Import/export HS code 27101981: Motor and lube oils
Oils used in engines, compressors, and turbines for lubrication
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 208,816,734 |
| Netherlands | 118,672,106 |
| Germany | 87,544,571 |
| France | 45,233,827 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,613,428 |
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 | 99,190,486 | 109,626,248 | +10,435,762 |
| Netherlands | 56,973,730 | 61,698,376 | +4,724,646 |
| Germany | 48,740,279 | 38,804,292 | -9,935,987 |
| France | 27,377,757 | 17,856,070 | -9,521,687 |
| United Arab Emirates | 29,448,432 | 4,164,996 | -25,283,436 |
| Italy | 4,919,196 | 3,890,837 | -1,028,359 |
| Spain | 4,426,463 | 4,167,790 | -258,673 |
| Poland | 2,474,842 | 2,610,658 | +135,816 |
| Turkey | 1,547,818 | 2,700,813 | +1,152,995 |
| Ireland | 1,290,804 | 990,398 | -300,406 |
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 | 187,137,762 |
| Netherlands | 98,771,929 |
| Germany | 86,879,794 |
| France | 69,981,833 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,969,305 |
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 | 86,373,862 | 100,763,900 | +14,390,038 |
| Netherlands | 50,114,285 | 48,657,644 | -1,456,641 |
| Germany | 48,688,650 | 38,191,144 | -10,497,506 |
| France | 39,030,142 | 30,951,691 | -8,078,451 |
| United Arab Emirates | 29,629,126 | 4,340,179 | -25,288,947 |
| Italy | 7,734,594 | 6,525,739 | -1,208,855 |
| Spain | 6,605,923 | 6,169,202 | -436,721 |
| Turkey | 1,558,087 | 3,405,515 | +1,847,428 |
| Canada | 2,203,749 | 2,442,567 | +238,818 |
| Sweden | 2,025,989 | 1,677,316 | -348,673 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 267,919,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,892,950 |
| Air transport | 5,063,542 |
| Other | 2,515,071 |
| Rail transport | 631,971 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 133,944,880 | 133,974,295 | +29,415 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,868,874 | 114,024,076 | -28,844,798 |
| Air transport | 2,894,967 | 2,168,575 | -726,392 |
| Other | 1,316,877 | 1,198,194 | -118,683 |
| Rail transport | 505,922 | 126,049 | -379,873 |
| Road transport | 25,277 | 13,890 | -11,387 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 146,958,296 |
| London | 94,544,520 |
| Dover | 70,401,634 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,518,985 |
| Felixstowe | 32,395,651 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 78,054,363 | 68,903,933 | -9,150,430 |
| London | 49,327,045 | 45,217,475 | -4,109,570 |
| Dover | 30,102,364 | 40,299,270 | +10,196,906 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,391,293 | 18,127,692 | -263,601 |
| Felixstowe | 18,687,937 | 13,707,714 | -4,980,223 |
| Harwich | 13,527,913 | 17,813,281 | +4,285,368 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,694,923 | 3,541,858 | -22,153,065 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,857,426 | 8,398,507 | -458,919 |
| Thamesport | 3,547,279 | 7,721,139 | +4,173,860 |
| Portsmouth | 8,191,082 | 2,807,052 | -5,384,030 |
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
|
22 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
8 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
5 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DELTA AIR LINES, INC. | 65 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 54 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 54 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 50 |
| MOOVE LUBRICANTS LIMITED | 49 |
| CHEMICAL CORPORATION (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 47 |
| ANGLO AMERICAN OIL COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 34 |
| Other | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 54,715,036 |
| Ireland | 31,853,226 |
| United States | 11,936,234 |
| Belgium | 9,512,630 |
| Poland | 9,419,992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 31,491,426 | 23,223,610 | -8,267,816 |
| Ireland | 15,517,655 | 16,335,571 | +817,916 |
| United States | 4,020,723 | 7,915,511 | +3,894,788 |
| Belgium | 4,870,449 | 4,642,181 | -228,268 |
| Poland | 4,156,284 | 5,263,708 | +1,107,424 |
| Slovenia | 914,930 | 7,521,419 | +6,606,489 |
| Finland | 3,668,072 | 4,113,427 | +445,355 |
| Kazakhstan | 5,887,197 | 0 | -5,887,197 |
| Lebanon | 2,108,066 | 1,942,640 | -165,426 |
| China | 2,054,856 | 1,917,695 | -137,161 |
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 | 2,520,631 |
| Belgium | 1,280,997 |
| Germany | 193,435 |
| China | 157,289 |
| Italy | 86,521 |
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 | 1,255,440 | 1,265,191 | +9,751 |
| Belgium | 320,880 | 960,117 | +639,237 |
| Germany | 72,419 | 121,016 | +48,597 |
| China | 54,505 | 102,784 | +48,279 |
| Italy | 35,236 | 51,285 | +16,049 |
| France | 20,897 | 34,955 | +14,058 |
| Hungary | 4,840 | 42,952 | +38,112 |
| Ireland | 11,440 | 16,411 | +4,971 |
| Spain | 6,780 | 7,414 | +634 |
| Sweden | 1,448 | 303 | -1,145 |
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) | 115,836,632 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,416,043 |
| Air transport | 5,439,175 |
| Other | 4,744,402 |
| Road transport | 9,454 |
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) | 60,367,564 | 55,469,068 | -4,898,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,957,435 | 47,458,608 | -498,827 |
| Air transport | 2,751,774 | 2,687,401 | -64,373 |
| Other | 1,945,017 | 2,799,385 | +854,368 |
| Road transport | 9,454 | 0 | -9,454 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 58,420,512 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,529,620 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,990,384 |
| Felixstowe | 23,784,577 |
| Southampton | 12,113,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 37,616,776 | 20,803,736 | -16,813,040 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,401,660 | 27,127,960 | -3,273,700 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,967,253 | 16,023,131 | +2,055,878 |
| Felixstowe | 8,456,368 | 15,328,209 | +6,871,841 |
| Southampton | 4,960,187 | 7,152,884 | +2,192,697 |
| London | 4,519,218 | 5,741,814 | +1,222,596 |
| Holyhead | 3,488,437 | 3,600,591 | +112,154 |
| 000 | 1,945,017 | 2,799,385 | +854,368 |
| Harwich | 938,865 | 2,548,683 | +1,609,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,359,851 | 2,044,939 | +685,088 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101981
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used in engines, compressors, and turbines for lubrication