Import/export HS code 15151910: Industrial or technical vegetable oils
Oils used for industrial purposes, not for making human food
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 1,642,759 |
| Ireland | 1,526,850 |
| Belgium | 1,329,999 |
| France | 75,387 |
| Germany | 63,913 |
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 | 868,051 | 774,708 | -93,343 |
| Ireland | 805,852 | 720,998 | -84,854 |
| Belgium | 646,871 | 683,128 | +36,257 |
| France | 47,912 | 27,475 | -20,437 |
| Germany | 55,715 | 8,198 | -47,517 |
| Lithuania | 1,768 | 3,324 | +1,556 |
| Denmark | 1,961 | 2,389 | +428 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,803 | +2,803 |
| Sweden | 1,550 | 0 | -1,550 |
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 | 2,983,744 |
| France | 75,387 |
| Germany | 50,377 |
| Lithuania | 5,092 |
| Denmark | 4,350 |
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 | 1,541,299 | 1,442,445 | -98,854 |
| France | 47,912 | 27,475 | -20,437 |
| Germany | 27,920 | 22,457 | -5,463 |
| Lithuania | 1,768 | 3,324 | +1,556 |
| Denmark | 1,961 | 2,389 | +428 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,803 | +2,803 |
| Netherlands | 1,418 | 1,114 | -304 |
| Sweden | 1,550 | 0 | -1,550 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,777,268 |
| Other | 1,526,868 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 346,205 |
| Air transport | 2,362 |
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) | 1,375,763 | 1,401,505 | +25,742 |
| Other | 805,852 | 721,016 | -84,836 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 245,703 | 100,502 | -145,201 |
| Air transport | 2,362 | 0 | -2,362 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,428,822 |
| 000 | 1,526,868 |
| Hull | 396,934 |
| Dover | 110,391 |
| Killingholme | 107,468 |
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 | 1,216,886 | +4,950 |
| 000 | 805,852 | 721,016 | -84,836 |
| Hull | 204,642 | 192,292 | -12,350 |
| Dover | 50,482 | 59,909 | +9,427 |
| Killingholme | 94,875 | 12,593 | -82,282 |
| London | 30,995 | 0 | -30,995 |
| Purfleet | 14,118 | 14,277 | +159 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,522 | 3,491 | -6,031 |
| Felixstowe | 4,896 | 0 | -4,896 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,559 | +2,559 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 34 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 23 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 44,743 |
| France | 35,366 |
| Malta | 10,222 |
| Cyprus | 9,344 |
| Lebanon | 9,105 |
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 | 26,490 | 18,253 | -8,237 |
| France | 22,419 | 12,947 | -9,472 |
| Malta | 8,568 | 1,654 | -6,914 |
| Cyprus | 3,643 | 5,701 | +2,058 |
| Lebanon | 3,482 | 5,623 | +2,141 |
| South Korea | 0 | 6,460 | +6,460 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 4,789 | +4,789 |
| United States | 0 | 3,851 | +3,851 |
| Poland | 3,011 | 0 | -3,011 |
| Israel | 0 | 2,624 | +2,624 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,155 |
| XI | 490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,155 | 0 | -1,155 |
| XI | 490 | 0 | -490 |
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) | 86,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,631 |
| Air transport | 3,851 |
| Other | 2,024 |
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) | 50,561 | 35,814 | -14,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,660 | 25,971 | +6,311 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,851 | +3,851 |
| Other | 1,849 | 175 | -1,674 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,189 |
| Heysham | 21,696 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,225 |
| Holyhead | 17,966 |
| Dover | 11,188 |
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 | 24,267 | 2,922 | -21,345 |
| Heysham | 16,808 | 4,888 | -11,920 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,670 | 11,555 | +4,885 |
| Holyhead | 7,126 | 10,840 | +3,714 |
| Dover | 1,163 | 10,025 | +8,862 |
| Felixstowe | 7,180 | 2,953 | -4,227 |
| Southampton | 0 | 9,726 | +9,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,810 | 0 | -5,810 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 3,851 | +3,851 |
| Harwich | 0 | 3,792 | +3,792 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15151910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used for industrial purposes, not for making human food