Import/export HS code 27101225: Various light oils
Other types of light oils not specifically listed in this category
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 53,890,518 |
| Norway | 49,896,052 |
| Netherlands | 45,042,191 |
| Spain | 29,148,990 |
| Germany | 8,125,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 20,963,634 | 32,926,884 | +11,963,250 |
| Norway | 49,896,052 | 0 | -49,896,052 |
| Netherlands | 21,533,635 | 23,508,556 | +1,974,921 |
| Spain | 12,658,954 | 16,490,036 | +3,831,082 |
| Germany | 3,558,852 | 4,566,627 | +1,007,775 |
| France | 2,176,565 | 1,360,948 | -815,617 |
| Denmark | 3,176,168 | 77,336 | -3,098,832 |
| Switzerland | 102,353 | 116,991 | +14,638 |
| Ireland | 114,187 | 98,927 | -15,260 |
| United States | 48,940 | 78,557 | +29,617 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 52,588,121 |
| Belgium | 36,888,439 |
| Netherlands | 36,679,535 |
| Spain | 29,152,406 |
| Germany | 14,918,895 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 52,588,121 | 0 | -52,588,121 |
| Belgium | 17,065,448 | 19,822,991 | +2,757,543 |
| Netherlands | 13,412,295 | 23,267,240 | +9,854,945 |
| Spain | 12,661,415 | 16,490,991 | +3,829,576 |
| Germany | 7,424,285 | 7,494,610 | +70,325 |
| France | 2,038,228 | 5,970,474 | +3,932,246 |
| Denmark | 3,178,635 | 4,177,729 | +999,094 |
| United Kingdom | 4,649,469 | 282,485 | -4,366,984 |
| United States | 939,658 | 1,519,818 | +580,160 |
| Switzerland | 110,946 | 67,107 | -43,839 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +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) | 173,993,518 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,476,763 |
| Air transport | 129,718 |
| Road transport | 34,092 |
| Other | 17,696 |
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) | 103,325,105 | 70,668,413 | -32,656,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,914,006 | 8,562,757 | -2,351,249 |
| Air transport | 84,638 | 45,080 | -39,558 |
| Road transport | 0 | 34,092 | +34,092 |
| Other | 12,678 | 5,018 | -7,660 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 84,594,138 |
| Middlesbrough | 45,927,347 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,987,013 |
| Southampton | 17,289,543 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,759,680 |
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 | 71,409,221 | 13,184,917 | -58,224,304 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,905,261 | 19,022,086 | -7,883,175 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,659,689 | 16,327,324 | +4,667,635 |
| Southampton | 32,877 | 17,256,666 | +17,223,789 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,408 | 4,658,272 | +4,556,864 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 3,223,595 | +3,223,595 |
| Hull | 1,151,607 | 1,777,302 | +625,695 |
| Dover | 861,400 | 1,155,995 | +294,595 |
| Thamesport | 532,461 | 1,043,474 | +511,013 |
| Felixstowe | 686,940 | 533,806 | -153,134 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
7 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 419,450,323 |
| Belgium | 185,175,720 |
| France | 32,160,700 |
| United States | 24,113,794 |
| Latvia | 8,507,621 |
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 | 298,424,222 | 121,026,101 | -177,398,121 |
| Belgium | 109,165,028 | 76,010,692 | -33,154,336 |
| France | 29,425,275 | 2,735,425 | -26,689,850 |
| United States | 4,048,405 | 20,065,389 | +16,016,984 |
| Latvia | 8,507,621 | 0 | -8,507,621 |
| Lithuania | 23,559 | 7,799,579 | +7,776,020 |
| Ireland | 657,430 | 1,015,088 | +357,658 |
| Saudi Arabia | 248,137 | 176,668 | -71,469 |
| Germany | 19,543 | 363,928 | +344,385 |
| United Arab Emirates | 146,898 | 117,037 | -29,861 |
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 | 6,573 |
| Germany | 628 |
| Belgium | 626 |
| Ireland | 15 |
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 | 3,959 | 2,614 | -1,345 |
| Germany | 402 | 226 | -176 |
| Belgium | 387 | 239 | -148 |
| Ireland | 15 | 0 | -15 |
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) | 676,737,090 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,694,157 |
| Air transport | 2,119,909 |
| Other | 16,207 |
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) | 450,100,486 | 226,636,604 | -223,463,882 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,779,245 | 1,914,912 | +135,667 |
| Air transport | 85,157 | 2,034,752 | +1,949,595 |
| Other | 9,770 | 6,437 | -3,333 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 307,260,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 216,783,626 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 142,618,392 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,817,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,645,329 |
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 | 122,807,828 | 184,452,771 | +61,644,943 |
| Immingham Docks | 184,067,564 | 32,716,062 | -151,351,502 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 140,570,324 | 2,048,068 | -138,522,256 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,910,696 | 6,906,946 | +4,996,250 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,224 | 1,596,105 | +1,546,881 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 680,498 | 804,119 | +123,621 |
| London Gateway Port | 597,191 | 332,325 | -264,866 |
| Liverpool Docks | 488,346 | 243,873 | -244,473 |
| Felixstowe | 444,486 | 272,684 | -171,802 |
| Hull | 0 | 468,087 | +468,087 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101225
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of light oils not specifically listed in this category