Import/export HS code 270799: Various coal tar products
Various products made from coal tar, not listed elsewhere
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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 | 585,896,239 |
| Germany | 105,762,306 |
| Sweden | 68,856,041 |
| South Korea | 55,685,968 |
| France | 36,888,121 |
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 | 395,058,250 | 190,837,989 | -204,220,261 |
| Germany | 79,086,947 | 26,675,359 | -52,411,588 |
| Sweden | 25,842,421 | 43,013,620 | +17,171,199 |
| South Korea | 33,012,045 | 22,673,923 | -10,338,122 |
| France | 23,131,224 | 13,756,897 | -9,374,327 |
| Belgium | 21,647,791 | 13,931,122 | -7,716,669 |
| Malaysia | 11,959,269 | 9,471,000 | -2,488,269 |
| Algeria | 14,176,352 | 0 | -14,176,352 |
| Poland | 6,754,624 | 5,360,635 | -1,393,989 |
| India | 2,582,768 | 4,578,665 | +1,995,897 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 280,691,697 |
| Saudi Arabia | 194,268,779 |
| Germany | 152,334,985 |
| Sweden | 77,406,324 |
| South Korea | 58,248,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 221,884,433 | 58,807,264 | -163,077,169 |
| Saudi Arabia | 123,791,067 | 70,477,712 | -53,313,355 |
| Germany | 88,919,012 | 63,415,973 | -25,503,039 |
| Sweden | 27,132,939 | 50,273,385 | +23,140,446 |
| South Korea | 33,012,045 | 25,236,762 | -7,775,283 |
| Belgium | 26,023,288 | 16,460,858 | -9,562,430 |
| France | 22,894,546 | 13,792,985 | -9,101,561 |
| United Kingdom | 23,283,888 | 82,635 | -23,201,253 |
| Malaysia | 12,206,224 | 10,217,317 | -1,988,907 |
| Algeria | 14,176,352 | 0 | -14,176,352 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 959,153,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,756,615 |
| Air transport | 380,837 |
| Other | 34,091 |
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) | 615,884,574 | 343,268,672 | -272,615,902 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,131,833 | 1,624,782 | -507,051 |
| Air transport | 365,193 | 15,644 | -349,549 |
| Other | 34,091 | 0 | -34,091 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester | 472,095,160 |
| Immingham Docks | 166,461,431 |
| Liverpool Docks | 146,159,117 |
| Harwich | 83,648,626 |
| WEY | 58,744,689 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 316,586,305 | 155,508,855 | -161,077,450 |
| Immingham Docks | 78,776,344 | 87,685,087 | +8,908,743 |
| Liverpool Docks | 109,307,226 | 36,851,891 | -72,455,335 |
| Harwich | 47,126,082 | 36,522,544 | -10,603,538 |
| WEY | 34,758,146 | 23,986,543 | -10,771,603 |
| Falmouth | 14,007,028 | 2,774,588 | -11,232,440 |
| Hull | 9,050,242 | 817,723 | -8,232,519 |
| Southampton | 6,027,450 | 0 | -6,027,450 |
| Eurotunnel | 453,949 | 406,868 | -47,081 |
| Felixstowe | 660,112 | 61,031 | -599,081 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 902,016,343 |
| Belgium | 491,933,962 |
| Spain | 59,332,881 |
| United States | 41,403,860 |
| Denmark | 32,096,201 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 579,841,852 | 322,174,491 | -257,667,361 |
| Belgium | 276,976,580 | 214,957,382 | -62,019,198 |
| Spain | 19,885,169 | 39,447,712 | +19,562,543 |
| United States | 3,308,860 | 38,095,000 | +34,786,140 |
| Denmark | 18,307,793 | 13,788,408 | -4,519,385 |
| QS | 18,530,688 | 3,547,135 | -14,983,553 |
| France | 3,228,347 | 12,605,150 | +9,376,803 |
| Germany | 5,407,957 | 5,586,971 | +179,014 |
| Malta | 0 | 9,364,515 | +9,364,515 |
| Israel | 3,618,175 | 2,600,891 | -1,017,284 |
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 | 2,202 |
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 | 0 | 2,202 | +2,202 |
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) | 1,564,227,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,202,260 |
| Air transport | 25,291 |
| Other | 2,202 |
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) | 912,442,166 | 651,785,494 | -260,656,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,956,708 | 21,245,552 | -6,711,156 |
| Air transport | 21,660 | 3,631 | -18,029 |
| Other | 0 | 2,202 | +2,202 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 993,387,143 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 228,877,874 |
| Southampton | 154,329,018 |
| Milford | 138,278,847 |
| London | 38,700,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 539,732,137 | 453,655,006 | -86,077,131 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 183,796,716 | 45,081,158 | -138,715,558 |
| Southampton | 94,270,856 | 60,058,162 | -34,212,694 |
| Milford | 59,397,005 | 78,881,842 | +19,484,837 |
| London | 19,982,072 | 18,718,578 | -1,263,494 |
| Falmouth | 14,663,879 | 3,309,174 | -11,354,705 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,444,324 | 4,483,958 | -2,960,366 |
| Harwich | 2,708,047 | 3,395,202 | +687,155 |
| Manchester | 3,341,356 | 1,300,779 | -2,040,577 |
| Felixstowe | 1,791,485 | 2,566,023 | +774,538 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 270799
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various products made from coal tar, not listed elsewhere