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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* 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 | 510,609,094 |
| Germany | 103,984,696 |
| Sweden | 79,133,750 |
| South Korea | 49,495,835 |
| Belgium | 41,924,657 |
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 | 347,212,945 | 163,396,149 | -183,816,796 |
| Germany | 64,128,998 | 39,855,698 | -24,273,300 |
| Sweden | 34,225,272 | 44,908,478 | +10,683,206 |
| South Korea | 31,123,001 | 18,372,834 | -12,750,167 |
| Belgium | 18,316,609 | 23,608,048 | +5,291,439 |
| France | 25,815,187 | 12,092,734 | -13,722,453 |
| Malaysia | 12,118,098 | 11,075,841 | -1,042,257 |
| Algeria | 14,176,352 | 0 | -14,176,352 |
| China | 242,240 | 5,536,649 | +5,294,409 |
| India | 2,186,305 | 0 | -2,186,305 |
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 | 251,855,356 |
| Saudi Arabia | 160,404,469 |
| Germany | 151,829,599 |
| Sweden | 87,684,033 |
| South Korea | 52,058,674 |
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 | 193,860,471 | 57,994,885 | -135,865,586 |
| Saudi Arabia | 100,613,937 | 59,790,532 | -40,823,405 |
| Germany | 82,774,290 | 69,055,309 | -13,718,981 |
| Sweden | 42,775,555 | 44,908,478 | +2,132,923 |
| South Korea | 31,123,001 | 20,935,673 | -10,187,328 |
| Belgium | 19,132,283 | 26,488,321 | +7,356,038 |
| France | 25,567,083 | 11,980,458 | -13,586,625 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 864,015,312 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,720,841 |
| Air transport | 380,789 |
| 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) | 548,869,099 | 315,146,213 | -233,722,886 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,384,286 | 4,336,555 | +2,952,269 |
| Air transport | 359,534 | 21,255 | -338,279 |
| 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 | 432,655,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,588,571 |
| Liverpool Docks | 136,207,131 |
| Harwich | 80,499,213 |
| WEY | 57,922,046 |
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 | 282,716,987 | 149,938,942 | -132,778,045 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,488,356 | 56,100,215 | -28,388,141 |
| Liverpool Docks | 87,225,598 | 48,981,533 | -38,244,065 |
| Harwich | 45,510,153 | 34,989,060 | -10,521,093 |
| WEY | 30,387,031 | 27,535,015 | -2,852,016 |
| Falmouth | 10,582,581 | 0 | -10,582,581 |
| Hull | 8,226,374 | 1,009,161 | -7,217,213 |
| Eurotunnel | 328,058 | 676,425 | +348,367 |
| Felixstowe | 336,204 | 62,343 | -273,861 |
| Prestwick Airport | 314,995 | 0 | -314,995 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SUN CHEMICAL LIMITED | 44 |
| PHILLIPS 66 LIMITED | 43 |
| HALTERMANN CARLESS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 19 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 19 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 12 |
| WORLD FUEL SERVICES EUROPE, LTD. | 11 |
| ANDROS UK LIMITED | 9 |
| BRITISH STEEL 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 | 874,541,585 |
| Belgium | 459,097,657 |
| Spain | 84,792,428 |
| United States | 41,240,513 |
| Denmark | 36,561,460 |
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 | 560,412,064 | 314,129,521 | -246,282,543 |
| Belgium | 279,583,963 | 179,513,694 | -100,070,269 |
| Spain | 24,476,653 | 60,315,775 | +35,839,122 |
| United States | 1,845,443 | 39,395,070 | +37,549,627 |
| Denmark | 19,201,175 | 17,360,285 | -1,840,890 |
| France | 2,327,068 | 20,962,933 | +18,635,865 |
| QS | 12,096,564 | 2,021,075 | -10,075,489 |
| Germany | 5,535,354 | 5,316,246 | -219,108 |
| Malta | 0 | 9,364,515 | +9,364,515 |
| Israel | 2,853,583 | 3,095,811 | +242,228 |
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) | 1,538,049,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,567,687 |
| 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) | 897,976,171 | 640,072,900 | -257,903,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,123,724 | 22,443,963 | +2,320,239 |
| 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 | 944,155,696 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 198,503,575 |
| Milford | 178,045,541 |
| Southampton | 160,280,990 |
| London | 40,281,659 |
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 | 507,344,637 | 436,811,059 | -70,533,578 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 198,503,575 | 0 | -198,503,575 |
| Milford | 80,318,585 | 97,726,956 | +17,408,371 |
| Southampton | 80,848,286 | 79,432,704 | -1,415,582 |
| London | 19,619,855 | 20,661,804 | +1,041,949 |
| Falmouth | 11,939,782 | 1,939,896 | -9,999,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,957,741 | 4,915,474 | -1,042,267 |
| Ellesmere Port | 4,156,208 | 5,761,730 | +1,605,522 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,409,826 | 5,392,846 | +1,983,020 |
| Harwich | 2,708,047 | 4,627,064 | +1,919,017 |
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