Import/export HS code 15159051: Solid oils (small packs)
Solid oils in packages of 1 kg or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 101,285 |
| Lithuania | 43,464 |
| Netherlands | 18,499 |
| France | 15,659 |
| India | 5,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 69,551 | 31,734 | -37,817 |
| Lithuania | 37,572 | 5,892 | -31,680 |
| Netherlands | 18,499 | 0 | -18,499 |
| France | 7,717 | 7,942 | +225 |
| India | 5,494 | 0 | -5,494 |
| Italy | 1,043 | 0 | -1,043 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 101,285 |
| Lithuania | 43,464 |
| Ghana | 18,499 |
| France | 8,660 |
| India | 7,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 69,551 | 31,734 | -37,817 |
| Lithuania | 37,572 | 5,892 | -31,680 |
| Ghana | 18,499 | 0 | -18,499 |
| France | 7,717 | 943 | -6,774 |
| India | 5,494 | 2,292 | -3,202 |
| Italy | 1,043 | 3,739 | +2,696 |
| Egypt | 0 | 968 | +968 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 173,510 |
| Air transport | 6,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,494 |
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) | 127,942 | 45,568 | -82,374 |
| Air transport | 6,440 | 0 | -6,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,494 | 0 | -5,494 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 105,329 |
| Dover | 43,589 |
| Eurotunnel | 23,649 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,440 |
| London | 5,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 73,595 | 31,734 | -41,861 |
| Dover | 35,096 | 8,493 | -26,603 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,251 | 4,398 | -14,853 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,440 | 0 | -6,440 |
| London | 5,494 | 0 | -5,494 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 943 | +943 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-03 | 4 |
| 2024-10 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FOODPOL LTD | 16 |
| EUROPEAN FOOD CENTRE LTD | 4 |
| ODRA BEDFORD LTD | 3 |
| RAPALA VMC UK LIMITED | 3 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 2 |
| AROMA-ZONE UK LTD | 2 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 2 |
| J&T CUSTOMS CONSULTING LIMITED | 2 |
| TREE OF LIFE UK LIMITED | 2 |
| DUNDEIS (UK) LTD | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 131,737 |
| Czechia | 16,016 |
| Switzerland | 1,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 54,538 | 77,199 | +22,661 |
| Czechia | 16,016 | 0 | -16,016 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 1,188 | +1,188 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 147,753 |
| Air transport | 1,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,554 | 77,199 | +6,645 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,188 | +1,188 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 147,753 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,554 | 77,199 | +6,645 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,188 | +1,188 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15159051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Solid oils in packages of 1 kg or less