Import/export HS code 151560: Microbial fats and oils
Fats and oils produced by microbes, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 374,625 |
| China | 298,110 |
| India | 140,331 |
| Netherlands | 74,885 |
| Switzerland | 56,976 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,792 | 367,833 | +361,041 |
| China | 35,929 | 262,181 | +226,252 |
| India | 140,331 | 0 | -140,331 |
| Netherlands | 6,196 | 68,689 | +62,493 |
| Switzerland | 19,302 | 37,674 | +18,372 |
| Italy | 14,746 | 18,383 | +3,637 |
| Norway | 0 | 21,343 | +21,343 |
| France | 0 | 10,350 | +10,350 |
| Spain | 8,284 | 0 | -8,284 |
| Ireland | 6,872 | 0 | -6,872 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 456,867 |
| China | 311,178 |
| India | 140,331 |
| Canada | 34,211 |
| Italy | 33,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 17,170 | 439,697 | +422,527 |
| China | 48,997 | 262,181 | +213,184 |
| India | 140,331 | 0 | -140,331 |
| Canada | 3,606 | 30,605 | +26,999 |
| Italy | 14,746 | 18,383 | +3,637 |
| Norway | 0 | 21,343 | +21,343 |
| France | 0 | 10,350 | +10,350 |
| Spain | 8,284 | 0 | -8,284 |
| Kenya | 0 | 7,833 | +7,833 |
| Mexico | 3,186 | 0 | -3,186 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 745,053 |
| Air transport | 193,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,210 |
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) | 59,028 | 686,025 | +626,997 |
| Air transport | 147,123 | 46,458 | -100,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,301 | 57,909 | +25,608 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 367,833 |
| Felixstowe | 237,124 |
| East Midlands Airport | 140,331 |
| Thamesport | 97,318 |
| Southampton | 45,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 0 | 367,833 | +367,833 |
| Felixstowe | 5,875 | 231,249 | +225,374 |
| East Midlands Airport | 140,331 | 0 | -140,331 |
| Thamesport | 25,454 | 71,864 | +46,410 |
| Southampton | 30,054 | 15,079 | -14,975 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 30,605 | +30,605 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,900 | 18,383 | +6,483 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 21,343 | +21,343 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,846 | 14,289 | +11,443 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 15,853 | +15,853 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEE HEALTH LIMITED | 9 |
| ALBION FINE FOODS LIMITED | 6 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 4 |
| G2 NATURALS LIMITED | 4 |
| SOHO FLORDIS UK LIMITED | 4 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 4 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 4 |
| MIBELLE LTD | 3 |
| LINTBELLS LIMITED | 2 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 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 | 16,005,244 |
| Switzerland | 7,986,592 |
| France | 3,413,092 |
| Australia | 1,790,054 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,170,731 |
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 | 13,240,735 | 2,764,509 | -10,476,226 |
| Switzerland | 4,101,443 | 3,885,149 | -216,294 |
| France | 3,154,722 | 258,370 | -2,896,352 |
| Australia | 1,790,054 | 0 | -1,790,054 |
| Saudi Arabia | 941,887 | 228,844 | -713,043 |
| Netherlands | 781,773 | 3,852 | -777,921 |
| United States | 498,641 | 39,998 | -458,643 |
| Norway | 76,794 | 0 | -76,794 |
| Japan | 40,546 | 0 | -40,546 |
| Ireland | 5,178 | 4,433 | -745 |
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) | 28,177,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,575,062 |
| Air transport | 64,404 |
| Other | 9,611 |
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) | 21,265,525 | 6,911,880 | -14,353,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,306,220 | 268,842 | -3,037,378 |
| Air transport | 64,404 | 0 | -64,404 |
| Other | 5,178 | 4,433 | -745 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,484,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,227,719 |
| Dover | 1,175,817 |
| Belfast Port | 1,170,731 |
| Felixstowe | 1,006,241 |
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 | 13,720,366 | 2,764,509 | -10,955,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,084,200 | 4,143,519 | -1,940,681 |
| Dover | 1,171,965 | 3,852 | -1,168,113 |
| Belfast Port | 941,887 | 228,844 | -713,043 |
| Felixstowe | 1,006,241 | 0 | -1,006,241 |
| Southampton | 773,698 | 39,998 | -733,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 507,600 | 0 | -507,600 |
| Portsmouth | 288,994 | 0 | -288,994 |
| Grimsby | 76,794 | 0 | -76,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,100 | 0 | -50,100 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 151560
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fats and oils produced by microbes, used in various industries