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 | 3,230,763 |
| India | 2,144,643 |
| Ireland | 1,272,845 |
| France | 1,161,690 |
| Singapore | 568,438 |
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 | 1,905,955 | 1,324,808 | -581,147 |
| India | 1,189,489 | 955,154 | -234,335 |
| Ireland | 1,173,428 | 99,417 | -1,074,011 |
| France | 1,113,859 | 47,831 | -1,066,028 |
| Singapore | 505,957 | 62,481 | -443,476 |
| Germany | 293,386 | 213,406 | -79,980 |
| Belgium | 104,316 | 335,260 | +230,944 |
| United States | 151,785 | 75,785 | -76,000 |
| Denmark | 53,388 | 149,914 | +96,526 |
| United Arab Emirates | 78,227 | 61,304 | -16,923 |
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 | 3,858,357 |
| Netherlands | 1,744,049 |
| Germany | 533,213 |
| United States | 526,338 |
| 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 | 2,138,601 | 1,719,756 | -418,845 |
| Netherlands | 1,132,636 | 611,413 | -521,223 |
| Germany | 279,317 | 253,896 | -25,421 |
| United States | 326,084 | 200,254 | -125,830 |
| Poland | 205,342 | 275,635 | +70,293 |
| South Africa | 164,841 | 110,496 | -54,345 |
| Singapore | 114,041 | 0 | -114,041 |
| Belgium | 49,569 | 52,788 | +3,219 |
| United Kingdom | 34,278 | 21,731 | -12,547 |
| Italy | 11,092 | 41,923 | +30,831 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,208,584 |
| Other | 2,692,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,356,963 |
| Air transport | 99,841 |
| 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) | 3,057,144 | 2,151,440 | -905,704 |
| Other | 2,430,844 | 261,467 | -2,169,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,243,019 | 1,113,944 | -129,075 |
| Air transport | 48,077 | 51,764 | +3,687 |
| 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 | 2,692,311 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,474,502 |
| Felixstowe | 1,302,381 |
| London | 988,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 590,247 |
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 | 2,430,844 | 261,467 | -2,169,377 |
| Immingham Docks | 583,626 | 890,876 | +307,250 |
| Felixstowe | 822,712 | 479,669 | -343,043 |
| London | 409,112 | 579,340 | +170,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 536,683 | 53,564 | -483,119 |
| Liverpool Docks | 251,690 | 311,375 | +59,685 |
| Killingholme | 552,525 | 0 | -552,525 |
| Southampton | 253,902 | 241,858 | -12,044 |
| Hull | 251,122 | 100,855 | -150,267 |
| Dover | 189,849 | 161,852 | -27,997 |
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 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 5 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 2 |
| 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 | 1,600,815 |
| China | 1,464,180 |
| Poland | 1,399,945 |
| Qatar | 866,467 |
| Spain | 606,171 |
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 | 931,346 | 669,469 | -261,877 |
| China | 582,271 | 881,909 | +299,638 |
| Poland | 693,096 | 706,849 | +13,753 |
| Qatar | 97,200 | 769,267 | +672,067 |
| Spain | 255,211 | 350,960 | +95,749 |
| France | 176,059 | 402,328 | +226,269 |
| Germany | 282,503 | 280,791 | -1,712 |
| Belgium | 218,240 | 293,873 | +75,633 |
| Ireland | 211,206 | 290,953 | +79,747 |
| Australia | 121,720 | 277,819 | +156,099 |
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 | 60,362 |
| XI | 18,451 |
| Germany | 13,680 |
| India | 8,547 |
| 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 | 46,068 | +31,774 |
| XI | 11,736 | 6,715 | -5,021 |
| Germany | 10,012 | 3,668 | -6,344 |
| India | 5,125 | 3,422 | -1,703 |
| South Africa | 1,062 | 1,278 | +216 |
| Indonesia | 307 | 0 | -307 |
| China | 278 | 0 | -278 |
| Poland | 90 | 0 | -90 |
| 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) | 4,841,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,690,207 |
| Air transport | 2,722,514 |
| Other | 119,511 |
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) | 2,095,469 | 2,745,649 | +650,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,282,548 | 2,407,659 | +125,111 |
| Air transport | 1,455,228 | 1,267,286 | -187,942 |
| Other | 54,120 | 65,391 | +11,271 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,987,830 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,785,358 |
| Felixstowe | 794,980 |
| East Midlands Airport | 690,266 |
| London Stansted Airport | 687,794 |
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 | 1,106,757 | 1,881,073 | +774,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,371,198 | 1,414,160 | +42,962 |
| Felixstowe | 366,108 | 428,872 | +62,764 |
| East Midlands Airport | 327,664 | 362,602 | +34,938 |
| London Stansted Airport | 350,534 | 337,260 | -13,274 |
| Immingham Docks | 413,772 | 265,640 | -148,132 |
| Southampton | 521,325 | 78,044 | -443,281 |
| ZLC | 98,269 | 397,226 | +298,957 |
| Manchester Airport | 400,682 | 60,615 | -340,067 |
| Newhaven | 70,656 | 191,035 | +120,379 |
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