176,352 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 783,793,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,314,716 |
| Air transport | 379,222 |
| Other | 34,091 |
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) | 507,893,739 | 275,899,572 | -231,994,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,213,282 | 5,101,434 | +3,888,152 |
| Air transport | 359,127 | 20,095 | -339,032 |
| Other | 34,091 | 0 | -34,091 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester | 376,980,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,379,328 |
| Liverpool Docks | 127,902,965 |
| Harwich | 78,600,149 |
| WEY | 49,411,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 250,257,799 | 126,722,500 | -123,535,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,324,085 | 43,055,243 | -54,268,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,334,269 | 52,568,696 | -22,765,573 |
| Harwich | 46,071,715 | 32,528,434 | -13,543,281 |
| WEY | 25,264,281 | 24,146,911 | -1,117,370 |
| Hull | 8,204,733 | 1,046,450 | -7,158,283 |
| Falmouth | 5,783,490 | 0 | -5,783,490 |
| Eurotunnel | 304,190 | 713,309 | +409,119 |
| Prestwick Airport | 314,995 | 0 | -314,995 |
| London | 230,780 | 13,624 | -217,156 |
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
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
3 |
|
Activities auxiliary to financial services and insurance activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 45 |
| PHILLIPS 66 LIMITED | 43 |
| HALTERMANN CARLESS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 19 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 19 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 12 |
| WORLD FUEL SERVICES EUROPE, LTD. | 11 |
| ANDROS UK LIMITED | 10 |
| 2026 TRANSFEROR COMPANY LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 863,714,949 |
| Belgium | 415,694,348 |
| Spain | 87,360,514 |
| United States | 41,113,714 |
| Denmark | 25,279,903 |
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 | 574,245,429 | 289,469,520 | -284,775,909 |
| Belgium | 264,255,891 | 151,438,457 | -112,817,434 |
| Spain | 24,037,348 | 63,323,166 | +39,285,818 |
| United States | 3,591,664 | 37,522,050 | +33,930,386 |
| Denmark | 15,164,794 | 10,115,109 | -5,049,685 |
| France | 2,199,501 | 20,983,645 | +18,784,144 |
| QS | 10,643,600 | 948,686 | -9,694,914 |
| Germany | 5,784,720 | 4,388,251 | -1,396,469 |
| Malta | 0 | 9,364,515 | +9,364,515 |
| Israel | 2,533,915 | 2,624,777 | +90,862 |
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 | 2,202 |
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 | 0 | 2,202 | +2,202 |
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) | 1,469,799,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,473,348 |
| Air transport | 5,109 |
| Other | 2,202 |
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) | 892,223,077 | 577,576,823 | -314,646,254 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,335,771 | 21,137,577 | -198,194 |
| Air transport | 1,590 | 3,519 | +1,929 |
| Other | 0 | 2,202 | +2,202 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 906,779,134 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 198,503,575 |
| Milford | 177,212,592 |
| Southampton | 142,349,017 |
| London | 38,131,639 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 530,704,565 | 376,074,569 | -154,629,996 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 198,503,575 | 0 | -198,503,575 |
| Milford | 82,425,733 | 94,786,859 | +12,361,126 |
| Southampton | 55,733,363 | 86,615,654 | +30,882,291 |
| London | 18,620,991 | 19,510,648 | +889,657 |
| Falmouth | 10,486,818 | 867,507 | -9,619,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,623,841 | 3,402,296 | -2,221,545 |
| Ellesmere Port | 2,029,051 | 5,761,730 | +3,732,679 |
| Harwich | 4,422,441 | 2,912,670 | -1,509,771 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,460 | 5,392,846 | +5,376,386 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27079999
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other coal tar products not listed elsewhere, used in various industries