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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,762,839 |
| Germany | 191,699 |
| Spain | 67,313 |
| Belgium | 61,491 |
| 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 | 623,790 | 1,139,049 | +515,259 |
| Germany | 0 | 191,699 | +191,699 |
| Spain | 44,671 | 22,642 | -22,029 |
| Belgium | 0 | 61,491 | +61,491 |
| United States | 17,172 | 5,946 | -11,226 |
| Ireland | 180 | 10,309 | +10,129 |
| 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 | 1,926,937 |
| Spain | 128,804 |
| 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 | 623,790 | 1,303,147 | +679,357 |
| Spain | 44,671 | 84,133 | +39,462 |
| United States | 17,172 | 33,547 | +16,375 |
| 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 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,871,305 |
| 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) | 668,461 | 1,202,844 | +534,383 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 212,282 | +212,282 |
| Air transport | 17,172 | 8,005 | -9,167 |
| Other | 180 | 10,309 | +10,129 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,051,691 |
| Hull | 798,027 |
| 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 | 21,950 | 1,029,741 | +1,007,791 |
| Hull | 646,511 | 151,516 | -494,995 |
| Dover | 0 | 130,749 | +130,749 |
| London | 0 | 103,120 | +103,120 |
| Manchester Airport | 13,590 | 0 | -13,590 |
| 000 | 180 | 10,309 | +10,129 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 5,246 | +5,246 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,582 | 0 | -3,582 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,759 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 7,437,505 |
| Netherlands | 5,467,076 |
| Italy | 3,780,522 |
| Ireland | 130,081 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3,102,444 | 4,335,061 | +1,232,617 |
| Netherlands | 5,460,408 | 6,668 | -5,453,740 |
| Italy | 3,779,472 | 1,050 | -3,778,422 |
| Ireland | 82,197 | 47,884 | -34,313 |
| Belgium | 0 | 7,190 | +7,190 |
| Denmark | 0 | 6,481 | +6,481 |
| Poland | 0 | 4,048 | +4,048 |
| 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) | 16,676,137 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 161,358 |
| 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) | 12,341,768 | 4,334,369 | -8,007,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,937 | 77,421 | -6,516 |
| 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 | 16,614,079 |
| Holyhead | 83,017 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,918 |
| 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 | 12,283,429 | 4,330,650 | -7,952,779 |
| Holyhead | 35,133 | 47,884 | +12,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,718 | 10,200 | -44,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,627 | 0 | -44,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,177 | 19,648 | +15,471 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 3,408 | +3,408 |
| Heysham | 2,437 | 0 | -2,437 |
| 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