Import/export HS code 152190: Various natural waxes
Includes all natural waxes not listed separately, such as insect waxes and spermaceti
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,188,547 |
| Germany | 941,846 |
| France | 789,228 |
| Kenya | 189,146 |
| Denmark | 138,099 |
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 | 1,131,209 | 1,057,338 | -73,871 |
| Germany | 448,885 | 492,961 | +44,076 |
| France | 448,830 | 340,398 | -108,432 |
| Kenya | 97,931 | 91,215 | -6,716 |
| Denmark | 64,930 | 73,169 | +8,239 |
| Spain | 91,547 | 30,973 | -60,574 |
| United States | 53,860 | 17,771 | -36,089 |
| Italy | 39,226 | 17,531 | -21,695 |
| Netherlands | 25,028 | 26,407 | +1,379 |
| Belgium | 15,303 | 35,051 | +19,748 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,303,456 |
| Germany | 957,915 |
| France | 738,286 |
| Kenya | 189,146 |
| Zambia | 136,079 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,222,756 | 1,080,700 | -142,056 |
| Germany | 458,606 | 499,309 | +40,703 |
| France | 431,692 | 306,594 | -125,098 |
| Kenya | 97,931 | 91,215 | -6,716 |
| Zambia | 62,910 | 73,169 | +10,259 |
| United States | 65,792 | 56,373 | -9,419 |
| Netherlands | 26,959 | 50,170 | +23,211 |
| Italy | 39,226 | 17,531 | -21,695 |
| Australia | 0 | 40,396 | +40,396 |
| Romania | 19,322 | 9,050 | -10,272 |
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 | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 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) | 2,675,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,888,476 |
| Air transport | 110,681 |
| Other | 38,719 |
| 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) | 1,421,022 | 1,254,104 | -166,918 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 937,553 | 950,923 | +13,370 |
| Air transport | 43,109 | 67,572 | +24,463 |
| Other | 38,644 | 75 | -38,569 |
| Road transport | 0 | 999 | +999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,392,619 |
| Dover | 1,360,566 |
| Southampton | 268,884 |
| Immingham Docks | 126,818 |
| London | 120,746 |
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 | 1,166,047 | 1,226,572 | +60,525 |
| Dover | 798,947 | 561,619 | -237,328 |
| Southampton | 119,397 | 149,487 | +30,090 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,774 | 67,044 | +7,270 |
| London | 24,077 | 96,669 | +72,592 |
| ZLC | 54,613 | 999 | -53,614 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,126 | 37,929 | +21,803 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,189 | 22,628 | -6,561 |
| Purfleet | 32,198 | 15,453 | -16,745 |
| 000 | 38,644 | 75 | -38,569 |
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 | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| H FOSTER 1875 LIMITED | 38 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 38 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 37 |
| GATTEFOSSE (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 16 |
| PME CAKE LIMITED | 15 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 15 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 13 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 654,924 |
| Ireland | 226,651 |
| Norway | 93,892 |
| United States | 88,197 |
| Japan | 68,380 |
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 | 390,145 | 264,779 | -125,366 |
| Ireland | 5,402 | 221,249 | +215,847 |
| Norway | 36,346 | 57,546 | +21,200 |
| United States | 84,984 | 3,213 | -81,771 |
| Japan | 48,700 | 19,680 | -29,020 |
| Spain | 35,062 | 25,573 | -9,489 |
| Turkey | 1,119 | 55,000 | +53,881 |
| Italy | 924 | 46,029 | +45,105 |
| Malaysia | 32,183 | 7,020 | -25,163 |
| Taiwan | 23,911 | 10,350 | -13,561 |
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 | 2,717 |
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 | 1,614 | +511 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 695,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 516,871 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,884 |
| Road transport | 4,920 |
| Other | 4,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 392,862 | 302,441 | -90,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 99,811 | 417,060 | +317,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 242,470 | 45,414 | -197,056 |
| Road transport | 4,920 | 0 | -4,920 |
| Other | 2,477 | 1,804 | -673 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 620,489 |
| Liverpool Docks | 229,306 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 196,095 |
| Southampton | 106,377 |
| Felixstowe | 101,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 346,395 | 274,094 | -72,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,075 | 214,231 | +199,156 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,108 | 140,987 | +85,879 |
| Southampton | 90,677 | 15,700 | -74,977 |
| Felixstowe | 96,222 | 5,386 | -90,836 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,406 | 44,005 | +4,599 |
| ZLC | 37,000 | 19,680 | -17,320 |
| London Gateway Port | 34,519 | 18,349 | -16,170 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,432 | 8,536 | +4,104 |
| Glasgow Airport | 8,375 | 0 | -8,375 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 152190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all natural waxes not listed separately, such as insect waxes and spermaceti