Import/export HS code 271390: Various petroleum residues
Leftover materials from refining petroleum or bituminous oils, not elsewhere specified
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,625,940 |
| Germany | 191,699 |
| Belgium | 89,317 |
| Spain | 67,313 |
| United States | 23,118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 659,096 | 966,844 | +307,748 |
| Germany | 27,601 | 164,098 | +136,497 |
| Belgium | 0 | 89,317 | +89,317 |
| Spain | 45,576 | 21,737 | -23,839 |
| United States | 19,931 | 3,187 | -16,744 |
| Ireland | 10,489 | 0 | -10,489 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,304 | +2,304 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,790,038 |
| Spain | 156,630 |
| United States | 50,719 |
| Netherlands | 2,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 659,096 | 1,130,942 | +471,846 |
| Spain | 45,576 | 111,054 | +65,478 |
| United States | 47,532 | 3,187 | -44,345 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,304 | +2,304 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 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) | 1,762,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 212,282 |
| Air transport | 25,177 |
| Other | 10,489 |
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) | 703,767 | 1,058,465 | +354,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,601 | 184,681 | +157,080 |
| Air transport | 20,836 | 4,341 | -16,495 |
| Other | 10,489 | 0 | -10,489 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,079,517 |
| Hull | 661,128 |
| Dover | 130,749 |
| London | 103,120 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,590 |
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 | 63,993 | 1,015,524 | +951,531 |
| Hull | 639,774 | 21,354 | -618,420 |
| Dover | 27,601 | 103,148 | +75,547 |
| London | 0 | 103,120 | +103,120 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,590 | 0 | -13,590 |
| 000 | 10,489 | 0 | -10,489 |
| Birmingham Airport | 905 | 4,341 | +3,436 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,582 | 0 | -3,582 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,759 | 0 | -2,759 |
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
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
1 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
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+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 5,488,958 |
| Spain | 4,339,238 |
| Italy | 3,780,522 |
| Ireland | 124,811 |
| Belgium | 7,190 |
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 | 5,465,764 | 23,194 | -5,442,570 |
| Spain | 8,588 | 4,330,650 | +4,322,062 |
| Italy | 3,779,472 | 1,050 | -3,778,422 |
| Ireland | 99,458 | 25,353 | -74,105 |
| Belgium | 2,606 | 4,584 | +1,978 |
| Denmark | 0 | 6,481 | +6,481 |
| Poland | 1,209 | 2,839 | +1,630 |
| Germany | 0 | 3,408 | +3,408 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 1,228 | +1,228 |
| Thailand | 1,184 | 0 | -1,184 |
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) | 13,592,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,265 |
| Air transport | 1,228 |
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) | 9,244,783 | 4,347,792 | -4,896,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 113,498 | 49,767 | -63,731 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,228 | +1,228 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 13,515,812 |
| Immingham Docks | 86,800 |
| Holyhead | 77,673 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,825 |
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 | 9,185,162 | 4,330,650 | -4,854,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,437 | 28,363 | -30,074 |
| Holyhead | 54,831 | 22,842 | -31,989 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,627 | 0 | -44,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,040 | 9,785 | -4,255 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,408 | +3,408 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 2,511 | +2,511 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,228 | +1,228 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,184 | 0 | -1,184 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 271390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Leftover materials from refining petroleum or bituminous oils, not elsewhere specified