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 | 55,954,317 |
| Norway | 49,896,052 |
| Netherlands | 44,891,369 |
| Spain | 26,136,117 |
| Germany | 8,006,426 |
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 | 40,428,863 | 15,525,454 | -24,903,409 |
| Norway | 49,896,052 | 0 | -49,896,052 |
| Netherlands | 19,391,146 | 25,500,223 | +6,109,077 |
| Spain | 10,559,052 | 15,577,065 | +5,018,013 |
| Germany | 3,414,401 | 4,592,025 | +1,177,624 |
| France | 2,221,963 | 1,444,530 | -777,433 |
| Denmark | 3,156,779 | 106,395 | -3,050,384 |
| Switzerland | 103,254 | 116,991 | +13,737 |
| Ireland | 110,984 | 95,762 | -15,222 |
| United States | 48,940 | 53,100 | +4,160 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 42,019,409 |
| Belgium | 30,932,595 |
| Spain | 26,139,533 |
| Germany | 14,955,429 |
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 |
| Netherlands | 18,682,658 | 23,336,751 | +4,654,093 |
| Belgium | 24,327,761 | 6,604,834 | -17,722,927 |
| Spain | 10,560,401 | 15,579,132 | +5,018,731 |
| Germany | 7,365,174 | 7,590,255 | +225,081 |
| United Kingdom | 9,288,705 | 2,212,648 | -7,076,057 |
| France | 2,080,926 | 6,054,108 | +3,973,182 |
| Denmark | 3,159,246 | 106,395 | -3,052,851 |
| United States | 1,010,571 | 1,336,625 | +326,054 |
| 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 | 2 | 3 | +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 | 2 | 3 | +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) | 172,994,117 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,360,202 |
| Air transport | 132,292 |
| Road transport | 34,092 |
| Other | 18,101 |
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) | 118,431,366 | 54,562,751 | -63,868,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,903,273 | 8,456,929 | -2,446,344 |
| Air transport | 83,650 | 48,642 | -35,008 |
| Road transport | 0 | 34,092 | +34,092 |
| Other | 12,094 | 6,007 | -6,087 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 84,680,426 |
| Middlesbrough | 43,082,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,761,410 |
| Southampton | 19,459,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,754,316 |
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 | 69,350,507 | 15,329,919 | -54,020,588 |
| Middlesbrough | 24,474,275 | 18,608,412 | -5,865,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,817,033 | 15,944,377 | +4,127,344 |
| Southampton | 19,459,263 | 0 | -19,459,263 |
| Liverpool Docks | 98,077 | 4,656,239 | +4,558,162 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 3,223,595 | +3,223,595 |
| Hull | 1,203,025 | 1,550,338 | +347,313 |
| Dover | 818,902 | 1,245,963 | +427,061 |
| Thamesport | 531,031 | 962,256 | +431,225 |
| Felixstowe | 707,308 | 479,977 | -227,331 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 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 | 434,258,969 |
| Belgium | 196,035,511 |
| France | 32,174,341 |
| United States | 24,018,476 |
| 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 | 312,189,165 | 122,069,804 | -190,119,361 |
| Belgium | 115,112,679 | 80,922,832 | -34,189,847 |
| France | 29,414,618 | 2,759,723 | -26,654,895 |
| United States | 4,041,008 | 19,977,468 | +15,936,460 |
| Latvia | 8,507,621 | 0 | -8,507,621 |
| Lithuania | 23,559 | 7,799,579 | +7,776,020 |
| Ireland | 729,216 | 1,018,167 | +288,951 |
| Saudi Arabia | 233,128 | 178,842 | -54,286 |
| Germany | 21,619 | 334,406 | +312,787 |
| United Arab Emirates | 136,160 | 112,044 | -24,116 |
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 | 6,522 |
| Belgium | 840 |
| Germany | 621 |
| France | 112 |
| 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 | 2,563 | -1,396 |
| Belgium | 601 | 239 | -362 |
| Germany | 387 | 234 | -153 |
| France | 112 | 0 | -112 |
| 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) | 702,425,614 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,726,751 |
| Air transport | 1,980,997 |
| Other | 16,741 |
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) | 469,750,632 | 232,674,982 | -237,075,650 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,834,456 | 1,892,295 | +57,839 |
| Air transport | 95,967 | 1,885,030 | +1,789,063 |
| Other | 9,742 | 6,999 | -2,743 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 317,101,194 |
| Immingham Docks | 219,330,633 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 155,934,116 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,817,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,555,354 |
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 | 135,977,741 | 181,123,453 | +45,145,712 |
| Immingham Docks | 182,081,644 | 37,248,989 | -144,832,655 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 149,101,701 | 6,832,415 | -142,269,286 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,910,696 | 6,906,946 | +4,996,250 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,034 | 1,495,320 | +1,435,286 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 664,932 | 794,717 | +129,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 524,878 | 411,268 | -113,610 |
| Liverpool Docks | 553,485 | 247,475 | -306,010 |
| Felixstowe | 463,576 | 290,801 | -172,775 |
| Hull | 0 | 413,105 | +413,105 |
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