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 | 3,407,164 |
| India | 2,002,025 |
| Ireland | 1,475,242 |
| France | 1,430,211 |
| 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 | 1,545,356 | -316,452 |
| India | 1,146,747 | 855,278 | -291,469 |
| Ireland | 1,364,801 | 110,441 | -1,254,360 |
| France | 1,382,549 | 47,662 | -1,334,887 |
| Singapore | 602,728 | 62,481 | -540,247 |
| Germany | 279,927 | 226,157 | -53,770 |
| Belgium | 123,981 | 334,683 | +210,702 |
| United States | 131,388 | 90,145 | -41,243 |
| Denmark | 58,304 | 119,790 | +61,486 |
| 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 | 3,608,994 |
| Netherlands | 1,936,609 |
| United States | 515,349 |
| Germany | 499,178 |
| 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 | 2,050,375 | 1,558,619 | -491,756 |
| Netherlands | 1,134,668 | 801,941 | -332,727 |
| United States | 309,314 | 206,035 | -103,279 |
| Germany | 284,944 | 214,234 | -70,710 |
| 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) | 5,345,426 |
| Other | 3,205,835 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,243,952 |
| Air transport | 101,378 |
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) | 3,127,040 | 2,218,386 | -908,654 |
| Other | 2,911,720 | 294,115 | -2,617,605 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,150,762 | 1,093,190 | -57,572 |
| Air transport | 34,032 | 67,346 | +33,314 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,205,835 |
| Felixstowe | 1,425,616 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,403,438 |
| London | 985,510 |
| Killingholme | 771,273 |
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 | 2,911,720 | 294,115 | -2,617,605 |
| Felixstowe | 925,064 | 500,552 | -424,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 475,078 | 928,360 | +453,282 |
| London | 420,515 | 564,995 | +144,480 |
| Killingholme | 771,273 | 0 | -771,273 |
| Southampton | 291,513 | 244,028 | -47,485 |
| London Gateway Port | 385,787 | 148,268 | -237,519 |
| Liverpool Docks | 282,678 | 151,289 | -131,389 |
| Dover | 170,408 | 172,560 | +2,152 |
| Harwich | 210,276 | 72,137 | -138,139 |
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 | 1,583,200 |
| China | 1,420,204 |
| Poland | 1,405,398 |
| Australia | 613,560 |
| Germany | 597,828 |
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 | 822,907 | 760,293 | -62,614 |
| China | 580,144 | 840,060 | +259,916 |
| Poland | 719,297 | 686,101 | -33,196 |
| Australia | 363,090 | 250,470 | -112,620 |
| Germany | 270,965 | 326,863 | +55,898 |
| Ireland | 230,685 | 286,119 | +55,434 |
| Belgium | 174,013 | 292,486 | +118,473 |
| France | 202,713 | 218,935 | +16,222 |
| Norway | 312,091 | 70,558 | -241,533 |
| 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 | 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) | 4,172,716 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,091,143 |
| Air transport | 2,768,574 |
| 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) | 2,221,333 | 1,951,383 | -269,950 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,209,118 | 1,882,025 | -327,093 |
| Air transport | 1,409,684 | 1,358,890 | -50,794 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,635,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,204,092 |
| Felixstowe | 887,053 |
| London Stansted Airport | 710,304 |
| Immingham Docks | 680,172 |
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 | 1,280,740 | 1,354,748 | +74,008 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,156,827 | 1,047,265 | -109,562 |
| Felixstowe | 408,785 | 478,268 | +69,483 |
| London Stansted Airport | 354,013 | 356,291 | +2,278 |
| Immingham Docks | 481,204 | 198,968 | -282,236 |
| East Midlands Airport | 253,568 | 400,370 | +146,802 |
| Southampton | 484,920 | 105,212 | -379,708 |
| Manchester Airport | 404,487 | 100,867 | -303,620 |
| ZLC | 85,969 | 408,575 | +322,606 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,906 | 114,502 | -10,404 |
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