Import/export HS code 271410: Oil shale and tar sands
Natural materials containing bitumen, used for extracting oil or as fuel
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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 | 1,768,595 |
| Angola | 3,256 |
| Ireland | 2,951 |
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 | 0 | 1,768,595 | +1,768,595 |
| Angola | 3,256 | 0 | -3,256 |
| Ireland | 2,951 | 0 | -2,951 |
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 | 1,768,595 |
| Angola | 3,256 |
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 | 0 | 1,768,595 | +1,768,595 |
| Angola | 3,256 | 0 | -3,256 |
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) | 1,767,452 |
| Air transport | 4,399 |
| Other | 2,951 |
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) | 0 | 1,767,452 | +1,767,452 |
| Air transport | 3,256 | 1,143 | -2,113 |
| Other | 2,951 | 0 | -2,951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,767,452 |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport - Speke | 3,256 |
| 000 | 2,951 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,143 |
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 | 0 | 1,767,452 | +1,767,452 |
| Liverpool John Lennon Airport - Speke | 3,256 | 0 | -3,256 |
| 000 | 2,951 | 0 | -2,951 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,143 | +1,143 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 102,000 |
| Ireland | 64,028 |
| France | 29,843 |
| New Zealand | 21,856 |
| Iceland | 16,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 85,000 | 17,000 | -68,000 |
| Ireland | 20,680 | 43,348 | +22,668 |
| France | 24,168 | 5,675 | -18,493 |
| New Zealand | 21,856 | 0 | -21,856 |
| Iceland | 0 | 16,900 | +16,900 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,669 | 0 | -2,669 |
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) | 168,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,210 |
| Air transport | 24,168 |
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) | 125,419 | 43,499 | -81,920 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,786 | 39,424 | +34,638 |
| Air transport | 24,168 | 0 | -24,168 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 51,000 |
| Holyhead | 37,535 |
| Ayr Harbour | 25,493 |
| ZLC | 24,168 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 21,856 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 51,000 | 0 | -51,000 |
| Holyhead | 3,786 | 33,749 | +29,963 |
| Ayr Harbour | 15,894 | 9,599 | -6,295 |
| ZLC | 24,168 | 0 | -24,168 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 21,856 | 0 | -21,856 |
| Southampton | 19,669 | 0 | -19,669 |
| Dover | 17,000 | 0 | -17,000 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 17,000 | +17,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 16,900 | +16,900 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,675 | +5,675 |
Quick facts
HS code: 271410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural materials containing bitumen, used for extracting oil or as fuel