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 | 15,302,180 |
| Italy | 1,054,336 |
| Hungary | 167,592 |
| Poland | 165,571 |
| Netherlands | 131,309 |
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 | 8,255,403 | 7,046,777 | -1,208,626 |
| Italy | 517,245 | 537,091 | +19,846 |
| Hungary | 0 | 167,592 | +167,592 |
| Poland | 109,536 | 56,035 | -53,501 |
| Netherlands | 57,037 | 74,272 | +17,235 |
| Spain | 58,876 | 48,504 | -10,372 |
| Germany | 43,645 | 28,086 | -15,559 |
| Sweden | 21,878 | 40,690 | +18,812 |
| France | 26,868 | 14,892 | -11,976 |
| Chile | 22,434 | 0 | -22,434 |
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 | 1,084,064 |
| Spain | 242,362 |
| Hungary | 167,592 |
| Poland | 148,530 |
| Sweden | 64,809 |
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 | 536,414 | 547,650 | +11,236 |
| Spain | 103,072 | 139,290 | +36,218 |
| Hungary | 0 | 167,592 | +167,592 |
| Poland | 109,536 | 38,994 | -70,542 |
| Sweden | 21,878 | 42,931 | +21,053 |
| France | 30,274 | 16,682 | -13,592 |
| Netherlands | 24,640 | 9,331 | -15,309 |
| Chile | 22,434 | 10,234 | -12,200 |
| Israel | 7,352 | 9,477 | +2,125 |
| Panama | 2,302 | 4,692 | +2,390 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | 15,302,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 923,094 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 702,180 |
| Air transport | 228,530 |
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 | 8,255,403 | 7,046,777 | -1,208,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 372,897 | 550,197 | +177,300 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 347,975 | 354,205 | +6,230 |
| Air transport | 145,043 | 83,487 | -61,556 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,302,180 |
| Middlesbrough | 624,395 |
| Hull | 392,813 |
| Dover | 297,210 |
| Birmingham Airport | 130,642 |
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 | 8,255,403 | 7,046,777 | -1,208,626 |
| Middlesbrough | 198,626 | 425,769 | +227,143 |
| Hull | 299,149 | 93,664 | -205,485 |
| Dover | 81,254 | 215,956 | +134,702 |
| Birmingham Airport | 91,490 | 39,152 | -52,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,443 | 46,708 | -28,735 |
| Harwich | 25,008 | 68,254 | +43,246 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,475 | 19,711 | -7,764 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,589 | 22,200 | +3,611 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,486 | 7,741 | -6,745 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| O&3 LIMITED | 18 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 14 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 14 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 13 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 10 |
| FILLCARE LIMITED | 7 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 5 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 4 |
| NORTHSTAR LIPIDS (UK) LTD | 4 |
| SURFACHEM HOLDINGS LIMITED | 2 |
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 | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,295,295 |
| Germany | 524,675 |
| Australia | 182,057 |
| New Zealand | 170,958 |
| United States | 87,913 |
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 | 2,535 | -1,290,225 |
| Germany | 292,407 | 232,268 | -60,139 |
| Australia | 73,551 | 108,506 | +34,955 |
| New Zealand | 91,198 | 79,760 | -11,438 |
| United States | 47,264 | 40,649 | -6,615 |
| Ukraine | 58,193 | 21,144 | -37,049 |
| France | 21,392 | 51,452 | +30,060 |
| Poland | 30,873 | 31,674 | +801 |
| South Korea | 15,980 | 45,175 | +29,195 |
| Spain | 4,967 | 31,176 | +26,209 |
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) | 860,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 534,474 |
| Air transport | 282,611 |
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) | 475,406 | 385,525 | -89,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 261,089 | 273,385 | +12,296 |
| Air transport | 165,599 | 117,012 | -48,587 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,287,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 630,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 245,886 |
| Harwich | 214,386 |
| Southampton | 144,901 |
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 | 365,662 | 265,112 | -100,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,907 | 113,979 | -17,928 |
| Harwich | 97,513 | 116,873 | +19,360 |
| Southampton | 23,865 | 121,036 | +97,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,026 | 48,703 | -25,323 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,457 | 41,162 | +3,705 |
| Felixstowe | 49,958 | 18,526 | -31,432 |
| London | 44,790 | 7,666 | -37,124 |
| ZLC | 26,607 | 5,015 | -21,592 |
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