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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* 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 | 1,113,234 |
| Spain | 245,455 |
| Belgium | 197,723 |
| Netherlands | 126,718 |
| India | 124,385 |
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 | 263,159 | 850,075 | +586,916 |
| Spain | 211,420 | 34,035 | -177,385 |
| Belgium | 68,879 | 128,844 | +59,965 |
| Netherlands | 32,204 | 94,514 | +62,310 |
| India | 77,838 | 46,547 | -31,291 |
| France | 0 | 56,007 | +56,007 |
| Poland | 4,915 | 45,779 | +40,864 |
| Ghana | 5,363 | 25,920 | +20,557 |
| Germany | 17,627 | 8,209 | -9,418 |
| Italy | 0 | 16,854 | +16,854 |
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 | 1,261,647 |
| Spain | 243,794 |
| Belgium | 242,845 |
| India | 82,177 |
| Poland | 50,694 |
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 | 284,531 | 977,116 | +692,585 |
| Spain | 211,420 | 32,374 | -179,046 |
| Belgium | 79,677 | 163,168 | +83,491 |
| India | 77,838 | 4,339 | -73,499 |
| Poland | 4,915 | 45,779 | +40,864 |
| Ghana | 6,626 | 40,761 | +34,135 |
| Netherlands | 10,708 | 14,883 | +4,175 |
| Turkey | 0 | 20,096 | +20,096 |
| Italy | 0 | 16,854 | +16,854 |
| United States | 3,659 | 5,202 | +1,543 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 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) | 1,224,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 620,089 |
| Air transport | 117,035 |
| Other | 68,301 |
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) | 343,190 | 880,846 | +537,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 292,383 | 327,706 | +35,323 |
| Air transport | 9,328 | 107,707 | +98,379 |
| Other | 45,793 | 22,508 | -23,285 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,013,949 |
| Dover | 267,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 215,469 |
| Southampton | 166,393 |
| 000 | 68,301 |
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 | 272,574 | 741,375 | +468,801 |
| Dover | 145,139 | 122,691 | -22,448 |
| Eurotunnel | 101,461 | 114,008 | +12,547 |
| Southampton | 62,792 | 103,601 | +40,809 |
| 000 | 45,793 | 22,508 | -23,285 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,191 | 45,005 | +36,814 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,400 | 46,364 | +41,964 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,137 | 43,233 | +42,096 |
| Hull | 0 | 38,066 | +38,066 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,310 | 17,342 | +9,032 |
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
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 28 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 14 |
| GREENYARD FROZEN UK LIMITED | 13 |
| VESA BEAUTY LTD | 11 |
| OLIVETO IMPORTS LTD | 11 |
| OLEON LTD. | 10 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 10 |
| FREEMEN NUTRA UK CO., LTD | 9 |
| 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 |
| Other | 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 | 7,815,330 |
| Netherlands | 42,166 |
| Sierra Leone | 34,891 |
| Bahrain | 26,138 |
| 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 | 7,224,969 | 590,361 | -6,634,608 |
| Netherlands | 40,705 | 1,461 | -39,244 |
| Sierra Leone | 34,891 | 0 | -34,891 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 26,138 | +26,138 |
| Canada | 24,335 | 0 | -24,335 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,957 | 11,984 | +27 |
| France | 2,657 | 19,659 | +17,002 |
| Kuwait | 0 | 21,451 | +21,451 |
| Qatar | 1,177 | 15,400 | +14,223 |
| United States | 0 | 15,985 | +15,985 |
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 | 10,498 |
| 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 | 7,781 | 2,717 | -5,064 |
| 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) | 7,887,316 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 194,071 |
| Air transport | 25,798 |
| Other | 12,069 |
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) | 7,265,549 | 621,767 | -6,643,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,490 | 101,581 | +9,091 |
| Air transport | 19,199 | 6,599 | -12,600 |
| Other | 8,640 | 3,429 | -5,211 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 7,607,831 |
| Holyhead | 186,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,759 |
| Heysham | 67,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,288 |
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 | 7,060,577 | 547,254 | -6,513,323 |
| Holyhead | 182,465 | 4,266 | -178,199 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,624 | 84,135 | +58,511 |
| Heysham | 32,513 | 35,412 | +2,899 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,515 | 33,773 | +25,258 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,776 | 1,062 | -39,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,199 | 6,599 | -12,600 |
| Southampton | 3,660 | 15,985 | +12,325 |
| 000 | 8,640 | 3,429 | -5,211 |
| Felixstowe | 2,909 | 0 | -2,909 |
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