Import/export HS code 15152990: Various processed vegetable or microbial oils
Processed oils from plants or microbes, not for industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,734,984 |
| Sweden | 823,184 |
| Spain | 327,504 |
| Italy | 257,136 |
| 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 | 1,712,087 | 2,022,897 | +310,810 |
| Sweden | 296,557 | 526,627 | +230,070 |
| Spain | 327,504 | 0 | -327,504 |
| Italy | 221,810 | 35,326 | -186,484 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 103,103 | +103,103 |
| Germany | 48,342 | 43,124 | -5,218 |
| Switzerland | 9,564 | 24,509 | +14,945 |
| China | 1,160 | 24,924 | +23,764 |
| Turkey | 16,855 | 7,126 | -9,729 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,411 | 0 | -15,411 |
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 | 3,840,399 |
| Sweden | 823,184 |
| Italy | 334,708 |
| Spain | 327,504 |
| China | 43,835 |
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 | 1,714,399 | 2,126,000 | +411,601 |
| Sweden | 296,557 | 526,627 | +230,070 |
| Italy | 263,809 | 70,899 | -192,910 |
| Spain | 327,504 | 0 | -327,504 |
| China | 18,911 | 24,924 | +6,013 |
| United States | 11,372 | 29,724 | +18,352 |
| Turkey | 16,855 | 7,126 | -9,729 |
| Germany | 2,223 | 7,551 | +5,328 |
| India | 2,981 | 1,999 | -982 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,641 | +1,641 |
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 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 3,209,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,189,374 |
| Road transport | 34,073 |
| Air transport | 18,074 |
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) | 1,448,519 | 1,761,062 | +312,543 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,185,870 | 1,003,504 | -182,366 |
| Road transport | 9,564 | 24,509 | +14,945 |
| Air transport | 10,658 | 7,416 | -3,242 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,694,606 |
| London | 2,231,398 |
| Dover | 298,448 |
| Eurotunnel | 101,936 |
| Felixstowe | 68,795 |
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 | 1,014,747 | 1,679,859 | +665,112 |
| London | 1,219,447 | 1,011,951 | -207,496 |
| Dover | 283,025 | 15,423 | -267,602 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,684 | 20,252 | -61,432 |
| Felixstowe | 34,326 | 34,469 | +143 |
| ZLC | 9,564 | 24,509 | +14,945 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,340 | 4,271 | +1,931 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,492 | 944 | -3,548 |
| Southampton | 1,160 | 2,612 | +1,452 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,097 | 1,206 | +109 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 | 50 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 44 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 43 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 20 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 19 |
| 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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 299,594 |
| Ireland | 75,412 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 64,665 |
| Norway | 47,757 |
| 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 | 2,090 | -295,414 |
| Ireland | 28,235 | 47,177 | +18,942 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 61,937 | 2,728 | -59,209 |
| Norway | 30,245 | 17,512 | -12,733 |
| Sweden | 0 | 44,585 | +44,585 |
| Singapore | 38,100 | 4,326 | -33,774 |
| Cayman Islands | 28,422 | 1,138 | -27,284 |
| Philippines | 3,236 | 3,504 | +268 |
| Netherlands | 2,660 | 0 | -2,660 |
| 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) | 423,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 191,390 |
| Air transport | 7,977 |
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) | 329,743 | 94,108 | -235,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 163,586 | 27,804 | -135,782 |
| Air transport | 2,326 | 5,651 | +3,325 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 389,846 |
| Southampton | 82,268 |
| Liverpool Docks | 68,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,513 |
| Felixstowe | 29,433 |
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 | 327,749 | 62,097 | -265,652 |
| Southampton | 79,435 | 2,833 | -76,602 |
| Liverpool Docks | 24,115 | 44,529 | +20,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,513 | 0 | -32,513 |
| Felixstowe | 24,436 | 4,997 | -19,439 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,101 | 5,651 | +4,550 |
| Holyhead | 2,516 | 1,324 | -1,192 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,670 | +3,670 |
| Heysham | 1,604 | 1,324 | -280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,225 | 0 | -1,225 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15152990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed oils from plants or microbes, not for industrial use