Import/export HS code 27101962: Low-sulphur oils
Petroleum oils with a sulphur content not 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.
- 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 | 23,395,966 |
| Netherlands | 18,251,637 |
| Denmark | 6,645,930 |
| Germany | 901,930 |
| Ireland | 15,141 |
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 | 11,982,132 | 11,413,834 | -568,298 |
| Netherlands | 1,502,122 | 16,749,515 | +15,247,393 |
| Denmark | 3,306,298 | 3,339,632 | +33,334 |
| Germany | 450,768 | 451,162 | +394 |
| Ireland | 7,501 | 7,640 | +139 |
| Taiwan | 921 | 0 | -921 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 21,172,852 |
| Denmark | 11,936,715 |
| Belgium | 10,446,025 |
| Spain | 4,661,624 |
| United States | 899,185 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,961,912 | 18,210,940 | +15,249,028 |
| Denmark | 3,306,298 | 8,630,417 | +5,324,119 |
| Belgium | 10,446,025 | 0 | -10,446,025 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,661,624 | +4,661,624 |
| United States | 448,023 | 451,162 | +3,139 |
| Sweden | 60,717 | 0 | -60,717 |
| Germany | 15,600 | 0 | -15,600 |
| Switzerland | 2,745 | 0 | -2,745 |
| Taiwan | 921 | 0 | -921 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 48,296,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 899,185 |
| Other | 15,141 |
| Air transport | 921 |
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) | 16,793,297 | 31,502,981 | +14,709,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 448,023 | 451,162 | +3,139 |
| Other | 7,501 | 7,640 | +139 |
| Air transport | 921 | 0 | -921 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| WEY | 33,656,588 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,636,945 |
| Dover | 846,381 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,907 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,897 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEY | 13,484,254 | 20,172,334 | +6,688,080 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,306,298 | 11,330,647 | +8,024,349 |
| Dover | 409,298 | 437,083 | +27,785 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,819 | 9,088 | -18,731 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,906 | 4,991 | -5,915 |
| 000 | 7,501 | 7,640 | +139 |
| London | 2,745 | 0 | -2,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 921 | 0 | -921 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
1 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 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+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 134,603,814 |
| Spain | 51,594,017 |
| Gibraltar | 31,923,682 |
| Denmark | 18,434,138 |
| QS | 10,632,941 |
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 | 76,097,118 | 58,506,696 | -17,590,422 |
| Spain | 19,369,066 | 32,224,951 | +12,855,885 |
| Gibraltar | 16,648,820 | 15,274,862 | -1,373,958 |
| Denmark | 7,887,316 | 10,546,822 | +2,659,506 |
| QS | 10,632,941 | 0 | -10,632,941 |
| Morocco | 9,398,711 | 0 | -9,398,711 |
| Singapore | 8,778,609 | 0 | -8,778,609 |
| Belgium | 3,548,239 | 0 | -3,548,239 |
| Qatar | 746,968 | 0 | -746,968 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 31,546 | 0 | -31,546 |
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) | 268,402,081 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,262,379 |
| Air transport | 45,392 |
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) | 152,631,548 | 115,770,533 | -36,861,015 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 473,004 | 789,375 | +316,371 |
| Air transport | 37,930 | 7,462 | -30,468 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 256,949,734 |
| Falmouth | 10,894,275 |
| London | 1,078,597 |
| WEY | 485,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 151,596 |
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 | 141,238,093 | 115,711,641 | -25,526,452 |
| Falmouth | 10,894,275 | 0 | -10,894,275 |
| London | 347,468 | 731,129 | +383,661 |
| WEY | 485,634 | 0 | -485,634 |
| Immingham Docks | 120,658 | 30,938 | -89,720 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 55,097 | +55,097 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,120 | 7,462 | -25,658 |
| Harwich | 8,284 | 26,876 | +18,592 |
| Hull | 10,140 | 0 | -10,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,795 | +3,795 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101962
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Petroleum oils with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.1% by weight