Import/export HS code 27101993: Electrical insulating oils
Oils used to insulate electrical equipment
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- 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 | 4,390,189 |
| Germany | 3,682,323 |
| Italy | 1,423,301 |
| Norway | 1,318,119 |
| Japan | 1,153,417 |
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 | 2,162,241 | 2,227,948 | +65,707 |
| Germany | 1,802,892 | 1,879,431 | +76,539 |
| Italy | 671,851 | 751,450 | +79,599 |
| Norway | 866,462 | 451,657 | -414,805 |
| Japan | 1,009,379 | 144,038 | -865,341 |
| Netherlands | 550,907 | 317,926 | -232,981 |
| Croatia | 226,117 | 0 | -226,117 |
| France | 92,093 | 99,412 | +7,319 |
| Turkey | 2,686 | 175,396 | +172,710 |
| Egypt | 0 | 138,060 | +138,060 |
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 | 4,819,381 |
| Germany | 3,613,586 |
| United Kingdom | 2,780,364 |
| Belgium | 1,835,220 |
| Turkey | 266,858 |
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 | 2,826,549 | 1,992,832 | -833,717 |
| Germany | 1,829,851 | 1,783,735 | -46,116 |
| United Kingdom | 1,694,412 | 1,085,952 | -608,460 |
| Belgium | 971,580 | 863,640 | -107,940 |
| Turkey | 2,686 | 264,172 | +261,486 |
| Egypt | 0 | 138,060 | +138,060 |
| Bulgaria | 73,356 | 0 | -73,356 |
| Japan | 3,631 | 60,773 | +57,142 |
| Switzerland | 29,860 | 16,737 | -13,123 |
| Austria | 43,970 | 2,158 | -41,812 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 11,106,407 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,571,300 |
| Air transport | 58,828 |
| Road transport | 36,932 |
| Other | 1,284 |
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) | 6,074,976 | 5,031,431 | -1,043,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,416,162 | 1,155,138 | -261,024 |
| Air transport | 44,193 | 14,635 | -29,558 |
| Road transport | 20,195 | 16,737 | -3,458 |
| Other | 1,284 | 0 | -1,284 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,129,474 |
| Felixstowe | 1,122,515 |
| London | 932,327 |
| Middlesbrough | 749,665 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 436,975 |
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 | 4,482,836 | 4,646,638 | +163,802 |
| Felixstowe | 1,056,357 | 66,158 | -990,199 |
| London | 713,880 | 218,447 | -495,433 |
| Middlesbrough | 406,960 | 342,705 | -64,255 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 436,975 | 0 | -436,975 |
| Dover | 131,772 | 283,029 | +151,257 |
| Southampton | 85,127 | 227,274 | +142,147 |
| Hull | 52,855 | 211,157 | +158,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,804 | 138,060 | +136,256 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,064 | 36,034 | -18,030 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,714,591 |
| Norway | 6,327,177 |
| Japan | 5,124,452 |
| France | 841,928 |
| Germany | 255,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,099,839 | 3,614,752 | -485,087 |
| Norway | 4,772,868 | 1,554,309 | -3,218,559 |
| Japan | 4,201,700 | 922,752 | -3,278,948 |
| France | 531,255 | 310,673 | -220,582 |
| Germany | 87,700 | 168,187 | +80,487 |
| Ireland | 121,348 | 12,458 | -108,890 |
| Greece | 49,565 | 47,164 | -2,401 |
| Belgium | 17,336 | 42,115 | +24,779 |
| Sweden | 18,851 | 22,298 | +3,447 |
| New Zealand | 14,760 | 14,760 | +0 |
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 | 427 |
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 | 86 | 341 | +255 |
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) | 18,446,462 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,821,526 |
| Air transport | 488,828 |
| Other | 432 |
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) | 12,443,839 | 6,002,623 | -6,441,216 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,103,952 | 717,574 | -386,378 |
| Air transport | 450,564 | 38,264 | -412,300 |
| Other | 86 | 346 | +260 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,900,918 |
| Felixstowe | 3,286,451 |
| Southampton | 1,878,711 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 618,511 |
| Dover | 329,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,614,674 | 5,286,244 | -3,328,430 |
| Felixstowe | 2,378,204 | 908,247 | -1,469,957 |
| Southampton | 1,849,446 | 29,265 | -1,820,181 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 303,401 | 315,110 | +11,709 |
| Dover | 210,568 | 119,184 | -91,384 |
| London Stansted Airport | 216,526 | 9,679 | -206,847 |
| ZLC | 216,486 | 4,793 | -211,693 |
| Holyhead | 117,654 | 6,960 | -110,694 |
| London | 55,105 | 879 | -54,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,483 | 18,155 | +7,672 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101993
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used to insulate electrical equipment