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 | 3,146,380 |
| India | 2,115,298 |
| France | 1,775,580 |
| Ireland | 1,590,424 |
| Singapore | 952,219 |
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 | 1,822,358 | 1,324,022 | -498,336 |
| India | 1,328,977 | 786,321 | -542,656 |
| France | 1,764,287 | 11,293 | -1,752,994 |
| Ireland | 1,483,539 | 106,885 | -1,376,654 |
| Singapore | 927,065 | 25,154 | -901,911 |
| Belgium | 122,609 | 336,307 | +213,698 |
| Germany | 289,555 | 127,019 | -162,536 |
| United States | 128,004 | 62,794 | -65,210 |
| United Arab Emirates | 94,766 | 74,949 | -19,817 |
| Italy | 8,925 | 98,923 | +89,998 |
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 | 3,713,623 |
| Netherlands | 1,946,714 |
| Poland | 529,341 |
| United States | 491,590 |
| Germany | 478,135 |
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 | 2,419,604 | 1,294,019 | -1,125,585 |
| Netherlands | 1,137,363 | 809,351 | -328,012 |
| Poland | 252,754 | 276,587 | +23,833 |
| United States | 334,820 | 156,770 | -178,050 |
| Germany | 289,990 | 188,145 | -101,845 |
| South Africa | 51,938 | 176,279 | +124,341 |
| Singapore | 210,812 | 0 | -210,812 |
| Belgium | 112,778 | 19,387 | -93,391 |
| United Kingdom | 87,512 | 37,706 | -49,806 |
| United Arab Emirates | 57,340 | 8,515 | -48,825 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| 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 | 4 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +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) | 5,431,051 |
| Other | 3,665,158 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,141,630 |
| Air transport | 92,913 |
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) | 3,442,709 | 1,988,342 | -1,454,367 |
| Other | 3,421,534 | 243,624 | -3,177,910 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,292,935 | 848,695 | -444,240 |
| Air transport | 39,098 | 53,815 | +14,717 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,665,158 |
| Felixstowe | 1,680,459 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,197,024 |
| Killingholme | 897,041 |
| London | 847,146 |
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 | 3,421,534 | 243,624 | -3,177,910 |
| Felixstowe | 1,226,933 | 453,526 | -773,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 396,270 | 800,754 | +404,484 |
| Killingholme | 853,798 | 43,243 | -810,555 |
| London | 510,051 | 337,095 | -172,956 |
| London Gateway Port | 491,840 | 188,219 | -303,621 |
| Liverpool Docks | 228,249 | 208,452 | -19,797 |
| Southampton | 343,710 | 86,799 | -256,911 |
| Hull | 201,368 | 160,131 | -41,237 |
| Harwich | 175,833 | 139,935 | -35,898 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 117 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 82 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 46 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 38 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 27 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 26 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 20 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 1,586,755 |
| Poland | 1,269,262 |
| China | 1,138,884 |
| Qatar | 979,200 |
| Germany | 511,159 |
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 | 824,834 | 761,921 | -62,913 |
| Poland | 671,412 | 597,850 | -73,562 |
| China | 498,274 | 640,610 | +142,336 |
| Qatar | 126,000 | 853,200 | +727,200 |
| Germany | 271,099 | 240,060 | -31,039 |
| Spain | 301,752 | 199,570 | -102,182 |
| Belgium | 182,766 | 277,067 | +94,301 |
| Australia | 363,016 | 89,960 | -273,056 |
| Ireland | 217,145 | 234,861 | +17,716 |
| Norway | 257,948 | 156,019 | -101,929 |
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 | 18,915 |
| XI | 16,835 |
| Germany | 14,387 |
| India | 7,381 |
| South Africa | 1,587 |
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 | 8,067 | 10,848 | +2,781 |
| XI | 10,172 | 6,663 | -3,509 |
| Germany | 9,850 | 4,537 | -5,313 |
| India | 5,990 | 1,391 | -4,599 |
| South Africa | 1,062 | 525 | -537 |
| Lithuania | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
| Indonesia | 699 | 0 | -699 |
| China | 621 | 0 | -621 |
| Poland | 423 | 0 | -423 |
| 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) | 5,167,741 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,543,081 |
| Air transport | 2,541,429 |
| Other | 78,097 |
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) | 2,546,007 | 2,621,734 | +75,727 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,669,849 | 1,873,232 | -796,617 |
| Air transport | 1,354,502 | 1,186,927 | -167,575 |
| Other | 45,960 | 32,137 | -13,823 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,069,340 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,063,039 |
| Felixstowe | 839,106 |
| Southampton | 703,543 |
| Immingham Docks | 681,288 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,883,627 | 1,185,713 | -697,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,405,035 | 1,658,004 | +252,969 |
| Felixstowe | 332,684 | 506,422 | +173,738 |
| Southampton | 495,815 | 207,728 | -288,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 414,464 | 266,824 | -147,640 |
| London Stansted Airport | 356,703 | 290,504 | -66,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 292,668 | 324,057 | +31,389 |
| Manchester Airport | 375,439 | 96,057 | -279,382 |
| ZLC | 120,252 | 286,108 | +165,856 |
| Belfast Airport | 122,811 | 100,819 | -21,992 |
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