Import/export HS code 27101985: White oils and liquid paraffin
Highly refined oils used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications
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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 | 8,572,947 |
| Belgium | 7,063,811 |
| Germany | 4,602,742 |
| India | 2,303,321 |
| France | 942,779 |
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 | 4,577,761 | 3,995,186 | -582,575 |
| Belgium | 4,171,303 | 2,892,508 | -1,278,795 |
| Germany | 2,289,897 | 2,312,845 | +22,948 |
| India | 1,225,788 | 1,077,533 | -148,255 |
| France | 538,230 | 404,549 | -133,681 |
| Italy | 361,677 | 248,835 | -112,842 |
| United States | 192,518 | 129,205 | -63,313 |
| Sweden | 87,531 | 41,090 | -46,441 |
| Finland | 12,313 | 8,580 | -3,733 |
| Ireland | 4,747 | 10,437 | +5,690 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 8,892,503 |
| Belgium | 4,204,107 |
| India | 3,716,263 |
| Netherlands | 3,557,849 |
| Germany | 1,011,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 5,169,761 | 3,722,742 | -1,447,019 |
| Belgium | 2,221,657 | 1,982,450 | -239,207 |
| India | 1,918,768 | 1,797,495 | -121,273 |
| Netherlands | 1,734,991 | 1,822,858 | +87,867 |
| Germany | 517,690 | 493,708 | -23,982 |
| France | 650,012 | 285,569 | -364,443 |
| Italy | 361,677 | 248,835 | -112,842 |
| Spain | 279,655 | 265,661 | -13,994 |
| United States | 268,150 | 152,964 | -115,186 |
| Sweden | 86,019 | 27,100 | -58,919 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 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) | 19,590,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,286,267 |
| Other | 440,091 |
| Air transport | 281,756 |
| Rail transport | 30,693 |
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) | 10,664,095 | 8,926,831 | -1,737,264 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,449,614 | 1,836,653 | -612,961 |
| Other | 213,527 | 226,564 | +13,037 |
| Air transport | 138,496 | 143,260 | +4,764 |
| Rail transport | 30,693 | 0 | -30,693 |
| Road transport | 8,121 | 2,081 | -6,040 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,598,960 |
| Felixstowe | 2,345,049 |
| London | 1,728,759 |
| Hull | 1,598,935 |
| Eurotunnel | 826,416 |
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 | 7,087,346 | 6,511,614 | -575,732 |
| Felixstowe | 1,291,393 | 1,053,656 | -237,737 |
| London | 1,002,134 | 726,625 | -275,509 |
| Hull | 953,276 | 645,659 | -307,617 |
| Eurotunnel | 453,380 | 373,036 | -80,344 |
| Dover | 566,496 | 204,901 | -361,595 |
| Killingholme | 542,851 | 128,844 | -414,007 |
| Harwich | 363,428 | 291,970 | -71,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 419,786 | 172,794 | -246,992 |
| Middlesbrough | 129,824 | 320,159 | +190,335 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 12 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 18 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
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+ | 32 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 484,670 |
| Germany | 472,107 |
| Poland | 447,194 |
| Ireland | 434,780 |
| Netherlands | 400,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 24,112 | 460,558 | +436,446 |
| Germany | 264,067 | 208,040 | -56,027 |
| Poland | 209,995 | 237,199 | +27,204 |
| Ireland | 258,140 | 176,640 | -81,500 |
| Netherlands | 150,867 | 249,891 | +99,024 |
| Belgium | 179,913 | 132,231 | -47,682 |
| United States | 92,105 | 180,027 | +87,922 |
| France | 127,135 | 100,633 | -26,502 |
| Denmark | 124,589 | 64,812 | -59,777 |
| South Korea | 0 | 145,535 | +145,535 |
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 | 258,670 |
| Germany | 5,092 |
| Ireland | 542 |
| United States | 6 |
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 | 143,866 | 114,804 | -29,062 |
| Germany | 3,016 | 2,076 | -940 |
| Ireland | 419 | 123 | -296 |
| United States | 6 | 0 | -6 |
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) | 2,639,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,369,506 |
| Other | 267,781 |
| Air transport | 194,628 |
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) | 1,379,348 | 1,259,833 | -119,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 332,634 | 1,036,872 | +704,238 |
| Other | 149,041 | 118,740 | -30,301 |
| Air transport | 112,160 | 82,468 | -29,692 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,069,447 |
| Southampton | 612,894 |
| Immingham Docks | 378,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 348,741 |
| 000 | 267,781 |
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 | 1,083,280 | 986,167 | -97,113 |
| Southampton | 74,270 | 538,624 | +464,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 202,696 | 175,849 | -26,847 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,424 | 292,317 | +235,893 |
| 000 | 149,041 | 118,740 | -30,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 86,183 | 43,640 | -42,543 |
| London | 55,338 | 57,790 | +2,452 |
| Hull | 10,657 | 80,119 | +69,462 |
| Felixstowe | 19,098 | 57,864 | +38,766 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,652 | 29,233 | -17,419 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101985
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Highly refined oils used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and industrial applications