Import/export HS code 15162096: Common vegetable oils (e.g., groundnut, soya-bean)
Oils like groundnut, cotton-seed, and soya-bean, with specific fatty acid content
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,489,423 |
| Spain | 871,504 |
| Sweden | 712,795 |
| France | 581,326 |
| Germany | 373,725 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,904,730 | 2,584,693 | -320,037 |
| Spain | 187,836 | 683,668 | +495,832 |
| Sweden | 222,257 | 490,538 | +268,281 |
| France | 213,128 | 368,198 | +155,070 |
| Germany | 182,960 | 190,765 | +7,805 |
| Belgium | 195,616 | 32,752 | -162,864 |
| Ireland | 40,029 | 71,020 | +30,991 |
| China | 79,643 | 0 | -79,643 |
| Nigeria | 54,008 | 3,567 | -50,441 |
| United States | 28,473 | 10,363 | -18,110 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,568,211 |
| Germany | 1,011,200 |
| Spain | 837,979 |
| Sweden | 810,439 |
| France | 558,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,072,646 | 2,495,565 | +422,919 |
| Germany | 817,442 | 193,758 | -623,684 |
| Spain | 197,355 | 640,624 | +443,269 |
| Sweden | 282,041 | 528,398 | +246,357 |
| France | 199,205 | 359,300 | +160,095 |
| United States | 181,934 | 89,914 | -92,020 |
| Belgium | 59,593 | 66,660 | +7,067 |
| China | 79,643 | 0 | -79,643 |
| Nigeria | 54,008 | 5,218 | -48,790 |
| Canada | 54,956 | 0 | -54,956 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 6,382,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,093,355 |
| Other | 111,049 |
| Air transport | 28,406 |
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) | 2,882,812 | 3,499,916 | +617,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,216,725 | 876,630 | -340,095 |
| Other | 40,029 | 71,020 | +30,991 |
| Air transport | 18,043 | 10,363 | -7,680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,722,149 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,568,271 |
| London | 646,781 |
| Dover | 495,761 |
| Eurotunnel | 391,560 |
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 | 2,010,868 | 2,711,281 | +700,413 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 826,799 | 741,472 | -85,327 |
| London | 348,478 | 298,303 | -50,175 |
| Dover | 166,029 | 329,732 | +163,703 |
| Eurotunnel | 183,695 | 207,865 | +24,170 |
| Felixstowe | 135,023 | 7,262 | -127,761 |
| Killingholme | 112,100 | 0 | -112,100 |
| 000 | 40,029 | 71,020 | +30,991 |
| Harwich | 77,736 | 22,844 | -54,892 |
| Liverpool Docks | 94,421 | 1,651 | -92,770 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 46 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 35 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 31 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 24 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 20 |
| LONDON PHARMA & CHEMICALS GROUP LTD | 19 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 17 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 15 |
| LALEHAM HEALTH AND BEAUTY LIMITED | 12 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,936,408 |
| Germany | 803,781 |
| Ireland | 219,114 |
| United States | 176,464 |
| United Arab Emirates | 163,275 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,933,121 | 3,287 | -3,929,834 |
| Germany | 803,781 | 0 | -803,781 |
| Ireland | 152,052 | 67,062 | -84,990 |
| United States | 61,239 | 115,225 | +53,986 |
| United Arab Emirates | 97,549 | 65,726 | -31,823 |
| Nigeria | 33,941 | 44,662 | +10,721 |
| Netherlands | 35,038 | 37,829 | +2,791 |
| China | 32,940 | 0 | -32,940 |
| Spain | 13,659 | 5,090 | -8,569 |
| Australia | 6,559 | 11,550 | +4,991 |
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 | 4,017,120 |
| Netherlands | 1,669 |
| Ireland | 64 |
| Romania | 23 |
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 | 4,017,067 | 53 | -4,017,014 |
| Netherlands | 1,135 | 534 | -601 |
| Ireland | 42 | 22 | -20 |
| Romania | 0 | 23 | +23 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,090,924 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 962,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 500,198 |
| Air transport | 29,185 |
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 | 4,040,738 | 50,186 | -3,990,552 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 897,032 | 65,286 | -831,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 254,242 | 245,956 | -8,286 |
| Air transport | 10,499 | 18,686 | +8,187 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,090,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 778,218 |
| London Gateway Port | 213,956 |
| London | 145,166 |
| Southampton | 95,668 |
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 | 4,040,738 | 50,186 | -3,990,552 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 763,968 | 14,250 | -749,718 |
| London Gateway Port | 147,955 | 66,001 | -81,954 |
| London | 106,014 | 39,152 | -66,862 |
| Southampton | 58,205 | 37,463 | -20,742 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,669 | 34,160 | -22,509 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 80,237 | +80,237 |
| Felixstowe | 3,293 | 25,578 | +22,285 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,902 | 14,106 | +5,204 |
| Holyhead | 2,296 | 14,401 | +12,105 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15162096
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils like groundnut, cotton-seed, and soya-bean, with specific fatty acid content