Import/export HS code 151491: Crude oil from other sources
Unrefined oil from sources other than rape, colza, or mustard seeds
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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 | 16,479,687 |
| Germany | 7,981,060 |
| Denmark | 2,246,774 |
| Iceland | 1,089,729 |
| Norway | 791,744 |
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 | 6,678,810 | 9,800,877 | +3,122,067 |
| Germany | 1,170,838 | 6,810,222 | +5,639,384 |
| Denmark | 2,246,774 | 0 | -2,246,774 |
| Iceland | 1,089,729 | 0 | -1,089,729 |
| Norway | 791,744 | 0 | -791,744 |
| United States | 139,212 | 266,689 | +127,477 |
| India | 55,081 | 40,540 | -14,541 |
| Bangladesh | 1,098 | 69,790 | +68,692 |
| Australia | 39,457 | 0 | -39,457 |
| Lithuania | 12,698 | 14,574 | +1,876 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 14,434,180 |
| Netherlands | 14,116,581 |
| United States | 405,901 |
| India | 95,621 |
| Bangladesh | 70,888 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,212,660 | 7,221,520 | +8,860 |
| Netherlands | 4,746,334 | 9,370,247 | +4,623,913 |
| United States | 139,212 | 266,689 | +127,477 |
| India | 55,081 | 40,540 | -14,541 |
| Bangladesh | 1,098 | 69,790 | +68,692 |
| Australia | 39,457 | 0 | -39,457 |
| Lithuania | 12,698 | 14,574 | +1,876 |
| Italy | 0 | 19,332 | +19,332 |
| Spain | 18,901 | 0 | -18,901 |
| Pakistan | 8,484 | 0 | -8,484 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| South East Wales | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 29,211,568 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,882 |
| Other | 23,252 |
| Air transport | 9,548 |
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) | 12,223,450 | 16,988,118 | +4,764,668 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,308 | 14,574 | +5,266 |
| Other | 2,456 | 20,796 | +18,340 |
| Air transport | 9,548 | 0 | -9,548 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 19,726,678 |
| Inverness | 8,436,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 404,734 |
| Immingham Docks | 371,021 |
| Felixstowe | 182,992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,299,813 | 16,426,865 | +13,127,052 |
| Inverness | 8,436,531 | 0 | -8,436,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 138,045 | 266,689 | +128,644 |
| Immingham Docks | 218,278 | 152,743 | -65,535 |
| Felixstowe | 60,731 | 122,261 | +61,530 |
| Dover | 31,599 | 9,912 | -21,687 |
| Southampton | 21,918 | 17,053 | -4,865 |
| 000 | 2,456 | 20,796 | +18,340 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,184 | 0 | -23,184 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,548 | 0 | -9,548 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| Fishing and aquaculture | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 143,018 |
| Canada | 140,710 |
| Italy | 127,998 |
| France | 57,872 |
| Netherlands | 39,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 89,101 | 53,917 | -35,184 |
| Canada | 87,199 | 53,511 | -33,688 |
| Italy | 106,504 | 21,494 | -85,010 |
| France | 11,772 | 46,100 | +34,328 |
| Netherlands | 31,559 | 8,249 | -23,310 |
| Ireland | 4,802 | 28,508 | +23,706 |
| Sweden | 5,176 | 20,925 | +15,749 |
| Germany | 18,467 | 4,139 | -14,328 |
| Spain | 14,746 | 4,416 | -10,330 |
| Iceland | 5,176 | 8,039 | +2,863 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,804 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,804 | 0 | -3,804 |
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) | 327,594 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 318,867 |
| Other | 3,804 |
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) | 188,988 | 138,606 | -50,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 196,299 | 122,568 | -73,731 |
| Other | 3,804 | 0 | -3,804 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 187,783 |
| Southampton | 178,416 |
| Liverpool Docks | 139,148 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,616 |
| Dover | 31,175 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,450 | 64,333 | -59,117 |
| Southampton | 117,362 | 61,054 | -56,308 |
| Liverpool Docks | 64,266 | 74,882 | +10,616 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,165 | 27,451 | +8,286 |
| Dover | 31,175 | 0 | -31,175 |
| Felixstowe | 12,310 | 5,438 | -6,872 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,176 | 8,039 | +2,863 |
| Portsmouth | 2,742 | 10,307 | +7,565 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,922 | 2,614 | -4,308 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 7,056 | +7,056 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 151491
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unrefined oil from sources other than rape, colza, or mustard seeds