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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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,975,236 |
| Netherlands | 2,930,285 |
| Germany | 2,343,987 |
| South Africa | 1,757,757 |
| Turkey | 320,458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,469,602 | 1,505,634 | +36,032 |
| Netherlands | 1,555,158 | 1,375,127 | -180,031 |
| Germany | 1,263,398 | 1,080,589 | -182,809 |
| South Africa | 1,589,025 | 168,732 | -1,420,293 |
| Turkey | 127,040 | 193,418 | +66,378 |
| France | 42,200 | 56,833 | +14,633 |
| Qatar | 68,677 | 0 | -68,677 |
| Austria | 24,534 | 33,128 | +8,594 |
| United States | 37,538 | 5,194 | -32,344 |
| Belgium | 5,127 | 8,059 | +2,932 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,876,173 |
| South Africa | 2,789,312 |
| Malaysia | 2,587,211 |
| Germany | 1,712,047 |
| Turkey | 351,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,350,397 | 1,525,776 | +175,379 |
| South Africa | 2,306,883 | 482,429 | -1,824,454 |
| Malaysia | 1,227,653 | 1,359,558 | +131,905 |
| Germany | 903,700 | 808,347 | -95,353 |
| Turkey | 155,153 | 196,431 | +41,278 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 98,175 | 0 | -98,175 |
| Qatar | 68,677 | 0 | -68,677 |
| United States | 30,044 | 6,530 | -23,514 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 35,460 | +35,460 |
| United Kingdom | 31,012 | 0 | -31,012 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 5,790,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,807,802 |
| Air transport | 16,951 |
| 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) | 3,711,364 | 2,079,162 | -1,632,202 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,470,013 | 2,337,789 | -132,224 |
| Air transport | 6,144 | 10,807 | +4,663 |
| Other | 361 | 0 | -361 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,860,418 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,972,513 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,882,845 |
| Harwich | 527,005 |
| Dover | 204,477 |
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 | 2,718,861 | 3,141,557 | +422,696 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,173,867 | 798,646 | -375,221 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,714,113 | 168,732 | -1,545,381 |
| Harwich | 318,842 | 208,163 | -110,679 |
| Dover | 145,887 | 58,590 | -87,297 |
| Killingholme | 54,506 | 0 | -54,506 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,516 | 28,837 | +22,321 |
| Southampton | 30,044 | 5,194 | -24,850 |
| London | 11,387 | 0 | -11,387 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,270 | 8,059 | +4,789 |
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 | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAERLOCHER UK LIMITED | 40 |
| EFTEC LIMITED | 22 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 18 |
| BEAUTIFUL BRANDS LIMITED | 14 |
| CLARIANT SE | 9 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 9 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 8 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 8 |
| CORE ADDITIVE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 6 |
| SHERWIN-WILLIAMS 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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 794,199 |
| Germany | 431,473 |
| United States | 213,262 |
| Viet Nam | 154,265 |
| Ireland | 83,508 |
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 | 375,488 | 418,711 | +43,223 |
| Germany | 22,365 | 409,108 | +386,743 |
| United States | 89,242 | 124,020 | +34,778 |
| Viet Nam | 39,358 | 114,907 | +75,549 |
| Ireland | 37,226 | 46,282 | +9,056 |
| France | 51,038 | 18,841 | -32,197 |
| Egypt | 40,950 | 23,079 | -17,871 |
| Spain | 5,718 | 47,667 | +41,949 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 52,891 | +52,891 |
| Dominican Republic | 32,860 | 0 | -32,860 |
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) | 1,464,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 549,924 |
| Air transport | 139,591 |
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) | 501,415 | 963,235 | +461,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,353 | 322,571 | +95,218 |
| Air transport | 81,862 | 57,729 | -24,133 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 751,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 562,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 186,416 |
| Southampton | 177,363 |
| Felixstowe | 129,767 |
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 | 345,781 | 405,791 | +60,010 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,086 | 432,391 | +302,305 |
| London Gateway Port | 102,180 | 84,236 | -17,944 |
| Southampton | 17,759 | 159,604 | +141,845 |
| Felixstowe | 83,405 | 46,362 | -37,043 |
| London | 0 | 62,488 | +62,488 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,845 | 30,145 | +2,300 |
| Holyhead | 17,245 | 32,496 | +15,251 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,240 | 35,493 | +26,253 |
| Newcastle Airport | 30,243 | 0 | -30,243 |
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