Import/export HS code 27129019: Various mineral waxes
Refined waxes used in cosmetics, candles, and industrial products
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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 | 40,827 |
| United States | 27,128 |
| Austria | 24,381 |
| Germany | 16,990 |
| Denmark | 7,305 |
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 | 28,730 | 12,097 | -16,633 |
| United States | 3,908 | 23,220 | +19,312 |
| Austria | 0 | 24,381 | +24,381 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,990 | +16,990 |
| Denmark | 1,781 | 5,524 | +3,743 |
| Hungary | 6,683 | 0 | -6,683 |
| Australia | 0 | 5,253 | +5,253 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,607 | +3,607 |
| South Africa | 1,496 | 0 | -1,496 |
| France | 0 | 938 | +938 |
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 | 45,090 |
| United States | 30,735 |
| Hungary | 27,212 |
| Germany | 16,990 |
| Australia | 5,253 |
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 | 8,612 | 36,478 | +27,866 |
| United States | 3,908 | 26,827 | +22,919 |
| Hungary | 27,212 | 0 | -27,212 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,990 | +16,990 |
| Australia | 0 | 5,253 | +5,253 |
| India | 0 | 3,709 | +3,709 |
| Denmark | 1,781 | 1,815 | +34 |
| China | 1,085 | 0 | -1,085 |
| France | 0 | 938 | +938 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 74,148 |
| Air transport | 31,414 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,046 |
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) | 35,413 | 38,735 | +3,322 |
| Air transport | 2,197 | 29,217 | +27,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,988 | 24,058 | +19,070 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 37,519 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,364 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,569 |
| London | 15,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,639 |
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 | 20,529 | 16,990 | -3,539 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,983 | 24,381 | +22,398 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 15,569 | +15,569 |
| London | 7,714 | 7,296 | -418 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 7,639 | +7,639 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,197 | 5,071 | +2,874 |
| Killingholme | 6,683 | 0 | -6,683 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,253 | +5,253 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,984 | +4,984 |
| Felixstowe | 1,711 | 2,074 | +363 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 2 |
| HYWAX GMBH | 2 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 1 |
| HYWAX GMBH | 1 |
| CHICKEN CYCLEKIT LIMITED | 1 |
| GOODWIN PLC | 1 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 1 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 1 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 1 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 18,615 |
| France | 6,646 |
| Kenya | 5,740 |
| South Korea | 2,589 |
| India | 1,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,403 | 9,212 | -191 |
| France | 6,646 | 0 | -6,646 |
| Kenya | 5,740 | 0 | -5,740 |
| South Korea | 2,589 | 0 | -2,589 |
| India | 0 | 1,380 | +1,380 |
| Norway | 1,233 | 0 | -1,233 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1,082 | +1,082 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 24,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 13,048 | 11,674 | -1,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,973 | 0 | -6,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,590 | 0 | -5,590 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,995 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,590 |
| ZLC | 3,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,403 | 10,592 | +1,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,740 | 0 | -5,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,590 | 0 | -5,590 |
| ZLC | 3,645 | 0 | -3,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,233 | 0 | -1,233 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,082 | +1,082 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27129019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refined waxes used in cosmetics, candles, and industrial products