Import/export HS code 27101221: White spirit
A type of light oil used as a solvent or cleaner in industrial and household applications
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 191,835,475 |
| Oman | 46,642,671 |
| France | 23,396,133 |
| Belgium | 12,616,608 |
| Netherlands | 6,110,874 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 88,681,477 | 103,153,998 | +14,472,521 |
| Oman | 22,903,175 | 23,739,496 | +836,321 |
| France | 13,190,485 | 10,205,648 | -2,984,837 |
| Belgium | 7,364,042 | 5,252,566 | -2,111,476 |
| Netherlands | 1,737,508 | 4,373,366 | +2,635,858 |
| Germany | 3,651,244 | 1,769,020 | -1,882,224 |
| Spain | 3,180,486 | 2,025,366 | -1,155,120 |
| Ireland | 93,694 | 114,753 | +21,059 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 171,003 | +171,003 |
| Turkey | 0 | 30,969 | +30,969 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 191,835,475 |
| Oman | 46,695,932 |
| France | 23,158,925 |
| Belgium | 11,416,059 |
| Germany | 7,138,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 88,681,477 | 103,153,998 | +14,472,521 |
| Oman | 22,903,175 | 23,792,757 | +889,582 |
| France | 13,071,521 | 10,087,404 | -2,984,117 |
| Belgium | 6,430,303 | 4,985,756 | -1,444,547 |
| Germany | 3,806,994 | 3,331,135 | -475,859 |
| Spain | 3,180,486 | 2,028,443 | -1,152,043 |
| United Kingdom | 1,434,070 | 1,988,030 | +553,960 |
| Netherlands | 1,124,359 | 1,040,825 | -83,534 |
| Switzerland | 1,092 | 171,003 | +169,911 |
| Ireland | 75,896 | 84,031 | +8,135 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 276,802,597 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,616,267 |
| Air transport | 121,602 |
| Road transport | 68,487 |
| Other | 56,409 |
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) | 133,345,740 | 143,456,857 | +10,111,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,455,482 | 7,160,785 | -294,697 |
| Air transport | 36,437 | 85,165 | +48,728 |
| Road transport | 0 | 68,487 | +68,487 |
| Other | 17,798 | 38,611 | +20,813 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 53,771 | +53,771 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 174,846,598 |
| London | 66,392,345 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,704,340 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,859,558 |
| Southampton | 3,326,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 88,681,477 | 86,165,121 | -2,516,356 |
| London | 24,641,958 | 41,750,387 | +17,108,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,589,944 | 12,114,396 | -4,475,548 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,416,236 | 5,443,322 | -972,914 |
| Southampton | 822,654 | 2,503,849 | +1,681,195 |
| Hull | 2,445,664 | 796,704 | -1,648,960 |
| Dover | 279,038 | 429,999 | +150,961 |
| Felixstowe | 234,496 | 306,016 | +71,520 |
| Thamesport | 11,780 | 416,393 | +404,613 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 259,517 | 158,676 | -100,841 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 51 |
| ELEMENTIS UK LIMITED | 46 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 39 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 38 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 36 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 30 |
| HALTERMANN CARLESS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 24 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 23 |
| PETROFER U.K. LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 119,145,550 |
| Belgium | 101,584,773 |
| Ireland | 1,328,831 |
| China | 230,898 |
| Spain | 178,589 |
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 | 64,322,857 | 54,822,693 | -9,500,164 |
| Belgium | 49,482,391 | 52,102,382 | +2,619,991 |
| Ireland | 679,684 | 649,147 | -30,537 |
| China | 147,917 | 82,981 | -64,936 |
| Spain | 83,430 | 95,159 | +11,729 |
| United Arab Emirates | 97,143 | 74,012 | -23,131 |
| Ivory Coast | 121,210 | 23,377 | -97,833 |
| Singapore | 72,197 | 66,948 | -5,249 |
| Philippines | 83,937 | 52,750 | -31,187 |
| Switzerland | 68,837 | 63,214 | -5,623 |
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 | 11,331 |
| Ireland | 5,025 |
| Denmark | 4,187 |
| Belgium | 1,023 |
| China | 19 |
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 | 506 | 10,825 | +10,319 |
| Ireland | 57 | 4,968 | +4,911 |
| Denmark | 2,323 | 1,864 | -459 |
| Belgium | 735 | 288 | -447 |
| China | 19 | 0 | -19 |
| Spain | 9 | 0 | -9 |
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) | 221,945,939 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,167,248 |
| Other | 303,504 |
| Air transport | 184,395 |
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) | 114,541,558 | 107,404,381 | -7,137,177 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,104,872 | 1,062,376 | -42,496 |
| Other | 152,639 | 150,865 | -1,774 |
| Air transport | 82,433 | 101,962 | +19,529 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 220,526,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 804,771 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 530,525 |
| Heysham | 405,808 |
| Liverpool Docks | 402,885 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 113,582,903 | 106,943,797 | -6,639,106 |
| London Gateway Port | 518,560 | 286,211 | -232,349 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 239,788 | 290,737 | +50,949 |
| Heysham | 203,275 | 202,533 | -742 |
| Liverpool Docks | 241,142 | 161,743 | -79,399 |
| London | 290,980 | 111,494 | -179,486 |
| Felixstowe | 220,540 | 106,672 | -113,868 |
| 000 | 152,639 | 150,865 | -1,774 |
| Holyhead | 104,970 | 147,549 | +42,579 |
| Harwich | 22,707 | 109,876 | +87,169 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of light oil used as a solvent or cleaner in industrial and household applications