Import/export HS code 271099: Various petroleum oils
Other petroleum oils not classified elsewhere
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 2,072,161 |
| Ireland | 208,179 |
| Poland | 182,991 |
| United States | 119,365 |
| Belgium | 118,657 |
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 | 1,797,614 | 274,547 | -1,523,067 |
| Ireland | 53,185 | 154,994 | +101,809 |
| Poland | 90,228 | 92,763 | +2,535 |
| United States | 48,245 | 71,120 | +22,875 |
| Belgium | 37,174 | 81,483 | +44,309 |
| Netherlands | 9,212 | 56,713 | +47,501 |
| Japan | 25,204 | 26,009 | +805 |
| Germany | 14,815 | 35,705 | +20,890 |
| France | 34,282 | 9,483 | -24,799 |
| Italy | 23,249 | 6,308 | -16,941 |
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 | 2,074,769 |
| Ireland | 205,830 |
| United States | 140,545 |
| Netherlands | 73,443 |
| France | 72,243 |
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 | 1,801,716 | 273,053 | -1,528,663 |
| Ireland | 48,033 | 157,797 | +109,764 |
| United States | 57,929 | 82,616 | +24,687 |
| Netherlands | 16,321 | 57,122 | +40,801 |
| France | 50,831 | 21,412 | -29,419 |
| Germany | 19,096 | 35,010 | +15,914 |
| Japan | 25,204 | 26,908 | +1,704 |
| Canada | 0 | 22,150 | +22,150 |
| United Kingdom | 9,803 | 12,251 | +2,448 |
| Belgium | 1,128 | 16,350 | +15,222 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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) | 2,311,111 |
| Air transport | 448,364 |
| Other | 197,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,623 |
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) | 1,843,703 | 467,408 | -1,376,295 |
| Air transport | 193,420 | 254,944 | +61,524 |
| Other | 95,584 | 101,926 | +6,342 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,164 | 28,459 | -12,705 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 2,256,049 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,698 |
| 000 | 197,510 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,765 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,479 |
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 | 1,840,619 | 415,430 | -1,425,189 |
| East Midlands Airport | 91,282 | 152,416 | +61,134 |
| 000 | 95,584 | 101,926 | +6,342 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,789 | 41,976 | +187 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,998 | 5,481 | -33,517 |
| Glasgow Airport | 17,863 | 17,276 | -587 |
| London | 18,515 | 15,798 | -2,717 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 29,413 | +29,413 |
| Thamesport | 16,137 | 9,833 | -6,304 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 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 | 24 |
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 20 |
| AFTON CHEMICAL LIMITED | 15 |
| INFINEUM UK LTD. | 14 |
| 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+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 23,091,653 |
| Sweden | 4,391,398 |
| France | 3,989,263 |
| Finland | 3,372,975 |
| Greece | 1,080,555 |
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 | 12,084,615 | 11,007,038 | -1,077,577 |
| Sweden | 2,229,553 | 2,161,845 | -67,708 |
| France | 2,173,884 | 1,815,379 | -358,505 |
| Finland | 1,985,098 | 1,387,877 | -597,221 |
| Greece | 0 | 1,080,555 | +1,080,555 |
| Netherlands | 162,150 | 473,423 | +311,273 |
| Bulgaria | 260,181 | 291,315 | +31,134 |
| Spain | 3,406 | 512,334 | +508,928 |
| Ireland | 224,011 | 79,161 | -144,850 |
| Oman | 266,128 | 0 | -266,128 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 55,680 |
| XI | 46,173 |
| China | 3,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 55,680 | 0 | -55,680 |
| XI | 45,240 | 933 | -44,307 |
| China | 2,248 | 1,540 | -708 |
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) | 33,279,702 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,286,812 |
| Air transport | 131,208 |
| Other | 105,649 |
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) | 16,868,739 | 16,410,963 | -457,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,655,999 | 2,630,813 | -25,186 |
| Air transport | 41,157 | 90,051 | +48,894 |
| Other | 103,168 | 2,481 | -100,687 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ipswich Dock | 13,895,531 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,777,340 |
| Hull | 4,389,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,767,241 |
| Manchester | 1,592,889 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Dock | 6,599,675 | 7,295,856 | +696,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,586,207 | 5,191,133 | -2,395,074 |
| Hull | 2,229,553 | 2,160,047 | -69,506 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,033,028 | 1,734,213 | -298,815 |
| Manchester | 0 | 1,592,889 | +1,592,889 |
| Dover | 265,151 | 281,295 | +16,144 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 408,554 | +408,554 |
| London Gateway Port | 336,819 | 7,205 | -329,614 |
| Portsmouth | 137,318 | 138,596 | +1,278 |
| Felixstowe | 35,952 | 121,002 | +85,050 |
Quick facts
HS code: 271099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other petroleum oils not classified elsewhere