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 | 95,442,690 |
| Ukraine | 51,397,897 |
| France | 25,278,348 |
| Germany | 10,764,259 |
| Bulgaria | 10,497,577 |
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 | 48,103,801 | 47,338,889 | -764,912 |
| Ukraine | 31,264,638 | 20,133,259 | -11,131,379 |
| France | 14,239,243 | 11,039,105 | -3,200,138 |
| Germany | 4,973,676 | 5,790,583 | +816,907 |
| Bulgaria | 8,479,110 | 2,018,467 | -6,460,643 |
| Belgium | 2,176,025 | 18,949 | -2,157,076 |
| Turkey | 699,962 | 138,362 | -561,600 |
| Lithuania | 779,426 | 14,162 | -765,264 |
| Spain | 642,550 | 0 | -642,550 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 460,775 | +460,775 |
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 | 127,331,046 |
| France | 43,958,693 |
| Netherlands | 11,084,457 |
| Bulgaria | 10,518,198 |
| Hungary | 4,284,910 |
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 | 67,123,564 | 60,207,482 | -6,916,082 |
| France | 29,447,538 | 14,511,155 | -14,936,383 |
| Netherlands | 4,551,731 | 6,532,726 | +1,980,995 |
| Bulgaria | 8,482,414 | 2,035,784 | -6,446,630 |
| Hungary | 846,216 | 3,438,694 | +2,592,478 |
| Spain | 655,564 | 10,749 | -644,815 |
| Turkey | 531,487 | 87,288 | -444,199 |
| Czechia | 0 | 480,807 | +480,807 |
| Romania | 129,018 | 163,228 | +34,210 |
| India | 141,646 | 108,120 | -33,526 |
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 | 9 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Essex | 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 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 125,435,549 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 74,564,538 |
| Other | 217,613 |
| Road transport | 64,864 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 104,596,170 | 20,839,379 | -83,756,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,570,600 | 66,993,938 | +59,423,338 |
| Other | 118,348 | 99,265 | -19,083 |
| Road transport | 39,408 | 25,456 | -13,952 |
| 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 | 159,233,396 |
| Hull | 18,783,149 |
| Felixstowe | 8,255,398 |
| Purfleet | 7,289,220 |
| Dover | 1,499,239 |
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 | 90,636,190 | 68,597,206 | -22,038,984 |
| Hull | 12,321,471 | 6,461,678 | -5,859,793 |
| Felixstowe | 5,025,548 | 3,229,850 | -1,795,698 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 7,289,220 | +7,289,220 |
| Dover | 338,055 | 1,161,184 | +823,129 |
| ZLC | 1,116,914 | 333,878 | -783,036 |
| Medway | 916,008 | 0 | -916,008 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 733,288 | 77,219 | -656,069 |
| Greenock | 474,675 | 0 | -474,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,365 | 215,239 | +182,874 |
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 | 39 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CLEARSPRING LIMITED | 44 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 38 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| ZOI ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 23 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 22 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 21 |
| MEERAN LTD | 19 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 19 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 16 |
| EAST MIDLANDS FOODS LTD | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 348,008 |
| Ireland | 104,137 |
| France | 28,623 |
| Spain | 21,788 |
| Oman | 19,344 |
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 | 296,291 | +244,574 |
| Ireland | 30,161 | 73,976 | +43,815 |
| France | 24,990 | 3,633 | -21,357 |
| Spain | 15,630 | 6,158 | -9,472 |
| Oman | 19,344 | 0 | -19,344 |
| Ghana | 0 | 14,000 | +14,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,850 | +5,850 |
| Norway | 0 | 5,157 | +5,157 |
| Belgium | 3,394 | 0 | -3,394 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,180 | 0 | -2,180 |
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 | 69,777 |
| XI | 663 |
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 | 30 | 69,747 | +69,717 |
| XI | 121 | 542 | +421 |
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) | 412,816 |
| Other | 93,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,873 |
| Air transport | 1,400 |
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) | 87,118 | 325,698 | +238,580 |
| Other | 23,097 | 70,289 | +47,192 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,262 | 13,611 | -24,651 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 308,925 |
| 000 | 93,386 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,024 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,384 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,403 |
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 | 281,957 | +254,989 |
| 000 | 23,097 | 70,289 | +47,192 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,300 | 35,724 | -14,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,198 | 2,186 | -29,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,088 | 11,315 | +6,227 |
| Holyhead | 4,588 | 2,449 | -2,139 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,058 | 1,238 | -3,820 |
| Southampton | 2,180 | 1,859 | -321 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 2,581 | +2,581 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,400 | +1,400 |
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