Import/export HS code 15159060: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,973,030 |
| Italy | 1,867,665 |
| Poland | 286,049 |
| Hungary | 168,696 |
| Netherlands | 137,787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,185,767 | 9,787,263 | +1,601,496 |
| Italy | 486,510 | 1,381,155 | +894,645 |
| Poland | 103,009 | 183,040 | +80,031 |
| Hungary | 0 | 168,696 | +168,696 |
| Netherlands | 49,938 | 87,849 | +37,911 |
| Spain | 58,463 | 47,490 | -10,973 |
| Germany | 68,418 | 3,313 | -65,105 |
| Sweden | 34,503 | 30,701 | -3,802 |
| France | 30,823 | 9,207 | -21,616 |
| Turkey | 0 | 39,107 | +39,107 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,889,857 |
| Poland | 265,526 |
| Spain | 258,423 |
| Hungary | 168,696 |
| Sweden | 67,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 494,760 | 1,395,097 | +900,337 |
| Poland | 103,009 | 162,517 | +59,508 |
| Spain | 144,920 | 113,503 | -31,417 |
| Hungary | 0 | 168,696 | +168,696 |
| Sweden | 34,503 | 32,942 | -1,561 |
| France | 34,229 | 10,997 | -23,232 |
| Turkey | 4,531 | 39,107 | +34,576 |
| Netherlands | 8,098 | 22,908 | +14,810 |
| Chile | 11,361 | 10,234 | -1,127 |
| Israel | 7,921 | 5,553 | -2,368 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 17,973,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,968,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 617,948 |
| Air transport | 236,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8,185,767 | 9,787,263 | +1,601,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 557,275 | 1,411,098 | +853,823 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,957 | 454,991 | +292,034 |
| Air transport | 130,714 | 106,003 | -24,711 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 17,973,030 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,153,325 |
| Hull | 634,443 |
| Dover | 350,688 |
| Immingham Docks | 175,941 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 8,185,767 | 9,787,263 | +1,601,496 |
| Middlesbrough | 276,022 | 877,303 | +601,281 |
| Hull | 189,004 | 445,439 | +256,435 |
| Dover | 98,864 | 251,824 | +152,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,622 | 105,319 | +34,697 |
| Birmingham Airport | 84,963 | 58,400 | -26,563 |
| Harwich | 25,008 | 86,219 | +61,211 |
| Thamesport | 14,771 | 30,669 | +15,898 |
| ZLC | 0 | 39,107 | +39,107 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,152 | 1,046 | -35,106 |
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
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| O&3 LIMITED | 23 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 16 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 16 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 14 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 10 |
| FILLCARE LIMITED | 8 |
| NORTHSTAR LIPIDS (UK) LTD | 5 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 5 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 4 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,297,517 |
| Germany | 490,809 |
| Australia | 264,792 |
| New Zealand | 246,728 |
| United States | 137,870 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,292,760 | 4,757 | -1,288,003 |
| Germany | 319,757 | 171,052 | -148,705 |
| Australia | 92,543 | 172,249 | +79,706 |
| New Zealand | 88,056 | 158,672 | +70,616 |
| United States | 56,070 | 81,800 | +25,730 |
| Ukraine | 33,209 | 51,145 | +17,936 |
| Poland | 42,139 | 29,337 | -12,802 |
| South Korea | 27,833 | 42,261 | +14,428 |
| France | 31,579 | 31,969 | +390 |
| Israel | 14,433 | 39,909 | +25,476 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,286,999 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,286,999 | 0 | -1,286,999 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,287,005 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 844,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 769,783 |
| Air transport | 287,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,287,005 | 0 | -1,287,005 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 526,944 | 317,399 | -209,545 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 267,994 | 501,789 | +233,795 |
| Air transport | 175,369 | 111,758 | -63,611 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,287,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 609,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 390,325 |
| Harwich | 214,386 |
| Southampton | 206,037 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,287,005 | 0 | -1,287,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 375,393 | 233,711 | -141,682 |
| London Gateway Port | 136,803 | 253,522 | +116,719 |
| Harwich | 139,320 | 75,066 | -64,254 |
| Southampton | 46,413 | 159,624 | +113,211 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,112 | 59,175 | -20,937 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,030 | 26,203 | -25,827 |
| Felixstowe | 49,958 | 25,491 | -24,467 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,206 | 54,518 | +51,312 |
| London | 24,240 | 7,666 | -16,574 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15159060
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used for industrial purposes, not for human food