Import/export HS code 270791: Creosote oils
Oils used to preserve wood and as a chemical ingredient in industrial 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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 9,933,857 |
| Germany | 1,662,279 |
| Spain | 152,265 |
| Netherlands | 22,578 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,205,594 | 5,728,263 | +1,522,669 |
| Germany | 1,389,728 | 272,551 | -1,117,177 |
| Spain | 74,058 | 78,207 | +4,149 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 22,578 | +22,578 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 10,082,698 |
| Germany | 1,536,016 |
| Spain | 152,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,331,857 | 5,750,841 | +1,418,984 |
| Germany | 1,263,465 | 272,551 | -990,914 |
| Spain | 74,058 | 78,207 | +4,149 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk | 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) | 7,724,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,046,305 |
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) | 3,687,638 | 4,037,036 | +349,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,981,742 | 2,064,563 | +82,821 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,540,980 |
| London | 745,612 |
| Thamesport | 484,387 |
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 | 4,790,139 | 5,750,841 | +960,702 |
| London | 394,854 | 350,758 | -44,096 |
| Thamesport | 484,387 | 0 | -484,387 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-05 | 1 |
| 2024-06 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| R K & J JONES LIMITED | 3 |
| BARRETTINE HOLDINGS LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 187,158 |
| Peru | 74,107 |
| Bangladesh | 58,080 |
| Uruguay | 34,983 |
| Mexico | 34,007 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 50,268 | 136,890 | +86,622 |
| Peru | 24,009 | 50,098 | +26,089 |
| Bangladesh | 58,080 | 0 | -58,080 |
| Uruguay | 34,983 | 0 | -34,983 |
| Mexico | 16,294 | 17,713 | +1,419 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 24,832 | +24,832 |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) | 0 | 22,961 | +22,961 |
| Ireland | 1,127 | 1,649 | +522 |
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 | 1,924 |
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 | 475 | 1,449 | +974 |
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) | 436,128 |
| Other | 2,776 |
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) | 183,634 | 252,494 | +68,860 |
| Other | 1,127 | 1,649 | +522 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 234,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 110,305 |
| Felixstowe | 58,080 |
| London | 24,832 |
| Southampton | 8,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 49,645 | 184,367 | +134,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 75,909 | 34,396 | -41,513 |
| Felixstowe | 58,080 | 0 | -58,080 |
| London | 0 | 24,832 | +24,832 |
| Southampton | 0 | 8,899 | +8,899 |
| 000 | 1,127 | 1,649 | +522 |
Quick facts
HS code: 270791
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used to preserve wood and as a chemical ingredient in industrial processes