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 | 1,088,486 |
| Germany | 812,004 |
| Netherlands | 509,389 |
| China | 492,947 |
| France | 442,963 |
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 | 466,183 | 622,303 | +156,120 |
| Germany | 386,223 | 425,781 | +39,558 |
| Netherlands | 187,506 | 321,883 | +134,377 |
| China | 212,266 | 280,681 | +68,415 |
| France | 286,872 | 156,091 | -130,781 |
| Turkey | 164,238 | 111,837 | -52,401 |
| United States | 52,068 | 77,323 | +25,255 |
| Spain | 38,457 | 86,907 | +48,450 |
| Argentina | 0 | 124,618 | +124,618 |
| Brazil | 68,944 | 29,706 | -39,238 |
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 | 1,676,637 |
| Panama | 1,035,385 |
| China | 580,106 |
| Turkey | 276,075 |
| 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 | 726,512 | 950,125 | +223,613 |
| Panama | 486,698 | 548,687 | +61,989 |
| China | 268,762 | 311,344 | +42,582 |
| Turkey | 164,238 | 111,837 | -52,401 |
| Peru | 80,460 | 52,935 | -27,525 |
| Spain | 34,342 | 96,938 | +62,596 |
| United States | 46,200 | 72,768 | +26,568 |
| Brazil | 68,944 | 42,308 | -26,636 |
| Argentina | 70,779 | 23,066 | -47,713 |
| Germany | 26,469 | 55,076 | +28,607 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 2,113,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,791,406 |
| Air transport | 347,340 |
| Road transport | 101,331 |
| Other | 87,735 |
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) | 927,545 | 1,186,070 | +258,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 991,403 | 800,003 | -191,400 |
| Air transport | 52,394 | 294,946 | +242,552 |
| Road transport | 70,225 | 31,106 | -39,119 |
| Other | 76,433 | 11,302 | -65,131 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 877,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 870,151 |
| Dover | 869,107 |
| Eurotunnel | 281,233 |
| Immingham Docks | 280,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 406,227 | 470,814 | +64,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 343,127 | 527,024 | +183,897 |
| Dover | 511,691 | 357,416 | -154,275 |
| Eurotunnel | 142,077 | 139,156 | -2,921 |
| Immingham Docks | 212,753 | 67,655 | -145,098 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 7,469 | 202,681 | +195,212 |
| London | 67,595 | 97,091 | +29,496 |
| Harwich | 59,069 | 84,875 | +25,806 |
| ZLC | 118,872 | 6,542 | -112,330 |
| 000 | 76,433 | 11,302 | -65,131 |
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
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 69 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 57 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 53 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 40 |
| OLEON LTD. | 33 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 29 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 25 |
| 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 | 13 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | 190,743 |
| Germany | 98,542 |
| Thailand | 82,089 |
| Norway | 65,860 |
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 | 109,210 | 81,533 | -27,677 |
| Germany | 40,211 | 58,331 | +18,120 |
| Thailand | 37,543 | 44,546 | +7,003 |
| Norway | 42,861 | 22,999 | -19,862 |
| Australia | 51,187 | 13,302 | -37,885 |
| France | 62,151 | 0 | -62,151 |
| Netherlands | 8,327 | 38,696 | +30,369 |
| Finland | 19,331 | 12,692 | -6,639 |
| China | 1,695 | 23,128 | +21,433 |
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) | 886,797 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 324,903 |
| Air transport | 153,295 |
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) | 545,660 | 341,137 | -204,523 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 153,514 | 171,389 | +17,875 |
| Air transport | 97,199 | 56,096 | -41,103 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 477,121 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,446 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,736 |
| Southampton | 110,661 |
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 | 98,544 | 105,006 | +6,462 |
| London Gateway Port | 147,607 | 32,839 | -114,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,641 | 72,095 | +19,454 |
| Southampton | 13,367 | 97,294 | +83,927 |
| East Midlands Airport | 61,029 | 17,792 | -43,237 |
| Felixstowe | 34,640 | 34,774 | +134 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,064 | 30,315 | +5,251 |
| London | 13,320 | 12,692 | -628 |
| ZLC | 9,911 | 2,286 | -7,625 |
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