Import/export HS code 38070010: Wood tar
A thick, dark liquid from burning wood, used for waterproofing and preserving wood
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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 | 764,938 |
| Sweden | 369,892 |
| Belgium | 105,906 |
| Ireland | 70,253 |
| Portugal | 67,902 |
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 | 308,558 | 456,380 | +147,822 |
| Sweden | 193,300 | 176,592 | -16,708 |
| Belgium | 24,634 | 81,272 | +56,638 |
| Ireland | 48,896 | 21,357 | -27,539 |
| Portugal | 67,902 | 0 | -67,902 |
| Germany | 23,646 | 1,309 | -22,337 |
| France | 17,400 | 968 | -16,432 |
| Spain | 9,429 | 8,569 | -860 |
| Poland | 13,812 | 0 | -13,812 |
| Canada | 10,933 | 0 | -10,933 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 474,752 |
| Netherlands | 401,638 |
| Austria | 179,175 |
| Finland | 114,732 |
| China | 103,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 59,393 | 415,359 | +355,966 |
| Netherlands | 225,977 | 175,661 | -50,316 |
| Austria | 179,175 | 0 | -179,175 |
| Finland | 47,228 | 67,504 | +20,276 |
| China | 47,709 | 55,720 | +8,011 |
| Portugal | 67,902 | 0 | -67,902 |
| Spain | 9,429 | 9,537 | +108 |
| Germany | 17,400 | 1,309 | -16,091 |
| Poland | 13,812 | 0 | -13,812 |
| Canada | 10,933 | 0 | -10,933 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 712,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 677,079 |
| Other | 71,725 |
| Air transport | 19,262 |
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) | 245,362 | 466,865 | +221,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 418,854 | 258,225 | -160,629 |
| Other | 48,896 | 22,829 | -26,067 |
| Air transport | 17,370 | 1,892 | -15,478 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 567,825 |
| London | 431,666 |
| Killingholme | 219,132 |
| 000 | 71,725 |
| Hull | 62,808 |
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 | 119,652 | 448,173 | +328,521 |
| London | 239,637 | 192,029 | -47,608 |
| Killingholme | 185,304 | 33,828 | -151,476 |
| 000 | 48,896 | 22,829 | -26,067 |
| Hull | 22,594 | 40,214 | +17,620 |
| Newhaven | 47,037 | 0 | -47,037 |
| Dover | 24,598 | 10,846 | -13,752 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,780 | 0 | -14,780 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,992 | 0 | -13,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,873 | 0 | -6,873 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 235,680 |
| Egypt | 34,774 |
| Germany | 11,149 |
| South Africa | 8,238 |
| South Korea | 7,534 |
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 | 107,666 | 128,014 | +20,348 |
| Egypt | 0 | 34,774 | +34,774 |
| Germany | 0 | 11,149 | +11,149 |
| South Africa | 4,935 | 3,303 | -1,632 |
| South Korea | 4,819 | 2,715 | -2,104 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,260 | 4,157 | +2,897 |
| France | 0 | 4,025 | +4,025 |
| Saint Lucia | 1,078 | 2,803 | +1,725 |
| Poland | 1,730 | 1,520 | -210 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,114 | +3,114 |
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 | 25,583 |
| Ireland | 6,861 |
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 | 12,057 | 13,526 | +1,469 |
| Ireland | 4,266 | 2,595 | -1,671 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 218,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,366 |
| Other | 36,453 |
| Air transport | 8,177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,332 | 128,425 | +38,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,726 | 51,640 | +38,914 |
| Other | 19,064 | 17,389 | -1,675 |
| Air transport | 3,854 | 4,323 | +469 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 141,901 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 51,988 |
| 000 | 36,453 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,530 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 46,606 | 95,295 | +48,689 |
| Liverpool Docks | 37,842 | 16,743 | -21,099 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,754 | 42,234 | +32,480 |
| 000 | 19,064 | 17,389 | -1,675 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,730 | 17,800 | +16,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,459 | 4,323 | +1,864 |
| Heysham | 6,048 | 0 | -6,048 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,190 | +5,190 |
| Portsmouth | 1,078 | 2,803 | +1,725 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,395 | 0 | -1,395 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 38070010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A thick, dark liquid from burning wood, used for waterproofing and preserving wood