Import/export HS code 15021090: Various tallow
Tallow used for purposes other than industrial or food production
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,512,937 |
| Belgium | 4,932,131 |
| Poland | 1,767,420 |
| Germany | 1,199,014 |
| Netherlands | 1,182,033 |
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 | 4,482,309 | 4,030,628 | -451,681 |
| Belgium | 2,308,639 | 2,623,492 | +314,853 |
| Poland | 1,035,926 | 731,494 | -304,432 |
| Germany | 713,797 | 485,217 | -228,580 |
| Netherlands | 563,252 | 618,781 | +55,529 |
| Denmark | 378,761 | 109,335 | -269,426 |
| France | 204,674 | 104,930 | -99,744 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 145,780 | +145,780 |
| Spain | 0 | 110,110 | +110,110 |
| Greece | 43,068 | 65,330 | +22,262 |
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 | 4,793,563 |
| Belgium | 3,632,879 |
| Poland | 1,751,820 |
| Germany | 1,199,014 |
| Netherlands | 931,624 |
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 | 2,346,042 | 2,447,521 | +101,479 |
| Belgium | 1,604,068 | 2,028,811 | +424,743 |
| Poland | 1,020,326 | 731,494 | -288,832 |
| Germany | 713,797 | 485,217 | -228,580 |
| Netherlands | 557,165 | 374,459 | -182,706 |
| Denmark | 378,761 | 255,115 | -123,646 |
| France | 92,274 | 50,913 | -41,361 |
| Italy | 124,340 | 16,808 | -107,532 |
| Greece | 52,815 | 65,330 | +12,515 |
| 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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
| 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 9,698,903 |
| Other | 5,375,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,713,763 |
| 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) | 4,636,712 | 5,062,191 | +425,479 |
| Other | 2,851,779 | 2,523,404 | -328,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,257,719 | 1,456,044 | -801,675 |
| 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 | 5,375,183 |
| Hull | 2,121,263 |
| Milford | 2,105,289 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,953,194 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,379,050 |
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 | 2,851,779 | 2,523,404 | -328,375 |
| Hull | 1,006,167 | 1,115,096 | +108,929 |
| Milford | 51,765 | 2,053,524 | +2,001,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,149,895 | 803,299 | -346,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,379,050 | 0 | -1,379,050 |
| Holyhead | 915,227 | 392,642 | -522,585 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 742,500 | 485,217 | -257,283 |
| Dover | 752,985 | 374,593 | -378,392 |
| Middlesbrough | 424,183 | 472,014 | +47,831 |
| London | 69,981 | 485,364 | +415,383 |
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+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 13,725,759 |
| Ireland | 7,378,104 |
| Netherlands | 3,434,394 |
| Philippines | 76,428 |
| France | 37,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,886,069 | 6,839,690 | -46,379 |
| Ireland | 4,092,775 | 3,285,329 | -807,446 |
| Netherlands | 1,841,815 | 1,592,579 | -249,236 |
| Philippines | 0 | 76,428 | +76,428 |
| France | 3,661 | 34,271 | +30,610 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,257,650 |
| XI | 3,312,555 |
| Belgium | 783,122 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,975,972 | 3,281,678 | -694,294 |
| XI | 1,601,161 | 1,711,394 | +110,233 |
| Belgium | 516,293 | 266,829 | -249,464 |
| 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 | 11,946,831 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,862,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,892,352 |
| 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 | 6,093,426 | 5,853,405 | -240,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,121,981 | 3,740,107 | -381,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,611,192 | 2,281,160 | -330,032 |
| 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 | 11,946,831 |
| London | 5,556,613 |
| Hull | 3,808,989 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,125,844 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,176 |
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 | 6,093,426 | 5,853,405 | -240,021 |
| London | 2,982,832 | 2,573,781 | -409,051 |
| Hull | 2,058,593 | 1,750,396 | -308,197 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,626,916 | 1,498,928 | -127,988 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,661 | 94,515 | +90,854 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 76,428 | +76,428 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,343 | 26,141 | +3,798 |
| Milford | 36,968 | 0 | -36,968 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,370 | 1,014 | -7,356 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,946 | +3,946 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15021090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tallow used for purposes other than industrial or food production