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 | 493,502 |
| Turkey | 253,600 |
| Poland | 105,517 |
| Italy | 100,746 |
| 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 | 183,630 | 309,872 | +126,242 |
| Turkey | 226,810 | 26,790 | -200,020 |
| Poland | 59,494 | 46,023 | -13,471 |
| Italy | 100,746 | 0 | -100,746 |
| Peru | 0 | 50,385 | +50,385 |
| Japan | 20,920 | 20,278 | -642 |
| Germany | 0 | 23,166 | +23,166 |
| Chile | 4,857 | 16,358 | +11,501 |
| Zimbabwe | 13,695 | 0 | -13,695 |
| Spain | 2,320 | 8,001 | +5,681 |
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 | 508,336 |
| Turkey | 257,864 |
| Italy | 105,298 |
| Poland | 73,763 |
| Peru | 50,385 |
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 | 192,111 | 316,225 | +124,114 |
| Turkey | 226,810 | 31,054 | -195,756 |
| Italy | 105,298 | 0 | -105,298 |
| Poland | 43,681 | 30,082 | -13,599 |
| Peru | 0 | 50,385 | +50,385 |
| Japan | 20,920 | 22,014 | +1,094 |
| Germany | 0 | 23,166 | +23,166 |
| Chile | 4,857 | 16,358 | +11,501 |
| Spain | 2,320 | 12,333 | +10,013 |
| Zimbabwe | 13,695 | 0 | -13,695 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Kent | 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 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 407,182 |
| Air transport | 289,928 |
| Road transport | 227,360 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 211,545 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,334 | 240,848 | +74,514 |
| Air transport | 128,431 | 161,497 | +33,066 |
| Road transport | 203,245 | 24,115 | -179,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,298 | 81,247 | -49,051 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | +3 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 242,070 |
| Dover | 229,351 |
| East Midlands Airport | 206,381 |
| Eurotunnel | 107,937 |
| Middlesbrough | 100,746 |
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 | 214,877 | 27,193 | -187,684 |
| Dover | 113,723 | 115,628 | +1,905 |
| East Midlands Airport | 108,981 | 97,400 | -11,581 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,690 | 88,247 | +68,557 |
| Middlesbrough | 100,746 | 0 | -100,746 |
| Thamesport | 8,632 | 60,969 | +52,337 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 41,759 | +41,759 |
| Southampton | 20,920 | 20,278 | -642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,552 | 21,056 | +2,504 |
| London | 4,552 | 27,895 | +23,343 |
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 | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 12 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 10 |
| UNIFECT LTD | 6 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 5 |
| PELHAM HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 3 |
| UPCYCLED BEAUTY LTD | 3 |
| PETS CHOICE LIMITED | 3 |
| IMPACT FOODS INTERNATIONAL LTD | 2 |
| THE NAISSANCE TRADING & INNOVATION COMPANY LTD | 2 |
| WASO LTD. | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 604,756 |
| South Korea | 552,680 |
| New Zealand | 182,313 |
| Poland | 130,418 |
| Ukraine | 65,862 |
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 | 349,433 | 255,323 | -94,110 |
| South Korea | 244,495 | 308,185 | +63,690 |
| New Zealand | 106,011 | 76,302 | -29,709 |
| Poland | 81,280 | 49,138 | -32,142 |
| Ukraine | 41,700 | 24,162 | -17,538 |
| Australia | 29,406 | 32,294 | +2,888 |
| South Africa | 8,365 | 34,055 | +25,690 |
| Austria | 13,915 | 19,216 | +5,301 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,328 | 19,918 | +7,590 |
| Japan | 8,685 | 22,161 | +13,476 |
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) | 1,021,381 |
| Air transport | 645,878 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 378,282 |
| 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) | 500,857 | 520,524 | +19,667 |
| Air transport | 337,788 | 308,090 | -29,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,323 | 175,959 | -26,364 |
| 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 | 335,854 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 292,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 286,944 |
| Southampton | 282,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 248,956 |
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 | 226,521 | 109,333 | -117,188 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 146,465 | 145,577 | -888 |
| Liverpool Docks | 166,743 | 120,201 | -46,542 |
| Southampton | 91,623 | 190,687 | +99,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,481 | 116,475 | -16,006 |
| East Midlands Airport | 90,200 | 31,061 | -59,139 |
| ZLC | 44,982 | 73,175 | +28,193 |
| Felixstowe | 6,006 | 92,803 | +86,797 |
| London Stansted Airport | 37,176 | 37,491 | +315 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,898 | 48,675 | +27,777 |
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