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 | 1,432,541 |
| Netherlands | 717,571 |
| Germany | 312,564 |
| United States | 103,247 |
| France | 33,675 |
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 | 883,063 | 549,478 | -333,585 |
| Netherlands | 394,788 | 322,783 | -72,005 |
| Germany | 181,748 | 130,816 | -50,932 |
| United States | 3,363 | 99,884 | +96,521 |
| France | 12,570 | 21,105 | +8,535 |
| Italy | 29,335 | 0 | -29,335 |
| Brazil | 18,879 | 8,185 | -10,694 |
| Belgium | 18,603 | 0 | -18,603 |
| Turkey | 0 | 14,685 | +14,685 |
| Ireland | 146 | 12,426 | +12,280 |
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 | 2,244,330 |
| Germany | 262,783 |
| United States | 99,155 |
| Brazil | 45,063 |
| Thailand | 13,773 |
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 | 1,332,347 | 911,983 | -420,364 |
| Germany | 150,503 | 112,280 | -38,223 |
| United States | 3,363 | 95,792 | +92,429 |
| Brazil | 36,878 | 8,185 | -28,693 |
| Thailand | 10,306 | 3,467 | -6,839 |
| Netherlands | 2,993 | 8,276 | +5,283 |
| Italy | 6,873 | 0 | -6,873 |
| Belgium | 3,598 | 0 | -3,598 |
| China | 0 | 1,949 | +1,949 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,061 | +1,061 |
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 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 2,148,862 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 498,649 |
| Air transport | 41,142 |
| Other | 26,804 |
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) | 1,244,642 | 904,220 | -340,422 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 295,385 | 203,264 | -92,121 |
| Air transport | 5,633 | 35,509 | +29,876 |
| Other | 2,505 | 24,299 | +21,794 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 811,023 |
| Felixstowe | 797,705 |
| London Gateway Port | 576,858 |
| London | 138,390 |
| Southampton | 89,021 |
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 | 436,170 | 374,853 | -61,317 |
| Felixstowe | 516,215 | 281,490 | -234,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 384,946 | 191,912 | -193,034 |
| London | 28,301 | 110,089 | +81,788 |
| Southampton | 12,510 | 76,511 | +64,001 |
| Dover | 51,691 | 22,419 | -29,272 |
| Thamesport | 41,689 | 18,176 | -23,513 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,229 | 12,284 | -6,945 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 28,641 | +28,641 |
| 000 | 2,505 | 24,299 | +21,794 |
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 chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Legal and accounting activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 77,306 |
| Italy | 65,216 |
| India | 32,701 |
| Barbados | 21,538 |
| Belgium | 20,790 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 42,385 | 34,921 | -7,464 |
| Italy | 26,405 | 38,811 | +12,406 |
| India | 19,493 | 13,208 | -6,285 |
| Barbados | 0 | 21,538 | +21,538 |
| Belgium | 15,581 | 5,209 | -10,372 |
| Germany | 18,312 | 0 | -18,312 |
| Guyana | 13,986 | 0 | -13,986 |
| Pakistan | 11,400 | 0 | -11,400 |
| Mexico | 9,021 | 0 | -9,021 |
| Netherlands | 6,415 | 1,336 | -5,079 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 55 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 55 | 0 | -55 |
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) | 197,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,313 |
| Air transport | 46,384 |
| Other | 1,546 |
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) | 108,159 | 88,933 | -19,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,718 | 28,595 | +2,877 |
| Air transport | 31,840 | 14,544 | -17,296 |
| Other | 891 | 655 | -236 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 188,431 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,101 |
| Felixstowe | 24,249 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,761 |
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 | 102,683 | 85,748 | -16,935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,893 | 13,208 | -17,685 |
| Felixstowe | 2,711 | 21,538 | +18,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,495 | 0 | -12,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,704 | 7,057 | +3,353 |
| Dover | 10,512 | 0 | -10,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 947 | 1,336 | +389 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,772 | +1,772 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,772 | 0 | -1,772 |
| 000 | 891 | 655 | -236 |
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