Import/export HS code 27129039: Waxes for other purposes
Waxes used in various applications not listed above
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 | 20,450,072 |
| Netherlands | 1,165,914 |
| Poland | 830,143 |
| France | 487,463 |
| Italy | 431,950 |
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 | 11,122,188 | 9,327,884 | -1,794,304 |
| Netherlands | 233,465 | 932,449 | +698,984 |
| Poland | 173,245 | 656,898 | +483,653 |
| France | 369,824 | 117,639 | -252,185 |
| Italy | 110,616 | 321,334 | +210,718 |
| Canada | 204,166 | 100,746 | -103,420 |
| Spain | 94,262 | 140,248 | +45,986 |
| United States | 60,991 | 129,072 | +68,081 |
| Belgium | 51,253 | 17,966 | -33,287 |
| Turkey | 0 | 9,713 | +9,713 |
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 | 20,150,370 |
| Poland | 1,777,673 |
| United States | 494,975 |
| Italy | 456,033 |
| France | 372,123 |
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 | 10,806,653 | 9,343,717 | -1,462,936 |
| Poland | 571,396 | 1,206,277 | +634,881 |
| United States | 265,157 | 229,818 | -35,339 |
| Italy | 110,616 | 345,417 | +234,801 |
| France | 179,540 | 192,583 | +13,043 |
| Spain | 96,747 | 140,248 | +43,501 |
| Belgium | 206,660 | 29,708 | -176,952 |
| United Kingdom | 62,677 | 167,833 | +105,156 |
| Netherlands | 17,482 | 53,007 | +35,525 |
| Malaysia | 44,314 | 0 | -44,314 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Tees Valley | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 21,687,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,063,182 |
| Air transport | 430,831 |
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) | 11,418,418 | 10,268,956 | -1,149,462 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 738,474 | 1,324,708 | +586,234 |
| Air transport | 265,157 | 165,674 | -99,483 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 21,704,636 |
| Dover | 704,504 |
| Hull | 703,171 |
| Manchester Airport | 414,521 |
| London Gateway Port | 187,888 |
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 | 11,537,008 | 10,167,628 | -1,369,380 |
| Dover | 371,476 | 333,028 | -38,448 |
| Hull | 82,289 | 620,882 | +538,593 |
| Manchester Airport | 263,980 | 150,541 | -113,439 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,640 | 140,248 | +92,608 |
| Middlesbrough | 44,314 | 135,120 | +90,806 |
| London | 48,661 | 97,816 | +49,155 |
| Harwich | 4,121 | 81,748 | +77,627 |
| Felixstowe | 5,292 | 17,194 | +11,902 |
| Purfleet | 15,210 | 0 | -15,210 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of wood and of products of wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture of articles of straw and plaiting materials
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| SBZ CORPORATION LIMITED | 48 |
| HYWAX GMBH | 48 |
| HYWAX GMBH | 33 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 29 |
| KERAX LIMITED | 19 |
| CLEVELAND POTASH LIMITED | 10 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 5 |
| CARST & WALKER (UK) LTD. | 3 |
| BLAYSON - OLEFINES LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 54,718,753 |
| Poland | 20,940,120 |
| Belgium | 17,026,600 |
| Germany | 12,789,216 |
| France | 11,639,349 |
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 | 22,917,972 | 31,800,781 | +8,882,809 |
| Poland | 8,607,381 | 12,332,739 | +3,725,358 |
| Belgium | 6,616,124 | 10,410,476 | +3,794,352 |
| Germany | 4,833,042 | 7,956,174 | +3,123,132 |
| France | 7,540,902 | 4,098,447 | -3,442,455 |
| United States | 1,536,957 | 1,013,101 | -523,856 |
| Viet Nam | 138,506 | 59,248 | -79,258 |
| Spain | 65,148 | 66,803 | +1,655 |
| Turkey | 41,242 | 46,031 | +4,789 |
| Cambodia | 28,695 | 55,728 | +27,033 |
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) | 119,855,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 335,696 |
| Air transport | 291,986 |
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) | 52,156,953 | 67,698,578 | +15,541,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,058 | 186,638 | +37,580 |
| Air transport | 181,598 | 110,388 | -71,210 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 119,712,400 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 326,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 214,752 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,405 |
| Manchester Airport | 68,482 |
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 | 52,063,429 | 67,648,971 | +15,585,542 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 141,358 | 185,198 | +43,840 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 127,114 | 87,638 | -39,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 88,239 | 20,166 | -68,073 |
| Manchester Airport | 47,921 | 20,561 | -27,360 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 18,322 | +18,322 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 11,119 | +11,119 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,700 | 0 | -7,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,570 | 0 | -5,570 |
| Portsmouth | 5,285 | 0 | -5,285 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27129039
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Waxes used in various applications not listed above