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 | 10,742,462 |
| Belgium | 5,738,160 |
| Poland | 2,229,077 |
| Germany | 1,526,232 |
| Netherlands | 1,396,503 |
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 | 4,714,449 | 6,028,013 | +1,313,564 |
| Belgium | 2,549,009 | 3,189,151 | +640,142 |
| Poland | 1,081,048 | 1,148,029 | +66,981 |
| Germany | 744,316 | 781,916 | +37,600 |
| Netherlands | 866,417 | 530,086 | -336,331 |
| Denmark | 376,820 | 229,919 | -146,901 |
| France | 172,224 | 109,391 | -62,833 |
| Lithuania | 36,445 | 184,465 | +148,020 |
| Spain | 102,476 | 7,634 | -94,842 |
| Greece | 49,045 | 48,185 | -860 |
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 | 6,346,250 |
| Belgium | 4,284,248 |
| Poland | 2,209,126 |
| Germany | 1,526,232 |
| Netherlands | 1,150,559 |
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 | 2,451,086 | 3,895,164 | +1,444,078 |
| Belgium | 1,806,178 | 2,478,070 | +671,892 |
| Poland | 1,061,097 | 1,148,029 | +86,932 |
| Germany | 744,316 | 781,916 | +37,600 |
| Netherlands | 620,473 | 530,086 | -90,387 |
| Denmark | 413,265 | 414,384 | +1,119 |
| France | 70,332 | 50,674 | -19,658 |
| Italy | 118,183 | 1,182 | -117,001 |
| Greece | 54,327 | 48,185 | -6,142 |
| 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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 |
| 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) | 12,316,079 |
| Other | 6,206,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,464,966 |
| 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) | 5,013,951 | 7,302,128 | +2,288,177 |
| Other | 3,363,933 | 2,842,748 | -521,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,331,217 | 2,133,749 | -197,468 |
| 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 | 6,206,681 |
| Milford | 3,612,324 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,437,938 |
| Hull | 2,330,533 |
| Holyhead | 1,612,297 |
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 | 3,363,933 | 2,842,748 | -521,185 |
| Milford | 316,351 | 3,295,973 | +2,979,622 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,190,961 | 1,246,977 | +56,016 |
| Hull | 1,148,779 | 1,181,754 | +32,975 |
| Holyhead | 1,014,461 | 597,836 | -416,625 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 773,019 | 781,916 | +8,897 |
| Dover | 757,638 | 615,765 | -141,873 |
| Middlesbrough | 457,609 | 720,220 | +262,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,120,274 | 0 | -1,120,274 |
| London | 173,395 | 576,323 | +402,928 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 16,984,981 |
| Ireland | 8,879,778 |
| Netherlands | 4,454,858 |
| Philippines | 76,428 |
| France | 48,806 |
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 | 7,899,353 | 9,085,628 | +1,186,275 |
| Ireland | 4,484,817 | 4,394,961 | -89,856 |
| Netherlands | 1,968,590 | 2,486,268 | +517,678 |
| Philippines | 36,881 | 39,547 | +2,666 |
| France | 7,678 | 41,128 | +33,450 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 41,820 | +41,820 |
| Poland | 0 | 40,789 | +40,789 |
| Greece | 0 | 31,663 | +31,663 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,370 | 4,960 | -3,410 |
| Italy | 11,255 | 0 | -11,255 |
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 | 8,696,894 |
| XI | 4,336,880 |
| Belgium | 950,439 |
| 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 | 4,414,244 | 4,282,650 | -131,594 |
| XI | 2,190,095 | 2,146,785 | -43,310 |
| Belgium | 529,537 | 420,902 | -108,635 |
| 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 | 14,577,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,576,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,425,500 |
| 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 | 7,133,876 | 7,443,841 | +309,965 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,328,345 | 5,248,085 | +919,740 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,950,911 | 3,474,589 | +523,678 |
| 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 | 14,577,717 |
| London | 6,912,048 |
| Hull | 4,393,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,117,781 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 219,563 |
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 | 7,133,876 | 7,443,841 | +309,965 |
| London | 3,113,029 | 3,799,019 | +685,990 |
| Hull | 2,131,203 | 2,262,043 | +130,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,915,760 | 2,202,021 | +286,261 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 219,563 | +219,563 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,933 | 88,442 | +69,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,881 | 39,547 | +2,666 |
| Middlesbrough | 24,622 | 43,486 | +18,864 |
| Milford | 36,968 | 1,515 | -35,453 |
| Holyhead | 1,860 | 34,297 | +32,437 |
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