Import/export HS code 150930: Virgin olive oil
High-quality olive oil, slightly lower grade than extra virgin, used in cooking and food preparation
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,498,438 |
| Greece | 839,211 |
| Spain | 644,873 |
| Turkey | 567,485 |
| Morocco | 419,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 0 | 1,498,438 | +1,498,438 |
| Greece | 458,971 | 380,240 | -78,731 |
| Spain | 444,857 | 200,016 | -244,841 |
| Turkey | 368,961 | 198,524 | -170,437 |
| Morocco | 209,377 | 209,860 | +483 |
| Lebanon | 208,885 | 190,199 | -18,686 |
| France | 243,349 | 129,086 | -114,263 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 120,038 | 161,104 | +41,066 |
| Italy | 104,190 | 51,513 | -52,677 |
| Cyprus | 12,720 | 47,065 | +34,345 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 2,034,104 |
| Greece | 859,942 |
| Turkey | 567,485 |
| Morocco | 420,892 |
| Lebanon | 399,084 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 302,690 | 1,731,414 | +1,428,724 |
| Greece | 479,702 | 380,240 | -99,462 |
| Turkey | 368,961 | 198,524 | -170,437 |
| Morocco | 209,377 | 211,515 | +2,138 |
| Lebanon | 208,885 | 190,199 | -18,686 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 120,038 | 163,876 | +43,838 |
| Italy | 105,498 | 120,670 | +15,172 |
| Cyprus | 59,869 | 47,065 | -12,804 |
| France | 80,092 | 15,749 | -64,343 |
| Israel | 26,025 | 4,193 | -21,832 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,367,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,699,157 |
| Other | 264,288 |
| Air transport | 41,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 927,328 | 2,440,347 | +1,513,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,068,035 | 631,122 | -436,913 |
| Other | 252,526 | 11,762 | -240,764 |
| Air transport | 2,523 | 39,323 | +36,800 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,303,683 |
| Felixstowe | 1,185,243 |
| Dover | 530,850 |
| Liverpool Docks | 467,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 359,562 |
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 | 308,444 | 995,239 | +686,795 |
| Felixstowe | 606,810 | 578,433 | -28,377 |
| Dover | 249,725 | 281,125 | +31,400 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,162 | 462,784 | +457,622 |
| London Gateway Port | 89,325 | 270,237 | +180,912 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,530 | 179,762 | +42,232 |
| 000 | 252,526 | 11,762 | -240,764 |
| Eurotunnel | 147,874 | 93,540 | -54,334 |
| ZLC | 217,433 | 17,487 | -199,946 |
| Harwich | 140,201 | 3,523 | -136,678 |
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 | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 41 |
| LEBANOS FOOD LIMITED | 18 |
| ODYSEA LIMITED | 17 |
| DAMAS FOOD LIMITED | 17 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 15 |
| ABS TRANSPORT LIMITED | 12 |
| ORMOS TRADES LIMITED | 12 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 11 |
| AMBROSIA QUALITY FOOD LIMITED | 9 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 63,932 |
| Ireland | 58,382 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,102 |
| Cayman Islands | 21,416 |
| Singapore | 13,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 0 | 63,932 | +63,932 |
| Ireland | 36,159 | 22,223 | -13,936 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,648 | 27,454 | +22,806 |
| Cayman Islands | 0 | 21,416 | +21,416 |
| Singapore | 0 | 13,783 | +13,783 |
| France | 2,681 | 3,361 | +680 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 5,453 | +5,453 |
| Guyana | 0 | 4,220 | +4,220 |
| Qatar | 0 | 4,143 | +4,143 |
| Barbados | 3,912 | 0 | -3,912 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 54,586 |
| Italy | 1,586 |
| XI | 689 |
| China | 74 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 32,486 | 22,100 | -10,386 |
| Italy | 1,586 | 0 | -1,586 |
| XI | 689 | 0 | -689 |
| China | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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) | 103,503 |
| Other | 58,382 |
| Air transport | 54,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,861 |
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) | 14,721 | 88,782 | +74,061 |
| Other | 36,159 | 22,223 | -13,936 |
| Air transport | 2,681 | 51,464 | +48,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,047 | 8,814 | +6,767 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 58,382 |
| Southampton | 53,981 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,958 |
| Middlesbrough | 18,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,778 |
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 | 36,159 | 22,223 | -13,936 |
| Southampton | 1,810 | 52,171 | +50,361 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 49,958 | +49,958 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 18,424 | +18,424 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,351 | 9,427 | +5,076 |
| Felixstowe | 4,648 | 4,540 | -108 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,047 | 3,600 | +1,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,214 | +5,214 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,220 | +4,220 |
| Portsmouth | 3,912 | 0 | -3,912 |
Quick facts
HS code: 150930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-quality olive oil, slightly lower grade than extra virgin, used in cooking and food preparation