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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 106,587 |
| Portugal | 31,000 |
| Germany | 24,955 |
| Poland | 13,812 |
| France | 12,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 47,888 | 58,699 | +10,811 |
| Portugal | 31,000 | 0 | -31,000 |
| Germany | 23,646 | 1,309 | -22,337 |
| Poland | 13,812 | 0 | -13,812 |
| France | 12,967 | 0 | -12,967 |
| United States | 7,366 | 1,002 | -6,364 |
| Spain | 2,231 | 0 | -2,231 |
| Ireland | 808 | 604 | -204 |
| China | 1,056 | 0 | -1,056 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 88,842 |
| Portugal | 31,000 |
| Sweden | 24,781 |
| Austria | 23,646 |
| Germany | 14,276 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 43,677 | 45,165 | +1,488 |
| Portugal | 31,000 | 0 | -31,000 |
| Sweden | 11,247 | 13,534 | +2,287 |
| Austria | 23,646 | 0 | -23,646 |
| Germany | 12,967 | 1,309 | -11,658 |
| Poland | 13,812 | 0 | -13,812 |
| United States | 1,386 | 1,002 | -384 |
| Spain | 2,231 | 0 | -2,231 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 93,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,089 |
| Air transport | 17,168 |
| Other | 1,412 |
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) | 53,613 | 40,106 | -13,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,187 | 19,902 | -50,285 |
| Air transport | 16,166 | 1,002 | -15,164 |
| Other | 808 | 604 | -204 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 111,599 |
| Killingholme | 23,646 |
| Newhaven | 17,008 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,780 |
| Dover | 14,276 |
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 | 52,900 | 58,699 | +5,799 |
| Killingholme | 23,646 | 0 | -23,646 |
| Newhaven | 17,008 | 0 | -17,008 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,780 | 0 | -14,780 |
| Dover | 12,967 | 1,309 | -11,658 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,992 | 0 | -13,992 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,386 | 1,002 | -384 |
| Thamesport | 2,231 | 0 | -2,231 |
| 000 | 808 | 604 | -204 |
| Southampton | 1,056 | 0 | -1,056 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2024-05 | 2 |
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 | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 8,238 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 5,765 |
| Ireland | 4,981 |
| Saint Lucia | 3,881 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 4,935 | 3,303 | -1,632 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 5,765 | +5,765 |
| Ireland | 2,356 | 2,625 | +269 |
| Saint Lucia | 1,078 | 2,803 | +1,725 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,255 | +3,255 |
| Poland | 1,730 | 1,520 | -210 |
| United States | 1,894 | 970 | -924 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,413 | +1,413 |
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 | 1,001 |
| Ireland | 167 |
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 | 988 | 13 | -975 |
| Ireland | 54 | 113 | +59 |
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) | 22,161 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,411 |
| Air transport | 4,650 |
| Other | 2,820 |
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) | 7,907 | 14,254 | +6,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,730 | 3,681 | +1,951 |
| Air transport | 1,395 | 3,255 | +1,860 |
| Other | 2,356 | 464 | -1,892 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 9,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,238 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,307 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,078 | 8,568 | +7,490 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,935 | 3,303 | -1,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,894 | 1,413 | -481 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 3,255 | +3,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,730 | 1,520 | -210 |
| 000 | 2,356 | 464 | -1,892 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 2,161 | +2,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,395 | 0 | -1,395 |
| Southampton | 0 | 970 | +970 |
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