Import/export HS code 151519: Various vegetable or microbial oils
Processed oils from plants or microbes, excluding crude oils
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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 | 1,721,910 |
| Belgium | 1,544,108 |
| Ireland | 1,530,959 |
| China | 1,012,345 |
| Spain | 334,679 |
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 | 895,013 | 826,897 | -68,116 |
| Belgium | 722,766 | 821,342 | +98,576 |
| Ireland | 807,620 | 723,339 | -84,281 |
| China | 199,198 | 813,147 | +613,949 |
| Spain | 302,302 | 32,377 | -269,925 |
| France | 51,188 | 81,503 | +30,315 |
| India | 81,643 | 41,373 | -40,270 |
| Germany | 73,063 | 20,105 | -52,958 |
| Poland | 3,635 | 47,059 | +43,424 |
| Ghana | 3,603 | 27,680 | +24,077 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,244,498 |
| China | 1,113,191 |
| Spain | 334,676 |
| France | 86,376 |
| India | 85,982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,627,796 | 1,616,702 | -11,094 |
| China | 223,299 | 889,892 | +666,593 |
| Spain | 302,302 | 32,374 | -269,928 |
| France | 57,156 | 29,220 | -27,936 |
| India | 81,643 | 4,339 | -77,304 |
| Germany | 28,822 | 24,336 | -4,486 |
| Poland | 3,635 | 47,059 | +43,424 |
| Ghana | 4,866 | 42,521 | +37,655 |
| Netherlands | 4,155 | 23,968 | +19,813 |
| Turkey | 0 | 14,922 | +14,922 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 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) | 3,892,759 |
| Other | 1,601,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,020,897 |
| Air transport | 118,647 |
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) | 1,655,295 | 2,237,464 | +582,169 |
| Other | 853,714 | 748,074 | -105,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 636,405 | 384,492 | -251,913 |
| Air transport | 9,238 | 109,409 | +100,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,449,963 |
| 000 | 1,601,788 |
| Felixstowe | 973,216 |
| Dover | 479,167 |
| Hull | 435,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,211,936 | 1,238,027 | +26,091 |
| 000 | 853,714 | 748,074 | -105,640 |
| Felixstowe | 195,718 | 777,498 | +581,780 |
| Dover | 291,680 | 187,487 | -104,193 |
| Hull | 204,642 | 230,358 | +25,716 |
| Eurotunnel | 115,407 | 66,504 | -48,903 |
| Killingholme | 102,604 | 12,593 | -90,011 |
| Southampton | 78,643 | 27,316 | -51,327 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,830 | 46,707 | +41,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,445 | 40,219 | +33,774 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 48 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 32 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 27 |
| GREENYARD FROZEN UK LIMITED | 13 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 11 |
| VESA BEAUTY LTD | 11 |
| OLIVETO IMPORTS LTD | 11 |
| OLEON LTD. | 10 |
| EXPRESS CONTRACT DRYING LTD | 9 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 10,679,223 |
| France | 57,682 |
| Netherlands | 46,955 |
| Sierra Leone | 34,891 |
| Bahrain | 26,138 |
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 | 10,031,774 | 647,449 | -9,384,325 |
| France | 22,419 | 35,263 | +12,844 |
| Netherlands | 40,705 | 6,250 | -34,455 |
| Sierra Leone | 34,891 | 0 | -34,891 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 26,138 | +26,138 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,973 | 11,984 | -989 |
| Canada | 24,335 | 0 | -24,335 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 21,451 | +21,451 |
| United States | 0 | 19,836 | +19,836 |
| Qatar | 1,177 | 15,400 | +14,223 |
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 | 11,323 |
| Belgium | 1,155 |
| Switzerland | 1,134 |
| Ireland | 310 |
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 | 8,515 | 2,808 | -5,707 |
| Belgium | 1,155 | 0 | -1,155 |
| Switzerland | 804 | 330 | -474 |
| Ireland | 21 | 289 | +268 |
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) | 10,791,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 239,702 |
| Air transport | 33,449 |
| Other | 14,428 |
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) | 10,093,524 | 697,756 | -9,395,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,029 | 134,673 | +29,644 |
| Air transport | 16,380 | 17,069 | +689 |
| Other | 10,733 | 3,695 | -7,038 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 10,433,125 |
| Holyhead | 204,697 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,984 |
| Heysham | 86,689 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,251 |
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 | 9,841,845 | 591,280 | -9,250,565 |
| Holyhead | 189,591 | 15,106 | -174,485 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,904 | 98,080 | +68,176 |
| Heysham | 49,321 | 37,368 | -11,953 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,125 | 38,126 | +8,001 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,515 | 2,133 | -43,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,380 | 17,069 | +689 |
| Southampton | 0 | 29,371 | +29,371 |
| 000 | 10,733 | 3,695 | -7,038 |
| Felixstowe | 10,089 | 2,953 | -7,136 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 151519
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed oils from plants or microbes, excluding crude oils