Import/export HS code 15159011: Specialty oils and waxes
Includes tung oil, jojoba oil, and waxes like myrtle and Japan wax
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 1,253,431 |
| Germany | 828,424 |
| Netherlands | 499,128 |
| China | 492,707 |
| France | 458,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 585,685 | 667,746 | +82,061 |
| Germany | 403,454 | 424,970 | +21,516 |
| Netherlands | 163,043 | 336,085 | +173,042 |
| China | 189,485 | 303,222 | +113,737 |
| France | 273,673 | 185,079 | -88,594 |
| Turkey | 265,771 | 121,784 | -143,987 |
| United States | 55,312 | 78,138 | +22,826 |
| Spain | 35,391 | 89,992 | +54,601 |
| Argentina | 0 | 124,618 | +124,618 |
| Panama | 74,025 | 0 | -74,025 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 1,817,522 |
| Panama | 1,077,124 |
| China | 566,874 |
| Turkey | 387,555 |
| Peru | 133,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 795,767 | 1,021,755 | +225,988 |
| Panama | 503,962 | 573,162 | +69,200 |
| China | 251,272 | 315,602 | +64,330 |
| Turkey | 265,771 | 121,784 | -143,987 |
| Peru | 60,602 | 72,793 | +12,191 |
| Spain | 34,342 | 96,938 | +62,596 |
| United States | 49,444 | 71,749 | +22,305 |
| Argentina | 76,186 | 32,833 | -43,353 |
| Germany | 38,223 | 39,616 | +1,393 |
| Brazil | 37,843 | 31,101 | -6,742 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 2,181,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,914,355 |
| Air transport | 293,808 |
| Road transport | 211,736 |
| Other | 108,978 |
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) | 928,446 | 1,253,246 | +324,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,023,999 | 890,356 | -133,643 |
| Air transport | 55,481 | 238,327 | +182,846 |
| Road transport | 181,705 | 30,031 | -151,674 |
| Other | 88,751 | 20,227 | -68,524 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 923,729 |
| Dover | 911,013 |
| Felixstowe | 845,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 371,891 |
| Eurotunnel | 312,681 |
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 | 317,257 | 606,472 | +289,215 |
| Dover | 528,787 | 382,226 | -146,561 |
| Felixstowe | 409,783 | 435,948 | +26,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 267,190 | 104,701 | -162,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 150,862 | 161,819 | +10,957 |
| ZLC | 220,405 | 16,489 | -203,916 |
| London | 77,444 | 93,368 | +15,924 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 7,469 | 152,473 | +145,004 |
| Harwich | 42,157 | 104,917 | +62,760 |
| 000 | 88,751 | 20,227 | -68,524 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 68 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 57 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 52 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 39 |
| OLEON LTD. | 33 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 28 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 24 |
| LALEHAM HEALTH AND BEAUTY LIMITED | 22 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 18 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 490,934 |
| South Korea | 228,746 |
| Germany | 104,319 |
| Thailand | 82,089 |
| France | 76,171 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 343,493 | 147,441 | -196,052 |
| South Korea | 146,027 | 82,719 | -63,308 |
| Germany | 33,158 | 71,161 | +38,003 |
| Thailand | 44,443 | 37,646 | -6,797 |
| France | 67,771 | 8,400 | -59,371 |
| Norway | 34,923 | 30,937 | -3,986 |
| Australia | 51,187 | 13,302 | -37,885 |
| Netherlands | 8,327 | 38,696 | +30,369 |
| Finland | 19,135 | 18,401 | -734 |
| Turkey | 25,709 | 10,949 | -14,760 |
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) | 913,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 350,512 |
| Air transport | 165,329 |
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) | 587,682 | 326,310 | -261,372 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,685 | 204,827 | +59,142 |
| Air transport | 109,000 | 56,329 | -52,671 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 477,121 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 223,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 214,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,736 |
| Southampton | 103,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 334,968 | 142,153 | -192,815 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 100,377 | 123,269 | +22,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 190,815 | 23,726 | -167,089 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,703 | 80,033 | +35,330 |
| Southampton | 12,181 | 91,580 | +79,399 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,547 | 16,611 | -56,936 |
| Felixstowe | 34,640 | 34,774 | +134 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,906 | 31,917 | +5,011 |
| London | 15,683 | 15,842 | +159 |
| ZLC | 7,352 | 3,829 | -3,523 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15159011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes tung oil, jojoba oil, and waxes like myrtle and Japan wax