Import/export HS code 27101290: Various light oils
Other light oils not specified 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 | 341,484,671 |
| Netherlands | 111,239,461 |
| France | 18,180,853 |
| Norway | 8,341,643 |
| United States | 4,769,169 |
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 | 201,186,661 | 140,298,010 | -60,888,651 |
| Netherlands | 92,194,266 | 19,045,195 | -73,149,071 |
| France | 10,376,326 | 7,804,527 | -2,571,799 |
| Norway | 8,341,643 | 0 | -8,341,643 |
| United States | 4,551,662 | 217,507 | -4,334,155 |
| Switzerland | 605,056 | 305,819 | -299,237 |
| Italy | 377,139 | 447,910 | +70,771 |
| Israel | 220,513 | 162,702 | -57,811 |
| Germany | 244,578 | 90,589 | -153,989 |
| Poland | 96,938 | 128,739 | +31,801 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 219,683,189 |
| Netherlands | 192,292,737 |
| France | 34,342,128 |
| India | 18,089,267 |
| Norway | 8,571,812 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 119,843,930 | 99,839,259 | -20,004,671 |
| Netherlands | 140,715,357 | 51,577,380 | -89,137,977 |
| France | 23,536,626 | 10,805,502 | -12,731,124 |
| India | 14,822,505 | 3,266,762 | -11,555,743 |
| Norway | 8,341,643 | 230,169 | -8,111,474 |
| United States | 4,587,231 | 235,324 | -4,351,907 |
| Portugal | 3,090,020 | 0 | -3,090,020 |
| Finland | 1,652,765 | 171,232 | -1,481,533 |
| Germany | 442,997 | 735,161 | +292,164 |
| Switzerland | 605,056 | 305,819 | -299,237 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 479,639,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,090,592 |
| Air transport | 423,981 |
| Road transport | 102,895 |
| Other | 2,133 |
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) | 312,685,917 | 166,953,867 | -145,732,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,599,547 | 1,491,045 | -4,108,502 |
| Air transport | 100,481 | 323,500 | +223,019 |
| Road transport | 0 | 102,895 | +102,895 |
| Other | 1,093 | 1,040 | -53 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 401,829,052 |
| London | 22,483,392 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 19,684,720 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,662,145 |
| Ellesmere Port | 9,547,506 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 261,725,608 | 140,103,444 | -121,622,164 |
| London | 12,424,658 | 10,058,734 | -2,365,924 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 19,684,720 | 0 | -19,684,720 |
| Middlesbrough | 11,642,588 | 4,019,557 | -7,623,031 |
| Ellesmere Port | 6,280,744 | 3,266,762 | -3,013,982 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,474,449 | 3,639,225 | -835,224 |
| 499 | 0 | 6,262,004 | +6,262,004 |
| ZLC | 605,056 | 304,100 | -300,956 |
| Dover | 491,943 | 392,480 | -99,463 |
| London Gateway Port | 324,820 | 140,789 | -184,031 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 909,258,711 |
| Belgium | 558,780,579 |
| United States | 70,350,612 |
| Nigeria | 53,339,183 |
| Latvia | 48,670,458 |
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 | 387,391,468 | 521,867,243 | +134,475,775 |
| Belgium | 397,791,703 | 160,988,876 | -236,802,827 |
| United States | 25,062,692 | 45,287,920 | +20,225,228 |
| Nigeria | 14,200,474 | 39,138,709 | +24,938,235 |
| Latvia | 34,211,126 | 14,459,332 | -19,751,794 |
| France | 27,012,122 | 1,364,631 | -25,647,491 |
| Spain | 13,663,788 | 3,648,837 | -10,014,951 |
| Switzerland | 122,419 | 7,575,150 | +7,452,731 |
| Lithuania | 2,581 | 6,985,661 | +6,983,080 |
| Norway | 4,052,013 | 6,390 | -4,045,623 |
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 | 1,094 |
| United States | 500 |
| Italy | 186 |
| Ireland | 44 |
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 | 464 | 630 | +166 |
| United States | 136 | 364 | +228 |
| Italy | 125 | 61 | -64 |
| Ireland | 0 | 44 | +44 |
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) | 1,694,226,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,880,264 |
| Air transport | 227,973 |
| Other | 6,786 |
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) | 891,889,002 | 802,337,538 | -89,551,464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,469,875 | 1,410,389 | -13,059,486 |
| Air transport | 177,393 | 50,580 | -126,813 |
| Other | 3,994 | 2,792 | -1,202 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 744,276,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 393,881,201 |
| Southampton | 255,820,052 |
| Milford | 225,678,708 |
| Harwich | 63,746,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 353,983,258 | 390,293,064 | +36,309,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 226,852,898 | 167,028,303 | -59,824,595 |
| Southampton | 131,606,178 | 124,213,874 | -7,392,304 |
| Milford | 136,140,492 | 89,538,216 | -46,602,276 |
| Harwich | 34,765,358 | 28,980,698 | -5,784,660 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 20,382,790 | 0 | -20,382,790 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,575,464 | 1,066,930 | -508,534 |
| Middlesbrough | 117,120 | 1,282,031 | +1,164,911 |
| London Gateway Port | 392,624 | 864,847 | +472,223 |
| Felixstowe | 315,942 | 388,816 | +72,874 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other light oils not specified in this category