Import/export HS code 27101948: Very high-sulphur oils
Petroleum oils with a sulphur content exceeding 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 140,166,198 |
| Belgium | 30,411,864 |
| China | 9,199,172 |
| Ireland | 3,731,305 |
| Netherlands | 2,714,665 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12,495,182 | 127,671,016 | +115,175,834 |
| Belgium | 14,658,811 | 15,753,053 | +1,094,242 |
| China | 0 | 9,199,172 | +9,199,172 |
| Ireland | 169 | 3,731,136 | +3,730,967 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,714,665 | +2,714,665 |
| Georgia | 0 | 1,216,306 | +1,216,306 |
| Germany | 197,524 | 184,572 | -12,952 |
| Turkey | 9,633 | 0 | -9,633 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 140,276,181 |
| Netherlands | 14,136,900 |
| China | 9,199,172 |
| Belgium | 6,934,813 |
| Georgia | 1,216,306 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12,543,386 | 127,732,795 | +115,189,409 |
| Netherlands | 7,720,815 | 6,416,085 | -1,304,730 |
| China | 0 | 9,199,172 | +9,199,172 |
| Belgium | 6,934,813 | 0 | -6,934,813 |
| Georgia | 0 | 1,216,306 | +1,216,306 |
| Germany | 152,503 | 144,284 | -8,219 |
| Turkey | 9,633 | 0 | -9,633 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 6,214 | +6,214 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 3,462 | +3,462 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| North Wales | 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 - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 171,809,771 |
| Other | 15,751,771 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 213,759 |
| Air transport | 55,938 |
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) | 27,225,195 | 144,584,576 | +117,359,381 |
| Other | 169 | 15,751,602 | +15,751,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,782 | 88,977 | -35,805 |
| Air transport | 11,173 | 44,765 | +33,592 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Milford | 144,012,802 |
| Southampton | 23,866,239 |
| 000 | 15,751,771 |
| Manchester | 3,727,663 |
| Dover | 120,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 12,488,338 | 131,524,464 | +119,036,126 |
| Southampton | 14,655,628 | 9,210,611 | -5,445,017 |
| 000 | 169 | 15,751,602 | +15,751,433 |
| Manchester | 0 | 3,727,663 | +3,727,663 |
| Dover | 75,040 | 45,324 | -29,716 |
| Felixstowe | 38,498 | 59,794 | +21,296 |
| Hull | 63,354 | 0 | -63,354 |
| Harwich | 16,156 | 35,820 | +19,664 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 32,156 | +32,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 28,288 | +28,288 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 113,792,397 |
| Belgium | 59,370,362 |
| Ireland | 43,841,790 |
| Denmark | 34,167,161 |
| Spain | 11,677,337 |
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 | 35,745,272 | 78,047,125 | +42,301,853 |
| Belgium | 40,080,342 | 19,290,020 | -20,790,322 |
| Ireland | 15,679,268 | 28,162,522 | +12,483,254 |
| Denmark | 10,116,669 | 24,050,492 | +13,933,823 |
| Spain | 3,930,565 | 7,746,772 | +3,816,207 |
| France | 8,248,589 | 0 | -8,248,589 |
| Norway | 8,199,436 | 0 | -8,199,436 |
| Sweden | 5,021 | 6,212,431 | +6,207,410 |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,475 | 0 | -15,475 |
| Italy | 2,397 | 0 | -2,397 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,401 |
| XI | 308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,401 | 0 | -1,401 |
| XI | 0 | 308 | +308 |
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) | 242,403,604 |
| Other | 42,960,833 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 167,959 |
| Air transport | 2,267 |
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) | 107,058,484 | 135,345,120 | +28,286,636 |
| Other | 14,830,375 | 28,130,458 | +13,300,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,175 | 33,784 | -100,391 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,267 | +2,267 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Milford | 114,372,871 |
| Ellesmere Port | 109,724,455 |
| 000 | 42,960,833 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,136,120 |
| Southampton | 6,212,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 41,927,612 | 72,445,259 | +30,517,647 |
| Ellesmere Port | 55,342,840 | 54,381,615 | -961,225 |
| 000 | 14,830,375 | 28,130,458 | +13,300,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,825,573 | 2,310,547 | -3,515,026 |
| Southampton | 0 | 6,212,431 | +6,212,431 |
| Manchester | 3,952,005 | 0 | -3,952,005 |
| Holyhead | 63,827 | 13,607 | -50,220 |
| Heysham | 41,394 | 10,011 | -31,383 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,667 | 3,714 | -15,953 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,475 | 0 | -15,475 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101948
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Petroleum oils with a sulphur content exceeding 0.1% by weight