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 | 122,241 |
| France | 33,395 |
| United States | 2,388 |
| Spain | 2,231 |
| Ireland | 1,412 |
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 | 46,163 | 76,078 | +29,915 |
| France | 12,967 | 20,428 | +7,461 |
| United States | 1,386 | 1,002 | -384 |
| Spain | 2,231 | 0 | -2,231 |
| Ireland | 808 | 604 | -204 |
| Germany | 1,309 | 0 | -1,309 |
| 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 | 106,221 |
| Poland | 20,428 |
| Sweden | 17,076 |
| Germany | 14,276 |
| United States | 2,388 |
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 | 62,544 | +18,867 |
| Poland | 0 | 20,428 | +20,428 |
| Sweden | 3,542 | 13,534 | +9,992 |
| Germany | 14,276 | 0 | -14,276 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 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 | 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) | 103,393 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,443 |
| Air transport | 23,784 |
| 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) | 45,908 | 57,485 | +11,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,850 | 18,593 | +1,743 |
| Air transport | 2,354 | 21,430 | +19,076 |
| Other | 808 | 604 | -204 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 121,273 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,396 |
| Dover | 14,276 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,388 |
| Thamesport | 2,231 |
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 | 45,195 | 76,078 | +30,883 |
| East Midlands Airport | 968 | 20,428 | +19,460 |
| Dover | 14,276 | 0 | -14,276 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
1 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-07 | 1 |
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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 5,765 |
| Ireland | 4,995 |
| South Africa | 3,303 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,255 |
| Poland | 3,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 5,765 | +5,765 |
| Ireland | 4,532 | 463 | -4,069 |
| South Africa | 0 | 3,303 | +3,303 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,255 | +3,255 |
| Poland | 1,730 | 1,520 | -210 |
| United States | 2,864 | 0 | -2,864 |
| Saint Lucia | 0 | 2,803 | +2,803 |
| 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 | 69 | 98 | +29 |
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) | 16,148 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,411 |
| Air transport | 4,650 |
| Other | 2,834 |
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) | 2,864 | 13,284 | +10,420 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,891 | 1,520 | -2,371 |
| Air transport | 1,395 | 3,255 | +1,860 |
| Other | 2,371 | 463 | -1,908 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 8,568 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,307 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,303 |
| 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 | 0 | 8,568 | +8,568 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,894 | 1,413 | -481 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,303 | +3,303 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 3,255 | +3,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,730 | 1,520 | -210 |
| 000 | 2,371 | 463 | -1,908 |
| Holyhead | 2,161 | 0 | -2,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,395 | 0 | -1,395 |
| Southampton | 970 | 0 | -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