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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,392,649 |
| Sweden | 904,809 |
| Spain | 863,500 |
| France | 600,174 |
| Germany | 344,832 |
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 | 2,987,589 | 2,405,060 | -582,529 |
| Sweden | 222,736 | 682,073 | +459,337 |
| Spain | 101,747 | 761,753 | +660,006 |
| France | 259,105 | 341,069 | +81,964 |
| Germany | 154,334 | 190,498 | +36,164 |
| Belgium | 143,786 | 51,155 | -92,631 |
| Ireland | 40,397 | 70,580 | +30,183 |
| Nigeria | 52,870 | 4,806 | -48,064 |
| United States | 29,600 | 9,236 | -20,364 |
| Poland | 23,090 | 0 | -23,090 |
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 | 4,618,256 |
| Sweden | 1,006,959 |
| Germany | 858,600 |
| Spain | 829,975 |
| France | 579,427 |
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 | 2,298,069 | 2,320,187 | +22,118 |
| Sweden | 280,824 | 726,135 | +445,311 |
| Germany | 664,842 | 193,758 | -471,084 |
| Spain | 111,266 | 718,709 | +607,443 |
| France | 242,848 | 336,579 | +93,731 |
| United States | 126,256 | 78,063 | -48,193 |
| Belgium | 61,927 | 80,655 | +18,728 |
| Nigeria | 52,870 | 6,457 | -46,413 |
| Canada | 45,669 | 0 | -45,669 |
| Poland | 45,318 | 0 | -45,318 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 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) | 6,422,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,012,901 |
| Other | 110,977 |
| 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) | 2,968,382 | 3,454,295 | +485,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,013,898 | 999,003 | -14,895 |
| Other | 40,397 | 70,580 | +30,183 |
| Air transport | 19,170 | 9,236 | -9,934 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,979,730 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,506,070 |
| London | 639,702 |
| Dover | 513,649 |
| Eurotunnel | 413,006 |
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 | 1,988,733 | 2,990,997 | +1,002,264 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 800,111 | 705,959 | -94,152 |
| London | 490,028 | 149,674 | -340,354 |
| Dover | 184,012 | 329,637 | +145,625 |
| Eurotunnel | 225,371 | 187,635 | -37,736 |
| 000 | 40,397 | 70,580 | +30,183 |
| Thamesport | 65,562 | 18,075 | -47,487 |
| Middlesbrough | 52,832 | 22,023 | -30,809 |
| Killingholme | 62,954 | 11,352 | -51,602 |
| Felixstowe | 56,580 | 2,494 | -54,086 |
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
|
6 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 47 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 35 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 31 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 25 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 21 |
| LONDON PHARMA & CHEMICALS GROUP LTD | 19 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 18 |
| 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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 662,262 |
| Belgium | 542,770 |
| Ireland | 203,914 |
| United States | 176,464 |
| United Arab Emirates | 159,921 |
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 | 662,262 | 0 | -662,262 |
| Belgium | 539,483 | 3,287 | -536,196 |
| Ireland | 147,127 | 56,787 | -90,340 |
| United States | 61,239 | 115,225 | +53,986 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,019 | 72,902 | -14,117 |
| Nigeria | 42,585 | 36,018 | -6,567 |
| Netherlands | 42,408 | 33,440 | -8,968 |
| Australia | 6,559 | 11,550 | +4,991 |
| Singapore | 5,702 | 5,027 | -675 |
| Spain | 5,125 | 5,090 | -35 |
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 | 603,242 |
| 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 | 603,189 | 53 | -603,136 |
| Netherlands | 1,669 | 0 | -1,669 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 820,095 |
| Other | 682,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 459,055 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 759,198 | 60,897 | -698,301 |
| Other | 642,175 | 39,911 | -602,264 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,567 | 244,488 | +29,921 |
| Air transport | 16,877 | 12,308 | -4,569 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 682,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 633,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 210,602 |
| London | 145,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,961 |
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 | 642,175 | 39,911 | -602,264 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 618,764 | 14,250 | -604,514 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,425 | 73,177 | -64,248 |
| London | 114,658 | 30,508 | -84,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,190 | 29,771 | -29,419 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 80,237 | +80,237 |
| Southampton | 25,265 | 37,463 | +12,198 |
| Felixstowe | 3,293 | 25,578 | +22,285 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,280 | 7,728 | -7,552 |
| 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