Import/export HS code 38070090: Various wood-based products
Includes wood creosote, wood naphtha, and vegetable pitch, used in industrial and chemical processes
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.
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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 | 844,446 |
| Sweden | 311,265 |
| Belgium | 105,906 |
| Ireland | 54,222 |
| Portugal | 22,631 |
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 | 344,794 | 499,652 | +154,858 |
| Sweden | 151,881 | 159,384 | +7,503 |
| Belgium | 24,634 | 81,272 | +56,638 |
| Ireland | 37,358 | 16,864 | -20,494 |
| Portugal | 22,631 | 0 | -22,631 |
| Spain | 14,439 | 2,632 | -11,807 |
| Canada | 10,933 | 0 | -10,933 |
| France | 4,433 | 968 | -3,465 |
| Denmark | 264 | 1,792 | +1,528 |
| Australia | 1,242 | 0 | -1,242 |
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 | 704,854 |
| Netherlands | 296,663 |
| Austria | 145,368 |
| Finland | 114,732 |
| Portugal | 22,631 |
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 | 204,055 | 500,799 | +296,744 |
| Netherlands | 198,958 | 97,705 | -101,253 |
| Austria | 71,068 | 74,300 | +3,232 |
| Finland | 47,228 | 67,504 | +20,276 |
| Portugal | 22,631 | 0 | -22,631 |
| Spain | 14,439 | 3,600 | -10,839 |
| Canada | 10,933 | 0 | -10,933 |
| Germany | 4,433 | 0 | -4,433 |
| Australia | 1,242 | 0 | -1,242 |
| China | 1,204 | 0 | -1,204 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 823,457 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 494,134 |
| Other | 56,278 |
| Air transport | 3,398 |
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) | 311,926 | 511,531 | +199,605 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,061 | 231,073 | -31,988 |
| Other | 37,622 | 18,656 | -18,966 |
| Air transport | 1,204 | 2,194 | +990 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 697,519 |
| London | 348,330 |
| Killingholme | 162,582 |
| Hull | 62,808 |
| 000 | 56,278 |
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 | 173,777 | 523,742 | +349,965 |
| London | 173,289 | 175,041 | +1,752 |
| Killingholme | 162,582 | 0 | -162,582 |
| Hull | 22,594 | 40,214 | +17,620 |
| 000 | 37,622 | 18,656 | -18,966 |
| Newhaven | 22,631 | 0 | -22,631 |
| Dover | 18,872 | 2,296 | -16,576 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,204 | 1,304 | +100 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 1,311 | +1,311 |
| Felixstowe | 1,242 | 0 | -1,242 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Civil engineering
|
1 |
|
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
|
1 |
|
Legal and accounting activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 6 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 6 |
| NAYLER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 2 |
| PROTEC BOTANICA LTD | 1 |
| TARMAC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1 |
| HUGHES & CO LIMITED | 1 |
| TARMAC TRADING LIMITED | 1 |
| H. REYNAUD ET FILS (UK) LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 290,660 |
| Egypt | 72,000 |
| Germany | 26,837 |
| South Korea | 7,534 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,157 |
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 | 152,090 | 138,570 | -13,520 |
| Egypt | 0 | 72,000 | +72,000 |
| Germany | 0 | 26,837 | +26,837 |
| South Korea | 4,819 | 2,715 | -2,104 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,567 | 2,590 | +1,023 |
| France | 4,025 | 0 | -4,025 |
| Japan | 1,199 | 2,193 | +994 |
| Turkey | 3,114 | 0 | -3,114 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 1,505 | +1,505 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,106 | +1,106 |
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 | 19,250 |
| Ireland | 7,564 |
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 | 11,756 | 7,494 | -4,262 |
| Ireland | 4,177 | 3,387 | -790 |
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) | 293,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,196 |
| Other | 29,598 |
| Air transport | 6,506 |
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) | 138,557 | 154,473 | +15,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,386 | 78,810 | +72,424 |
| Other | 17,558 | 12,040 | -5,518 |
| Air transport | 4,313 | 2,193 | -2,120 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 130,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 121,066 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,976 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,968 |
| 000 | 29,598 |
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 | 116,322 | 13,720 | -102,602 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,162 | 108,904 | +96,742 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,386 | 74,590 | +68,204 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,025 | 27,943 | +23,918 |
| 000 | 17,558 | 12,040 | -5,518 |
| Heysham | 6,048 | 3,906 | -2,142 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,313 | 2,193 | -2,120 |
| Southampton | 0 | 4,220 | +4,220 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38070090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes wood creosote, wood naphtha, and vegetable pitch, used in industrial and chemical processes