Import/export HS code 27122090: Various paraffin wax
Paraffin wax used in various applications, such as candles and coatings
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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 | 15,204,048 |
| Netherlands | 4,115,155 |
| China | 3,847,288 |
| Spain | 2,990,767 |
| France | 2,363,080 |
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 | 7,409,167 | 7,794,881 | +385,714 |
| Netherlands | 1,945,233 | 2,169,922 | +224,689 |
| China | 2,327,859 | 1,519,429 | -808,430 |
| Spain | 1,778,963 | 1,211,804 | -567,159 |
| France | 1,634,743 | 728,337 | -906,406 |
| Hungary | 875,380 | 688,418 | -186,962 |
| India | 354,919 | 537,973 | +183,054 |
| Belgium | 244,994 | 412,234 | +167,240 |
| United States | 200,301 | 105,338 | -94,963 |
| Brazil | 58,208 | 247,388 | +189,180 |
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 | 18,659,607 |
| China | 4,921,229 |
| Netherlands | 2,068,699 |
| Hungary | 1,763,915 |
| France | 1,474,590 |
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 | 9,240,767 | 9,418,840 | +178,073 |
| China | 3,096,102 | 1,825,127 | -1,270,975 |
| Netherlands | 823,552 | 1,245,147 | +421,595 |
| 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 | 152,668 | 351,089 | +198,421 |
| United States | 215,758 | 103,063 | -112,695 |
| Brazil | 58,208 | 247,388 | +189,180 |
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 | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
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 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 17,862,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,008,511 |
| Air transport | 224,119 |
| Road transport | 7,728 |
| Other | 1,079 |
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) | 8,848,512 | 9,013,719 | +165,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,130,471 | 6,878,040 | -1,252,431 |
| Air transport | 129,120 | 94,999 | -34,121 |
| Road transport | 980 | 6,748 | +5,768 |
| Other | 1,056 | 23 | -1,033 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 13,431,936 |
| Felixstowe | 5,846,248 |
| Dover | 5,023,711 |
| Hull | 3,222,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,000,372 |
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 | 7,157,904 | 6,274,032 | -883,872 |
| Felixstowe | 3,147,547 | 2,698,701 | -448,846 |
| Dover | 1,927,601 | 3,096,110 | +1,168,509 |
| Hull | 1,621,899 | 1,600,102 | -21,797 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,357,053 | 643,319 | -713,734 |
| Middlesbrough | 518,979 | 530,979 | +12,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 578,664 | 53,711 | -524,953 |
| London | 232,551 | 356,394 | +123,843 |
| London Gateway Port | 97,490 | 188,742 | +91,252 |
| Killingholme | 131,022 | 136,283 | +5,261 |
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 | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
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+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | 15,313,331 |
| Germany | 6,382,587 |
| Poland | 4,237,424 |
| Belgium | 3,829,363 |
| France | 3,631,732 |
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 | 14,911,674 | 401,657 | -14,510,017 |
| Germany | 6,317,084 | 65,503 | -6,251,581 |
| Poland | 4,169,031 | 68,393 | -4,100,638 |
| Belgium | 3,705,649 | 123,714 | -3,581,935 |
| France | 3,546,616 | 85,116 | -3,461,500 |
| United States | 1,215,885 | 208,630 | -1,007,255 |
| Denmark | 111,505 | 72,448 | -39,057 |
| Sweden | 73,969 | 90,905 | +16,936 |
| Czechia | 27,534 | 64,939 | +37,405 |
| United Arab Emirates | 51,266 | 19,997 | -31,269 |
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) | 33,664,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,028,271 |
| Air transport | 102,759 |
| 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) | 33,351,125 | 312,925 | -33,038,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,007,168 | 1,021,103 | +13,935 |
| Air transport | 29,765 | 72,994 | +43,229 |
| Other | 1,088 | 276 | -812 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 33,282,129 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 793,687 |
| Felixstowe | 682,035 |
| London Gateway Port | 298,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,699 |
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 | 33,128,807 | 153,322 | -32,975,485 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 408,987 | 384,700 | -24,287 |
| Felixstowe | 311,027 | 371,008 | +59,981 |
| London Gateway Port | 166,593 | 131,674 | -34,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,755 | 133,944 | +11,189 |
| Dover | 125,845 | 109,001 | -16,844 |
| Newhaven | 45,720 | 25,196 | -20,524 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,282 | 46,317 | +22,035 |
| Killingholme | 31,733 | 0 | -31,733 |
| Holyhead | 10,621 | 9,300 | -1,321 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27122090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paraffin wax used in various applications, such as candles and coatings