Import/export HS code 1521: Natural waxes
Includes vegetable waxes, beeswax, insect waxes, and spermaceti, whether refined or colored
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,742,142 |
| Brazil | 2,614,678 |
| United States | 2,391,786 |
| Germany | 2,060,264 |
| France | 1,280,024 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,420,807 | 1,321,335 | -99,472 |
| Brazil | 1,399,645 | 1,215,033 | -184,612 |
| United States | 1,228,171 | 1,163,615 | -64,556 |
| Germany | 1,002,685 | 1,057,579 | +54,894 |
| France | 742,078 | 537,946 | -204,132 |
| India | 243,061 | 497,517 | +254,456 |
| Mexico | 318,606 | 136,213 | -182,393 |
| Netherlands | 172,523 | 239,545 | +67,022 |
| Spain | 197,263 | 21,272 | -175,991 |
| Sweden | 40,650 | 174,012 | +133,362 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 3,968,807 |
| China | 2,942,884 |
| United States | 2,403,555 |
| Germany | 1,565,779 |
| France | 849,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,183,370 | 1,785,437 | -397,933 |
| China | 1,576,630 | 1,366,254 | -210,376 |
| United States | 1,191,216 | 1,212,339 | +21,123 |
| Germany | 731,404 | 834,375 | +102,971 |
| France | 461,719 | 387,465 | -74,254 |
| Mexico | 318,606 | 223,185 | -95,421 |
| India | 182,318 | 331,912 | +149,594 |
| Sweden | 40,650 | 209,097 | +168,447 |
| Kenya | 97,931 | 91,215 | -6,716 |
| Netherlands | 56,322 | 114,599 | +58,277 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,419,484 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,961,636 |
| Air transport | 305,277 |
| Other | 186,878 |
| Road transport | 999 |
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) | 5,615,366 | 4,804,118 | -811,248 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,223,413 | 1,738,223 | +514,810 |
| Air transport | 142,815 | 162,462 | +19,647 |
| Other | 169,908 | 16,970 | -152,938 |
| Road transport | 0 | 999 | +999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,010,412 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,923,585 |
| Southampton | 1,620,649 |
| Dover | 1,486,726 |
| Thamesport | 680,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,964,423 | 2,045,989 | +81,566 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,353,447 | 1,570,138 | -783,309 |
| Southampton | 267,488 | 1,353,161 | +1,085,673 |
| Dover | 830,778 | 655,948 | -174,830 |
| Thamesport | 460,429 | 220,064 | -240,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 229,761 | 313,352 | +83,591 |
| London | 318,188 | 182,836 | -135,352 |
| Eurotunnel | 164,001 | 120,537 | -43,464 |
| 000 | 169,908 | 16,970 | -152,938 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,009 | 85,377 | +58,368 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 81 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 56 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 46 |
| H FOSTER 1875 LIMITED | 40 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 36 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 34 |
| GATTEFOSSE (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 24 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 543,007 |
| Italy | 425,619 |
| Ireland | 391,564 |
| Sweden | 262,196 |
| France | 217,870 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 330,608 | 212,399 | -118,209 |
| Italy | 243,093 | 182,526 | -60,567 |
| Ireland | 75,521 | 316,043 | +240,522 |
| Sweden | 53,997 | 208,199 | +154,202 |
| France | 96,776 | 121,094 | +24,318 |
| Germany | 112,137 | 83,634 | -28,503 |
| China | 46,887 | 99,540 | +52,653 |
| Netherlands | 60,006 | 68,914 | +8,908 |
| United States | 96,362 | 20,471 | -75,891 |
| Spain | 55,148 | 53,672 | -1,476 |
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 | 2,624 |
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 | 1,103 | 1,521 | +418 |
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) | 1,910,885 |
| Air transport | 885,048 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 725,876 |
| Road transport | 4,920 |
| Other | 4,617 |
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) | 767,948 | 1,142,937 | +374,989 |
| Air transport | 573,532 | 311,516 | -262,016 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 401,419 | 324,457 | -76,962 |
| Road transport | 4,920 | 0 | -4,920 |
| Other | 2,567 | 2,050 | -517 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,339,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 694,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 320,792 |
| Liverpool Docks | 236,452 |
| Southampton | 181,738 |
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 | 622,081 | 717,499 | +95,418 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 461,446 | 232,778 | -228,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,352 | 147,440 | -25,912 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,075 | 221,377 | +206,302 |
| Southampton | 113,308 | 68,430 | -44,878 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,986 | 70,565 | -40,421 |
| Felixstowe | 52,182 | 95,277 | +43,095 |
| ZLC | 61,832 | 36,387 | -25,445 |
| Holyhead | 38,868 | 54,996 | +16,128 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,590 | 38,364 | -4,226 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 1521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes vegetable waxes, beeswax, insect waxes, and spermaceti, whether refined or colored