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 | 3,226,719 |
| India | 1,873,538 |
| Ireland | 1,272,845 |
| France | 1,157,171 |
| 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 | 1,320,764 | -585,191 |
| India | 1,031,613 | 841,925 | -189,688 |
| Ireland | 1,173,428 | 99,417 | -1,074,011 |
| France | 1,111,177 | 45,994 | -1,065,183 |
| Singapore | 505,957 | 62,481 | -443,476 |
| Germany | 293,386 | 213,406 | -79,980 |
| Belgium | 104,316 | 335,260 | +230,944 |
| United States | 143,523 | 68,436 | -75,087 |
| Denmark | 53,388 | 148,806 | +95,418 |
| 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 | 3,503,523 |
| Netherlands | 1,740,005 |
| United States | 510,727 |
| Germany | 486,942 |
| 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 | 1,980,725 | 1,522,798 | -457,927 |
| Netherlands | 1,132,636 | 607,369 | -525,267 |
| United States | 317,822 | 192,905 | -124,917 |
| Germany | 279,317 | 207,625 | -71,692 |
| 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) | 4,891,527 |
| Other | 2,691,394 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,250,581 |
| Air transport | 98,918 |
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) | 2,892,846 | 1,998,681 | -894,165 |
| Other | 2,429,927 | 261,467 | -2,168,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,240,337 | 1,010,244 | -230,093 |
| Air transport | 47,154 | 51,764 | +4,610 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,691,394 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,424,187 |
| Felixstowe | 1,301,116 |
| London | 988,452 |
| Killingholme | 552,525 |
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 | 2,429,927 | 261,467 | -2,168,460 |
| Immingham Docks | 583,626 | 840,561 | +256,935 |
| Felixstowe | 822,712 | 478,404 | -344,308 |
| London | 409,112 | 579,340 | +170,228 |
| Killingholme | 552,525 | 0 | -552,525 |
| London Gateway Port | 410,906 | 53,564 | -357,342 |
| Liverpool Docks | 251,690 | 199,411 | -52,279 |
| Southampton | 215,381 | 234,509 | +19,128 |
| Dover | 189,849 | 160,015 | -29,834 |
| Harwich | 278,102 | 5,999 | -272,103 |
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 | 1,565,379 |
| China | 1,458,009 |
| Poland | 1,399,945 |
| France | 578,387 |
| Germany | 563,294 |
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 | 634,033 | -297,313 |
| China | 582,271 | 875,738 | +293,467 |
| Poland | 693,096 | 706,849 | +13,753 |
| France | 176,059 | 402,328 | +226,269 |
| Germany | 282,503 | 280,791 | -1,712 |
| Ireland | 211,206 | 290,953 | +79,747 |
| Belgium | 218,240 | 260,338 | +42,098 |
| Australia | 121,720 | 277,819 | +156,099 |
| Senegal | 360,727 | 0 | -360,727 |
| Norway | 269,118 | 66,308 | -202,810 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,257,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,845,580 |
| Air transport | 2,672,304 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,083,792 | 2,173,241 | +89,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,903,199 | 1,942,381 | +39,182 |
| Air transport | 1,455,228 | 1,217,076 | -238,152 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,619,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,056,991 |
| Felixstowe | 770,048 |
| London Stansted Airport | 687,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 670,343 |
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 | 1,253,343 | 1,366,094 | +112,751 |
| London Gateway Port | 945,185 | 1,111,806 | +166,621 |
| Felixstowe | 366,108 | 403,940 | +37,832 |
| London Stansted Airport | 350,534 | 337,260 | -13,274 |
| Immingham Docks | 413,772 | 256,571 | -157,201 |
| East Midlands Airport | 327,664 | 322,896 | -4,768 |
| Southampton | 490,627 | 78,044 | -412,583 |
| ZLC | 98,269 | 397,226 | +298,957 |
| Manchester Airport | 400,682 | 60,615 | -340,067 |
| Newhaven | 70,656 | 191,035 | +120,379 |
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