Import/export HS code 15159091: Solid oils (small packs)
Solid oils in packages of 1 kg or less
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 276,659 |
| Ivory Coast | 75,822 |
| Spain | 60,309 |
| Netherlands | 58,148 |
| Portugal | 23,598 |
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 | 164,842 | 111,817 | -53,025 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 75,822 | +75,822 |
| Spain | 0 | 60,309 | +60,309 |
| Netherlands | 23,066 | 35,082 | +12,016 |
| Portugal | 16,403 | 7,195 | -9,208 |
| Belgium | 15,625 | 0 | -15,625 |
| Poland | 15,440 | 0 | -15,440 |
| Italy | 0 | 15,339 | +15,339 |
| Turkey | 0 | 14,867 | +14,867 |
| United States | 3,105 | 11,368 | +8,263 |
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 | 205,378 |
| Spain | 124,719 |
| Ivory Coast | 75,822 |
| United States | 32,819 |
| Netherlands | 30,574 |
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 | 126,815 | 78,563 | -48,252 |
| Spain | 44,352 | 80,367 | +36,015 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 75,822 | +75,822 |
| United States | 8,255 | 24,564 | +16,309 |
| Netherlands | 6,768 | 23,806 | +17,038 |
| Portugal | 16,403 | 7,195 | -9,208 |
| Italy | 4,150 | 15,339 | +11,189 |
| Germany | 17,349 | 0 | -17,349 |
| Turkey | 0 | 14,867 | +14,867 |
| United Kingdom | 12,995 | 0 | -12,995 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| West of England | 2 |
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 - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West of England | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 431,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,561 |
| Air transport | 46,266 |
| Other | 3,113 |
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) | 204,407 | 226,746 | +22,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,953 | 97,608 | +73,655 |
| Air transport | 29,305 | 16,961 | -12,344 |
| Other | 180 | 2,933 | +2,753 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 207,285 |
| Dover | 136,448 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,700 |
| Harwich | 37,033 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,878 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 129,534 | 77,751 | -51,783 |
| Dover | 38,696 | 97,752 | +59,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,539 | 91,161 | +88,622 |
| Harwich | 16,298 | 20,735 | +4,437 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,007 | 13,871 | -1,136 |
| Thamesport | 21,414 | 2,524 | -18,890 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,100 | 0 | -16,100 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,327 | 11,368 | +10,041 |
| London | 3,961 | 8,017 | +4,056 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,768 | 2,355 | -4,413 |
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
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RICHARD WELLOCK & SONS LIMITED | 20 |
| WOODS FOODSERVICE LIMITED | 17 |
| WINDMILL ORGANICS LIMITED | 17 |
| TJX UK | 16 |
| CENTAUR FOODS LIMITED | 11 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 10 |
| DUARTE E COMPANHIA LTD | 9 |
| MY BEAUTY AND CARE LTD | 8 |
| VISERRA LIMITED | 8 |
| TERRA FIRMA FOODS LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 256,636 |
| Netherlands | 153,948 |
| Ireland | 68,787 |
| Poland | 25,664 |
| Portugal | 23,939 |
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 | 155,466 | 101,170 | -54,296 |
| Netherlands | 67,533 | 86,415 | +18,882 |
| Ireland | 28,978 | 39,809 | +10,831 |
| Poland | 23,740 | 1,924 | -21,816 |
| Portugal | 14,243 | 9,696 | -4,547 |
| Sweden | 10,286 | 6,886 | -3,400 |
| Czechia | 8,608 | 4,753 | -3,855 |
| Spain | 6,605 | 5,530 | -1,075 |
| France | 2,490 | 9,433 | +6,943 |
| Qatar | 11,436 | 0 | -11,436 |
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) | 579,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,584 |
| Air transport | 25,904 |
| Other | 232 |
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) | 318,592 | 260,444 | -58,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,757 | 24,827 | +7,070 |
| Air transport | 22,088 | 3,816 | -18,272 |
| Other | 232 | 0 | -232 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 480,887 |
| Holyhead | 46,966 |
| Felixstowe | 22,566 |
| Southampton | 15,594 |
| Dover | 12,852 |
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 | 278,477 | 202,410 | -76,067 |
| Holyhead | 12,115 | 34,851 | +22,736 |
| Felixstowe | 11,604 | 10,962 | -642 |
| Southampton | 10,517 | 5,077 | -5,440 |
| Dover | 4,253 | 8,599 | +4,346 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,436 | 0 | -11,436 |
| Harwich | 3,148 | 7,495 | +4,347 |
| Heysham | 8,390 | 1,806 | -6,584 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,168 | 3,816 | -2,352 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 6,442 | +6,442 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15159091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Solid oils in packages of 1 kg or less