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 | 8,806,602 |
| Belgium | 5,167,608 |
| Poland | 1,834,283 |
| Germany | 1,296,196 |
| Netherlands | 1,192,315 |
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 | 4,385,586 | 4,421,016 | +35,430 |
| Belgium | 2,315,049 | 2,852,559 | +537,510 |
| Poland | 1,037,350 | 796,933 | -240,417 |
| Germany | 749,526 | 546,670 | -202,856 |
| Netherlands | 535,734 | 656,581 | +120,847 |
| Denmark | 420,514 | 148,592 | -271,922 |
| France | 204,674 | 104,930 | -99,744 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 145,780 | +145,780 |
| Greece | 48,566 | 65,330 | +16,764 |
| Spain | 0 | 110,110 | +110,110 |
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 | 4,897,187 |
| Belgium | 3,835,953 |
| Poland | 1,818,683 |
| Germany | 1,296,196 |
| Netherlands | 941,906 |
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 | 2,259,164 | 2,638,023 | +378,859 |
| Belgium | 1,610,453 | 2,225,500 | +615,047 |
| Poland | 1,021,750 | 796,933 | -224,817 |
| Germany | 749,526 | 546,670 | -202,856 |
| Netherlands | 529,647 | 412,259 | -117,388 |
| Denmark | 420,514 | 294,372 | -126,142 |
| France | 92,274 | 50,913 | -41,361 |
| Italy | 124,340 | 16,808 | -107,532 |
| Greece | 58,313 | 65,330 | +7,017 |
| Spain | 0 | 46,025 | +46,025 |
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 | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 9,946,252 |
| Other | 5,597,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,040,048 |
| 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) | 4,478,613 | 5,467,639 | +989,026 |
| Other | 2,841,959 | 2,755,668 | -86,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,397,409 | 1,642,639 | -754,770 |
| 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 | 5,597,627 |
| Hull | 2,293,813 |
| Milford | 2,105,289 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,069,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,421,580 |
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 | 2,841,959 | 2,755,668 | -86,291 |
| Hull | 1,044,144 | 1,249,669 | +205,525 |
| Milford | 51,765 | 2,053,524 | +2,001,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,164,898 | 904,672 | -260,226 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,421,580 | 0 | -1,421,580 |
| Holyhead | 780,278 | 583,144 | -197,134 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 778,229 | 546,670 | -231,559 |
| Dover | 767,685 | 428,015 | -339,670 |
| Middlesbrough | 391,733 | 504,464 | +112,731 |
| London | 52,861 | 502,484 | +449,623 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MIKADO FOODS (UK) LTD | 38 |
| SYSCO GB LIMITED | 35 |
| SARIA LIMITED | 35 |
| L&O FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| HENRY COLBECK LIMITED | 28 |
| K.T.C. (EDIBLES) LIMITED | 19 |
| PRIME CUT BUTCHERS LTD | 14 |
| ESSENTIA PROTEIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 14 |
| CONETTA WHOLESALE LIMITED | 12 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | 20,825,545 |
| Belgium | 16,539,015 |
| Netherlands | 6,544,073 |
| Philippines | 76,428 |
| France | 41,427 |
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 | 10,583,958 | 10,241,587 | -342,371 |
| Belgium | 7,822,888 | 8,716,127 | +893,239 |
| Netherlands | 3,587,353 | 2,956,720 | -630,633 |
| Philippines | 0 | 76,428 | +76,428 |
| France | 7,156 | 34,271 | +27,115 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 29,516 | +29,516 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,370 | 4,960 | -3,410 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,255 | +11,255 |
| Iceland | 2,279 | 3,799 | +1,520 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,805 | +1,805 |
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 | 10,835,834 |
| Ireland | 7,630,271 |
| Belgium | 823,885 |
| 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 | 5,605,526 | 5,230,308 | -375,218 |
| Ireland | 3,973,199 | 3,657,072 | -316,127 |
| Belgium | 525,208 | 298,677 | -226,531 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 593,504 | +593,504 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 19,883,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,288,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,902,673 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 10,103,933 | 9,779,561 | -324,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,419,639 | 6,869,336 | +449,697 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,480,062 | 5,422,611 | -57,451 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 19,883,494 |
| London | 6,084,423 |
| Hull | 4,774,979 |
| Holyhead | 4,584,449 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,274,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 10,103,933 | 9,779,561 | -324,372 |
| London | 3,049,797 | 3,034,626 | -15,171 |
| Hull | 2,553,893 | 2,221,086 | -332,807 |
| Holyhead | 1,570,412 | 3,014,037 | +1,443,625 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,868,405 | 2,406,392 | +537,987 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,450,445 | 1,417,644 | -1,032,801 |
| Milford | 328,750 | 0 | -328,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,661 | 94,515 | +90,854 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 76,428 | +76,428 |
| Heysham | 51,995 | 1,078 | -50,917 |
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