Import/export HS code 271490: Various natural bitumen products
Other natural bitumen materials not classified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,588,108 |
| Lithuania | 770,759 |
| Germany | 232,005 |
| United States | 230,724 |
| Colombia | 125,072 |
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 | 2,218,392 | 1,369,716 | -848,676 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 770,759 | +770,759 |
| Germany | 143,243 | 88,762 | -54,481 |
| United States | 124,812 | 105,912 | -18,900 |
| Colombia | 29,982 | 95,090 | +65,108 |
| Ireland | 42,490 | 34,747 | -7,743 |
| Spain | 52,953 | 0 | -52,953 |
| France | 4,787 | 24,359 | +19,572 |
| Norway | 0 | 29,043 | +29,043 |
| India | 5,825 | 8,097 | +2,272 |
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 | 2,787,905 |
| United States | 924,684 |
| Lithuania | 770,759 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 211,196 |
| Germany | 130,586 |
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 | 1,658,536 | 1,129,369 | -529,167 |
| United States | 638,425 | 286,259 | -352,166 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 770,759 | +770,759 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 143,243 | 67,953 | -75,290 |
| Germany | 23,877 | 106,709 | +82,832 |
| Colombia | 44,856 | 43,486 | -1,370 |
| India | 45,360 | 25,863 | -19,497 |
| Norway | 0 | 50,268 | +50,268 |
| Spain | 32,091 | 0 | -32,091 |
| China | 6,239 | 13,003 | +6,764 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Kent | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 4,380,782 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 368,628 |
| Air transport | 355,310 |
| Other | 77,246 |
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) | 2,073,376 | 2,307,406 | +234,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 196,030 | 172,598 | -23,432 |
| Air transport | 336,725 | 18,585 | -318,140 |
| Other | 42,499 | 34,747 | -7,752 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ipswich Dock | 2,766,529 |
| London | 808,338 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 417,503 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 303,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 189,802 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dock | 1,657,969 | 1,108,560 | -549,409 |
| London | 36,379 | 771,959 | +735,580 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 239,802 | 177,701 | -62,101 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 296,177 | 7,330 | -288,847 |
| Immingham Docks | 106,951 | 82,851 | -24,100 |
| London Gateway Port | 45,298 | 95,090 | +49,792 |
| Southampton | 36,036 | 79,829 | +43,793 |
| Dover | 59,840 | 40,585 | -19,255 |
| Felixstowe | 23,877 | 56,890 | +33,013 |
| 000 | 42,499 | 34,747 | -7,752 |
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 | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Civil engineering | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,118,167 |
| Falkland Islands | 346,967 |
| Finland | 94,804 |
| Viet Nam | 79,216 |
| Turkey | 55,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,724,962 | 4,393,205 | +668,243 |
| Falkland Islands | 346,967 | 0 | -346,967 |
| Finland | 48,480 | 46,324 | -2,156 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 79,216 | +79,216 |
| Turkey | 55,476 | 0 | -55,476 |
| United States | 28,947 | 16,639 | -12,308 |
| France | 31,131 | 5,223 | -25,908 |
| Netherlands | 16,405 | 17,031 | +626 |
| Portugal | 8,757 | 10,495 | +1,738 |
| Sweden | 8,143 | 5,439 | -2,704 |
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 | 3,181,302 |
| Ireland | 3,024,619 |
| Nicaragua | 1,829,843 |
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 | 1,049,654 | 2,131,648 | +1,081,994 |
| Ireland | 803,845 | 2,220,774 | +1,416,929 |
| Nicaragua | 1,829,843 | 0 | -1,829,843 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 8,040,654 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 478,745 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 285,202 |
| Air transport | 77,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,688,084 | 4,352,570 | +664,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 387,188 | 91,557 | -295,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 147,249 | 137,953 | -9,296 |
| Air transport | 59,094 | 18,612 | -40,482 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 8,040,654 |
| London Gateway Port | 360,606 |
| London | 92,269 |
| Southampton | 79,216 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,688,084 | 4,352,570 | +664,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 348,265 | 12,341 | -335,924 |
| London | 48,480 | 43,789 | -4,691 |
| Southampton | 0 | 79,216 | +79,216 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,987 | 35,945 | -5,042 |
| London Stansted Airport | 28,947 | 14,641 | -14,306 |
| Felixstowe | 35,740 | 0 | -35,740 |
| Holyhead | 16,858 | 15,135 | -1,723 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,836 | 0 | -25,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,907 | 13,201 | +2,294 |
Quick facts
HS code: 271490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other natural bitumen materials not classified elsewhere