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 | 835,504 |
| Spain | 582,181 |
| Turkey | 552,025 |
| 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 | 376,878 | 1,121,560 | +744,682 |
| Greece | 456,354 | 379,150 | -77,204 |
| Spain | 456,267 | 125,914 | -330,353 |
| Turkey | 375,669 | 176,356 | -199,313 |
| Morocco | 269,998 | 149,239 | -120,759 |
| Lebanon | 194,512 | 152,272 | -42,240 |
| France | 187,769 | 138,045 | -49,724 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 150,663 | 130,479 | -20,184 |
| Italy | 67,804 | 52,345 | -15,459 |
| Cyprus | 19,783 | 40,002 | +20,219 |
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 | 2,047,462 |
| Greece | 835,504 |
| Turkey | 552,025 |
| Morocco | 420,892 |
| Lebanon | 346,784 |
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 | 762,536 | 1,284,926 | +522,390 |
| Greece | 456,354 | 379,150 | -77,204 |
| Turkey | 375,669 | 176,356 | -199,313 |
| Morocco | 269,998 | 150,894 | -119,104 |
| Lebanon | 194,512 | 152,272 | -42,240 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 150,663 | 133,251 | -17,412 |
| Italy | 68,841 | 120,465 | +51,624 |
| Cyprus | 45,636 | 40,002 | -5,634 |
| France | 66,810 | 12,023 | -54,787 |
| Israel | 22,785 | 4,193 | -18,592 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 0 | -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) | 3,309,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,602,740 |
| Other | 194,038 |
| Air transport | 46,090 |
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) | 1,360,451 | 1,948,998 | +588,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,079,992 | 522,748 | -557,244 |
| Other | 184,653 | 9,385 | -175,268 |
| Air transport | 6,360 | 39,730 | +33,370 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,302,375 |
| Felixstowe | 1,133,228 |
| Dover | 499,101 |
| Liverpool Docks | 467,946 |
| London Gateway Port | 328,242 |
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 | 547,428 | 754,947 | +207,519 |
| Felixstowe | 595,891 | 537,337 | -58,554 |
| Dover | 308,859 | 190,242 | -118,617 |
| Liverpool Docks | 123,544 | 344,402 | +220,858 |
| London Gateway Port | 154,459 | 173,783 | +19,324 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,156 | 180,497 | +57,341 |
| ZLC | 225,409 | 6,311 | -219,098 |
| Eurotunnel | 124,350 | 79,408 | -44,942 |
| 000 | 184,653 | 9,385 | -175,268 |
| Harwich | 124,254 | 3,523 | -120,731 |
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
|
42 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
6 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 | 19 |
| ODYSEA LIMITED | 18 |
| DAMAS FOOD LIMITED | 17 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 15 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 12 |
| ABS TRANSPORT LIMITED | 12 |
| ORMOS TRADES LIMITED | 12 |
| THE OIL MERCHANT LIMITED | 9 |
| AMBROSIA QUALITY FOOD 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 | 33 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | 68,240 |
| Ireland | 49,107 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 34,035 |
| Cayman Islands | 28,452 |
| Singapore | 14,712 |
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 | 12,483 | 55,757 | +43,274 |
| Ireland | 26,520 | 22,587 | -3,933 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,074 | 25,961 | +17,887 |
| Cayman Islands | 2,992 | 25,460 | +22,468 |
| Singapore | 3,606 | 11,106 | +7,500 |
| France | 2,681 | 3,361 | +680 |
| Netherlands | 1,853 | 3,600 | +1,747 |
| Guyana | 0 | 4,220 | +4,220 |
| Qatar | 4,143 | 0 | -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 | 48,205 |
| 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 | 25,741 | 22,464 | -3,277 |
| 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) | 116,798 |
| Air transport | 54,145 |
| Other | 49,107 |
| 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) | 27,977 | 88,821 | +60,844 |
| Air transport | 16,670 | 37,475 | +20,805 |
| Other | 26,520 | 22,587 | -3,933 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,900 | 6,961 | +3,061 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 60,222 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,958 |
| 000 | 49,107 |
| Middlesbrough | 25,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,867 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,842 | 51,380 | +42,538 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,483 | 37,475 | +24,992 |
| 000 | 26,520 | 22,587 | -3,933 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 25,460 | +25,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,575 | 2,292 | -8,283 |
| Felixstowe | 4,648 | 5,469 | +821 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,047 | 3,600 | +1,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,853 | 3,361 | +1,508 |
| 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