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 | 1,124,749 |
| Germany | 738,568 |
| France | 480,054 |
| Netherlands | 436,513 |
| Turkey | 429,428 |
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 | 659,364 | 465,385 | -193,979 |
| Germany | 392,887 | 345,681 | -47,206 |
| France | 300,657 | 179,397 | -121,260 |
| Netherlands | 179,004 | 257,509 | +78,505 |
| Turkey | 322,118 | 107,310 | -214,808 |
| China | 192,862 | 179,630 | -13,232 |
| United States | 53,899 | 80,167 | +26,268 |
| Spain | 31,415 | 93,979 | +62,564 |
| 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 | 1,648,215 |
| Panama | 977,363 |
| China | 476,930 |
| Turkey | 429,428 |
| Peru | 130,941 |
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 | 859,298 | 788,917 | -70,381 |
| Panama | 512,181 | 465,182 | -46,999 |
| China | 278,109 | 198,821 | -79,288 |
| Turkey | 322,118 | 107,310 | -214,808 |
| Peru | 70,150 | 60,791 | -9,359 |
| Spain | 32,925 | 96,528 | +63,603 |
| United States | 50,591 | 75,719 | +25,128 |
| Argentina | 72,776 | 37,646 | -35,130 |
| Brazil | 44,992 | 31,101 | -13,891 |
| Mexico | 57,571 | 0 | -57,571 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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) | 1,924,792 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,822,827 |
| Road transport | 292,763 |
| Air transport | 197,561 |
| Other | 129,406 |
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) | 1,030,166 | 894,626 | -135,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 976,162 | 846,665 | -129,497 |
| Road transport | 276,752 | 16,011 | -260,741 |
| Air transport | 50,951 | 146,610 | +95,659 |
| Other | 98,998 | 30,408 | -68,590 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 879,185 |
| Felixstowe | 790,257 |
| London Gateway Port | 778,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 371,548 |
| ZLC | 331,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 519,459 | 359,726 | -159,733 |
| Felixstowe | 461,842 | 328,415 | -133,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 387,294 | 390,912 | +3,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 254,869 | 116,679 | -138,190 |
| ZLC | 276,752 | 55,189 | -221,563 |
| Eurotunnel | 145,264 | 130,763 | -14,501 |
| London | 65,415 | 105,397 | +39,982 |
| Harwich | 49,359 | 95,755 | +46,396 |
| 000 | 98,998 | 30,408 | -68,590 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,996 | 69,737 | +43,741 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 65 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 55 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 48 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 36 |
| OLEON LTD. | 32 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 27 |
| LALEHAM HEALTH AND BEAUTY LIMITED | 22 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 22 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 18 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 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 | 488,459 |
| South Korea | 244,261 |
| Germany | 121,478 |
| France | 90,454 |
| Australia | 69,032 |
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 | 8,525 | 479,934 | +471,409 |
| South Korea | 197,423 | 46,838 | -150,585 |
| Germany | 58,202 | 63,276 | +5,074 |
| France | 59,804 | 30,650 | -29,154 |
| Australia | 50,938 | 18,094 | -32,844 |
| Norway | 31,547 | 30,364 | -1,183 |
| Thailand | 37,543 | 23,600 | -13,943 |
| Netherlands | 8,327 | 38,696 | +30,369 |
| United States | 37,743 | 5,740 | -32,003 |
| Turkey | 23,300 | 9,128 | -14,172 |
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) | 930,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 344,966 |
| Air transport | 166,770 |
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) | 328,503 | 602,268 | +273,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,794 | 194,172 | +43,378 |
| Air transport | 117,189 | 49,581 | -67,608 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 475,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 262,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,800 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,891 |
| Southampton | 117,767 |
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 | 0 | 475,185 | +475,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,419 | 24,619 | -212,800 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,038 | 121,762 | +9,724 |
| Immingham Docks | 41,327 | 80,564 | +39,237 |
| Southampton | 41,340 | 76,427 | +35,087 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,094 | 35,745 | -32,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,609 | 6,254 | -30,355 |
| Felixstowe | 34,640 | 0 | -34,640 |
| London | 12,533 | 9,479 | -3,054 |
| ZLC | 10,230 | 3,610 | -6,620 |
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