Import/export HS code 27101983: Hydraulic oils
Oils used in hydraulic systems for power transmission
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 | 25,780,459 |
| France | 10,079,121 |
| Germany | 9,400,323 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,250,028 |
| Netherlands | 7,615,821 |
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 | 14,518,799 | 11,261,660 | -3,257,139 |
| France | 5,836,845 | 4,242,276 | -1,594,569 |
| Germany | 5,036,855 | 4,363,468 | -673,387 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,593,382 | 1,656,646 | -5,936,736 |
| Netherlands | 3,954,625 | 3,661,196 | -293,429 |
| Italy | 791,736 | 642,114 | -149,622 |
| United States | 589,347 | 641,345 | +51,998 |
| Hungary | 456,009 | 485,963 | +29,954 |
| Ireland | 250,440 | 150,848 | -99,592 |
| Spain | 222,994 | 77,970 | -145,024 |
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 | 21,357,412 |
| France | 10,447,017 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,496,663 |
| Germany | 8,424,684 |
| Netherlands | 7,844,773 |
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 | 11,769,005 | 9,588,407 | -2,180,598 |
| France | 5,437,598 | 5,009,419 | -428,179 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,837,222 | 1,659,441 | -6,177,781 |
| Germany | 4,906,939 | 3,517,745 | -1,389,194 |
| Netherlands | 4,188,215 | 3,656,558 | -531,657 |
| Italy | 1,332,051 | 1,002,009 | -330,042 |
| United States | 726,461 | 781,474 | +55,013 |
| Sweden | 997,239 | 387,031 | -610,208 |
| Canada | 455,775 | 452,730 | -3,045 |
| Spain | 411,591 | 186,692 | -224,899 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +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) | 41,551,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,412,279 |
| Other | 1,960,448 |
| Air transport | 593,071 |
| Rail transport | 42,825 |
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) | 25,260,029 | 16,291,586 | -8,968,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,305,856 | 10,106,423 | -3,199,433 |
| Other | 1,085,901 | 874,547 | -211,354 |
| Air transport | 311,482 | 281,589 | -29,893 |
| Rail transport | 25,920 | 16,905 | -9,015 |
| Road transport | 18,738 | 0 | -18,738 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 13,499,058 |
| Dover | 10,983,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,473,695 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,633,992 |
| London | 6,473,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 7,520,295 | 5,978,763 | -1,541,532 |
| Dover | 6,853,242 | 4,129,936 | -2,723,306 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,524,466 | 4,949,229 | -575,237 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,843,565 | 1,790,427 | -6,053,138 |
| London | 3,326,470 | 3,146,724 | -179,746 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,421,833 | 1,418,229 | -3,604 |
| Felixstowe | 1,394,936 | 1,205,083 | -189,853 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,030,398 | 934,031 | -96,367 |
| 000 | 1,085,901 | 874,547 | -211,354 |
| Harwich | 1,216,712 | 737,449 | -479,263 |
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 | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
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+ | 47 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,337,870 |
| France | 2,612,686 |
| Iraq | 1,259,787 |
| Sweden | 1,071,314 |
| Ukraine | 888,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,226,276 | 2,111,594 | -1,114,682 |
| France | 1,186,590 | 1,426,096 | +239,506 |
| Iraq | 641,765 | 618,022 | -23,743 |
| Sweden | 679,798 | 391,516 | -288,282 |
| Ukraine | 429,970 | 458,654 | +28,684 |
| Libya | 433,821 | 112,257 | -321,564 |
| Norway | 330,836 | 215,117 | -115,719 |
| Finland | 274,773 | 213,797 | -60,976 |
| Spain | 280,756 | 198,039 | -82,717 |
| Czechia | 267,595 | 172,520 | -95,075 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 242,473 |
| XI | 226,249 |
| Hungary | 29,811 |
| Ireland | 4,871 |
| China | 943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 155,607 | 86,866 | -68,741 |
| XI | 160,089 | 66,160 | -93,929 |
| Hungary | 9,125 | 20,686 | +11,561 |
| Ireland | 371 | 4,500 | +4,129 |
| China | 848 | 95 | -753 |
| Germany | 233 | 0 | -233 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,420,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,425,714 |
| Air transport | 775,439 |
| Other | 610,309 |
| Road transport | 6,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,819,053 | 5,601,189 | -1,217,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,755,010 | 2,670,704 | -1,084,306 |
| Air transport | 397,333 | 378,106 | -19,227 |
| Other | 386,947 | 223,362 | -163,585 |
| Road transport | 6,921 | 0 | -6,921 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,564,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,504,318 |
| Holyhead | 2,490,491 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,274,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,794,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,029,427 | 2,535,388 | -494,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,446,573 | 1,057,745 | -388,828 |
| Holyhead | 1,527,556 | 962,935 | -564,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,363,908 | 911,025 | -452,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,048,006 | 746,922 | -301,084 |
| Felixstowe | 583,371 | 548,101 | -35,270 |
| London | 475,523 | 345,805 | -129,718 |
| Southampton | 374,893 | 404,172 | +29,279 |
| Dover | 123,717 | 492,152 | +368,435 |
| 000 | 386,947 | 223,362 | -163,585 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101983
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used in hydraulic systems for power transmission