Import/export HS code 27122090: Various paraffin wax
Paraffin wax used in various applications, such as candles and coatings
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 14,475,282 |
| China | 3,990,996 |
| Netherlands | 3,619,767 |
| Spain | 2,954,044 |
| France | 2,368,262 |
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 | 7,839,761 | 6,635,521 | -1,204,240 |
| China | 2,557,694 | 1,433,302 | -1,124,392 |
| Netherlands | 1,622,207 | 1,997,560 | +375,353 |
| Spain | 1,807,288 | 1,146,756 | -660,532 |
| France | 1,133,764 | 1,234,498 | +100,734 |
| Hungary | 848,452 | 539,584 | -308,868 |
| India | 222,747 | 603,408 | +380,661 |
| Belgium | 182,870 | 250,454 | +67,584 |
| South Africa | 329,579 | 44,528 | -285,051 |
| United States | 210,528 | 106,528 | -104,000 |
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 | 17,615,548 |
| China | 4,939,658 |
| Netherlands | 1,939,540 |
| Hungary | 1,787,727 |
| France | 1,477,715 |
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 | 9,423,251 | 8,192,297 | -1,230,954 |
| China | 3,054,168 | 1,885,490 | -1,168,678 |
| Netherlands | 829,450 | 1,110,090 | +280,640 |
| Hungary | 1,178,103 | 609,624 | -568,479 |
| France | 688,045 | 789,670 | +101,625 |
| Spain | 487,288 | 450,851 | -36,437 |
| India | 224,162 | 556,756 | +332,594 |
| South Africa | 349,869 | 154,115 | -195,754 |
| United States | 227,378 | 106,539 | -120,839 |
| Brazil | 53,280 | 242,600 | +189,320 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| 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 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,621,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,892,427 |
| Air transport | 206,036 |
| Road transport | 6,430 |
| 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) | 8,138,531 | 8,482,644 | +344,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,844,315 | 6,048,112 | -2,796,203 |
| Air transport | 108,520 | 97,516 | -11,004 |
| Road transport | 1,856 | 4,574 | +2,718 |
| 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 | 12,459,893 |
| Felixstowe | 5,607,079 |
| Dover | 4,387,328 |
| Hull | 3,448,318 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,906,791 |
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 | 7,129,401 | 5,330,492 | -1,798,909 |
| Felixstowe | 2,967,034 | 2,640,045 | -326,989 |
| Dover | 1,862,959 | 2,524,369 | +661,410 |
| Hull | 1,782,258 | 1,666,060 | -116,198 |
| Eurotunnel | 945,837 | 960,954 | +15,117 |
| Middlesbrough | 492,051 | 412,077 | -79,974 |
| Liverpool Docks | 463,872 | 243,249 | -220,623 |
| London | 267,465 | 320,179 | +52,714 |
| London Gateway Port | 425,871 | 101,635 | -324,236 |
| Harwich | 175,564 | 144,996 | -30,568 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 19,351,585 |
| Germany | 8,339,949 |
| Poland | 5,308,748 |
| Belgium | 4,463,496 |
| France | 3,657,913 |
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 | 19,063,214 | 288,371 | -18,774,843 |
| Germany | 8,295,063 | 44,886 | -8,250,177 |
| Poland | 5,248,723 | 60,025 | -5,188,698 |
| Belgium | 4,384,556 | 78,940 | -4,305,616 |
| France | 3,537,582 | 120,331 | -3,417,251 |
| United States | 1,826,223 | 259,963 | -1,566,260 |
| Denmark | 70,246 | 107,277 | +37,031 |
| Sweden | 82,786 | 67,760 | -15,026 |
| Czechia | 65,218 | 21,781 | -43,437 |
| United Arab Emirates | 56,417 | 16,003 | -40,414 |
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) | 42,247,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,778,443 |
| Air transport | 77,355 |
| Other | 1,636 |
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) | 41,897,498 | 349,635 | -41,547,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 947,396 | 831,047 | -116,349 |
| Air transport | 20,401 | 56,954 | +36,553 |
| Other | 1,360 | 276 | -1,084 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 41,828,216 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 734,653 |
| Felixstowe | 592,997 |
| London Gateway Port | 267,538 |
| Dover | 233,108 |
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 | 41,668,577 | 159,639 | -41,508,938 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 459,430 | 275,223 | -184,207 |
| Felixstowe | 320,790 | 272,207 | -48,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,391 | 163,147 | +58,756 |
| Dover | 114,650 | 118,458 | +3,808 |
| Immingham Docks | 83,822 | 140,159 | +56,337 |
| Newhaven | 42,925 | 32,402 | -10,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,178 | 33,062 | +18,884 |
| Killingholme | 31,733 | 0 | -31,733 |
| Holyhead | 15,136 | 9,741 | -5,395 |
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