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 | 60,012,480 |
| Belgium | 42,774,293 |
| Germany | 22,579,542 |
| Spain | 21,598,049 |
| Ukraine | 18,109,932 |
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 | 30,679,557 | 29,332,923 | -1,346,634 |
| Belgium | 24,513,213 | 18,261,080 | -6,252,133 |
| Germany | 12,768,911 | 9,810,631 | -2,958,280 |
| Spain | 14,571,696 | 7,026,353 | -7,545,343 |
| Ukraine | 10,571,100 | 7,538,832 | -3,032,268 |
| Netherlands | 2,476,221 | 5,269,883 | +2,793,662 |
| Turkey | 2,807,507 | 3,129,148 | +321,641 |
| Hungary | 664,039 | 3,480,085 | +2,816,046 |
| Ireland | 1,252,560 | 1,783,253 | +530,693 |
| Italy | 1,471,064 | 1,481,410 | +10,346 |
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 | 67,412,193 |
| Belgium | 29,677,713 |
| Spain | 25,158,916 |
| Germany | 22,870,961 |
| Ukraine | 20,540,134 |
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 | 38,095,646 | 29,316,547 | -8,779,099 |
| Belgium | 15,345,388 | 14,332,325 | -1,013,063 |
| Spain | 16,148,472 | 9,010,444 | -7,138,028 |
| Germany | 13,049,767 | 9,821,194 | -3,228,573 |
| Ukraine | 11,742,388 | 8,797,746 | -2,944,642 |
| Netherlands | 1,701,064 | 6,723,987 | +5,022,923 |
| Turkey | 2,759,859 | 3,159,783 | +399,924 |
| Hungary | 804,437 | 3,480,085 | +2,675,648 |
| Italy | 1,352,171 | 1,423,206 | +71,035 |
| Romania | 919,572 | 692,186 | -227,386 |
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 | 16 |
| Inner London - East | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -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) | 126,415,764 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 62,438,381 |
| Other | 3,961,015 |
| Road transport | 2,696,273 |
| Air transport | 36,741 |
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) | 66,150,965 | 60,264,799 | -5,886,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,402,303 | 27,036,078 | -8,366,225 |
| Other | 1,679,047 | 2,281,968 | +602,921 |
| Road transport | 1,823,197 | 873,076 | -950,121 |
| Air transport | 26,028 | 10,713 | -15,315 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 55,936,471 |
| London | 32,272,744 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,246,515 |
| Dover | 20,569,180 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,396,892 |
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 | 31,393,517 | 24,542,954 | -6,850,563 |
| London | 19,482,786 | 12,789,958 | -6,692,828 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,256,526 | 17,989,989 | +3,733,463 |
| Dover | 11,272,418 | 9,296,762 | -1,975,656 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,941,814 | 3,455,078 | -1,486,736 |
| Felixstowe | 3,923,717 | 4,410,171 | +486,454 |
| Hull | 4,544,106 | 3,716,739 | -827,367 |
| ZLC | 4,424,470 | 3,462,367 | -962,103 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,040,057 | 2,603,964 | -436,093 |
| Harwich | 1,785,460 | 2,413,888 | +628,428 |
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 | 93 |
| Manufacture of food products | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 50 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 47 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
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 | 64 |
| OLEON LTD. | 48 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| HENRY COLBECK LIMITED | 46 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 45 |
| KOLAK SNACK FOODS LIMITED | 43 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 42 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 42 |
| OLYMPIC OILS LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 7,350,758 |
| Netherlands | 4,663,969 |
| Belgium | 1,908,691 |
| United States | 549,722 |
| Thailand | 508,790 |
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 | 4,295,766 | 3,054,992 | -1,240,774 |
| Netherlands | 3,395,281 | 1,268,688 | -2,126,593 |
| Belgium | 269,168 | 1,639,523 | +1,370,355 |
| United States | 306,331 | 243,391 | -62,940 |
| Thailand | 464,150 | 44,640 | -419,510 |
| Germany | 225,229 | 208,046 | -17,183 |
| Canada | 332,434 | 85,744 | -246,690 |
| France | 206,130 | 184,281 | -21,849 |
| South Korea | 134,013 | 80,069 | -53,944 |
| Indonesia | 171,576 | 10,425 | -161,151 |
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 | 332,087 |
| XI | 71,572 |
| Romania | 16,362 |
| Spain | 1,348 |
| Germany | 10 |
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 | 332,087 | 0 | -332,087 |
| XI | 42,469 | 29,103 | -13,366 |
| Romania | 9,944 | 6,418 | -3,526 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,348 | +1,348 |
| Germany | 6 | 4 | -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) | 13,764,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,952,791 |
| Other | 512,579 |
| Air transport | 65,250 |
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) | 7,673,054 | 6,091,072 | -1,581,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,036,284 | 916,507 | -1,119,777 |
| Other | 439,181 | 73,398 | -365,783 |
| Air transport | 46,113 | 19,137 | -26,976 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,393,284 |
| London | 3,765,553 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,147,205 |
| Holyhead | 1,829,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 711,200 |
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 | 2,966,253 | 2,427,031 | -539,222 |
| London | 2,186,808 | 1,578,745 | -608,063 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,580,814 | 1,566,391 | -14,423 |
| Holyhead | 1,138,086 | 691,607 | -446,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 652,957 | 58,243 | -594,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 434,466 | 232,544 | -201,922 |
| 000 | 439,181 | 73,398 | -365,783 |
| Southampton | 202,259 | 195,313 | -6,946 |
| Heysham | 149,289 | 84,361 | -64,928 |
| Felixstowe | 65,109 | 86,009 | +20,900 |
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