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 | 17,841,615 |
| Italy | 1,373,940 |
| Poland | 280,944 |
| Hungary | 168,696 |
| Netherlands | 132,275 |
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 | 8,153,995 | 9,687,620 | +1,533,625 |
| Italy | 392,846 | 981,094 | +588,248 |
| Poland | 125,260 | 155,684 | +30,424 |
| Hungary | 0 | 168,696 | +168,696 |
| Netherlands | 50,842 | 81,433 | +30,591 |
| Spain | 37,411 | 69,690 | +32,279 |
| Germany | 68,418 | 3,313 | -65,105 |
| Sweden | 31,144 | 31,830 | +686 |
| France | 31,102 | 8,582 | -22,520 |
| 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 | 1,397,036 |
| Poland | 260,421 |
| Spain | 259,571 |
| Hungary | 168,696 |
| Sweden | 65,215 |
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 | 402,000 | 995,036 | +593,036 |
| Poland | 125,260 | 135,161 | +9,901 |
| Spain | 123,868 | 135,703 | +11,835 |
| Hungary | 0 | 168,696 | +168,696 |
| Sweden | 31,144 | 34,071 | +2,927 |
| France | 34,508 | 10,372 | -24,136 |
| Turkey | 4,531 | 39,107 | +34,576 |
| Chile | 22,434 | 10,234 | -12,200 |
| Netherlands | 8,098 | 16,492 | +8,394 |
| Israel | 11,276 | 5,553 | -5,723 |
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 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 | 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 | 17,841,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,441,780 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 615,372 |
| Air transport | 272,689 |
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 | 8,153,995 | 9,687,620 | +1,533,625 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 462,758 | 979,022 | +516,264 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,434 | 475,938 | +336,504 |
| Air transport | 169,585 | 103,104 | -66,481 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 17,841,615 |
| Middlesbrough | 696,676 |
| Hull | 634,443 |
| Dover | 352,724 |
| Birmingham Airport | 165,614 |
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 | 8,153,995 | 9,687,620 | +1,533,625 |
| Middlesbrough | 276,022 | 420,654 | +144,632 |
| Hull | 95,340 | 539,103 | +443,763 |
| Dover | 100,900 | 251,824 | +150,924 |
| Birmingham Airport | 107,214 | 58,400 | -48,814 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,167 | 62,956 | -5,211 |
| Harwich | 25,008 | 86,219 | +61,211 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,399 | 16,160 | -15,239 |
| ZLC | 0 | 39,107 | +39,107 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,952 | 23,246 | +9,294 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| O&3 LIMITED | 22 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 15 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 15 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 13 |
| 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 | 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 | 1,297,517 |
| Germany | 514,358 |
| Australia | 276,925 |
| New Zealand | 183,729 |
| United States | 127,119 |
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 | 307,773 | 206,585 | -101,188 |
| Australia | 82,197 | 194,728 | +112,531 |
| New Zealand | 88,572 | 95,157 | +6,585 |
| United States | 50,855 | 76,264 | +25,409 |
| Ukraine | 28,358 | 55,996 | +27,638 |
| South Korea | 17,580 | 49,048 | +31,468 |
| France | 17,666 | 47,364 | +29,698 |
| Poland | 34,645 | 29,337 | -5,308 |
| 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) | 860,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 706,304 |
| Air transport | 292,624 |
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) | 473,072 | 387,775 | -85,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 250,654 | 455,650 | +204,996 |
| Air transport | 178,562 | 114,062 | -64,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,287,005 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 625,608 |
| London Gateway Port | 350,356 |
| Harwich | 214,386 |
| Southampton | 195,595 |
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 | 336,780 | 288,828 | -47,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,313 | 202,043 | +53,730 |
| Harwich | 124,061 | 90,325 | -33,736 |
| Southampton | 17,563 | 178,032 | +160,469 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,150 | 56,576 | -22,574 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,034 | 32,993 | -12,041 |
| Felixstowe | 49,958 | 22,025 | -27,933 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,206 | 44,916 | +41,710 |
| London Stansted Airport | 17,957 | 15,281 | -2,676 |
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