Import/export HS code 271012: Light oils and preparations
Lightweight oils used for various purposes, including fuel and industrial applications
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,527,332,093 |
| Norway | 877,154,333 |
| Belgium | 779,954,449 |
| Spain | 330,220,431 |
| Sweden | 290,097,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,214,765,065 | 1,312,567,028 | +97,801,963 |
| Norway | 522,450,889 | 354,703,444 | -167,747,445 |
| Belgium | 435,998,956 | 343,955,493 | -92,043,463 |
| Spain | 279,350,977 | 50,869,454 | -228,481,523 |
| Sweden | 183,328,226 | 106,768,831 | -76,559,395 |
| Finland | 43,690,350 | 205,427,369 | +161,737,019 |
| Italy | 200,943,612 | 19,995,394 | -180,948,218 |
| Denmark | 54,655,813 | 136,846,431 | +82,190,618 |
| Ireland | 36,414,721 | 66,969,005 | +30,554,284 |
| France | 35,011,049 | 44,459,740 | +9,448,691 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,445,410,415 |
| Norway | 847,493,327 |
| Belgium | 500,521,235 |
| Spain | 382,389,633 |
| Sweden | 366,145,780 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,126,336,554 | 1,319,073,861 | +192,737,307 |
| Norway | 497,075,990 | 350,417,337 | -146,658,653 |
| Belgium | 227,075,726 | 273,445,509 | +46,369,783 |
| Spain | 309,023,772 | 73,365,861 | -235,657,911 |
| Sweden | 243,699,263 | 122,446,517 | -121,252,746 |
| Finland | 97,130,498 | 195,544,696 | +98,414,198 |
| Italy | 221,298,647 | 19,993,677 | -201,304,970 |
| Denmark | 51,887,469 | 123,030,226 | +71,142,757 |
| France | 57,487,397 | 64,475,033 | +6,987,636 |
| Ireland | 31,691,472 | 61,944,350 | +30,252,878 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 5,742,392,151 |
| Other | 59,342,676 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 57,580,988 |
| Air transport | 728,601 |
| Road transport | 330,064 |
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) | 3,041,481,676 | 2,700,910,475 | -340,571,201 |
| Other | 28,474,535 | 30,868,141 | +2,393,606 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,911,204 | 21,669,784 | -14,241,420 |
| Air transport | 237,947 | 490,654 | +252,707 |
| Road transport | 94,635 | 235,429 | +140,794 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 61,397 | +61,397 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,495,078,296 |
| Southampton | 807,215,025 |
| Middlesbrough | 602,305,506 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 417,076,770 |
| Immingham Docks | 334,484,578 |
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 | 1,222,940,176 | 1,272,138,120 | +49,197,944 |
| Southampton | 459,106,227 | 348,108,798 | -110,997,429 |
| Middlesbrough | 278,862,478 | 323,443,028 | +44,580,550 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 146,295,597 | 270,781,173 | +124,485,576 |
| Immingham Docks | 259,489,555 | 74,995,023 | -184,494,532 |
| Glasgow | 141,621,425 | 184,670,305 | +43,048,880 |
| Milford | 204,169,784 | 37,712,703 | -166,457,081 |
| Plymouth | 98,277,393 | 84,650,551 | -13,626,842 |
| Medway | 88,681,477 | 86,165,121 | -2,516,356 |
| Ellesmere Port | 154,250,285 | 9,585,417 | -144,664,868 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 25 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 33 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 67 |
| GREENERGY FUELS LIMITED | 66 |
| ANGLO AMERICAN OIL COMPANY LIMITED | 62 |
| HALTERMANN CARLESS UK LIMITED | 54 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 53 |
| TRACK STUFF LIMITED | 53 |
| VALERO ENERGY LTD | 50 |
| ELEMENTIS UK LIMITED | 46 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 45 |
| CORYTON ADVANCED FUELS LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,054,326,871 |
| United States | 1,860,150,052 |
| Nigeria | 1,460,257,576 |
| Belgium | 1,249,220,313 |
| Canada | 454,121,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,458,787,853 | 1,595,539,018 | +136,751,165 |
| United States | 1,039,485,834 | 820,664,218 | -218,821,616 |
| Nigeria | 955,624,420 | 504,633,156 | -450,991,264 |
| Belgium | 759,148,610 | 490,071,703 | -269,076,907 |
| Canada | 292,888,450 | 161,233,225 | -131,655,225 |
| Ireland | 185,199,740 | 201,181,941 | +15,982,201 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 88,819,692 | 53,719,160 | -35,100,532 |
| Latvia | 42,725,023 | 58,663,324 | +15,938,301 |
| Denmark | 45,039,908 | 42,602,574 | -2,437,334 |
| United States Virgin Islands | 22,900,344 | 61,983,116 | +39,082,772 |
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 | 21,720 |
| Netherlands | 17,920 |
| Ireland | 5,436 |
| Denmark | 4,187 |
| Belgium | 1,863 |
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 | 4,964 | 16,756 | +11,792 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 17,920 | +17,920 |
| Ireland | 72 | 5,364 | +5,292 |
| Denmark | 2,323 | 1,864 | -459 |
| Belgium | 1,336 | 527 | -809 |
| Germany | 387 | 234 | -153 |
| United States | 136 | 364 | +228 |
| Italy | 125 | 61 | -64 |
| France | 112 | 0 | -112 |
| China | 56 | 0 | -56 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,213,906,280 |
| Other | 58,289,494 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,087,535 |
| Air transport | 5,267,258 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,978,332,240 | 4,235,574,040 | -742,758,200 |
| Other | 28,594,534 | 29,694,960 | +1,100,426 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,957,562 | 10,129,973 | -10,827,589 |
| Air transport | 1,665,906 | 3,601,352 | +1,935,446 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Milford | 3,293,807,053 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,094,632,640 |
| Ellesmere Port | 1,475,882,501 |
| Southampton | 1,059,753,694 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 201,253,902 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 1,652,009,960 | 1,641,797,093 | -10,212,867 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,880,340,204 | 1,214,292,436 | -666,047,768 |
| Ellesmere Port | 684,188,255 | 791,694,246 | +107,505,991 |
| Southampton | 532,225,539 | 527,528,155 | -4,697,384 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 194,392,323 | 6,861,579 | -187,530,744 |
| Harwich | 39,030,298 | 38,636,019 | -394,279 |
| 000 | 28,594,534 | 29,694,960 | +1,100,426 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,056,127 | 8,205,575 | +6,149,448 |
| London | 4,527,279 | 4,632,695 | +105,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,810,441 | 4,521,251 | +710,810 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 27101211 – Light oils for specific processing
- 27101215 – Light oils for chemical transformation
- 27101221 – White spirit
- 27101225 – Various light oils
- 27101231 – Aviation spirit
- 27101241 – Low-octane aviation spirit
- 27101245 – Mid-octane aviation spirit
- 27101249 – High-octane aviation spirit
- 27101250 – Light oils with specific density
- 27101270 – Spirit-type jet fuel
- 27101290 – Various light oils
Quick facts
HS code: 271012
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lightweight oils used for various purposes, including fuel and industrial applications