Import/export HS code 15153090: Various castor oil products
Castor oil and its fractions, not for synthetic material production
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 24,529,076 |
| Netherlands | 1,043,050 |
| France | 780,933 |
| Belgium | 266,226 |
| Germany | 259,793 |
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 | 11,895,634 | 12,633,442 | +737,808 |
| Netherlands | 627,152 | 415,898 | -211,254 |
| France | 416,391 | 364,542 | -51,849 |
| Belgium | 148,226 | 118,000 | -30,226 |
| Germany | 148,912 | 110,881 | -38,031 |
| Spain | 122,226 | 78,384 | -43,842 |
| United States | 41,328 | 93,718 | +52,390 |
| Canada | 118,350 | 0 | -118,350 |
| China | 49,694 | 11,632 | -38,062 |
| Switzerland | 6,827 | 12,161 | +5,334 |
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 | 26,385,209 |
| Spain | 200,605 |
| China | 196,441 |
| United States | 171,915 |
| Belgium | 137,377 |
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 | 12,930,659 | 13,454,550 | +523,891 |
| Spain | 122,221 | 78,384 | -43,837 |
| China | 184,809 | 11,632 | -173,177 |
| United States | 41,328 | 130,587 | +89,259 |
| Belgium | 71,051 | 66,326 | -4,725 |
| Canada | 118,350 | 0 | -118,350 |
| Netherlands | 53,936 | 46,741 | -7,195 |
| Germany | 19,555 | 32,691 | +13,136 |
| United Kingdom | 24,304 | 3,630 | -20,674 |
| Italy | 4,960 | 12,372 | +7,412 |
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 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 25,439,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,876,932 |
| Air transport | 83,756 |
| Other | 68,643 |
| 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) | 12,026,388 | 13,412,961 | +1,386,573 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,492,407 | 384,525 | -1,107,882 |
| Air transport | 49,562 | 34,194 | -15,368 |
| Other | 41,463 | 27,180 | -14,283 |
| 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 | 21,913,172 |
| Southampton | 1,549,146 |
| Felixstowe | 1,219,155 |
| Immingham Docks | 872,384 |
| Eurotunnel | 470,636 |
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 | 10,358,770 | 11,554,402 | +1,195,632 |
| Southampton | 757,018 | 792,128 | +35,110 |
| Felixstowe | 954,990 | 264,165 | -690,825 |
| Immingham Docks | 368,781 | 503,603 | +134,822 |
| Eurotunnel | 369,652 | 100,984 | -268,668 |
| Hull | 104,209 | 319,408 | +215,199 |
| London | 351,369 | 69,261 | -282,108 |
| Dover | 122,496 | 104,310 | -18,186 |
| Middlesbrough | 80,806 | 37,627 | -43,179 |
| 000 | 41,463 | 27,180 | -14,283 |
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 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 71 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 70 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 59 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 31 |
| OLEON LTD. | 31 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 18 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 18 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 17 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 17 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 16 |
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 | 1 |
| 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 | 521,319 |
| Germany | 398,759 |
| France | 201,504 |
| Poland | 200,898 |
| Japan | 120,955 |
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 | 237,313 | 284,006 | +46,693 |
| Germany | 250,869 | 147,890 | -102,979 |
| France | 137,502 | 64,002 | -73,500 |
| Poland | 127,250 | 73,648 | -53,602 |
| Japan | 116,878 | 4,077 | -112,801 |
| Saudi Arabia | 52,067 | 62,143 | +10,076 |
| Nigeria | 20,693 | 72,623 | +51,930 |
| Canada | 51,712 | 14,625 | -37,087 |
| Barbados | 44,236 | 9,591 | -34,645 |
| Norway | 11,545 | 32,366 | +20,821 |
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) | 1,067,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 981,371 |
| Air transport | 170,483 |
| Road transport | 4,988 |
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) | 548,464 | 519,389 | -29,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 580,950 | 400,421 | -180,529 |
| Air transport | 151,630 | 18,853 | -132,777 |
| Road transport | 4,988 | 0 | -4,988 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 599,685 |
| Southampton | 360,422 |
| Liverpool Docks | 356,145 |
| Immingham Docks | 227,264 |
| London Gateway Port | 211,942 |
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 | 338,966 | 260,719 | -78,247 |
| Southampton | 63,775 | 296,647 | +232,872 |
| Liverpool Docks | 258,230 | 97,915 | -160,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 149,502 | 77,762 | -71,740 |
| London Gateway Port | 111,922 | 100,020 | -11,902 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 135,571 | 15,996 | -119,575 |
| Dover | 93,940 | 29,599 | -64,341 |
| Portsmouth | 57,922 | 14,047 | -43,875 |
| Felixstowe | 46,767 | 15,009 | -31,758 |
| Heysham | 4,247 | 12,148 | +7,901 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15153090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Castor oil and its fractions, not for synthetic material production