Import/export HS code 150210: Tallow (animal fat)
A type of fat from cows, sheep, or goats, often used in cooking or industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,520,535 |
| Belgium | 5,482,485 |
| Poland | 2,175,896 |
| Germany | 1,431,969 |
| Netherlands | 1,357,414 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,809,710 | 5,710,825 | +901,115 |
| Belgium | 2,628,480 | 2,854,005 | +225,525 |
| Poland | 1,065,479 | 1,110,417 | +44,938 |
| Germany | 682,266 | 749,703 | +67,437 |
| Netherlands | 831,670 | 525,744 | -305,926 |
| Denmark | 301,921 | 229,919 | -72,002 |
| France | 150,596 | 107,994 | -42,602 |
| Lithuania | 72,890 | 148,020 | +75,130 |
| Spain | 102,476 | 7,634 | -94,842 |
| Greece | 38,021 | 48,185 | +10,164 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,269,593 |
| Belgium | 4,060,976 |
| Poland | 2,177,518 |
| Germany | 1,431,969 |
| Netherlands | 1,111,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,546,041 | 3,723,552 | +1,177,511 |
| Belgium | 1,814,506 | 2,246,470 | +431,964 |
| Poland | 1,067,101 | 1,110,417 | +43,316 |
| Germany | 682,266 | 749,703 | +67,437 |
| Netherlands | 585,726 | 525,744 | -59,982 |
| Denmark | 374,811 | 377,939 | +3,128 |
| France | 71,729 | 49,277 | -22,452 |
| Greece | 43,303 | 48,185 | +4,882 |
| Italy | 74,767 | 0 | -74,767 |
| Spain | 0 | 55,415 | +55,415 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 12,050,495 |
| Other | 6,029,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,132,272 |
| Air transport | 11,242 |
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) | 5,158,053 | 6,892,442 | +1,734,389 |
| Other | 3,434,200 | 2,594,808 | -839,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,105,240 | 2,027,032 | -78,208 |
| Air transport | 11,242 | 0 | -11,242 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 6,029,008 |
| Milford | 3,612,324 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,329,647 |
| Hull | 2,129,708 |
| Holyhead | 1,584,167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,434,200 | 2,594,808 | -839,392 |
| Milford | 580,937 | 3,031,387 | +2,450,450 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,179,713 | 1,149,934 | -29,779 |
| Hull | 1,087,520 | 1,042,188 | -45,332 |
| Holyhead | 1,024,129 | 560,038 | -464,091 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 710,969 | 749,703 | +38,734 |
| Dover | 711,144 | 599,537 | -111,607 |
| Middlesbrough | 426,597 | 720,220 | +293,623 |
| Liverpool Docks | 935,434 | 130,772 | -804,662 |
| London | 204,831 | 544,887 | +340,056 |
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
|
13 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MIKADO FOODS (UK) LTD | 43 |
| SARIA LIMITED | 40 |
| SYSCO GB LIMITED | 40 |
| L&O FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| HENRY COLBECK LIMITED | 32 |
| K.T.C. (EDIBLES) LIMITED | 21 |
| PRIME CUT BUTCHERS LTD | 19 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 16 |
| ESSENTIA PROTEIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 14 |
| CONETTA WHOLESALE LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 22,747,534 |
| Spain | 20,173,212 |
| Belgium | 19,231,342 |
| Netherlands | 7,011,181 |
| United States | 93,360 |
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 | 13,924,267 | 8,823,267 | -5,101,000 |
| Spain | 0 | 20,173,212 | +20,173,212 |
| Belgium | 9,294,152 | 9,937,190 | +643,038 |
| Netherlands | 3,630,633 | 3,380,548 | -250,085 |
| United States | 0 | 93,360 | +93,360 |
| Philippines | 36,881 | 39,547 | +2,666 |
| France | 13,893 | 34,913 | +21,020 |
| Slovakia | 13,298 | 28,522 | +15,224 |
| Poland | 0 | 40,789 | +40,789 |
| Greece | 0 | 31,663 | +31,663 |
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 | 11,354,028 |
| Ireland | 8,414,909 |
| Belgium | 872,917 |
| Nicaragua | 593,504 |
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 | 7,031,972 | 4,322,056 | -2,709,916 |
| Ireland | 4,596,905 | 3,818,004 | -778,901 |
| Belgium | 500,601 | 372,316 | -128,285 |
| Nicaragua | 184,471 | 409,033 | +224,562 |
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) | 35,470,539 |
| Other | 21,235,358 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,806,678 |
| Air transport | 13,330 |
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) | 8,186,413 | 27,284,126 | +19,097,713 |
| Other | 12,313,949 | 8,921,409 | -3,392,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,426,296 | 6,380,382 | -45,914 |
| Air transport | 8,370 | 4,960 | -3,410 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 23,674,990 |
| 000 | 21,235,358 |
| London | 6,933,119 |
| Holyhead | 5,882,311 |
| Hull | 5,620,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,103,857 | 21,571,133 | +19,467,276 |
| 000 | 12,313,949 | 8,921,409 | -3,392,540 |
| London | 3,308,052 | 3,625,067 | +317,015 |
| Holyhead | 3,581,426 | 2,300,885 | -1,280,541 |
| Hull | 2,886,515 | 2,734,227 | -152,288 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,267,742 | 2,896,060 | +628,318 |
| Milford | 328,750 | 1,515 | -327,235 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 219,563 | +219,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,148 | 82,227 | +57,079 |
| Southampton | 0 | 93,360 | +93,360 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 150210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of fat from cows, sheep, or goats, often used in cooking or industrial products