Import/export HS code 27101947: High-sulphur oils
Petroleum oils with a sulphur content between 0.002% and 0.1% by weight
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 248,785,215 |
| Belgium | 129,676,560 |
| Qatar | 115,538,849 |
| Nigeria | 106,192,358 |
| Greece | 26,053,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 93,859,976 | 154,925,239 | +61,065,263 |
| Belgium | 67,268,629 | 62,407,931 | -4,860,698 |
| Qatar | 53,674,533 | 61,864,316 | +8,189,783 |
| Nigeria | 13,612,463 | 92,579,895 | +78,967,432 |
| Greece | 0 | 26,053,415 | +26,053,415 |
| France | 17,214 | 3,668,097 | +3,650,883 |
| Egypt | 293,022 | 267,373 | -25,649 |
| Libya | 216,031 | 267,050 | +51,019 |
| Germany | 109,406 | 102,334 | -7,072 |
| Italy | 44,312 | 0 | -44,312 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Qatar | 275,477,940 |
| Nigeria | 133,858,545 |
| Belgium | 108,562,727 |
| Netherlands | 64,462,321 |
| Greece | 26,053,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 103,167,266 | 172,310,674 | +69,143,408 |
| Nigeria | 20,373,761 | 113,484,784 | +93,111,023 |
| Belgium | 48,598,807 | 59,963,920 | +11,365,113 |
| Netherlands | 45,194,829 | 19,267,492 | -25,927,337 |
| Greece | 0 | 26,053,415 | +26,053,415 |
| Norway | 3,615,001 | 5,982,458 | +2,367,457 |
| United Kingdom | 6,101,495 | 1,795,016 | -4,306,479 |
| Germany | 311,195 | 1,252,093 | +940,898 |
| Sweden | 819,456 | 581,647 | -237,809 |
| France | 9,139 | 795,189 | +786,050 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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) | 630,673,741 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 582,821 |
| Road transport | 19,950 |
| Air transport | 7,369 |
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) | 228,818,088 | 401,855,653 | +173,037,565 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,824 | 279,997 | -22,827 |
| Road transport | 19,950 | 0 | -19,950 |
| Air transport | 2,344 | 5,025 | +2,681 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 465,161,401 |
| WEY | 51,818,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,062,609 |
| 499 | 24,715,771 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 8,497,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 147,915,043 | 317,246,358 | +169,331,315 |
| WEY | 30,682,144 | 21,136,301 | -9,545,843 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,382,329 | 16,680,280 | -11,702,049 |
| 499 | 0 | 24,715,771 | +24,715,771 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 8,497,169 | 0 | -8,497,169 |
| Hull | 3,416,334 | 3,133,621 | -282,713 |
| Falmouth | 3,615,001 | 2,772,423 | -842,578 |
| Ellesmere Port | 6,090,881 | 0 | -6,090,881 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 5,173,984 | +5,173,984 |
| Inverness | 0 | 4,930,001 | +4,930,001 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 420,925,229 |
| Morocco | 287,839,562 |
| Senegal | 158,184,696 |
| Gibraltar | 143,191,650 |
| Norway | 104,466,645 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 167,812,088 | 253,113,141 | +85,301,053 |
| Morocco | 169,231,913 | 118,607,649 | -50,624,264 |
| Senegal | 136,695,312 | 21,489,384 | -115,205,928 |
| Gibraltar | 103,590,425 | 39,601,225 | -63,989,200 |
| Norway | 89,978,888 | 14,487,757 | -75,491,131 |
| Netherlands | 17,916,612 | 53,403,480 | +35,486,868 |
| Belgium | 16,020,715 | 22,305,528 | +6,284,813 |
| France | 19,690,347 | 14,670,681 | -5,019,666 |
| Malta | 17,253,097 | 14,788,490 | -2,464,607 |
| Togo | 17,462,910 | 13,392,356 | -4,070,554 |
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) | 1,384,273,796 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 846,635 |
| Air transport | 124,779 |
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) | 789,749,026 | 594,524,770 | -195,224,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 237,497 | 609,138 | +371,641 |
| Air transport | 42,621 | 82,158 | +39,537 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,219,131,177 |
| Immingham Docks | 146,540,650 |
| Falmouth | 6,225,546 |
| Ellesmere Port | 3,607,258 |
| Harwich | 3,041,495 |
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 | 740,239,655 | 478,891,522 | -261,348,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,793,918 | 105,746,732 | +64,952,814 |
| Falmouth | 3,356,678 | 2,868,868 | -487,810 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 3,607,258 | +3,607,258 |
| Harwich | 4,447 | 3,037,048 | +3,032,601 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,025,587 | 0 | -3,025,587 |
| Milford | 2,311,620 | 0 | -2,311,620 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 378,601 | +378,601 |
| Dover | 3,791 | 289,524 | +285,733 |
| Great Yarmouth | 0 | 152,100 | +152,100 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101947
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Petroleum oils with a sulphur content between 0.002% and 0.1% by weight