Import/export HS code 271099: Various petroleum oils
Other petroleum oils not classified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 2,852,216 |
| Poland | 171,435 |
| Ireland | 153,553 |
| United States | 117,562 |
| Belgium | 104,358 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,850,722 | 1,494 | -2,849,228 |
| Poland | 80,386 | 91,049 | +10,663 |
| Ireland | 21,952 | 131,601 | +109,649 |
| United States | 51,877 | 65,685 | +13,808 |
| Belgium | 35,623 | 68,735 | +33,112 |
| Netherlands | 8,277 | 56,675 | +48,398 |
| Germany | 31,849 | 22,806 | -9,043 |
| France | 38,396 | 7,185 | -31,211 |
| Japan | 25,204 | 14,694 | -10,510 |
| United Arab Emirates | 37,357 | 0 | -37,357 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 2,854,824 |
| Ireland | 153,821 |
| United States | 130,092 |
| France | 75,769 |
| Netherlands | 62,582 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,854,824 | 0 | -2,854,824 |
| Ireland | 17,772 | 136,049 | +118,277 |
| United States | 60,342 | 69,750 | +9,408 |
| France | 54,435 | 21,334 | -33,101 |
| Netherlands | 14,360 | 48,222 | +33,862 |
| Germany | 19,861 | 24,164 | +4,303 |
| Japan | 25,204 | 15,593 | -9,611 |
| Belgium | 17,955 | 16,350 | -1,605 |
| Canada | 3,422 | 21,081 | +17,659 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,976 | 0 | -21,976 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,986,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,123,186 |
| Air transport | 442,452 |
| Other | 183,337 |
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) | 1,814,995 | 171,851 | -1,643,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,104,748 | 18,438 | -1,086,310 |
| Air transport | 228,349 | 214,103 | -14,246 |
| Other | 84,770 | 98,567 | +13,797 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,984,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 208,670 |
| 000 | 183,337 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 75,336 |
| Glasgow Airport | 57,115 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,864,525 | 119,570 | -2,744,955 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,569 | 123,101 | +37,532 |
| 000 | 84,770 | 98,567 | +13,797 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,075 | 35,261 | -4,814 |
| Glasgow Airport | 39,839 | 17,276 | -22,563 |
| London Stansted Airport | 42,551 | 2,508 | -40,043 |
| London | 18,515 | 15,798 | -2,717 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 29,413 | +29,413 |
| Thamesport | 23,408 | 1,104 | -22,304 |
| Tyne | 0 | 20,149 | +20,149 |
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 | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EPIROC UK & IRELAND LIMITED | 23 |
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 19 |
| AFTON CHEMICAL LIMITED | 15 |
| INFINEUM UK LTD. | 13 |
| AIR COMPRESSORS & TOOLS LTD | 11 |
| VITROLIFE LIMITED | 10 |
| SGS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 10 |
| SGS UNITED KINGDOM LTD | 10 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 6 |
| ZF SERVICES UK LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 22,340,263 |
| Sweden | 3,913,994 |
| France | 3,728,585 |
| Finland | 3,375,410 |
| Netherlands | 638,260 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 12,767,712 | 9,572,551 | -3,195,161 |
| Sweden | 1,688,946 | 2,225,048 | +536,102 |
| France | 2,041,427 | 1,687,158 | -354,269 |
| Finland | 1,192,801 | 2,182,609 | +989,808 |
| Netherlands | 187,075 | 451,185 | +264,110 |
| Spain | 4,507 | 512,334 | +507,827 |
| Bulgaria | 253,551 | 261,081 | +7,530 |
| Ireland | 252,680 | 94,215 | -158,465 |
| Oman | 191,805 | 74,323 | -117,482 |
| Senegal | 148,776 | 0 | -148,776 |
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 | 73,080 |
| Ireland | 55,680 |
| China | 3,470 |
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 | 73,080 | 0 | -73,080 |
| Ireland | 55,680 | 0 | -55,680 |
| China | 2,062 | 1,408 | -654 |
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) | 31,106,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,001,505 |
| Air transport | 166,017 |
| Other | 132,230 |
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) | 16,330,851 | 14,775,191 | -1,555,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,595,009 | 2,406,496 | -188,513 |
| Air transport | 82,858 | 83,159 | +301 |
| Other | 130,822 | 1,408 | -129,414 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,107,808 |
| Ipswich Dock | 12,863,230 |
| Hull | 3,910,246 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,587,399 |
| Dover | 523,452 |
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 | 7,758,393 | 5,349,415 | -2,408,978 |
| Ipswich Dock | 6,361,344 | 6,501,886 | +140,542 |
| Hull | 1,686,996 | 2,223,250 | +536,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,995,272 | 1,592,127 | -403,145 |
| Dover | 260,840 | 262,612 | +1,772 |
| Manchester | 0 | 512,334 | +512,334 |
| London Gateway Port | 304,593 | 72,748 | -231,845 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 361,684 | +361,684 |
| Portsmouth | 124,010 | 115,530 | -8,480 |
| Liverpool Docks | 76,890 | 63,532 | -13,358 |
Quick facts
HS code: 271099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other petroleum oils not classified elsewhere