Import/export HS code 27122010: Synthetic paraffin wax
A type of paraffin wax with a specific molecular weight, used in industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,882,298 |
| China | 2,688,025 |
| Germany | 2,159,084 |
| South Africa | 1,706,972 |
| Turkey | 306,737 |
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 | 1,944,133 | 938,165 | -1,005,968 |
| China | 1,476,792 | 1,211,233 | -265,559 |
| Germany | 1,187,436 | 971,648 | -215,788 |
| South Africa | 991,452 | 715,520 | -275,932 |
| Turkey | 164,431 | 142,306 | -22,125 |
| France | 34,367 | 70,601 | +36,234 |
| Qatar | 68,677 | 0 | -68,677 |
| Austria | 24,747 | 21,908 | -2,839 |
| United States | 41,670 | 0 | -41,670 |
| Belgium | 5,016 | 7,650 | +2,634 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 2,798,577 |
| China | 2,586,171 |
| Malaysia | 2,523,842 |
| Germany | 1,521,095 |
| Turkey | 334,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1,731,490 | 1,067,087 | -664,403 |
| China | 1,356,439 | 1,229,732 | -126,707 |
| Malaysia | 1,555,225 | 968,617 | -586,608 |
| Germany | 863,390 | 657,705 | -205,685 |
| Turkey | 192,544 | 142,306 | -50,238 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 98,175 | 0 | -98,175 |
| Qatar | 68,677 | 0 | -68,677 |
| United States | 34,176 | 1,336 | -32,840 |
| United Kingdom | 31,012 | 0 | -31,012 |
| Austria | 6,669 | 9,702 | +3,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 0 | 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) | 5,535,186 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,468,269 |
| Air transport | 20,563 |
| Other | 361 |
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) | 3,217,460 | 2,317,726 | -899,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,712,089 | 1,756,180 | -955,909 |
| Air transport | 10,165 | 10,398 | +233 |
| Other | 361 | 0 | -361 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,336,942 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,942,230 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,832,060 |
| Harwich | 523,392 |
| Dover | 196,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,075,352 | 2,261,590 | -813,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,214,642 | 727,588 | -487,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,116,540 | 715,520 | -401,020 |
| Harwich | 254,161 | 269,231 | +15,070 |
| Dover | 142,553 | 53,949 | -88,604 |
| Southampton | 59,619 | 0 | -59,619 |
| Killingholme | 54,506 | 0 | -54,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,051 | 25,650 | +16,599 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,293 | 6,717 | -576 |
| London | 0 | 11,387 | +11,387 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAERLOCHER UK LIMITED | 37 |
| EFTEC LIMITED | 21 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 16 |
| BEAUTIFUL BRANDS LIMITED | 14 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 9 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 8 |
| CLARIANT SE | 8 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 7 |
| ASSOCIATED DENTAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 6 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 790,526 |
| Germany | 415,960 |
| United States | 173,920 |
| Viet Nam | 147,838 |
| Egypt | 80,515 |
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 | 380,315 | 410,211 | +29,896 |
| Germany | 0 | 415,960 | +415,960 |
| United States | 134,968 | 38,952 | -96,016 |
| Viet Nam | 61,563 | 86,275 | +24,712 |
| Egypt | 32,728 | 47,787 | +15,059 |
| Ireland | 39,647 | 36,932 | -2,715 |
| France | 49,501 | 9,668 | -39,833 |
| Spain | 5,718 | 47,667 | +41,949 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 52,891 | +52,891 |
| China | 25,485 | 13,503 | -11,982 |
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) | 1,376,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 537,816 |
| Air transport | 195,250 |
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) | 432,989 | 943,110 | +510,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,819 | 256,997 | -23,822 |
| Air transport | 154,699 | 40,551 | -114,148 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 733,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 544,165 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,078 |
| Felixstowe | 162,140 |
| Southampton | 122,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 336,152 | 397,469 | +61,317 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,984 | 451,181 | +358,197 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,906 | 65,172 | -42,734 |
| Felixstowe | 91,070 | 71,070 | -20,000 |
| Southampton | 35,824 | 86,673 | +50,849 |
| Newcastle Airport | 93,264 | 0 | -93,264 |
| London | 0 | 62,488 | +62,488 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,845 | 15,137 | -12,708 |
| Holyhead | 16,018 | 23,446 | +7,428 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,082 | 22,480 | +10,398 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27122010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of paraffin wax with a specific molecular weight, used in industrial applications