Import/export HS code 15121191: Crude sunflower-seed oil
Unrefined oil extracted from sunflower seeds. Commonly used for further refining or industrial purposes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 96,990,474 |
| Ukraine | 60,748,005 |
| France | 20,192,259 |
| Switzerland | 14,784,949 |
| Germany | 14,290,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 44,340,913 | 52,649,561 | +8,308,648 |
| Ukraine | 32,943,835 | 27,804,170 | -5,139,665 |
| France | 8,852,296 | 11,339,963 | +2,487,667 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 14,784,949 | +14,784,949 |
| Germany | 10,559,161 | 3,731,697 | -6,827,464 |
| Bulgaria | 2,938,820 | 9,684,584 | +6,745,764 |
| Belgium | 2,168,026 | 37,383 | -2,130,643 |
| Turkey | 482,821 | 78,428 | -404,393 |
| Lithuania | 432,681 | 52,950 | -379,731 |
| Greece | 353,236 | 76,534 | -276,702 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 151,233,150 |
| France | 42,551,330 |
| Bulgaria | 12,797,087 |
| Netherlands | 10,620,615 |
| Hungary | 5,500,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 68,983,009 | 82,250,141 | +13,267,132 |
| France | 26,899,832 | 15,651,498 | -11,248,334 |
| Bulgaria | 2,956,137 | 9,840,950 | +6,884,813 |
| Netherlands | 1,664,551 | 8,956,064 | +7,291,513 |
| Hungary | 2,120,512 | 3,379,830 | +1,259,318 |
| Czechia | 0 | 480,807 | +480,807 |
| Turkey | 429,716 | 27,354 | -402,362 |
| India | 148,178 | 139,430 | -8,748 |
| Romania | 143,391 | 113,229 | -30,162 |
| Spain | 154,753 | 59,730 | -95,023 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 - East and North East | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,749,556 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,350,033 |
| Other | 264,240 |
| Road transport | 53,695 |
| Air transport | 5,257 |
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) | 19,528,263 | 112,221,293 | +92,693,030 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,211,647 | 9,138,386 | -75,073,261 |
| Other | 123,284 | 140,956 | +17,672 |
| Road transport | 25,456 | 28,239 | +2,783 |
| Air transport | 3,065 | 2,192 | -873 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 186,107,548 |
| Hull | 18,882,234 |
| Felixstowe | 8,213,101 |
| Purfleet | 7,292,961 |
| Dover | 1,667,772 |
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 | 83,654,956 | 102,452,592 | +18,797,636 |
| Hull | 12,483,153 | 6,399,081 | -6,084,072 |
| Felixstowe | 5,686,270 | 2,526,831 | -3,159,439 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 7,292,961 | +7,292,961 |
| Dover | 314,198 | 1,353,574 | +1,039,376 |
| ZLC | 441,359 | 399,693 | -41,666 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 473,327 | 34,055 | -439,272 |
| London Gateway Port | 139,101 | 178,914 | +39,813 |
| Harwich | 122,295 | 155,938 | +33,643 |
| 000 | 123,284 | 140,956 | +17,672 |
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
|
38 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
9 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
8 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 12 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLEARSPRING LIMITED | 49 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 41 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 27 |
| ZOI ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 26 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 21 |
| MEERAN LTD | 20 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 19 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 18 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 438,836 |
| Ireland | 360,473 |
| Spain | 31,141 |
| Ghana | 14,000 |
| Poland | 9,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 51,717 | 387,119 | +335,402 |
| Ireland | 22,910 | 337,563 | +314,653 |
| Spain | 13,048 | 18,093 | +5,045 |
| Ghana | 0 | 14,000 | +14,000 |
| Poland | 0 | 9,750 | +9,750 |
| United Arab Emirates | 955 | 7,970 | +7,015 |
| Norway | 5,157 | 0 | -5,157 |
| Gambia | 0 | 4,620 | +4,620 |
| Philippines | 0 | 3,947 | +3,947 |
| France | 0 | 3,633 | +3,633 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 333,537 |
| XI | 800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 66 | 333,471 | +333,405 |
| XI | 559 | 241 | -318 |
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) | 496,646 |
| Other | 349,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,342 |
| Air transport | 4,475 |
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) | 66,800 | 429,846 | +363,046 |
| Other | 15,846 | 333,712 | +317,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,429 | 22,913 | +4,484 |
| Air transport | 1,400 | 3,075 | +1,675 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 399,753 |
| 000 | 349,558 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,707 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,793 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 26,968 | 372,785 | +345,817 |
| 000 | 15,846 | 333,712 | +317,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,911 | 41,796 | +9,885 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,245 | 13,548 | +3,303 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,208 | 6,731 | +523 |
| Harwich | 0 | 9,750 | +9,750 |
| Holyhead | 4,588 | 2,449 | -2,139 |
| Southampton | 2,833 | 1,717 | -1,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,075 | +3,075 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 2,581 | +2,581 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15121191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unrefined oil extracted from sunflower seeds. Commonly used for further refining or industrial purposes