Import/export HS code 27101947: High-sulphur oils
Petroleum oils with a sulphur content between 0.002% and 0.1% by weight
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- 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 | 213,698,960 |
| Belgium | 122,464,877 |
| Nigeria | 106,192,358 |
| Qatar | 91,153,925 |
| Greece | 4,512,809 |
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 | 151,061,885 | 62,637,075 | -88,424,810 |
| Belgium | 73,706,219 | 48,758,658 | -24,947,561 |
| Nigeria | 13,612,463 | 92,579,895 | +78,967,432 |
| Qatar | 47,583,652 | 43,570,273 | -4,013,379 |
| Greece | 0 | 4,512,809 | +4,512,809 |
| France | 28,936 | 3,660,424 | +3,631,488 |
| Libya | 0 | 483,081 | +483,081 |
| Egypt | 0 | 373,076 | +373,076 |
| Germany | 145,398 | 60,661 | -84,737 |
| Italy | 45,229 | 0 | -45,229 |
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 | 214,920,104 |
| Nigeria | 133,858,545 |
| Belgium | 106,009,891 |
| Netherlands | 57,269,714 |
| United Kingdom | 16,459,961 |
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 | 148,929,226 | 65,990,878 | -82,938,348 |
| Nigeria | 20,373,761 | 113,484,784 | +93,111,023 |
| Belgium | 54,967,685 | 51,042,206 | -3,925,479 |
| Netherlands | 44,267,596 | 13,002,118 | -31,265,478 |
| United Kingdom | 15,729,660 | 730,301 | -14,999,359 |
| Norway | 0 | 4,782,167 | +4,782,167 |
| Greece | 0 | 4,512,809 | +4,512,809 |
| Germany | 612,002 | 915,858 | +303,856 |
| Sweden | 819,456 | 278,146 | -541,310 |
| France | 7,909 | 787,709 | +779,800 |
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 | 0 | -1 |
| 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) | 542,337,680 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 514,072 |
| Road transport | 19,950 |
| Air transport | 6,370 |
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) | 285,916,169 | 256,421,511 | -29,494,658 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 299,631 | 214,441 | -85,190 |
| Road transport | 19,950 | 0 | -19,950 |
| Air transport | 3,261 | 3,109 | -152 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 400,177,614 |
| WEY | 59,333,904 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,907,801 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 11,015,722 |
| 499 | 8,349,149 |
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 | 207,622,781 | 192,554,833 | -15,067,948 |
| WEY | 38,197,603 | 21,136,301 | -17,061,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,654,687 | 9,253,114 | -16,401,573 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 11,015,722 | 0 | -11,015,722 |
| 499 | 0 | 8,349,149 | +8,349,149 |
| Falmouth | 0 | 6,387,424 | +6,387,424 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 6,090,881 | +6,090,881 |
| Hull | 3,190,301 | 2,826,306 | -363,995 |
| Inverness | 0 | 4,930,001 | +4,930,001 |
| Greenock | 0 | 4,512,809 | +4,512,809 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
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 | 343,303,123 |
| Morocco | 283,783,075 |
| Senegal | 151,129,234 |
| Gibraltar | 143,191,650 |
| Norway | 104,468,582 |
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 | 210,950,996 | 132,352,127 | -78,598,869 |
| Morocco | 178,091,174 | 105,691,901 | -72,399,273 |
| Senegal | 121,157,036 | 29,972,198 | -91,184,838 |
| Gibraltar | 73,491,084 | 69,700,566 | -3,790,518 |
| Norway | 89,976,677 | 14,491,905 | -75,484,772 |
| Belgium | 54,054,426 | 22,307,358 | -31,747,068 |
| Netherlands | 30,148,099 | 42,307,843 | +12,159,744 |
| France | 61,079,265 | 637,200 | -60,442,065 |
| Togo | 17,462,910 | 0 | -17,462,910 |
| Malta | 17,253,097 | 3,161 | -17,249,936 |
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) | 1,319,122,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 831,780 |
| Air transport | 106,748 |
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) | 872,870,575 | 446,251,453 | -426,619,122 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 234,940 | 596,840 | +361,900 |
| Air transport | 33,735 | 73,013 | +39,278 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,133,280,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 158,878,416 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 13,182,417 |
| Falmouth | 6,225,546 |
| 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 | 769,712,902 | 363,567,741 | -406,145,161 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,257,600 | 74,620,816 | -9,636,784 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 13,182,417 | 0 | -13,182,417 |
| Falmouth | 3,356,678 | 2,868,868 | -487,810 |
| Harwich | 4,447 | 3,037,048 | +3,032,601 |
| Milford | 2,311,620 | 0 | -2,311,620 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 1,787,789 | +1,787,789 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 378,601 | +378,601 |
| Dover | 10,193 | 289,524 | +279,331 |
| 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