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 | 2,038,538 |
| Germany | 878,748 |
| France | 807,248 |
| Denmark | 138,099 |
| Spain | 122,520 |
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 | 1,036,007 | 1,002,531 | -33,476 |
| Germany | 421,354 | 457,394 | +36,040 |
| France | 462,792 | 344,456 | -118,336 |
| Denmark | 64,930 | 73,169 | +8,239 |
| Spain | 95,836 | 26,684 | -69,152 |
| Kenya | 0 | 91,215 | +91,215 |
| United States | 48,999 | 16,818 | -32,181 |
| Belgium | 14,298 | 51,054 | +36,756 |
| Netherlands | 25,028 | 26,407 | +1,379 |
| Italy | 36,408 | 9,712 | -26,696 |
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 | 2,153,447 |
| Germany | 894,817 |
| France | 766,984 |
| Zambia | 136,079 |
| United States | 132,354 |
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 | 1,131,843 | 1,021,604 | -110,239 |
| Germany | 431,075 | 463,742 | +32,667 |
| France | 432,569 | 334,415 | -98,154 |
| Zambia | 62,910 | 73,169 | +10,259 |
| United States | 60,931 | 71,423 | +10,492 |
| Kenya | 0 | 91,215 | +91,215 |
| Netherlands | 48,791 | 26,407 | -22,384 |
| Italy | 36,408 | 9,712 | -26,696 |
| Australia | 0 | 40,396 | +40,396 |
| India | 0 | 35,180 | +35,180 |
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) | 2,425,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,875,130 |
| Air transport | 115,900 |
| Other | 32,844 |
| 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) | 1,218,456 | 1,207,062 | -11,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 935,843 | 939,287 | +3,444 |
| Air transport | 40,232 | 75,668 | +35,436 |
| Other | 32,769 | 75 | -32,694 |
| Road transport | 0 | 999 | +999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,168,371 |
| Dover | 1,206,479 |
| Southampton | 297,479 |
| Eurotunnel | 168,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,347 |
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 | 968,755 | 1,199,616 | +230,861 |
| Dover | 700,897 | 505,582 | -195,315 |
| Southampton | 163,971 | 133,508 | -30,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,189 | 139,666 | +110,477 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,179 | 50,168 | -24,011 |
| London | 80,350 | 40,396 | -39,954 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,032 | 52,300 | +42,268 |
| ZLC | 52,682 | 999 | -51,683 |
| Purfleet | 29,380 | 7,634 | -21,746 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,732 | 31,470 | +27,738 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 43 |
| H FOSTER 1875 LIMITED | 39 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 39 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 37 |
| GATTEFOSSE (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| 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 | 464,244 |
| Ireland | 225,282 |
| Norway | 89,778 |
| United States | 89,154 |
| Spain | 69,606 |
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 | 222,367 | 241,877 | +19,510 |
| Ireland | 219,651 | 5,631 | -214,020 |
| Norway | 50,088 | 39,690 | -10,398 |
| United States | 84,984 | 4,170 | -80,814 |
| Spain | 35,062 | 34,544 | -518 |
| Japan | 42,144 | 19,680 | -22,464 |
| Turkey | 1,119 | 55,000 | +53,881 |
| Italy | 924 | 46,029 | +45,105 |
| Malaysia | 32,183 | 7,020 | -25,163 |
| Thailand | 14,414 | 15,700 | +1,286 |
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 | 1,614 |
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 | 782 | 832 | +50 |
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) | 521,277 |
| Air transport | 495,894 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 282,455 |
| Road transport | 4,920 |
| Other | 2,912 |
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) | 324,633 | 196,644 | -127,989 |
| Air transport | 216,283 | 279,611 | +63,328 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,872 | 54,583 | -173,289 |
| Road transport | 4,920 | 0 | -4,920 |
| Other | 2,025 | 887 | -1,138 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 426,679 |
| Liverpool Docks | 229,306 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,445 |
| Southampton | 105,490 |
| Felixstowe | 93,822 |
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 | 176,372 | 250,307 | +73,935 |
| Liverpool Docks | 227,404 | 1,902 | -225,502 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,343 | 132,102 | +61,759 |
| Southampton | 89,790 | 15,700 | -74,090 |
| Felixstowe | 88,436 | 5,386 | -83,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,292 | 47,175 | +11,883 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,594 | 27,518 | -76 |
| ZLC | 30,444 | 20,637 | -9,807 |
| 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