Import/export HS code 15151990: Various vegetable or microbial oils
Oils from plants or microbes, not for industrial or technical use
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 643,878 |
| Spain | 328,795 |
| Belgium | 211,496 |
| India | 125,902 |
| Netherlands | 52,427 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 181,949 | 461,929 | +279,980 |
| Spain | 302,302 | 26,493 | -275,809 |
| Belgium | 70,488 | 141,008 | +70,520 |
| India | 83,593 | 42,309 | -41,284 |
| Netherlands | 26,962 | 25,465 | -1,497 |
| France | 3,276 | 35,978 | +32,702 |
| Ghana | 3,603 | 27,680 | +24,077 |
| Germany | 17,348 | 8,975 | -8,373 |
| Italy | 9,478 | 8,949 | -529 |
| Turkey | 0 | 12,666 | +12,666 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 722,507 |
| Spain | 328,795 |
| Belgium | 248,752 |
| India | 88,868 |
| Ghana | 47,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 206,050 | 516,457 | +310,407 |
| Spain | 302,302 | 26,493 | -275,809 |
| Belgium | 81,090 | 167,662 | +86,572 |
| India | 83,593 | 5,275 | -78,318 |
| Ghana | 4,866 | 42,521 | +37,655 |
| Italy | 9,478 | 8,949 | -529 |
| Turkey | 0 | 12,666 | +12,666 |
| Netherlands | 2,737 | 9,684 | +6,947 |
| France | 9,244 | 1,745 | -7,499 |
| United States | 3,272 | 5,694 | +2,422 |
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 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 755,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 631,409 |
| Other | 76,580 |
| Air transport | 53,784 |
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) | 262,681 | 493,157 | +230,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 396,478 | 234,931 | -161,547 |
| Other | 40,939 | 35,641 | -5,298 |
| Air transport | 10,911 | 42,873 | +31,962 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 619,226 |
| Dover | 356,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 152,449 |
| Southampton | 105,959 |
| 000 | 76,580 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 173,069 | 446,157 | +273,088 |
| Dover | 245,677 | 111,159 | -134,518 |
| Eurotunnel | 107,182 | 45,267 | -61,915 |
| Southampton | 78,643 | 27,316 | -51,327 |
| 000 | 40,939 | 35,641 | -5,298 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,163 | 36,629 | +28,466 |
| Hull | 0 | 36,187 | +36,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,193 | 23,404 | +16,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,310 | 14,841 | +6,531 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 19,469 | +19,469 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 24 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 14 |
| GREENYARD FROZEN UK LIMITED | 12 |
| OLIVETO IMPORTS LTD | 11 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 10 |
| VESA BEAUTY LTD | 10 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 9 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 9 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 8 |
| EXPRESS CONTRACT DRYING LTD | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 11,798,900 |
| Nigeria | 102,625 |
| Sierra Leone | 85,395 |
| Netherlands | 42,166 |
| Canada | 24,335 |
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 | 11,134,031 | 664,869 | -10,469,162 |
| Nigeria | 102,625 | 0 | -102,625 |
| Sierra Leone | 85,395 | 0 | -85,395 |
| Netherlands | 40,705 | 1,461 | -39,244 |
| Canada | 24,335 | 0 | -24,335 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,957 | 11,984 | +27 |
| Qatar | 1,177 | 15,400 | +14,223 |
| France | 2,657 | 13,550 | +10,893 |
| United States | 0 | 15,985 | +15,985 |
| Pakistan | 3,800 | 10,800 | +7,000 |
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 | 10,533 |
| Switzerland | 926 |
| Ireland | 177 |
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 | 8,309 | 2,224 | -6,085 |
| Switzerland | 804 | 122 | -682 |
| Ireland | 68 | 109 | +41 |
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) | 11,849,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 296,348 |
| Air transport | 29,598 |
| Other | 11,763 |
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) | 11,174,036 | 675,871 | -10,498,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 237,195 | 59,153 | -178,042 |
| Air transport | 3,800 | 25,798 | +21,998 |
| Other | 9,215 | 2,548 | -6,667 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 11,595,370 |
| Holyhead | 186,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 161,532 |
| Heysham | 64,874 |
| London | 50,504 |
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 | 10,967,336 | 628,034 | -10,339,302 |
| Holyhead | 182,717 | 3,402 | -179,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 124,556 | 36,976 | -87,580 |
| Heysham | 33,989 | 30,885 | -3,104 |
| London | 50,504 | 0 | -50,504 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,705 | 1,071 | -38,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,800 | 25,798 | +21,998 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,515 | 13,550 | +5,035 |
| Southampton | 0 | 19,645 | +19,645 |
| 000 | 9,215 | 2,548 | -6,667 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15151990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils from plants or microbes, not for industrial or technical use