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 | 2,736,040 |
| United States | 2,513,253 |
| Germany | 1,247,864 |
| India | 960,069 |
| China | 861,284 |
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 | 1,450,033 | 1,286,007 | -164,026 |
| United States | 1,386,333 | 1,126,920 | -259,413 |
| Germany | 565,105 | 682,759 | +117,654 |
| India | 468,448 | 491,621 | +23,173 |
| China | 501,753 | 359,531 | -142,222 |
| France | 283,194 | 267,950 | -15,244 |
| Mexico | 218,960 | 259,327 | +40,367 |
| Netherlands | 163,897 | 224,353 | +60,456 |
| Sweden | 129,435 | 165,327 | +35,892 |
| Belgium | 13,644 | 112,783 | +99,139 |
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 | 4,180,062 |
| United States | 2,428,350 |
| China | 903,188 |
| Germany | 732,865 |
| Mexico | 657,548 |
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 | 2,325,878 | 1,854,184 | -471,694 |
| United States | 1,338,840 | 1,089,510 | -249,330 |
| China | 512,092 | 391,096 | -120,996 |
| Germany | 287,674 | 445,191 | +157,517 |
| Mexico | 218,960 | 438,588 | +219,628 |
| India | 244,504 | 320,046 | +75,542 |
| Sweden | 129,435 | 190,482 | +61,047 |
| France | 82,160 | 98,846 | +16,686 |
| 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 |
| Lancashire | 2 |
| 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 8,470,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,524,674 |
| Air transport | 262,732 |
| Other | 91,200 |
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) | 4,554,807 | 3,915,529 | -639,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 632,081 | 892,593 | +260,512 |
| Air transport | 57,487 | 205,245 | +147,758 |
| Other | 87,776 | 3,424 | -84,352 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,969,473 |
| Felixstowe | 2,080,236 |
| Southampton | 1,882,339 |
| Thamesport | 608,831 |
| Immingham Docks | 580,540 |
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 | 2,490,498 | 1,478,975 | -1,011,523 |
| Felixstowe | 955,633 | 1,124,603 | +168,970 |
| Southampton | 680,499 | 1,201,840 | +521,341 |
| Thamesport | 365,126 | 243,705 | -121,421 |
| Immingham Docks | 274,189 | 306,351 | +32,162 |
| Dover | 94,745 | 215,600 | +120,855 |
| London | 160,359 | 119,276 | -41,083 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,124 | 103,328 | +39,204 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,474 | 119,631 | +110,157 |
| 000 | 87,776 | 3,424 | -84,352 |
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 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
2 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 40 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 33 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 30 |
| H FOSTER 1875 LIMITED | 27 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 23 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 23 |
| 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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 413,811 |
| Sweden | 335,742 |
| France | 264,540 |
| Germany | 221,419 |
| Ireland | 183,891 |
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 | 210,886 | 202,925 | -7,961 |
| Sweden | 149,165 | 186,577 | +37,412 |
| France | 134,623 | 129,917 | -4,706 |
| Germany | 119,996 | 101,423 | -18,573 |
| Ireland | 69,657 | 114,234 | +44,577 |
| China | 39,108 | 128,375 | +89,267 |
| Viet Nam | 61,162 | 61,470 | +308 |
| Netherlands | 47,234 | 70,919 | +23,685 |
| India | 22,831 | 75,729 | +52,898 |
| Thailand | 44,638 | 36,729 | -7,909 |
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) | 1,684,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 505,438 |
| Air transport | 318,842 |
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) | 777,030 | 907,815 | +130,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 202,045 | 303,393 | +101,348 |
| Air transport | 150,169 | 168,673 | +18,504 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,242,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 330,686 |
| Dover | 220,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 220,508 |
| Holyhead | 120,091 |
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 | 691,748 | 551,013 | -140,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 136,361 | 194,325 | +57,964 |
| Dover | 2,765 | 217,997 | +215,232 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,104 | 121,404 | +22,300 |
| Holyhead | 43,314 | 76,777 | +33,463 |
| Southampton | 40,824 | 72,983 | +32,159 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,291 | 50,516 | +17,225 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,239 | 30,008 | +3,769 |
| ZLC | 23,484 | 17,261 | -6,223 |
| Felixstowe | 9,662 | 28,985 | +19,323 |
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