Import/export HS code 15159040: Industrial or technical oils
Oils used for industrial purposes, not for human food
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 286,530 |
| Turkey | 253,600 |
| Italy | 100,746 |
| Poland | 82,691 |
| Peru | 50,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 98,259 | 188,271 | +90,012 |
| Turkey | 206,061 | 47,539 | -158,522 |
| Italy | 100,746 | 0 | -100,746 |
| Poland | 57,094 | 25,597 | -31,497 |
| Peru | 0 | 50,385 | +50,385 |
| Japan | 21,044 | 15,673 | -5,371 |
| Germany | 4,326 | 19,301 | +14,975 |
| Zimbabwe | 13,695 | 0 | -13,695 |
| Chile | 4,857 | 5,186 | +329 |
| Netherlands | 8,210 | 0 | -8,210 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 299,741 |
| Turkey | 253,600 |
| Italy | 105,298 |
| Poland | 62,145 |
| Peru | 54,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 106,740 | 193,001 | +86,261 |
| Turkey | 206,061 | 47,539 | -158,522 |
| Italy | 105,298 | 0 | -105,298 |
| Poland | 41,281 | 20,864 | -20,417 |
| Peru | 4,326 | 50,385 | +46,059 |
| Japan | 21,044 | 15,673 | -5,371 |
| Germany | 0 | 19,301 | +19,301 |
| Zimbabwe | 13,695 | 0 | -13,695 |
| Chile | 4,857 | 5,186 | +329 |
| Netherlands | 8,210 | 0 | -8,210 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 255,717 |
| Road transport | 227,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 199,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 198,555 |
| Other | 3 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 48,941 | 206,776 | +157,835 |
| Road transport | 182,496 | 44,864 | -137,632 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,422 | 69,071 | -61,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,304 | 34,251 | -130,053 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | +3 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 238,992 |
| East Midlands Airport | 203,284 |
| Dover | 118,049 |
| Middlesbrough | 100,746 |
| Thamesport | 62,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 194,128 | 44,864 | -149,264 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,566 | 175,718 | +148,152 |
| Dover | 118,049 | 0 | -118,049 |
| Middlesbrough | 100,746 | 0 | -100,746 |
| Thamesport | 8,632 | 53,398 | +44,766 |
| Southampton | 21,044 | 15,673 | -5,371 |
| London | 4,552 | 27,895 | +23,343 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,477 | 7,861 | -12,616 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 23,197 | +23,197 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,334 | 6,356 | -6,978 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 561,862 |
| South Korea | 451,555 |
| New Zealand | 179,478 |
| Poland | 118,021 |
| Ecuador | 91,591 |
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 | 378,963 | 182,899 | -196,064 |
| South Korea | 276,528 | 175,027 | -101,501 |
| New Zealand | 118,916 | 60,562 | -58,354 |
| Poland | 83,565 | 34,456 | -49,109 |
| Ecuador | 91,591 | 0 | -91,591 |
| Ukraine | 41,273 | 11,127 | -30,146 |
| Australia | 25,876 | 25,356 | -520 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,328 | 19,918 | +7,590 |
| South Africa | 8,365 | 14,864 | +6,499 |
| Denmark | 15,219 | 7,306 | -7,913 |
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) | 903,723 |
| Air transport | 622,846 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,722 |
| Other | 21 |
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) | 559,511 | 344,212 | -215,299 |
| Air transport | 434,661 | 188,185 | -246,476 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 198,360 | 125,362 | -72,998 |
| Other | 21 | 0 | -21 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 334,161 |
| Liverpool Docks | 298,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 243,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 216,782 |
| Southampton | 193,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 255,619 | 78,542 | -177,077 |
| Liverpool Docks | 184,177 | 114,514 | -69,663 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,502 | 100,549 | -41,953 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,899 | 78,883 | -59,016 |
| Southampton | 104,528 | 89,265 | -15,263 |
| Manchester Airport | 111,157 | 34,957 | -76,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,627 | 24,116 | -61,511 |
| ZLC | 46,891 | 34,327 | -12,564 |
| Felixstowe | 6,006 | 57,358 | +51,352 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,036 | 14,689 | -26,347 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15159040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used for industrial purposes, not for human food