Import/export HS code 271210: Petroleum jelly
A soft, oily substance used in skincare, ointments, and industrial lubrication
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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 | 3,411,208 |
| India | 2,326,850 |
| Ireland | 1,475,242 |
| France | 1,434,120 |
| Singapore | 665,209 |
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 | 1,861,808 | 1,549,400 | -312,408 |
| India | 1,358,343 | 968,507 | -389,836 |
| Ireland | 1,364,801 | 110,441 | -1,254,360 |
| France | 1,386,458 | 47,662 | -1,338,796 |
| Singapore | 602,728 | 62,481 | -540,247 |
| Germany | 279,927 | 226,157 | -53,770 |
| Belgium | 123,981 | 334,683 | +210,702 |
| United States | 138,727 | 98,417 | -40,310 |
| Denmark | 58,304 | 120,898 | +62,594 |
| United Arab Emirates | 109,962 | 63,173 | -46,789 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 4,017,548 |
| Netherlands | 1,940,653 |
| Germany | 545,449 |
| United States | 530,960 |
| Poland | 480,977 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,261,971 | 1,755,577 | -506,394 |
| Netherlands | 1,134,668 | 805,985 | -328,683 |
| Germany | 284,944 | 260,505 | -24,439 |
| United States | 316,653 | 214,307 | -102,346 |
| Poland | 204,390 | 276,587 | +72,197 |
| South Africa | 68,135 | 207,202 | +139,067 |
| Singapore | 210,812 | 0 | -210,812 |
| Belgium | 107,710 | 54,456 | -53,254 |
| United Arab Emirates | 57,340 | 11,935 | -45,405 |
| United Kingdom | 29,269 | 33,902 | +4,633 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 5,716,203 |
| Other | 3,206,752 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,353,971 |
| Air transport | 102,301 |
| Road transport | 1,108 |
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) | 3,345,058 | 2,371,145 | -973,913 |
| Other | 2,912,637 | 294,115 | -2,618,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,158,918 | 1,195,053 | +36,135 |
| Air transport | 34,032 | 68,269 | +34,237 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,108 | +1,108 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,206,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,453,753 |
| Felixstowe | 1,447,188 |
| London | 985,510 |
| Killingholme | 775,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,912,637 | 294,115 | -2,618,522 |
| Immingham Docks | 475,078 | 978,675 | +503,597 |
| Felixstowe | 945,371 | 501,817 | -443,554 |
| London | 420,515 | 564,995 | +144,480 |
| Killingholme | 775,520 | 0 | -775,520 |
| London Gateway Port | 544,977 | 148,268 | -396,709 |
| Southampton | 330,034 | 251,377 | -78,657 |
| Liverpool Docks | 282,678 | 263,253 | -19,425 |
| Hull | 202,929 | 149,048 | -53,881 |
| Dover | 170,408 | 172,560 | +2,152 |
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 | 23 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
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+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,734,231 |
| China | 1,426,375 |
| Poland | 1,405,398 |
| Qatar | 992,467 |
| Australia | 613,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 938,502 | 795,729 | -142,773 |
| China | 580,144 | 846,231 | +266,087 |
| Poland | 719,297 | 686,101 | -33,196 |
| Qatar | 126,000 | 866,467 | +740,467 |
| Australia | 363,090 | 250,470 | -112,620 |
| Germany | 270,965 | 326,863 | +55,898 |
| Spain | 283,547 | 277,248 | -6,299 |
| Ireland | 230,685 | 286,119 | +55,434 |
| Belgium | 174,013 | 326,021 | +152,008 |
| France | 206,830 | 218,935 | +12,105 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 59,898 |
| XI | 18,359 |
| Germany | 16,151 |
| India | 9,550 |
| South Africa | 2,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 14,294 | 45,604 | +31,310 |
| XI | 11,436 | 6,923 | -4,513 |
| Germany | 9,850 | 6,301 | -3,549 |
| India | 5,584 | 3,966 | -1,618 |
| South Africa | 1,062 | 1,278 | +216 |
| Indonesia | 545 | 0 | -545 |
| China | 415 | 0 | -415 |
| Poland | 204 | 0 | -204 |
| Nicaragua | 46 | 0 | -46 |
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) | 5,401,694 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,519,833 |
| Air transport | 2,818,784 |
| Other | 123,320 |
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) | 2,519,145 | 2,882,549 | +363,404 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,457,843 | 2,061,990 | -395,853 |
| Air transport | 1,409,684 | 1,409,100 | -584 |
| Other | 52,079 | 71,241 | +19,162 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,368,371 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,851,378 |
| Felixstowe | 911,985 |
| London Stansted Airport | 710,304 |
| East Midlands Airport | 693,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,454,639 | 1,913,732 | +459,093 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,448,564 | 1,402,814 | -45,750 |
| Felixstowe | 408,785 | 503,200 | +94,415 |
| London Stansted Airport | 354,013 | 356,291 | +2,278 |
| East Midlands Airport | 253,568 | 440,076 | +186,508 |
| Immingham Docks | 481,204 | 208,037 | -273,167 |
| Southampton | 484,920 | 135,910 | -349,010 |
| Manchester Airport | 404,487 | 100,867 | -303,620 |
| ZLC | 85,969 | 408,575 | +322,606 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,906 | 114,502 | -10,404 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 271210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A soft, oily substance used in skincare, ointments, and industrial lubrication