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 | 137,996,086 |
| Oman | 46,642,671 |
| France | 24,481,081 |
| Belgium | 12,662,965 |
| Spain | 7,297,175 |
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 | 99,314,845 | 38,681,241 | -60,633,604 |
| Oman | 22,903,175 | 23,739,496 | +836,321 |
| France | 12,261,959 | 12,219,122 | -42,837 |
| Belgium | 6,994,968 | 5,667,997 | -1,326,971 |
| Spain | 5,526,848 | 1,770,327 | -3,756,521 |
| Germany | 4,444,976 | 1,614,728 | -2,830,248 |
| Netherlands | 1,796,502 | 3,179,517 | +1,383,015 |
| Ireland | 87,482 | 95,073 | +7,591 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 102,406 | +102,406 |
| 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 | 137,999,454 |
| Oman | 46,642,671 |
| France | 24,248,838 |
| Belgium | 11,396,420 |
| Spain | 7,300,252 |
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 | 99,318,213 | 38,681,241 | -60,636,972 |
| Oman | 22,903,175 | 23,739,496 | +836,321 |
| France | 12,142,814 | 12,106,024 | -36,790 |
| Belgium | 6,053,725 | 5,342,695 | -711,030 |
| Spain | 5,526,848 | 1,773,404 | -3,753,444 |
| Germany | 4,620,864 | 2,538,319 | -2,082,545 |
| United Kingdom | 1,354,371 | 1,754,067 | +399,696 |
| Netherlands | 1,258,404 | 862,636 | -395,768 |
| Ireland | 70,327 | 71,898 | +1,571 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 103,498 | +103,498 |
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 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
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 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 226,109,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,273,573 |
| Air transport | 71,776 |
| Other | 40,330 |
| Road transport | 34,157 |
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) | 145,595,561 | 80,514,111 | -65,081,450 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,761,416 | 6,512,157 | -1,249,259 |
| Air transport | 33,759 | 38,017 | +4,258 |
| Other | 17,155 | 23,175 | +6,020 |
| Road transport | 0 | 34,157 | +34,157 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 137,996,086 |
| London | 49,386,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,498,896 |
| Middlesbrough | 13,555,476 |
| Hull | 3,867,876 |
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 | 99,314,845 | 38,681,241 | -60,633,604 |
| London | 24,739,374 | 24,647,204 | -92,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,832,084 | 13,666,812 | -2,165,272 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,078,498 | 4,476,978 | -4,601,520 |
| Hull | 3,108,897 | 758,979 | -2,349,918 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,326,503 | +3,326,503 |
| Dover | 261,375 | 337,229 | +75,854 |
| Thamesport | 17,597 | 415,501 | +397,904 |
| Felixstowe | 230,838 | 177,684 | -53,154 |
| Harwich | 158,459 | 183,863 | +25,404 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 47 |
| ELEMENTIS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 35 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 35 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 35 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 27 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 24 |
| HALTERMANN CARLESS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| PETROFER U.K. LIMITED | 23 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 107,700,564 |
| Belgium | 98,999,033 |
| Ireland | 1,224,864 |
| China | 262,598 |
| United Arab Emirates | 175,667 |
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 | 73,189,852 | 34,510,712 | -38,679,140 |
| Belgium | 55,469,014 | 43,530,019 | -11,938,995 |
| Ireland | 652,060 | 572,804 | -79,256 |
| China | 149,962 | 112,636 | -37,326 |
| United Arab Emirates | 92,410 | 83,257 | -9,153 |
| Spain | 91,052 | 81,069 | -9,983 |
| Ivory Coast | 121,210 | 23,377 | -97,833 |
| Switzerland | 56,939 | 49,828 | -7,111 |
| Turkey | 43,136 | 49,908 | +6,772 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 71,105 | 20,974 | -50,131 |
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 | 10,673 |
| Denmark | 4,703 |
| Ireland | 1,714 |
| Belgium | 1,200 |
| 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 | 1,300 | 9,373 | +8,073 |
| Denmark | 2,839 | 1,864 | -975 |
| Ireland | 47 | 1,667 | +1,620 |
| Belgium | 879 | 321 | -558 |
| 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) | 207,802,880 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,999,038 |
| Other | 283,333 |
| Air transport | 164,721 |
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) | 129,437,149 | 78,365,731 | -51,071,418 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 987,539 | 1,011,499 | +23,960 |
| Other | 144,690 | 138,643 | -6,047 |
| Air transport | 73,580 | 91,141 | +17,561 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 206,371,325 |
| London Gateway Port | 734,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 500,150 |
| London | 402,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 384,315 |
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 | 128,434,613 | 77,936,712 | -50,497,901 |
| London Gateway Port | 491,987 | 242,065 | -249,922 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 211,154 | 288,996 | +77,842 |
| London | 275,858 | 126,579 | -149,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 235,593 | 148,722 | -86,871 |
| Heysham | 208,653 | 170,524 | -38,129 |
| Felixstowe | 219,371 | 136,204 | -83,167 |
| 000 | 144,690 | 138,643 | -6,047 |
| Holyhead | 85,466 | 121,307 | +35,841 |
| Harwich | 77,796 | 106,746 | +28,950 |
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