Import/export HS code 15162010: Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax)
A specific type of vegetable oil used in industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,440,233 |
| Netherlands | 821,800 |
| Germany | 344,415 |
| United States | 109,452 |
| France | 33,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 835,322 | 604,911 | -230,411 |
| Netherlands | 378,255 | 443,545 | +65,290 |
| Germany | 153,974 | 190,441 | +36,467 |
| United States | 3,363 | 106,089 | +102,726 |
| France | 9,269 | 23,800 | +14,531 |
| Brazil | 14,754 | 9,890 | -4,864 |
| Italy | 21,562 | 0 | -21,562 |
| Austria | 5,670 | 11,897 | +6,227 |
| Ireland | 7,811 | 9,258 | +1,447 |
| Turkey | 1,061 | 13,624 | +12,563 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,365,768 |
| Germany | 271,179 |
| United States | 101,181 |
| Brazil | 42,643 |
| Netherlands | 17,231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,256,727 | 1,109,041 | -147,686 |
| Germany | 112,920 | 158,259 | +45,339 |
| United States | 3,363 | 97,818 | +94,455 |
| Brazil | 32,753 | 9,890 | -22,863 |
| Netherlands | 6,814 | 10,417 | +3,603 |
| Thailand | 5,755 | 6,899 | +1,144 |
| Italy | 6,873 | 0 | -6,873 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 6,143 | +6,143 |
| Belgium | 3,598 | 0 | -3,598 |
| China | 1,949 | 0 | -1,949 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,303,104 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 465,021 |
| Air transport | 60,954 |
| Other | 31,301 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,187,725 | 1,115,379 | -72,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,144 | 237,877 | +10,733 |
| Air transport | 15,743 | 45,211 | +29,468 |
| Other | 10,170 | 21,131 | +10,961 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 921,849 |
| Felixstowe | 706,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 662,568 |
| London | 130,354 |
| Southampton | 95,164 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 400,856 | 520,993 | +120,137 |
| Felixstowe | 497,662 | 209,281 | -288,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 346,122 | 316,446 | -29,676 |
| London | 22,473 | 107,881 | +85,408 |
| Southampton | 12,510 | 82,654 | +70,144 |
| Thamesport | 35,645 | 49,386 | +13,741 |
| Dover | 36,329 | 30,351 | -5,978 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 10,577 | 27,317 | +16,740 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,769 | 14,017 | -7,752 |
| 000 | 10,170 | 21,131 | +10,961 |
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
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
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 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 87,416 |
| France | 83,742 |
| Belgium | 37,369 |
| India | 32,701 |
| United States | 26,465 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10,740 | 76,676 | +65,936 |
| France | 45,215 | 38,527 | -6,688 |
| Belgium | 12,690 | 24,679 | +11,989 |
| India | 19,493 | 13,208 | -6,285 |
| United States | 0 | 26,465 | +26,465 |
| Barbados | 0 | 21,538 | +21,538 |
| Germany | 18,312 | 0 | -18,312 |
| Guyana | 13,986 | 0 | -13,986 |
| Pakistan | 11,400 | 0 | -11,400 |
| Mexico | 9,021 | 0 | -9,021 |
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) | 242,307 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,778 |
| Air transport | 47,447 |
| Other | 1,421 |
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) | 92,433 | 149,874 | +57,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,775 | 48,003 | +15,228 |
| Air transport | 31,840 | 15,607 | -16,233 |
| Other | 698 | 723 | +25 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,646 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,101 |
| Felixstowe | 24,249 |
| Southampton | 19,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,495 |
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 | 86,957 | 146,689 | +59,732 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,893 | 13,208 | -17,685 |
| Felixstowe | 2,711 | 21,538 | +18,827 |
| Southampton | 0 | 19,650 | +19,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,495 | 0 | -12,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,761 | 0 | -10,761 |
| Dover | 10,512 | 0 | -10,512 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,772 | 6,815 | +5,043 |
| East Midlands Airport | 947 | 2,399 | +1,452 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,772 | +1,772 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15162010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of vegetable oil used in industrial applications