Import/export HS code 15162098: Various vegetable fats and oils
All other vegetable fats and oils not listed above
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 55,165,836 |
| Germany | 9,817,035 |
| Belgium | 6,126,083 |
| France | 2,972,650 |
| Sweden | 1,638,942 |
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 | 25,682,028 | 29,483,808 | +3,801,780 |
| Germany | 4,701,397 | 5,115,638 | +414,241 |
| Belgium | 2,852,545 | 3,273,538 | +420,993 |
| France | 1,178,405 | 1,794,245 | +615,840 |
| Sweden | 607,293 | 1,031,649 | +424,356 |
| Malaysia | 597,703 | 637,089 | +39,386 |
| Spain | 723,308 | 314,431 | -408,877 |
| United States | 364,286 | 195,151 | -169,135 |
| Italy | 180,514 | 267,745 | +87,231 |
| Denmark | 118,398 | 64,388 | -54,010 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Malaysia | 38,996,956 |
| Netherlands | 15,760,827 |
| Germany | 9,963,131 |
| Belgium | 4,081,231 |
| Spain | 2,220,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | 17,598,125 | 21,398,831 | +3,800,706 |
| Netherlands | 7,854,830 | 7,905,997 | +51,167 |
| Germany | 3,949,259 | 6,013,872 | +2,064,613 |
| Belgium | 1,887,289 | 2,193,942 | +306,653 |
| Spain | 1,295,256 | 925,040 | -370,216 |
| Sweden | 658,511 | 1,082,130 | +423,619 |
| France | 645,335 | 553,333 | -92,002 |
| Indonesia | 510,187 | 510,983 | +796 |
| United States | 664,839 | 303,920 | -360,919 |
| Italy | 406,699 | 201,854 | -204,845 |
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 | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Road transport | 37,938,315 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,502,415 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,718,754 |
| Other | 2,772,058 |
| Air transport | 1,048,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road transport | 17,548,367 | 20,389,948 | +2,841,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,751,548 | 10,750,867 | +999,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,153,613 | 9,565,141 | +1,411,528 |
| Other | 1,556,201 | 1,215,857 | -340,344 |
| Air transport | 338,852 | 709,453 | +370,601 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 37,884,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,324,062 |
| Dover | 4,982,703 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,579,290 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,924,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 17,548,367 | 20,336,332 | +2,787,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,808,595 | 9,515,467 | +1,706,872 |
| Dover | 2,487,228 | 2,495,475 | +8,247 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,482,478 | 2,096,812 | +614,334 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,261,771 | 1,662,961 | +401,190 |
| 000 | 1,556,201 | 1,215,857 | -340,344 |
| Eurotunnel | 944,537 | 1,062,740 | +118,203 |
| Felixstowe | 846,130 | 804,578 | -41,552 |
| Hull | 592,554 | 796,631 | +204,077 |
| Purfleet | 431,775 | 373,737 | -58,038 |
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 | 45 |
| Manufacture of food products | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 42 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 39 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 39 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 38 |
| L E PRITCHITT & CO LIMITED | 38 |
| MACPHIE LIMITED | 36 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 36 |
| GLANBIA PERFORMANCE NUTRITION (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 6,607,715 |
| Germany | 6,536,797 |
| Ireland | 6,216,718 |
| Bulgaria | 1,574,810 |
| Netherlands | 1,007,839 |
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 | 2,170,149 | 4,437,566 | +2,267,417 |
| Germany | 3,487,792 | 3,049,005 | -438,787 |
| Ireland | 2,752,441 | 3,464,277 | +711,836 |
| Bulgaria | 835,390 | 739,420 | -95,970 |
| Netherlands | 549,927 | 457,912 | -92,015 |
| Poland | 201,094 | 133,257 | -67,837 |
| Cyprus | 88,669 | 222,312 | +133,643 |
| Saudi Arabia | 167,814 | 51,958 | -115,856 |
| South Korea | 180,158 | 1,246 | -178,912 |
| Iceland | 71,682 | 102,235 | +30,553 |
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 | 4,523,886 |
| Germany | 13,884 |
| Malaysia | 139 |
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 | 1,992,441 | 2,531,445 | +539,004 |
| Germany | 13,884 | 0 | -13,884 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 139 | +139 |
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) | 13,052,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,108,889 |
| Other | 4,975,545 |
| Air transport | 174,051 |
| Rail transport | 977 |
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) | 6,175,789 | 6,876,643 | +700,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,653,167 | 3,455,722 | +802,555 |
| Other | 2,203,062 | 2,772,483 | +569,421 |
| Air transport | 112,184 | 61,867 | -50,317 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 977 | +977 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,357,760 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,255,696 |
| 000 | 4,975,545 |
| Dover | 1,171,681 |
| London Gateway Port | 800,605 |
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 | 2,376,963 | 4,980,797 | +2,603,834 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,959,327 | 3,296,369 | -662,958 |
| 000 | 2,203,062 | 2,772,483 | +569,421 |
| Dover | 945,791 | 225,890 | -719,901 |
| London Gateway Port | 444,174 | 356,431 | -87,743 |
| Heysham | 234,367 | 348,879 | +114,512 |
| Liverpool Docks | 203,551 | 157,638 | -45,913 |
| Holyhead | 109,764 | 212,446 | +102,682 |
| Felixstowe | 265,257 | 41,313 | -223,944 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,865 | 288,291 | +281,426 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15162098
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All other vegetable fats and oils not listed above