Import/export HS code 34031910: Petroleum-based lubricants
Lubricants containing 70% or more petroleum oils, but not as the main ingredient
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,769,687 |
| Germany | 3,258,337 |
| Denmark | 1,379,958 |
| Belgium | 1,223,956 |
| Italy | 953,639 |
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 | 1,968,545 | 1,801,142 | -167,403 |
| Germany | 1,873,328 | 1,385,009 | -488,319 |
| Denmark | 736,947 | 643,011 | -93,936 |
| Belgium | 722,604 | 501,352 | -221,252 |
| Italy | 502,101 | 451,538 | -50,563 |
| Poland | 36 | 673,159 | +673,123 |
| Switzerland | 496,873 | 123,007 | -373,866 |
| Canada | 147,473 | 211,114 | +63,641 |
| United States | 196,756 | 121,824 | -74,932 |
| France | 171,953 | 139,871 | -32,082 |
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 | 3,295,000 |
| Netherlands | 2,858,057 |
| United States | 1,152,020 |
| Italy | 973,849 |
| Denmark | 948,210 |
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 | 1,944,981 | 1,350,019 | -594,962 |
| Netherlands | 1,418,389 | 1,439,668 | +21,279 |
| United States | 706,027 | 445,993 | -260,034 |
| Italy | 520,336 | 453,513 | -66,823 |
| Denmark | 460,955 | 487,255 | +26,300 |
| Belgium | 450,065 | 230,247 | -219,818 |
| Poland | 0 | 678,355 | +678,355 |
| Switzerland | 502,733 | 120,129 | -382,604 |
| France | 190,213 | 226,289 | +36,076 |
| Canada | 140,709 | 206,172 | +65,463 |
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 | 9 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 10,070,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,439,322 |
| Other | 1,018,657 |
| Air transport | 579,538 |
| Road transport | 320,913 |
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) | 5,288,025 | 4,782,891 | -505,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 721,858 | 717,464 | -4,394 |
| Other | 577,440 | 441,217 | -136,223 |
| Air transport | 352,983 | 226,555 | -126,428 |
| Road transport | 239,402 | 81,511 | -157,891 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,628,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,463,929 |
| London | 1,248,690 |
| Felixstowe | 1,122,377 |
| 000 | 1,018,657 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,675,189 | 1,952,953 | +277,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,977,178 | 1,486,751 | -490,427 |
| London | 455,577 | 793,113 | +337,536 |
| Felixstowe | 667,260 | 455,117 | -212,143 |
| 000 | 577,440 | 441,217 | -136,223 |
| Eurotunnel | 541,809 | 270,315 | -271,494 |
| Harwich | 319,502 | 100,502 | -219,000 |
| ZLC | 239,402 | 92,016 | -147,386 |
| Southampton | 57,613 | 145,519 | +87,906 |
| Manchester Airport | 81,454 | 85,188 | +3,734 |
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 | 44 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 39 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JEMTECH (UK) LIMITED | 79 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| MUC-OFF LIMITED | 47 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 47 |
| VESTAS-CELTIC WIND TECHNOLOGY LTD. | 46 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 45 |
| ACMOS U.K. LTD. | 44 |
| LEADING SOLVENT SUPPLIES LIMITED | 43 |
| AERO CONSULTANTS (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| PETROFER U.K. LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 15,194,770 |
| Turkey | 8,851,172 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,131,895 |
| Czechia | 5,375,351 |
| Belgium | 5,191,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 8,678,522 | 6,516,248 | -2,162,274 |
| Turkey | 5,882,532 | 2,968,640 | -2,913,892 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,905,518 | 2,226,377 | -3,679,141 |
| Czechia | 3,921,477 | 1,453,874 | -2,467,603 |
| Belgium | 3,958,968 | 1,232,211 | -2,726,757 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,956,586 | 1,143,976 | -2,812,610 |
| United States | 2,998,004 | 1,679,819 | -1,318,185 |
| Ireland | 2,624,936 | 1,884,143 | -740,793 |
| Hungary | 2,494,336 | 1,373,070 | -1,121,266 |
| Romania | 1,983,722 | 1,714,027 | -269,695 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 171,133 |
| Denmark | 77,425 |
| Ireland | 6,066 |
| Belgium | 5,254 |
| XI | 4,294 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 88,845 | 82,288 | -6,557 |
| Denmark | 31,135 | 46,290 | +15,155 |
| Ireland | 4,108 | 1,958 | -2,150 |
| Belgium | 2,614 | 2,640 | +26 |
| XI | 1,508 | 2,786 | +1,278 |
| China | 3,050 | 266 | -2,784 |
| Afghanistan | 1,403 | 0 | -1,403 |
| United States | 1,349 | 0 | -1,349 |
| Italy | 318 | 337 | +19 |
| Slovenia | 561 | 0 | -561 |
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) | 64,742,631 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,093,418 |
| Air transport | 1,310,014 |
| Other | 448,831 |
| Road transport | 887 |
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) | 41,854,248 | 22,888,383 | -18,965,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,204,091 | 15,889,327 | -10,314,764 |
| Air transport | 604,267 | 705,747 | +101,480 |
| Other | 241,586 | 207,245 | -34,341 |
| Road transport | 887 | 0 | -887 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 41,761,606 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,042,216 |
| Felixstowe | 9,591,634 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,112,271 |
| Southampton | 5,033,490 |
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 Gateway Port | 29,063,354 | 12,698,252 | -16,365,102 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,379,895 | 13,662,321 | -7,717,574 |
| Felixstowe | 7,706,963 | 1,884,671 | -5,822,292 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,808,571 | 3,303,700 | +1,495,129 |
| Southampton | 1,239,521 | 3,793,969 | +2,554,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,978,160 | 1,281,727 | -1,696,433 |
| Holyhead | 1,800,080 | 1,135,185 | -664,895 |
| Dover | 863,518 | 114,231 | -749,287 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 270,061 | 205,424 | -64,637 |
| East Midlands Airport | 130,088 | 336,112 | +206,024 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34031910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lubricants containing 70% or more petroleum oils, but not as the main ingredient