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 | 102,706,384 |
| Ukraine | 57,942,816 |
| France | 26,439,576 |
| Switzerland | 14,784,949 |
| Germany | 14,290,243 |
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 | 47,405,081 | 55,301,303 | +7,896,222 |
| Ukraine | 31,483,130 | 26,459,686 | -5,023,444 |
| France | 14,039,194 | 12,400,382 | -1,638,812 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 14,784,949 | +14,784,949 |
| Germany | 10,562,465 | 3,727,778 | -6,834,687 |
| Bulgaria | 2,930,335 | 2,534,447 | -395,888 |
| Belgium | 2,168,026 | 28,268 | -2,139,758 |
| Turkey | 607,303 | 107,198 | -500,105 |
| Lithuania | 608,439 | 47,025 | -561,414 |
| Spain | 475,684 | 7,393 | -468,291 |
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 | 154,465,300 |
| France | 48,804,314 |
| Netherlands | 10,511,109 |
| Bulgaria | 5,633,191 |
| 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 | 72,582,854 | 81,882,446 | +9,299,592 |
| France | 29,251,164 | 19,553,150 | -9,698,014 |
| Netherlands | 2,730,435 | 7,780,674 | +5,050,239 |
| Bulgaria | 2,950,956 | 2,682,235 | -268,721 |
| Hungary | 2,120,512 | 3,379,830 | +1,259,318 |
| Turkey | 489,046 | 56,124 | -432,922 |
| Spain | 488,698 | 26,513 | -462,185 |
| Czechia | 0 | 480,807 | +480,807 |
| India | 181,604 | 103,747 | -77,857 |
| Romania | 132,989 | 147,411 | +14,422 |
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 | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 116,101,417 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 111,585,315 |
| Other | 272,287 |
| Road transport | 93,103 |
| Air transport | 6,257 |
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) | 8,138,421 | 107,962,996 | +99,824,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,038,462 | 8,546,853 | -94,491,609 |
| Other | 119,521 | 152,766 | +33,245 |
| Road transport | 39,408 | 53,695 | +14,287 |
| Air transport | 4,065 | 2,192 | -1,873 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 186,655,879 |
| Hull | 18,659,034 |
| Felixstowe | 8,788,278 |
| Purfleet | 7,290,408 |
| Dover | 1,683,456 |
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 | 89,865,897 | 96,789,982 | +6,924,085 |
| Hull | 12,207,056 | 6,451,978 | -5,755,078 |
| Felixstowe | 5,431,571 | 3,356,707 | -2,074,864 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 7,290,408 | +7,290,408 |
| Dover | 240,689 | 1,442,767 | +1,202,078 |
| ZLC | 846,453 | 340,103 | -506,350 |
| Medway | 916,008 | 0 | -916,008 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 644,004 | 37,640 | -606,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,307 | 145,697 | -26,610 |
| Greenock | 307,809 | 0 | -307,809 |
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 | 40 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLEARSPRING LIMITED | 48 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 40 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 26 |
| ZOI ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 25 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 21 |
| MEERAN LTD | 20 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 19 |
| C CARNEVALE LIMITED | 17 |
| O&3 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 | 27 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 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 | 270,572 |
| Spain | 31,141 |
| France | 28,623 |
| Ghana | 14,000 |
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 | 28,280 | 242,292 | +214,012 |
| Spain | 13,048 | 18,093 | +5,045 |
| France | 24,990 | 3,633 | -21,357 |
| Ghana | 0 | 14,000 | +14,000 |
| Oman | 12,727 | 0 | -12,727 |
| Poland | 0 | 9,750 | +9,750 |
| United Arab Emirates | 955 | 7,970 | +7,015 |
| Norway | 5,157 | 0 | -5,157 |
| Belgium | 3,394 | 0 | -3,394 |
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 | 238,154 |
| XI | 778 |
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 | 81 | 238,073 | +237,992 |
| XI | 410 | 368 | -42 |
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) | 501,835 |
| Other | 258,419 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,570 |
| 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) | 80,733 | 421,102 | +340,369 |
| Other | 19,978 | 238,441 | +218,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,657 | 22,913 | -21,744 |
| 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 | 258,419 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,929 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,793 |
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 | 19,978 | 238,441 | +218,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,638 | 34,769 | -9,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,198 | 6,731 | -24,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,245 | 13,548 | +3,303 |
| Harwich | 0 | 9,750 | +9,750 |
| Holyhead | 4,588 | 2,449 | -2,139 |
| Southampton | 4,039 | 0 | -4,039 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,714 | 0 | -3,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,075 | +3,075 |
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