Import/export HS code 152110: Vegetable waxes
Natural waxes derived from plants, used in candles, polishes, and cosmetics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 2,948,241 |
| United States | 2,459,102 |
| Germany | 1,247,051 |
| China | 829,782 |
| India | 811,647 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1,599,368 | 1,348,873 | -250,495 |
| United States | 1,174,358 | 1,284,744 | +110,386 |
| Germany | 501,583 | 745,468 | +243,885 |
| China | 487,081 | 342,701 | -144,380 |
| India | 391,278 | 420,369 | +29,091 |
| France | 319,006 | 270,294 | -48,712 |
| Mexico | 218,960 | 259,327 | +40,367 |
| Netherlands | 164,820 | 235,414 | +70,594 |
| Sweden | 65,571 | 229,191 | +163,620 |
| Belgium | 12,728 | 111,742 | +99,014 |
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 | 4,455,316 |
| United States | 2,461,061 |
| China | 871,686 |
| Germany | 724,253 |
| Mexico | 565,259 |
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 | 2,464,050 | 1,991,266 | -472,784 |
| United States | 1,150,866 | 1,310,195 | +159,329 |
| China | 497,420 | 374,266 | -123,154 |
| Germany | 248,825 | 475,428 | +226,603 |
| Mexico | 218,960 | 346,299 | +127,339 |
| India | 167,334 | 248,794 | +81,460 |
| Sweden | 65,571 | 254,346 | +188,775 |
| France | 88,541 | 98,894 | +10,353 |
| Netherlands | 67,020 | 80,074 | +13,054 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 81,059 | +81,059 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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) | 8,555,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,495,948 |
| Air transport | 249,550 |
| Other | 106,654 |
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) | 4,449,425 | 4,105,611 | -343,814 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 511,433 | 984,515 | +473,082 |
| Air transport | 54,776 | 194,774 | +139,998 |
| Other | 92,768 | 13,886 | -78,882 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,001,386 |
| Felixstowe | 1,973,506 |
| Southampton | 1,726,259 |
| Thamesport | 656,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 562,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,589,708 | 1,411,678 | -1,178,030 |
| Felixstowe | 757,076 | 1,216,430 | +459,354 |
| Southampton | 384,720 | 1,341,539 | +956,819 |
| Thamesport | 370,747 | 285,265 | -85,482 |
| Immingham Docks | 195,782 | 366,833 | +171,051 |
| London | 299,794 | 122,653 | -177,141 |
| Dover | 177,928 | 204,744 | +26,816 |
| Eurotunnel | 106,780 | 97,554 | -9,226 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,474 | 114,080 | +104,606 |
| 000 | 92,768 | 13,886 | -78,882 |
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 | 10 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Legal and accounting activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 62 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 49 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 39 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 33 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 30 |
| H FOSTER 1875 LIMITED | 26 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 23 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 22 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 18 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 431,100 |
| Sweden | 381,262 |
| France | 274,951 |
| Ireland | 195,568 |
| Germany | 187,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 220,822 | 210,278 | -10,544 |
| Sweden | 194,685 | 186,577 | -8,108 |
| France | 131,908 | 143,043 | +11,135 |
| Ireland | 84,279 | 111,289 | +27,010 |
| Germany | 111,764 | 75,498 | -36,266 |
| China | 56,317 | 122,257 | +65,940 |
| Netherlands | 44,092 | 80,493 | +36,401 |
| Viet Nam | 49,816 | 59,660 | +9,844 |
| India | 13,577 | 80,259 | +66,682 |
| Bangladesh | 42,260 | 45,440 | +3,180 |
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) | 1,742,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 543,950 |
| Air transport | 337,884 |
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) | 832,478 | 909,794 | +77,316 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,441 | 310,509 | +77,068 |
| Air transport | 157,109 | 180,775 | +23,666 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,260,133 |
| London Gateway Port | 345,175 |
| Dover | 222,624 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 221,109 |
| Immingham Docks | 131,711 |
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 | 701,332 | 558,801 | -142,531 |
| London Gateway Port | 151,717 | 193,458 | +41,741 |
| Dover | 6,813 | 215,811 | +208,998 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,397 | 128,712 | +36,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 77,251 | 54,460 | -22,791 |
| Southampton | 32,221 | 81,003 | +48,782 |
| Holyhead | 42,257 | 69,210 | +26,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,302 | 33,194 | -12,108 |
| Felixstowe | 33,218 | 28,985 | -4,233 |
| ZLC | 18,068 | 18,869 | +801 |
Quick facts
HS code: 152110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural waxes derived from plants, used in candles, polishes, and cosmetics