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 | 49,407,067 |
| Germany | 8,919,727 |
| Belgium | 5,632,227 |
| France | 2,602,702 |
| Sweden | 1,419,495 |
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 | 24,547,203 | 24,859,864 | +312,661 |
| Germany | 4,690,928 | 4,228,799 | -462,129 |
| Belgium | 2,483,932 | 3,148,295 | +664,363 |
| France | 998,649 | 1,604,053 | +605,404 |
| Sweden | 709,320 | 710,175 | +855 |
| Malaysia | 272,812 | 837,604 | +564,792 |
| Spain | 740,290 | 352,662 | -387,628 |
| United States | 318,044 | 207,465 | -110,579 |
| Italy | 12,012 | 369,234 | +357,222 |
| Denmark | 129,710 | 55,812 | -73,898 |
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 | 34,516,758 |
| Netherlands | 14,505,353 |
| Germany | 8,931,034 |
| Belgium | 3,737,691 |
| Spain | 2,157,538 |
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 | 16,212,248 | 18,304,510 | +2,092,262 |
| Netherlands | 8,154,624 | 6,350,729 | -1,803,895 |
| Germany | 3,766,785 | 5,164,249 | +1,397,464 |
| Belgium | 1,903,201 | 1,834,490 | -68,711 |
| Spain | 911,024 | 1,246,514 | +335,490 |
| Sweden | 751,934 | 748,549 | -3,385 |
| France | 458,660 | 700,634 | +241,974 |
| United States | 599,014 | 357,760 | -241,254 |
| Indonesia | 508,531 | 412,013 | -96,518 |
| Italy | 136,161 | 407,297 | +271,136 |
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 | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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 | 33,656,816 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,952,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,962,832 |
| Other | 2,487,764 |
| Air transport | 917,408 |
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 | 16,500,057 | 17,156,759 | +656,702 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,745,791 | 10,207,156 | +1,461,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,149,326 | 7,813,506 | -335,820 |
| Other | 1,500,012 | 987,752 | -512,260 |
| Air transport | 318,483 | 598,925 | +280,442 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 33,632,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,514,552 |
| Dover | 4,718,395 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,489,289 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,546,151 |
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 | 16,500,057 | 17,132,438 | +632,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,149,770 | 7,364,782 | -784,988 |
| Dover | 2,091,222 | 2,627,173 | +535,951 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,524,116 | 1,965,173 | +441,057 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,213,133 | 1,333,018 | +119,885 |
| 000 | 1,500,012 | 987,752 | -512,260 |
| Eurotunnel | 831,677 | 935,549 | +103,872 |
| Felixstowe | 532,061 | 1,113,877 | +581,816 |
| Hull | 312,331 | 659,231 | +346,900 |
| Purfleet | 322,887 | 571,847 | +248,960 |
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 | 41 |
| Manufacture of food products | 33 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 44 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 42 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 38 |
| L E PRITCHITT & CO LIMITED | 37 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 36 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 36 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 35 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 34 |
| GATTEFOSSE (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| MACPHIE LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 5,863,678 |
| France | 5,518,471 |
| Ireland | 5,502,960 |
| Bulgaria | 1,317,382 |
| Netherlands | 981,031 |
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 | 3,480,075 | 2,383,603 | -1,096,472 |
| France | 2,020,654 | 3,497,817 | +1,477,163 |
| Ireland | 2,563,588 | 2,939,372 | +375,784 |
| Bulgaria | 699,777 | 617,605 | -82,172 |
| Netherlands | 427,839 | 553,192 | +125,353 |
| Poland | 294,665 | 105,171 | -189,494 |
| Saudi Arabia | 191,929 | 51,539 | -140,390 |
| Cyprus | 43,968 | 179,979 | +136,011 |
| South Korea | 154,010 | 53,422 | -100,588 |
| Iceland | 86,365 | 82,056 | -4,309 |
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 | 3,986,901 |
| 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 | 1,811,565 | 2,175,336 | +363,771 |
| Germany | 12,445 | 1,439 | -11,006 |
| 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) | 11,203,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,709,713 |
| Other | 4,397,803 |
| Air transport | 141,411 |
| 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) | 5,747,673 | 5,455,583 | -292,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,702,252 | 3,007,461 | +305,209 |
| Other | 2,018,936 | 2,378,867 | +359,931 |
| Air transport | 99,572 | 41,839 | -57,733 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 977 | +977 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,574,308 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,829,735 |
| 000 | 4,397,803 |
| Dover | 1,381,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 704,743 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,901,128 | 2,673,180 | -1,227,948 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,875,499 | 3,954,236 | +2,078,737 |
| 000 | 2,018,936 | 2,378,867 | +359,931 |
| Dover | 1,211,999 | 169,208 | -1,042,791 |
| London Gateway Port | 414,304 | 290,439 | -123,865 |
| Heysham | 226,649 | 286,701 | +60,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 196,247 | 112,322 | -83,925 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,865 | 288,291 | +281,426 |
| Felixstowe | 205,368 | 86,492 | -118,876 |
| Holyhead | 120,059 | 165,150 | +45,091 |
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