Import/export HS code 15121990: Various crude oils
Unrefined oils from sunflower, safflower, or cotton seeds, not specified for industrial use
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 70,930,708 |
| Belgium | 45,844,087 |
| Germany | 27,567,956 |
| Spain | 24,147,507 |
| Ukraine | 20,026,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 33,595,725 | 37,334,983 | +3,739,258 |
| Belgium | 23,338,605 | 22,505,482 | -833,123 |
| Germany | 13,413,639 | 14,154,317 | +740,678 |
| Spain | 13,333,341 | 10,814,166 | -2,519,175 |
| Ukraine | 10,593,597 | 9,433,328 | -1,160,269 |
| Netherlands | 3,594,016 | 4,039,051 | +445,035 |
| Turkey | 3,203,716 | 3,401,184 | +197,468 |
| Hungary | 1,492,187 | 3,567,127 | +2,074,940 |
| Italy | 1,456,268 | 1,865,347 | +409,079 |
| Ireland | 1,549,863 | 1,580,711 | +30,848 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 75,782,796 |
| Belgium | 34,224,973 |
| Spain | 28,544,056 |
| Germany | 28,053,825 |
| Ukraine | 22,517,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 38,499,634 | 37,283,162 | -1,216,472 |
| Belgium | 16,337,601 | 17,887,372 | +1,549,771 |
| Spain | 15,176,224 | 13,367,832 | -1,808,392 |
| Germany | 13,686,005 | 14,367,820 | +681,815 |
| Ukraine | 12,197,044 | 10,320,924 | -1,876,120 |
| Netherlands | 2,914,818 | 5,411,437 | +2,496,619 |
| Turkey | 3,156,068 | 3,349,792 | +193,724 |
| Hungary | 1,573,597 | 3,564,932 | +1,991,335 |
| Italy | 1,355,268 | 1,776,241 | +420,973 |
| Bulgaria | 883,789 | 1,928,324 | +1,044,535 |
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 | 20 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 |
| Inner London - East | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
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 | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -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) | 143,569,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,457,812 |
| Other | 4,379,041 |
| Road transport | 3,100,472 |
| Air transport | 33,129 |
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) | 68,168,221 | 75,401,322 | +7,233,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,212,442 | 34,245,370 | -2,967,072 |
| Other | 2,009,848 | 2,369,193 | +359,345 |
| Road transport | 1,837,330 | 1,263,142 | -574,188 |
| Air transport | 24,668 | 8,461 | -16,207 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 62,046,261 |
| London | 38,257,106 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,240,870 |
| Dover | 23,408,596 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,201,883 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 33,223,330 | 28,822,931 | -4,400,399 |
| London | 18,987,888 | 19,269,218 | +281,330 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,180,332 | 20,060,538 | +3,880,206 |
| Dover | 10,701,688 | 12,706,908 | +2,005,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,984,196 | 5,217,687 | +233,491 |
| ZLC | 4,598,384 | 4,741,749 | +143,365 |
| Felixstowe | 4,669,123 | 4,441,397 | -227,726 |
| Hull | 4,479,975 | 4,344,114 | -135,861 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,125,996 | 3,650,840 | +524,844 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,135,241 | 2,788,861 | +653,620 |
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
|
91 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
38 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
29 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
8 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 46 |
| 2026-04 | 42 |
| 2026-03 | 43 |
| 2026-02 | 44 |
| 2026-01 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| K.T.C. (EDIBLES) LIMITED | 69 |
| OLEON LTD. | 53 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| HENRY COLBECK LIMITED | 51 |
| KOLAK SNACK FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 48 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 47 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 46 |
| OLYMPIC OILS LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 74 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,727,095 |
| Netherlands | 4,187,703 |
| Belgium | 2,075,249 |
| United States | 621,248 |
| Germany | 472,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,050,573 | 3,676,522 | -374,051 |
| Netherlands | 3,557,437 | 630,266 | -2,927,171 |
| Belgium | 466,532 | 1,608,717 | +1,142,185 |
| United States | 232,899 | 388,349 | +155,450 |
| Germany | 232,079 | 239,981 | +7,902 |
| France | 179,018 | 189,381 | +10,363 |
| South Korea | 163,845 | 122,479 | -41,366 |
| Canada | 241,428 | 44,396 | -197,032 |
| Thailand | 219,231 | 36,079 | -183,152 |
| Indonesia | 135,643 | 48,719 | -86,924 |
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 | 281,351 |
| XI | 80,298 |
| Romania | 16,362 |
| Spain | 1,676 |
| Italy | 183 |
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 | 281,351 | 0 | -281,351 |
| XI | 41,187 | 39,111 | -2,076 |
| Romania | 13,680 | 2,682 | -10,998 |
| Spain | 894 | 782 | -112 |
| Italy | 0 | 183 | +183 |
| Germany | 7 | 5 | -2 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,082,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,695,084 |
| Other | 493,447 |
| Air transport | 73,128 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,864,550 | 6,217,924 | -1,646,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,522,879 | 1,172,205 | -350,674 |
| Other | 393,755 | 99,692 | -294,063 |
| Air transport | 50,696 | 22,432 | -28,264 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,744,824 |
| London | 3,682,277 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,233,778 |
| Holyhead | 1,645,234 |
| Immingham Docks | 655,327 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,701,628 | 3,043,196 | +341,568 |
| London | 2,422,765 | 1,259,512 | -1,163,253 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,749,661 | 1,484,117 | -265,544 |
| Holyhead | 1,073,223 | 572,011 | -501,212 |
| Immingham Docks | 382,513 | 272,814 | -109,699 |
| Southampton | 221,303 | 332,939 | +111,636 |
| 000 | 393,755 | 99,692 | -294,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 355,319 | 37,134 | -318,185 |
| Heysham | 135,557 | 132,096 | -3,461 |
| Felixstowe | 97,841 | 136,609 | +38,768 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15121990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unrefined oils from sunflower, safflower, or cotton seeds, not specified for industrial use