Import/export HS code 151521: Crude vegetable or microbial oil
Unprocessed oil from plants or microbes, not refined or chemically altered
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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 | 8,270,906 |
| Spain | 667,028 |
| Hungary | 140,215 |
| Belgium | 22,366 |
| France | 11,455 |
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 | 262,513 | 8,008,393 | +7,745,880 |
| Spain | 667,028 | 0 | -667,028 |
| Hungary | 0 | 140,215 | +140,215 |
| Belgium | 22,366 | 0 | -22,366 |
| France | 11,455 | 0 | -11,455 |
| Latvia | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 7,503,326 |
| Spain | 678,483 |
| Poland | 563,523 |
| Netherlands | 225,358 |
| Hungary | 140,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 0 | 7,503,326 | +7,503,326 |
| Spain | 678,483 | 0 | -678,483 |
| Poland | 211,720 | 351,803 | +140,083 |
| Netherlands | 72,094 | 153,264 | +81,170 |
| Hungary | 0 | 140,215 | +140,215 |
| Belgium | 1,065 | 0 | -1,065 |
| Latvia | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 8,292,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 819,750 |
| Air transport | 1,065 |
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) | 283,814 | 8,008,393 | +7,724,579 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 679,535 | 140,215 | -539,320 |
| Air transport | 1,065 | 0 | -1,065 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,729,133 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,774,193 |
| Hull | 788,881 |
| Eurotunnel | 419,700 |
| Dover | 315,241 |
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 | 0 | 4,729,133 | +4,729,133 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 2,774,193 | +2,774,193 |
| Hull | 283,814 | 505,067 | +221,253 |
| Eurotunnel | 419,700 | 0 | -419,700 |
| Dover | 175,026 | 140,215 | -34,811 |
| Portsmouth | 84,809 | 0 | -84,809 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,065 | 0 | -1,065 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 1 |
| THE FRESH OLIVE COMPANY LTD. | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 151521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unprocessed oil from plants or microbes, not refined or chemically altered