Import/export HS code 38070010: Wood tar
A thick, dark liquid from burning wood, used for waterproofing and preserving wood
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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 | 822,130 |
| Sweden | 369,892 |
| Belgium | 105,906 |
| Portugal | 85,876 |
| Ireland | 71,746 |
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 | 366,493 | 455,637 | +89,144 |
| Sweden | 193,300 | 176,592 | -16,708 |
| Belgium | 0 | 105,906 | +105,906 |
| Portugal | 63,245 | 22,631 | -40,614 |
| Ireland | 48,409 | 23,337 | -25,072 |
| France | 36,976 | 968 | -36,008 |
| Germany | 23,646 | 1,309 | -22,337 |
| Spain | 2,231 | 15,767 | +13,536 |
| United States | 12,722 | 1,892 | -10,830 |
| Poland | 13,812 | 0 | -13,812 |
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 | 440,951 |
| Netherlands | 401,638 |
| Austria | 270,168 |
| Finland | 114,732 |
| China | 108,785 |
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 | 26,335 | 414,616 | +388,281 |
| Netherlands | 225,977 | 175,661 | -50,316 |
| Austria | 270,168 | 0 | -270,168 |
| Finland | 22,594 | 92,138 | +69,544 |
| China | 53,065 | 55,720 | +2,655 |
| Portugal | 63,245 | 22,631 | -40,614 |
| France | 19,576 | 0 | -19,576 |
| Spain | 2,231 | 16,735 | +14,504 |
| Germany | 17,400 | 1,309 | -16,091 |
| Poland | 13,812 | 0 | -13,812 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 786,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 705,935 |
| Other | 72,850 |
| Air transport | 19,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 473,358 | 312,688 | -160,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 239,813 | 466,122 | +226,309 |
| Other | 48,409 | 24,441 | -23,968 |
| Air transport | 17,370 | 1,892 | -15,478 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 539,380 |
| London | 522,659 |
| Killingholme | 219,132 |
| Hull | 82,384 |
| 000 | 72,850 |
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 | 100,374 | 439,006 | +338,632 |
| London | 330,630 | 192,029 | -138,601 |
| Killingholme | 152,246 | 66,886 | -85,360 |
| Hull | 42,170 | 40,214 | -1,956 |
| 000 | 48,409 | 24,441 | -23,968 |
| Newhaven | 42,380 | 22,631 | -19,749 |
| Dover | 17,400 | 18,044 | +644 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,780 | 0 | -14,780 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,992 | 0 | -13,992 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,873 | 0 | -6,873 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | 237,330 |
| Egypt | 83,290 |
| Germany | 11,149 |
| South Africa | 8,238 |
| South Korea | 7,534 |
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 | 90,101 | 147,229 | +57,128 |
| Egypt | 48,516 | 34,774 | -13,742 |
| Germany | 0 | 11,149 | +11,149 |
| South Africa | 4,935 | 3,303 | -1,632 |
| South Korea | 4,819 | 2,715 | -2,104 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,456 | 4,157 | +1,701 |
| Saint Lucia | 2,978 | 2,803 | -175 |
| Pakistan | 5,293 | 0 | -5,293 |
| France | 0 | 4,025 | +4,025 |
| United States | 2,893 | 970 | -1,923 |
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 | 25,583 |
| Ireland | 6,923 |
| Nicaragua | 2,487 |
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 | 10,394 | 15,189 | +4,795 |
| Ireland | 4,320 | 2,603 | -1,717 |
| Nicaragua | 2,487 | 0 | -2,487 |
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) | 217,513 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,492 |
| Other | 39,347 |
| Air transport | 10,208 |
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) | 71,831 | 145,682 | +73,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 73,357 | 50,135 | -23,222 |
| Other | 20,000 | 19,347 | -653 |
| Air transport | 4,686 | 5,522 | +836 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 133,147 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,095 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,477 |
| Felixstowe | 48,516 |
| 000 | 39,347 |
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 | 25,448 | 107,699 | +82,251 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,499 | 21,596 | -18,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,243 | 42,234 | +25,991 |
| Felixstowe | 48,516 | 0 | -48,516 |
| 000 | 20,000 | 19,347 | -653 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,730 | 17,800 | +16,070 |
| Southampton | 3,726 | 3,685 | -41 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,260 | 5,522 | +4,262 |
| Heysham | 6,048 | 0 | -6,048 |
| Portsmouth | 2,978 | 2,803 | -175 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 38070010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A thick, dark liquid from burning wood, used for waterproofing and preserving wood