Import/export HS code 271220: Low-oil paraffin wax
Paraffin wax with less than 0.75% oil, used in candles, coatings, and packaging
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17,592,758 |
| Netherlands | 7,271,292 |
| China | 6,927,718 |
| Spain | 2,990,767 |
| France | 2,462,113 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,584,284 | 9,008,474 | +424,190 |
| Netherlands | 3,705,171 | 3,566,121 | -139,050 |
| China | 3,836,465 | 3,091,253 | -745,212 |
| Spain | 1,778,963 | 1,211,804 | -567,159 |
| France | 1,663,175 | 798,938 | -864,237 |
| South Africa | 1,390,687 | 529,545 | -861,142 |
| Hungary | 875,380 | 688,418 | -186,962 |
| India | 354,919 | 537,973 | +183,054 |
| Belgium | 250,119 | 421,226 | +171,107 |
| Turkey | 175,236 | 244,834 | +69,598 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,386,290 |
| China | 7,902,596 |
| South Africa | 3,235,198 |
| Malaysia | 2,933,271 |
| Netherlands | 2,104,159 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,126,165 | 10,260,125 | +133,960 |
| China | 4,478,420 | 3,424,176 | -1,054,244 |
| South Africa | 2,211,531 | 1,023,667 | -1,187,864 |
| Malaysia | 1,429,076 | 1,504,195 | +75,119 |
| Netherlands | 823,552 | 1,280,607 | +457,055 |
| Hungary | 1,039,492 | 724,423 | -315,069 |
| France | 1,107,333 | 367,257 | -740,076 |
| Spain | 400,205 | 467,132 | +66,927 |
| India | 354,919 | 491,321 | +136,402 |
| Belgium | 153,592 | 351,089 | +197,497 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Merseyside | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,957,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,036,814 |
| Air transport | 242,001 |
| Road transport | 7,728 |
| Other | 1,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,472,355 | 11,485,576 | +13,221 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,634,989 | 9,401,825 | -2,233,164 |
| Air transport | 135,262 | 106,739 | -28,523 |
| Road transport | 980 | 6,748 | +5,768 |
| Other | 1,417 | 23 | -1,394 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,444,866 |
| Felixstowe | 12,071,422 |
| Dover | 5,228,188 |
| Hull | 3,222,001 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,287,024 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,247,789 | 7,197,077 | -1,050,712 |
| Felixstowe | 6,121,849 | 5,949,573 | -172,276 |
| Dover | 2,069,296 | 3,158,892 | +1,089,596 |
| Hull | 1,621,899 | 1,600,102 | -21,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,613,265 | 673,759 | -939,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,360,678 | 675,047 | -685,631 |
| Middlesbrough | 518,979 | 530,979 | +12,000 |
| Harwich | 444,108 | 341,920 | -102,188 |
| Liverpool Docks | 578,664 | 53,711 | -524,953 |
| London | 232,551 | 367,781 | +135,230 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| KERAX LIMITED | 54 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 49 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| BAERLOCHER UK LIMITED | 40 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 25 |
| MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 23 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 23 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,123,694 |
| Germany | 6,814,060 |
| Poland | 4,267,012 |
| Belgium | 3,829,363 |
| France | 3,704,734 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,256,806 | 866,888 | -14,389,918 |
| Germany | 6,339,449 | 474,611 | -5,864,838 |
| Poland | 4,186,137 | 80,875 | -4,105,262 |
| Belgium | 3,705,649 | 123,714 | -3,581,935 |
| France | 3,600,777 | 103,957 | -3,496,820 |
| United States | 1,335,127 | 332,650 | -1,002,477 |
| Denmark | 111,505 | 72,448 | -39,057 |
| Viet Nam | 65,592 | 117,463 | +51,871 |
| Sweden | 79,247 | 90,905 | +11,658 |
| Ireland | 55,172 | 63,389 | +8,217 |
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) | 34,249,299 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,501,340 |
| Air transport | 297,477 |
| Other | 1,364 |
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) | 33,599,077 | 650,222 | -32,948,855 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,464,102 | 2,037,238 | +573,136 |
| Air transport | 166,754 | 130,723 | -36,031 |
| Other | 1,088 | 276 | -812 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 33,477,557 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,360,412 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,010,973 |
| Felixstowe | 827,689 |
| London Gateway Port | 484,683 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 33,164,631 | 312,926 | -32,851,705 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 525,591 | 834,821 | +309,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 424,718 | 586,255 | +161,537 |
| Felixstowe | 410,319 | 417,370 | +7,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 268,773 | 215,910 | -52,863 |
| Dover | 126,970 | 113,935 | -13,035 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,164 | 67,930 | +40,766 |
| Newcastle Airport | 84,362 | 0 | -84,362 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,845 | 49,197 | +21,352 |
| Newhaven | 45,720 | 25,196 | -20,524 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 271220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paraffin wax with less than 0.75% oil, used in candles, coatings, and packaging