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 | 236,113,120 |
| France | 32,017,857 |
| Belgium | 28,832,620 |
| Greece | 11,802,660 |
| Norway | 32,147 |
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 | 167,790,790 | 68,322,330 | -99,468,460 |
| France | 8,144,732 | 23,873,125 | +15,728,393 |
| Belgium | 6,356,774 | 22,475,846 | +16,119,072 |
| Greece | 11,802,660 | 0 | -11,802,660 |
| Norway | 20,077 | 12,070 | -8,007 |
| Germany | 28,317 | 2,383 | -25,934 |
| Israel | 20,749 | 0 | -20,749 |
| Ireland | 793 | 2,691 | +1,898 |
| 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 | 181,851,951 |
| United States | 44,192,567 |
| France | 32,017,857 |
| Belgium | 31,583,861 |
| Greece | 11,802,660 |
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 | 126,683,349 | 55,168,602 | -71,514,747 |
| United States | 44,192,567 | 0 | -44,192,567 |
| France | 8,144,732 | 23,873,125 | +15,728,393 |
| Belgium | 0 | 31,583,861 | +31,583,861 |
| Greece | 11,802,660 | 0 | -11,802,660 |
| United Kingdom | 3,272,554 | 4,048,096 | +775,542 |
| Norway | 19,171 | 12,070 | -7,101 |
| Germany | 27,180 | 0 | -27,180 |
| Israel | 20,749 | 0 | -20,749 |
| Italy | 1,235 | 0 | -1,235 |
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) | 308,845,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,511 |
| Other | 3,484 |
| 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) | 194,162,056 | 114,683,371 | -79,478,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,235 | 3,276 | +2,041 |
| Other | 793 | 2,691 | +1,898 |
| 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 | 243,132,848 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,998,660 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 31,664,312 |
| London | 31,241 |
| 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 | 157,522,462 | 85,610,386 | -71,912,076 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,935,362 | 29,063,298 | +24,127,936 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 31,664,312 | 0 | -31,664,312 |
| London | 19,171 | 12,070 | -7,101 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,749 | 0 | -20,749 |
| 000 | 793 | 2,691 | +1,898 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 18,343,306 |
| Netherlands | 7,439,867 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 723,552 |
| Saudi Arabia | 414,864 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 18,337,306 | 6,000 | -18,331,306 |
| Netherlands | 7,174 | 7,432,693 | +7,425,519 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 723,552 | +723,552 |
| Saudi Arabia | 39,120 | 375,744 | +336,624 |
| Canada | 2,870 | 106,513 | +103,643 |
| British Virgin Islands | 938 | 82,800 | +81,862 |
| Ireland | 49,891 | 28,096 | -21,795 |
| Bahrain | 15,414 | 46,172 | +30,758 |
| United States | 17,363 | 39,750 | +22,387 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,340 | 0 | -50,340 |
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) | 27,317,994 |
| Air transport | 296,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,365 |
| Other | 3,065 |
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) | 18,505,631 | 8,812,363 | -9,693,268 |
| Air transport | 197,244 | 99,480 | -97,764 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,582 | 65,783 | -4,799 |
| Other | 584 | 2,481 | +1,897 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Milford | 17,444,630 |
| Southampton | 8,473,350 |
| Portsmouth | 726,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 523,586 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 138,154 |
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 | 10,017,739 | 7,426,891 | -2,590,848 |
| Southampton | 8,369,980 | 103,370 | -8,266,610 |
| Portsmouth | 3,267 | 723,552 | +720,285 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,852 | 450,734 | +377,882 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 124,658 | 13,496 | -111,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,239 | 67,169 | +11,930 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,736 | 94,231 | +76,495 |
| Holyhead | 24,172 | 21,697 | -2,475 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,653 | 24,646 | +15,993 |
| London | 25,058 | 2,251 | -22,807 |
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