Import/export HS code 27121090: Various petroleum jelly
Refined petroleum jelly used in cosmetics, medicines, and industrial products
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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 | 2,989,740 |
| India | 1,751,305 |
| France | 1,628,858 |
| Ireland | 1,541,988 |
| Singapore | 729,962 |
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 | 1,820,407 | 1,169,333 | -651,074 |
| India | 1,137,623 | 613,682 | -523,941 |
| France | 1,617,843 | 11,015 | -1,606,828 |
| Ireland | 1,439,258 | 102,730 | -1,336,528 |
| Singapore | 729,962 | 0 | -729,962 |
| Belgium | 131,626 | 327,290 | +195,664 |
| Germany | 286,150 | 119,560 | -166,590 |
| United States | 139,059 | 41,498 | -97,561 |
| United Arab Emirates | 94,766 | 74,949 | -19,817 |
| Malaysia | 97,562 | 0 | -97,562 |
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 | 3,092,217 |
| Netherlands | 1,870,468 |
| Poland | 529,341 |
| United States | 443,475 |
| Germany | 421,138 |
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 | 2,116,044 | 976,173 | -1,139,871 |
| Netherlands | 1,155,315 | 715,153 | -440,162 |
| Poland | 252,754 | 276,587 | +23,833 |
| United States | 309,033 | 134,442 | -174,591 |
| Germany | 290,716 | 130,422 | -160,294 |
| South Africa | 52,939 | 174,277 | +121,338 |
| Singapore | 210,812 | 0 | -210,812 |
| Belgium | 110,817 | 19,387 | -91,430 |
| United Arab Emirates | 57,340 | 8,515 | -48,825 |
| Italy | 19,438 | 39,197 | +19,759 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 | 4 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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 | 0 | 2 | +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) | 4,876,209 |
| Other | 3,432,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,854,908 |
| Air transport | 90,975 |
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) | 3,223,992 | 1,652,217 | -1,571,775 |
| Other | 3,232,382 | 200,111 | -3,032,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,131,005 | 723,903 | -407,102 |
| Air transport | 40,250 | 50,725 | +10,475 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,432,493 |
| Felixstowe | 1,411,812 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,131,299 |
| London | 813,354 |
| Killingholme | 811,698 |
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 | 3,232,382 | 200,111 | -3,032,271 |
| Felixstowe | 1,011,883 | 399,929 | -611,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 429,812 | 701,487 | +271,675 |
| London | 476,259 | 337,095 | -139,164 |
| Killingholme | 783,489 | 28,209 | -755,280 |
| London Gateway Port | 403,346 | 117,523 | -285,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 236,781 | 143,213 | -93,568 |
| Southampton | 280,254 | 78,970 | -201,284 |
| Hull | 246,698 | 57,242 | -189,456 |
| Harwich | 177,675 | 105,069 | -72,606 |
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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 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+ | 19 |
| 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 | 1,375,374 |
| Poland | 1,205,147 |
| China | 1,138,884 |
| Germany | 486,662 |
| Australia | 452,057 |
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 | 763,470 | 611,904 | -151,566 |
| Poland | 693,550 | 511,597 | -181,953 |
| China | 543,000 | 595,884 | +52,884 |
| Germany | 261,849 | 224,813 | -37,036 |
| Australia | 362,097 | 89,960 | -272,137 |
| Ireland | 227,757 | 211,558 | -16,199 |
| Norway | 319,836 | 93,264 | -226,572 |
| Belgium | 163,947 | 235,264 | +71,317 |
| France | 205,142 | 171,263 | -33,879 |
| Senegal | 360,727 | 0 | -360,727 |
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 | 16,618 |
| Germany | 14,387 |
| India | 7,261 |
| 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 | 14,294 | 4,621 | -9,673 |
| XI | 11,443 | 5,175 | -6,268 |
| Germany | 9,850 | 4,537 | -5,313 |
| India | 5,937 | 1,324 | -4,613 |
| South Africa | 1,062 | 525 | -537 |
| Indonesia | 629 | 0 | -629 |
| China | 531 | 0 | -531 |
| Poland | 332 | 0 | -332 |
| 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) | 3,713,382 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,579,321 |
| Air transport | 2,413,976 |
| Other | 76,240 |
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) | 2,141,535 | 1,571,847 | -569,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,137,084 | 1,442,237 | -694,847 |
| Air transport | 1,415,958 | 998,018 | -417,940 |
| Other | 52,889 | 23,351 | -29,538 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,328,952 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,860,236 |
| Felixstowe | 802,639 |
| Immingham Docks | 643,263 |
| London Stansted Airport | 631,763 |
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 | 1,257,145 | 1,071,807 | -185,338 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,084,604 | 775,632 | -308,972 |
| Felixstowe | 409,925 | 392,714 | -17,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 469,429 | 173,834 | -295,595 |
| London Stansted Airport | 351,388 | 280,375 | -71,013 |
| Southampton | 432,021 | 119,598 | -312,423 |
| East Midlands Airport | 255,861 | 284,260 | +28,399 |
| Manchester Airport | 391,567 | 76,421 | -315,146 |
| ZLC | 106,488 | 280,052 | +173,564 |
| Belfast Airport | 223,630 | 0 | -223,630 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27121090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refined petroleum jelly used in cosmetics, medicines, and industrial products