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 | 1,445,130 |
| Ireland | 229,369 |
| Poland | 166,589 |
| United States | 121,813 |
| Belgium | 118,537 |
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 | 1,170,583 | 274,547 | -896,036 |
| Ireland | 75,487 | 153,882 | +78,395 |
| Poland | 72,664 | 93,925 | +21,261 |
| United States | 64,528 | 57,285 | -7,243 |
| Belgium | 57,915 | 60,622 | +2,707 |
| Netherlands | 45,870 | 20,055 | -25,815 |
| Japan | 24,200 | 39,257 | +15,057 |
| Germany | 20,453 | 29,979 | +9,526 |
| France | 21,179 | 10,624 | -10,555 |
| Sweden | 2,759 | 20,213 | +17,454 |
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 | 1,447,738 |
| Ireland | 230,198 |
| United States | 146,002 |
| Netherlands | 73,443 |
| Japan | 64,356 |
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 | 1,174,685 | 273,053 | -901,632 |
| Ireland | 71,783 | 158,415 | +86,632 |
| United States | 79,169 | 66,833 | -12,336 |
| Netherlands | 48,207 | 25,236 | -22,971 |
| Japan | 24,200 | 40,156 | +15,956 |
| France | 36,728 | 23,433 | -13,295 |
| Germany | 20,159 | 35,443 | +15,284 |
| Canada | 14,985 | 7,165 | -7,820 |
| United Kingdom | 9,803 | 12,251 | +2,448 |
| Belgium | 5,622 | 11,856 | +6,234 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 1,709,589 |
| Air transport | 433,754 |
| Other | 177,930 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,317 |
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) | 1,283,596 | 425,993 | -857,603 |
| Air transport | 209,511 | 224,243 | +14,732 |
| Other | 76,572 | 101,358 | +24,786 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,610 | 41,707 | +8,097 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,653,386 |
| East Midlands Airport | 234,859 |
| 000 | 177,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,994 |
| London | 47,561 |
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 | 1,237,338 | 416,048 | -821,290 |
| East Midlands Airport | 98,246 | 136,613 | +38,367 |
| 000 | 76,572 | 101,358 | +24,786 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,139 | 46,855 | +15,716 |
| London | 18,515 | 29,046 | +10,531 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,998 | 5,481 | -33,517 |
| Glasgow Airport | 17,863 | 17,276 | -587 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,714 | 10,699 | -8,015 |
| Tyne | 20,149 | 0 | -20,149 |
| Thamesport | 8,583 | 9,833 | +1,250 |
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
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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 | 21 |
| 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 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 22,005,208 |
| Sweden | 3,793,694 |
| France | 3,779,860 |
| 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 | 12,659,149 | 9,346,059 | -3,313,090 |
| Sweden | 2,178,491 | 1,615,203 | -563,288 |
| France | 2,319,757 | 1,460,103 | -859,654 |
| Finland | 1,985,098 | 1,387,877 | -597,221 |
| Greece | 0 | 1,080,555 | +1,080,555 |
| Netherlands | 174,246 | 446,954 | +272,708 |
| Bulgaria | 272,421 | 270,877 | -1,544 |
| Spain | 0 | 512,334 | +512,334 |
| Oman | 266,128 | 0 | -266,128 |
| Australia | 69,144 | 121,002 | +51,858 |
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 | 46,173 |
| China | 3,824 |
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 | 45,240 | 933 | -44,307 |
| China | 2,433 | 1,391 | -1,042 |
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) | 31,590,279 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,965,303 |
| Air transport | 125,504 |
| Other | 50,005 |
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) | 17,395,780 | 14,194,499 | -3,201,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,781,553 | 2,183,750 | -597,803 |
| Air transport | 35,715 | 89,789 | +54,074 |
| Other | 47,673 | 2,332 | -45,341 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ipswich Dock | 13,550,018 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,022,035 |
| Hull | 3,791,896 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,562,677 |
| 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 | 6,679,630 | 6,870,388 | +190,758 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,076,931 | 3,945,104 | -4,131,827 |
| Hull | 2,176,693 | 1,615,203 | -561,490 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,157,710 | 1,404,967 | -752,743 |
| Manchester | 0 | 1,592,889 | +1,592,889 |
| Dover | 277,391 | 260,857 | -16,534 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,483 | 392,071 | +375,588 |
| London Gateway Port | 336,819 | 9,402 | -327,417 |
| Portsmouth | 143,850 | 126,823 | -17,027 |
| 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