Import/export HS code 151529: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,073,361 |
| Sweden | 616,233 |
| Italy | 388,065 |
| Spain | 327,504 |
| Netherlands | 103,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,474,582 | 1,598,779 | +124,197 |
| Sweden | 247,141 | 369,092 | +121,951 |
| Italy | 352,739 | 35,326 | -317,413 |
| Spain | 327,504 | 0 | -327,504 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 103,103 | +103,103 |
| Germany | 46,215 | 49,803 | +3,588 |
| Switzerland | 12,121 | 14,788 | +2,667 |
| Turkey | 18,770 | 7,126 | -11,644 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,299 | 5,267 | -10,032 |
| China | 1,160 | 10,293 | +9,133 |
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 | 3,178,776 |
| Sweden | 616,233 |
| Italy | 471,917 |
| Spain | 327,504 |
| United States | 38,748 |
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 | 1,474,582 | 1,704,194 | +229,612 |
| Sweden | 247,141 | 369,092 | +121,951 |
| Italy | 391,486 | 80,431 | -311,055 |
| Spain | 327,504 | 0 | -327,504 |
| United States | 18,745 | 20,003 | +1,258 |
| China | 18,799 | 15,560 | -3,239 |
| Turkey | 18,770 | 7,126 | -11,644 |
| Germany | 2,223 | 2,386 | +163 |
| India | 1,941 | 2,044 | +103 |
| South Korea | 1,018 | 1,641 | +623 |
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 | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 2,726,033 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,929,631 |
| Road transport | 26,909 |
| Air transport | 22,113 |
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) | 1,415,308 | 1,310,725 | -104,583 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,059,088 | 870,543 | -188,545 |
| Road transport | 12,121 | 14,788 | +2,667 |
| Air transport | 15,692 | 6,421 | -9,271 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,253,729 |
| London | 1,903,039 |
| Dover | 297,805 |
| Eurotunnel | 101,936 |
| Felixstowe | 62,205 |
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 | 1,000,192 | 1,253,537 | +253,345 |
| London | 1,046,419 | 856,620 | -189,799 |
| Dover | 275,703 | 22,102 | -253,601 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,684 | 20,252 | -61,432 |
| Felixstowe | 35,089 | 27,116 | -7,973 |
| Hull | 33,131 | 0 | -33,131 |
| ZLC | 12,121 | 14,788 | +2,667 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,089 | 944 | -5,145 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,340 | 4,271 | +1,931 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,245 | 0 | -5,245 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| K.T.C. (EDIBLES) LIMITED | 46 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 41 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 40 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 19 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 18 |
| OLYMPIC OILS LIMITED | 14 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 12 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 11 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 297,504 |
| Ireland | 75,074 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 71,956 |
| Norway | 50,135 |
| Sweden | 44,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 297,504 | 0 | -297,504 |
| Ireland | 27,691 | 47,383 | +19,692 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 61,196 | 10,760 | -50,436 |
| Norway | 22,194 | 27,941 | +5,747 |
| Sweden | 0 | 44,585 | +44,585 |
| Singapore | 26,155 | 14,778 | -11,377 |
| Cayman Islands | 27,620 | 9,224 | -18,396 |
| Philippines | 2,616 | 1,618 | -998 |
| Netherlands | 961 | 1,699 | +738 |
| France | 0 | 1,963 | +1,963 |
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) | 421,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,344 |
| Air transport | 7,017 |
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) | 327,500 | 93,923 | -233,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 141,362 | 62,982 | -78,380 |
| Air transport | 1,225 | 5,792 | +4,567 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 392,224 |
| Southampton | 90,557 |
| Liverpool Docks | 69,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,935 |
| Felixstowe | 24,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 319,698 | 72,526 | -247,172 |
| Southampton | 68,848 | 21,709 | -47,139 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,087 | 43,543 | +17,456 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,545 | 10,390 | -20,155 |
| Felixstowe | 21,119 | 3,317 | -17,802 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,792 | +5,792 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,840 | +3,840 |
| Heysham | 1,604 | 0 | -1,604 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,580 | +1,580 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,225 | 0 | -1,225 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 151529
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed oils from plants or microbes, excluding crude oils