Import/export HS code 38070090: Various wood-based products
Includes wood creosote, wood naphtha, and vegetable pitch, used in industrial and chemical 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 822,130 |
| Sweden | 253,140 |
| Belgium | 105,906 |
| Ireland | 70,334 |
| France | 24,977 |
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 | 143,688 | 109,452 | -34,236 |
| Belgium | 0 | 105,906 | +105,906 |
| Ireland | 48,409 | 21,925 | -26,484 |
| France | 24,009 | 968 | -23,041 |
| Portugal | 0 | 22,631 | +22,631 |
| Spain | 0 | 15,767 | +15,767 |
| Canada | 10,933 | 0 | -10,933 |
| Australia | 1,242 | 0 | -1,242 |
| China | 1,204 | 0 | -1,204 |
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 | 418,284 |
| Netherlands | 401,638 |
| Austria | 246,522 |
| Finland | 114,732 |
| Portugal | 22,631 |
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 | 15,088 | 403,196 | +388,108 |
| Netherlands | 225,977 | 175,661 | -50,316 |
| Austria | 246,522 | 0 | -246,522 |
| Finland | 22,594 | 92,138 | +69,544 |
| Portugal | 0 | 22,631 | +22,631 |
| France | 19,576 | 0 | -19,576 |
| Spain | 0 | 16,735 | +16,735 |
| Canada | 10,933 | 0 | -10,933 |
| Germany | 4,433 | 0 | -4,433 |
| Australia | 1,242 | 0 | -1,242 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 667,359 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 589,367 |
| Other | 71,438 |
| Air transport | 2,094 |
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) | 370,926 | 296,433 | -74,493 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 175,439 | 413,928 | +238,489 |
| Other | 48,409 | 23,029 | -25,380 |
| Air transport | 1,204 | 890 | -314 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 521,555 |
| Immingham Docks | 412,260 |
| Killingholme | 195,486 |
| Hull | 82,384 |
| 000 | 71,438 |
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 | 329,526 | 192,029 | -137,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,394 | 371,866 | +331,472 |
| Killingholme | 128,600 | 66,886 | -61,714 |
| Hull | 42,170 | 40,214 | -1,956 |
| 000 | 48,409 | 23,029 | -25,380 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 22,631 | +22,631 |
| Dover | 4,433 | 16,735 | +12,302 |
| Felixstowe | 1,242 | 0 | -1,242 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,204 | 0 | -1,204 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 890 | +890 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
| Legal and accounting activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 6 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 6 |
| NAYLER CHEMICALS LIMITED | 2 |
| PROTEC BOTANICA LTD | 1 |
| TARMAC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 1 |
| HUGHES & CO LIMITED | 1 |
| TARMAC TRADING LIMITED | 1 |
| H. REYNAUD ET FILS (UK) LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 232,687 |
| Egypt | 83,290 |
| Germany | 11,149 |
| South Korea | 7,534 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,353 |
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 | 87,704 | 144,983 | +57,279 |
| Egypt | 48,516 | 34,774 | -13,742 |
| Germany | 0 | 11,149 | +11,149 |
| South Korea | 4,819 | 2,715 | -2,104 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,196 | 4,157 | +2,961 |
| France | 0 | 4,025 | +4,025 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,114 | +3,114 |
| Japan | 0 | 2,408 | +2,408 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,106 | +1,106 |
| United States | 999 | 0 | -999 |
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 | 24,582 |
| Ireland | 6,756 |
| 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 | 9,406 | 15,176 | +5,770 |
| Ireland | 4,225 | 2,531 | -1,694 |
| 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) | 212,102 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,177 |
| Other | 36,865 |
| Air transport | 6,521 |
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) | 70,101 | 142,001 | +71,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,531 | 41,646 | -12,885 |
| Other | 17,603 | 19,262 | +1,659 |
| Air transport | 999 | 5,522 | +4,523 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 130,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 58,788 |
| Felixstowe | 48,516 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,946 |
| 000 | 36,865 |
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 | 105,538 | +80,090 |
| Liverpool Docks | 38,605 | 20,183 | -18,422 |
| Felixstowe | 48,516 | 0 | -48,516 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,015 | 38,931 | +32,916 |
| 000 | 17,603 | 19,262 | +1,659 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 16,280 | +16,280 |
| Heysham | 6,048 | 0 | -6,048 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,522 | +5,522 |
| Southampton | 0 | 2,715 | +2,715 |
| London Stansted Airport | 999 | 0 | -999 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38070090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes wood creosote, wood naphtha, and vegetable pitch, used in industrial and chemical processes