Import/export HS code 3803: Tall oil, refined or not
A byproduct from paper manufacturing, used in soaps, adhesives, and more
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 842,738 |
| Netherlands | 454,225 |
| 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 | 369,454 | 473,284 | +103,830 |
| Netherlands | 305,111 | 149,114 | -155,997 |
| Sweden | 93,091 | 88,025 | -5,066 |
| Belgium | 0 | 108,842 | +108,842 |
| France | 5,499 | 51,549 | +46,050 |
| Italy | 50,333 | 0 | -50,333 |
| United States | 0 | 42,048 | +42,048 |
| Finland | 0 | 37,148 | +37,148 |
| Poland | 11,597 | 25,393 | +13,796 |
| Germany | 25,284 | 9,127 | -16,157 |
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 | 210,118 |
| Netherlands | 203,236 |
| United States | 63,380 |
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 | 335,325 | 473,284 | +137,959 |
| Italy | 238,979 | 58,702 | -180,277 |
| Sweden | 80,652 | 129,466 | +48,814 |
| Netherlands | 155,280 | 47,956 | -107,324 |
| United States | 10,199 | 53,181 | +42,982 |
| France | 0 | 51,549 | +51,549 |
| Belgium | 0 | 49,686 | +49,686 |
| Estonia | 0 | 43,866 | +43,866 |
| Finland | 5,499 | 37,148 | +31,649 |
| Poland | 11,597 | 25,393 | +13,796 |
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) | 1,081,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 688,853 |
| 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) | 475,796 | 605,978 | +130,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 310,301 | 378,552 | +68,251 |
| 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 | 486,653 |
| Felixstowe | 258,549 |
| Middlesbrough | 138,263 |
| 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 | 369,454 | 204,554 | -164,900 |
| Immingham Docks | 276,351 | 210,302 | -66,049 |
| Felixstowe | 13,707 | 244,842 | +231,135 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,682 | 111,581 | +84,899 |
| 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 |
| London | 0 | 14,095 | +14,095 |
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 | 24,806 |
| Germany | 17,316 |
| Israel | 16,703 |
| Italy | 8,268 |
| 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 | 12,703 | 12,103 | -600 |
| Germany | 6,809 | 10,507 | +3,698 |
| Israel | 16,703 | 0 | -16,703 |
| Italy | 5,614 | 2,654 | -2,960 |
| Norway | 0 | 6,829 | +6,829 |
| Viet Nam | 5,377 | 0 | -5,377 |
| Spain | 4,804 | 0 | -4,804 |
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) | 54,148 |
| 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) | 27,655 | 26,493 | -1,162 |
| 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 | 25,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,080 |
| Heysham | 12,703 |
| Holyhead | 6,487 |
| 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 | 14,952 | 10,811 | -4,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,080 | 0 | -22,080 |
| Heysham | 12,703 | 0 | -12,703 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 6,487 | +6,487 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 5,616 | +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