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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 64,193,034 |
| Belgium | 57,176,033 |
| Netherlands | 39,685,069 |
| Spain | 25,023,383 |
| Germany | 6,787,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 64,193,034 | 0 | -64,193,034 |
| Belgium | 47,135,629 | 10,040,404 | -37,095,225 |
| Netherlands | 9,796,367 | 29,888,702 | +20,092,335 |
| Spain | 12,226,873 | 12,796,510 | +569,637 |
| Germany | 3,205,940 | 3,581,572 | +375,632 |
| France | 2,324,611 | 1,436,129 | -888,482 |
| Denmark | 3,166,481 | 86,639 | -3,079,842 |
| Switzerland | 118,475 | 57,216 | -61,259 |
| Ireland | 87,148 | 86,235 | -913 |
| 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 | 66,885,103 |
| Netherlands | 37,169,397 |
| Belgium | 30,086,456 |
| Spain | 25,023,381 |
| United Kingdom | 18,371,878 |
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 | 65,184,300 | 1,700,803 | -63,483,497 |
| Netherlands | 10,871,859 | 26,297,538 | +15,425,679 |
| Belgium | 24,252,154 | 5,834,302 | -18,417,852 |
| Spain | 12,224,804 | 12,798,577 | +573,773 |
| United Kingdom | 16,108,663 | 2,263,215 | -13,845,448 |
| Germany | 7,013,530 | 6,414,911 | -598,619 |
| France | 2,179,617 | 1,401,244 | -778,373 |
| Denmark | 3,168,948 | 86,639 | -3,082,309 |
| United States | 999,123 | 1,113,988 | +114,865 |
| Switzerland | 130,010 | 34,092 | -95,918 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 181,762,475 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,534,082 |
| Air transport | 154,408 |
| Road transport | 34,092 |
| Other | 17,306 |
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) | 131,062,146 | 50,700,329 | -80,361,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,184,580 | 7,349,502 | -3,835,078 |
| Air transport | 106,610 | 47,798 | -58,812 |
| Road transport | 0 | 34,092 | +34,092 |
| Other | 12,607 | 4,699 | -7,908 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 97,687,539 |
| Middlesbrough | 42,878,896 |
| Southampton | 26,340,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,583,741 |
| Ellesmere Port | 3,223,595 |
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 | 77,075,106 | 20,612,433 | -56,462,673 |
| Middlesbrough | 26,751,766 | 16,127,130 | -10,624,636 |
| Southampton | 26,340,682 | 0 | -26,340,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,691,678 | 13,892,063 | +6,200,385 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 3,223,595 | +3,223,595 |
| Hull | 1,180,567 | 1,325,525 | +144,958 |
| Dover | 825,202 | 1,035,679 | +210,477 |
| Felixstowe | 809,570 | 398,541 | -411,029 |
| Thamesport | 600,280 | 511,417 | -88,863 |
| Eurotunnel | 291,787 | 276,896 | -14,891 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
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 | 7 |
| 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 | 422,549,422 |
| Belgium | 186,605,312 |
| France | 37,251,291 |
| United States | 9,729,384 |
| 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 | 286,077,864 | 136,471,558 | -149,606,306 |
| Belgium | 116,194,621 | 70,410,691 | -45,783,930 |
| France | 37,039,284 | 212,007 | -36,827,277 |
| United States | 4,038,105 | 5,691,279 | +1,653,174 |
| Latvia | 8,507,621 | 0 | -8,507,621 |
| Lithuania | 23,559 | 7,799,579 | +7,776,020 |
| Ireland | 856,759 | 268,115 | -588,644 |
| Saudi Arabia | 263,518 | 133,125 | -130,393 |
| United Arab Emirates | 138,801 | 95,619 | -43,182 |
| Germany | 29,004 | 203,058 | +174,054 |
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 | 5,257 |
| Slovakia | 2,037 |
| Belgium | 1,395 |
| Germany | 422 |
| France | 112 |
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 | 3,910 | 1,347 | -2,563 |
| Slovakia | 2,037 | 0 | -2,037 |
| Belgium | 1,260 | 135 | -1,125 |
| Germany | 387 | 35 | -352 |
| 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) | 669,598,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,876,201 |
| Air transport | 1,264,702 |
| Other | 18,259 |
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) | 449,982,315 | 219,616,342 | -230,365,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,298,232 | 1,577,969 | -2,720,263 |
| Air transport | 145,364 | 1,119,338 | +973,974 |
| Other | 12,899 | 5,360 | -7,539 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 264,669,388 |
| Immingham Docks | 230,289,847 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 173,958,172 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,910,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,310,401 |
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 | 146,351,479 | 118,317,909 | -28,033,570 |
| Immingham Docks | 163,760,823 | 66,529,024 | -97,231,799 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 141,616,372 | 32,341,800 | -109,274,572 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,910,696 | +1,910,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 645,778 | 664,623 | +18,845 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,899 | 891,800 | +781,901 |
| London Gateway Port | 493,774 | 442,016 | -51,758 |
| Liverpool Docks | 657,326 | 147,123 | -510,203 |
| Felixstowe | 447,902 | 330,536 | -117,366 |
| Hull | 0 | 237,320 | +237,320 |
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