Import/export HS code 3803: Tall oil, refined or not
A byproduct from paper manufacturing, used in soaps, adhesives, and more
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 842,738 |
| Netherlands | 457,247 |
| Sweden | 181,116 |
| Belgium | 108,842 |
| France | 57,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 474,389 | 368,349 | -106,040 |
| Netherlands | 299,944 | 157,303 | -142,641 |
| Sweden | 93,091 | 88,025 | -5,066 |
| Belgium | 0 | 108,842 | +108,842 |
| France | 19,594 | 37,454 | +17,860 |
| Italy | 50,333 | 0 | -50,333 |
| United States | 3,972 | 38,076 | +34,104 |
| Poland | 4,801 | 36,829 | +32,028 |
| Finland | 0 | 37,148 | +37,148 |
| Germany | 15,085 | 9,127 | -5,958 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 808,609 |
| Italy | 297,681 |
| Sweden | 213,140 |
| Netherlands | 203,236 |
| United States | 53,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 440,260 | 368,349 | -71,911 |
| Italy | 238,979 | 58,702 | -180,277 |
| Sweden | 75,485 | 137,655 | +62,170 |
| Netherlands | 155,280 | 47,956 | -107,324 |
| United States | 3,972 | 49,209 | +45,237 |
| France | 14,095 | 37,454 | +23,359 |
| Belgium | 0 | 49,686 | +49,686 |
| Estonia | 0 | 43,866 | +43,866 |
| Finland | 5,499 | 37,148 | +31,649 |
| Poland | 4,801 | 36,829 | +32,028 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 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) | 1,090,834 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 677,256 |
| Air transport | 103,783 |
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) | 570,166 | 520,668 | -49,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 316,771 | 360,485 | +43,714 |
| Air transport | 102,194 | 1,589 | -100,605 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 574,008 |
| Immingham Docks | 467,199 |
| Felixstowe | 270,826 |
| Middlesbrough | 126,666 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 102,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 474,389 | 99,619 | -374,770 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,897 | 210,302 | -46,595 |
| Felixstowe | 17,795 | 253,031 | +235,236 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,085 | 111,581 | +96,496 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 102,194 | 0 | -102,194 |
| Tyne | 59,558 | 28,098 | -31,460 |
| Hull | 0 | 74,602 | +74,602 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 34,846 | 30,604 | -4,242 |
| Southampton | 0 | 34,797 | +34,797 |
| Thamesport | 4,801 | 21,271 | +16,470 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Mining support service activities | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 18,291 |
| Germany | 17,316 |
| Israel | 16,703 |
| Italy | 16,333 |
| Norway | 6,829 |
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 | 11,804 | 6,487 | -5,317 |
| Germany | 6,809 | 10,507 | +3,698 |
| Israel | 16,703 | 0 | -16,703 |
| Italy | 5,614 | 10,719 | +5,105 |
| Norway | 0 | 6,829 | +6,829 |
| Viet Nam | 5,377 | 0 | -5,377 |
| Spain | 2,275 | 0 | -2,275 |
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) | 53,169 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,680 |
| Air transport | 2,275 |
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) | 24,227 | 28,942 | +4,715 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,080 | 5,600 | -16,480 |
| Air transport | 2,275 | 0 | -2,275 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,299 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,080 |
| Holyhead | 6,487 |
| Heysham | 6,188 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,423 | 18,876 | +6,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,080 | 0 | -22,080 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 6,487 | +6,487 |
| Heysham | 6,188 | 0 | -6,188 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,616 | 0 | -5,616 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 0 | 5,600 | +5,600 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 2,350 | +2,350 |
| ZLC | 2,275 | 0 | -2,275 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,229 | +1,229 |
Quick facts
HS code: 3803
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A byproduct from paper manufacturing, used in soaps, adhesives, and more