Import/export HS code 151530: Castor oil and its fractions
Oil extracted from castor beans, used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 23,953,497 |
| Netherlands | 1,138,699 |
| France | 623,015 |
| Belgium | 295,009 |
| Germany | 244,277 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 11,960,473 | 11,993,024 | +32,551 |
| Netherlands | 526,984 | 611,715 | +84,731 |
| France | 501,531 | 121,484 | -380,047 |
| Belgium | 139,806 | 155,203 | +15,397 |
| Germany | 111,165 | 133,112 | +21,947 |
| Spain | 118,213 | 92,498 | -25,715 |
| United States | 125,592 | 13,754 | -111,838 |
| China | 41,720 | 5,937 | -35,783 |
| Italy | 0 | 16,979 | +16,979 |
| Czechia | 5,250 | 10,451 | +5,201 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 25,822,665 |
| Spain | 210,706 |
| United States | 176,215 |
| Belgium | 122,908 |
| China | 121,957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 12,997,332 | 12,825,333 | -171,999 |
| Spain | 118,208 | 92,498 | -25,710 |
| United States | 125,592 | 50,623 | -74,969 |
| Belgium | 56,839 | 66,069 | +9,230 |
| China | 113,887 | 8,070 | -105,817 |
| Netherlands | 44,917 | 35,569 | -9,348 |
| Mexico | 0 | 47,696 | +47,696 |
| Germany | 36,561 | 2,238 | -34,323 |
| United Kingdom | 24,304 | 3,630 | -20,674 |
| Italy | 9,438 | 16,979 | +7,541 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 25,391,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,209,212 |
| Air transport | 107,010 |
| Other | 35,569 |
| Road transport | 6,405 |
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) | 12,697,809 | 12,693,736 | -4,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 791,649 | 417,563 | -374,086 |
| Air transport | 48,976 | 58,034 | +9,058 |
| Other | 27,659 | 7,910 | -19,749 |
| Road transport | 6,405 | 0 | -6,405 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 21,538,729 |
| Southampton | 1,551,491 |
| Immingham Docks | 944,431 |
| Felixstowe | 720,407 |
| Hull | 426,528 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 10,651,313 | 10,887,416 | +236,103 |
| Southampton | 782,331 | 769,160 | -13,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 557,257 | 387,174 | -170,083 |
| Felixstowe | 455,518 | 264,889 | -190,629 |
| Hull | 357,846 | 68,682 | -289,164 |
| Eurotunnel | 248,529 | 152,819 | -95,710 |
| Thamesport | 4,377 | 388,558 | +384,181 |
| London | 224,755 | 6,152 | -218,603 |
| Dover | 48,207 | 153,774 | +105,567 |
| Middlesbrough | 118,433 | 0 | -118,433 |
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
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
|
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 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 75 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 73 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 62 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 31 |
| OLEON LTD. | 31 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 21 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 20 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 20 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 17 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 479,600 |
| United States | 455,123 |
| Nigeria | 225,022 |
| Poland | 207,564 |
| France | 147,595 |
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 | 259,257 | 220,343 | -38,914 |
| United States | 173,556 | 281,567 | +108,011 |
| Nigeria | 20,693 | 204,329 | +183,636 |
| Poland | 130,605 | 76,959 | -53,646 |
| France | 112,118 | 35,477 | -76,641 |
| Saudi Arabia | 114,210 | 31,393 | -82,817 |
| Japan | 116,878 | 5,089 | -111,789 |
| Canada | 57,562 | 44,733 | -12,829 |
| Barbados | 39,898 | 17,794 | -22,104 |
| Kenya | 56,555 | 0 | -56,555 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,159,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,088,001 |
| Air transport | 216,763 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 514,349 | 645,023 | +130,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 609,101 | 478,900 | -130,201 |
| Air transport | 192,297 | 24,466 | -167,831 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 592,681 |
| Southampton | 385,170 |
| Liverpool Docks | 362,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 328,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 278,835 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 356,804 | 235,877 | -120,927 |
| Southampton | 66,664 | 318,506 | +251,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 192,115 | 170,115 | -22,000 |
| Immingham Docks | 171,215 | 157,752 | -13,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 162,389 | 116,446 | -45,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,428 | 20,551 | -112,877 |
| Dover | 70,327 | 39,101 | -31,226 |
| Felixstowe | 47,843 | 24,927 | -22,916 |
| Portsmouth | 44,202 | 20,407 | -23,795 |
| Manchester Airport | 43,566 | 0 | -43,566 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 151530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oil extracted from castor beans, used in various industries