Import/export HS code 27101211: Light oils for specific processing
Light oils designed for undergoing a particular industrial or chemical process
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 187,909,146 |
| France | 32,017,857 |
| Belgium | 28,832,620 |
| Norway | 32,543 |
| Germany | 30,700 |
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 | 139,988,826 | 47,920,320 | -92,068,506 |
| France | 8,144,732 | 23,873,125 | +15,728,393 |
| Belgium | 18,661,514 | 10,171,106 | -8,490,408 |
| Norway | 16,428 | 16,115 | -313 |
| Germany | 28,317 | 2,383 | -25,934 |
| Israel | 20,749 | 0 | -20,749 |
| Ireland | 867 | 2,639 | +1,772 |
| Italy | 1,235 | 0 | -1,235 |
| Denmark | 0 | 893 | +893 |
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 | 161,394,007 |
| France | 32,017,857 |
| Belgium | 31,583,861 |
| United States | 19,719,091 |
| United Kingdom | 4,048,096 |
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 | 126,627,415 | 34,766,592 | -91,860,823 |
| France | 8,144,732 | 23,873,125 | +15,728,393 |
| Belgium | 12,304,740 | 19,279,121 | +6,974,381 |
| United States | 19,719,091 | 0 | -19,719,091 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 4,048,096 | +4,048,096 |
| Norway | 15,522 | 16,115 | +593 |
| Germany | 27,180 | 0 | -27,180 |
| Israel | 20,749 | 0 | -20,749 |
| Italy | 1,235 | 0 | -1,235 |
| Switzerland | 1,137 | 0 | -1,137 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 248,839,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,511 |
| Other | 3,506 |
| Air transport | 2,043 |
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) | 166,858,523 | 81,980,666 | -84,877,857 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,235 | 3,276 | +2,041 |
| Other | 867 | 2,639 | +1,772 |
| Air transport | 2,043 | 0 | -2,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 210,872,244 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,998,660 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,918,282 |
| London | 31,637 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,749 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 154,795,172 | 56,077,072 | -98,718,100 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,108,798 | 25,889,862 | +17,781,064 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,918,282 | 0 | -3,918,282 |
| London | 15,522 | 16,115 | +593 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,749 | 0 | -20,749 |
| 000 | 867 | 2,639 | +1,772 |
| Dover | 1,235 | 893 | -342 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,137 | 0 | -1,137 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 906 | 0 | -906 |
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
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-12 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 3 |
| PETROINEOS TRADING LIMITED | 2 |
| PETROINEOS TRADING LIMITED | 2 |
| OPTIMUM OILS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,436,529 |
| Belgium | 3,423,997 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 723,552 |
| Saudi Arabia | 400,824 |
| Canada | 109,383 |
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 | 3,836 | 7,432,693 | +7,428,857 |
| Belgium | 3,417,997 | 6,000 | -3,411,997 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 723,552 | +723,552 |
| Saudi Arabia | 53,785 | 347,039 | +293,254 |
| Canada | 2,870 | 106,513 | +103,643 |
| British Virgin Islands | 42,338 | 41,400 | -938 |
| Ireland | 51,243 | 20,322 | -30,921 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 65,352 | +65,352 |
| Bahrain | 15,414 | 46,172 | +30,758 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 46,800 | 0 | -46,800 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 352 |
| XI | 77 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 352 | +352 |
| XI | 35 | 42 | +7 |
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) | 12,386,145 |
| Air transport | 208,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 193,085 |
| Other | 3,277 |
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) | 3,649,245 | 8,736,900 | +5,087,655 |
| Air transport | 118,865 | 89,581 | -29,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,060 | 110,025 | +26,965 |
| Other | 650 | 2,627 | +1,977 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Milford | 10,841,436 |
| Portsmouth | 723,552 |
| London Gateway Port | 523,586 |
| Southampton | 157,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,797 |
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 | 3,414,545 | 7,426,891 | +4,012,346 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 723,552 | +723,552 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,915 | 416,671 | +309,756 |
| Southampton | 95,265 | 61,970 | -33,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,566 | 94,231 | +80,665 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,443 | 82,210 | +67,767 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,692 | 64,851 | +42,159 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,745 | 6,996 | -70,749 |
| Holyhead | 29,628 | 13,777 | -15,851 |
| Felixstowe | 13,796 | 11,334 | -2,462 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Light oils designed for undergoing a particular industrial or chemical process