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 | 25,315,315 |
| Netherlands | 1,174,099 |
| France | 755,171 |
| Belgium | 330,618 |
| Germany | 315,416 |
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 | 12,205,224 | 13,110,091 | +904,867 |
| Netherlands | 529,918 | 644,181 | +114,263 |
| France | 551,995 | 203,176 | -348,819 |
| Belgium | 180,112 | 150,506 | -29,606 |
| Germany | 179,785 | 135,631 | -44,154 |
| Spain | 95,809 | 78,384 | -17,425 |
| United States | 115,643 | 19,643 | -96,000 |
| China | 49,694 | 11,632 | -38,062 |
| Switzerland | 6,502 | 11,501 | +4,999 |
| Italy | 0 | 16,979 | +16,979 |
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 | 27,347,966 |
| China | 198,574 |
| Spain | 174,188 |
| United States | 172,155 |
| Belgium | 158,796 |
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 | 13,307,633 | 14,040,333 | +732,700 |
| China | 184,809 | 13,765 | -171,044 |
| Spain | 95,804 | 78,384 | -17,420 |
| United States | 115,643 | 56,512 | -59,131 |
| Belgium | 84,243 | 74,553 | -9,690 |
| Netherlands | 43,468 | 37,018 | -6,450 |
| Germany | 50,322 | 3,200 | -47,122 |
| Mexico | 0 | 47,696 | +47,696 |
| 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 - West and North West | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 26,562,573 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,628,419 |
| Air transport | 102,856 |
| Other | 64,020 |
| 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) | 12,650,946 | 13,911,627 | +1,260,681 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,204,386 | 424,033 | -780,353 |
| Air transport | 49,388 | 53,468 | +4,080 |
| Other | 47,430 | 16,590 | -30,840 |
| Road transport | 0 | 6,405 | +6,405 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 22,611,298 |
| Southampton | 1,437,920 |
| Felixstowe | 1,085,069 |
| Immingham Docks | 981,602 |
| Hull | 492,299 |
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 | 10,804,511 | 11,806,787 | +1,002,276 |
| Southampton | 644,422 | 793,498 | +149,076 |
| Felixstowe | 759,668 | 325,401 | -434,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 523,646 | 457,956 | -65,690 |
| Hull | 318,296 | 174,003 | -144,293 |
| Eurotunnel | 332,806 | 145,324 | -187,482 |
| Thamesport | 13,606 | 391,627 | +378,021 |
| Dover | 125,037 | 154,520 | +29,483 |
| London | 184,109 | 48,634 | -135,475 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 74 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 73 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 61 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 31 |
| OLEON LTD. | 31 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 21 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 19 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 19 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 499,173 |
| Germany | 422,498 |
| Nigeria | 225,022 |
| Poland | 210,975 |
| France | 171,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 210,990 | 288,183 | +77,193 |
| Germany | 256,351 | 166,147 | -90,204 |
| Nigeria | 20,693 | 204,329 | +183,636 |
| Poland | 129,389 | 81,586 | -47,803 |
| France | 96,121 | 75,544 | -20,577 |
| Saudi Arabia | 114,210 | 31,393 | -82,817 |
| Japan | 116,878 | 5,089 | -111,789 |
| Kenya | 91,047 | 0 | -91,047 |
| Canada | 57,562 | 28,883 | -28,679 |
| Barbados | 36,898 | 14,794 | -22,104 |
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) | 1,206,740 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,049,450 |
| Air transport | 244,871 |
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) | 551,674 | 655,066 | +103,392 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 561,854 | 487,596 | -74,258 |
| Air transport | 218,642 | 26,229 | -192,413 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 618,547 |
| Liverpool Docks | 403,982 |
| Southampton | 368,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 295,153 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,883 |
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 | 322,251 | 296,296 | -25,955 |
| Liverpool Docks | 236,219 | 167,763 | -68,456 |
| Southampton | 42,511 | 326,275 | +283,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,865 | 122,288 | -50,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 145,299 | 109,584 | -35,715 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,223 | 22,383 | -125,840 |
| Dover | 85,598 | 38,543 | -47,055 |
| Felixstowe | 48,485 | 23,893 | -24,592 |
| Portsmouth | 50,584 | 20,325 | -30,259 |
| Manchester Airport | 56,036 | 0 | -56,036 |
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