Import/export HS code 34031920: Bio-based lubricants
Eco-friendly lubricants made from at least 25% bio-based materials and biodegradable
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,028,421 |
| Belgium | 571,523 |
| Germany | 515,649 |
| Netherlands | 471,462 |
| Spain | 213,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 687,573 | 340,848 | -346,725 |
| Belgium | 231,625 | 339,898 | +108,273 |
| Germany | 243,426 | 272,223 | +28,797 |
| Netherlands | 265,265 | 206,197 | -59,068 |
| Spain | 205,235 | 8,118 | -197,117 |
| South Korea | 53,441 | 0 | -53,441 |
| Malta | 0 | 52,455 | +52,455 |
| Italy | 35,000 | 12,913 | -22,087 |
| Singapore | 7,345 | 26,198 | +18,853 |
| Panama | 33,367 | 0 | -33,367 |
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 | 1,034,039 |
| France | 958,724 |
| United Kingdom | 775,580 |
| Belgium | 107,273 |
| South Korea | 53,441 |
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 | 510,946 | 523,093 | +12,147 |
| France | 666,420 | 292,304 | -374,116 |
| United Kingdom | 380,072 | 395,508 | +15,436 |
| Belgium | 55,538 | 51,735 | -3,803 |
| South Korea | 53,441 | 0 | -53,441 |
| Italy | 43,090 | 1,774 | -41,316 |
| United States | 14,665 | 22,822 | +8,157 |
| Panama | 33,367 | 0 | -33,367 |
| Egypt | 31,966 | 0 | -31,966 |
| China | 24,564 | 1,471 | -23,093 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,176,989 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 686,625 |
| Air transport | 314,962 |
| Other | 11,697 |
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) | 1,254,873 | 922,116 | -332,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 337,772 | 348,853 | +11,081 |
| Air transport | 273,041 | 41,921 | -231,120 |
| Other | 4,783 | 6,914 | +2,131 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,238,542 |
| London | 357,388 |
| Purfleet | 336,285 |
| Eurotunnel | 313,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 209,049 |
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 | 827,787 | 410,755 | -417,032 |
| London | 96,359 | 261,029 | +164,670 |
| Purfleet | 199,694 | 136,591 | -63,103 |
| Eurotunnel | 156,789 | 157,017 | +228 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,237 | 140,812 | +72,575 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 188,469 | 12,913 | -175,556 |
| Felixstowe | 67,316 | 100,914 | +33,598 |
| Southampton | 71,797 | 26,198 | -45,599 |
| Birmingham Airport | 51,863 | 2,619 | -49,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,396 | 0 | -39,396 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 4 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 42 |
| CONDAT LIMITED | 36 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 29 |
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 29 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 25 |
| GCP PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| WILLIAMS SHIPPING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 21 |
| BENJN.R.VICKERS & SONS,LIMITED | 21 |
| POLARIS BRITAIN LIMITED | 15 |
| CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,054,832 |
| Singapore | 14,226,924 |
| Netherlands | 4,267,851 |
| Canada | 3,159,074 |
| China | 2,026,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,469,167 | 7,585,665 | +116,498 |
| Singapore | 9,401,752 | 4,825,172 | -4,576,580 |
| Netherlands | 837,511 | 3,430,340 | +2,592,829 |
| Canada | 1,940,022 | 1,219,052 | -720,970 |
| China | 1,021,149 | 1,005,411 | -15,738 |
| Greece | 1,038,148 | 943,406 | -94,742 |
| United States | 1,023,176 | 908,462 | -114,714 |
| Italy | 637,036 | 752,284 | +115,248 |
| United Arab Emirates | 716,389 | 531,037 | -185,352 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 587,823 | 363,137 | -224,686 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 15,840 |
| Ireland | 2,115 |
| Germany | 1,444 |
| China | 876 |
| Turkey | 44 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 6,740 | 9,100 | +2,360 |
| Ireland | 466 | 1,649 | +1,183 |
| Germany | 805 | 639 | -166 |
| China | 813 | 63 | -750 |
| Turkey | 0 | 44 | +44 |
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) | 26,192,238 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,172,415 |
| Air transport | 1,081,628 |
| Other | 23,428 |
| Road transport | 5,043 |
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) | 16,167,611 | 10,024,627 | -6,142,984 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,411,999 | 13,760,416 | +2,348,417 |
| Air transport | 621,163 | 460,465 | -160,698 |
| Other | 10,387 | 13,041 | +2,654 |
| Road transport | 5,043 | 0 | -5,043 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,650,265 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,247,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,230,314 |
| Southampton | 6,532,328 |
| Felixstowe | 5,353,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 7,124,279 | 9,525,986 | +2,401,707 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,284,752 | 5,962,286 | +1,677,534 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,889,472 | 3,340,842 | -548,630 |
| Southampton | 4,582,746 | 1,949,582 | -2,633,164 |
| Felixstowe | 4,771,537 | 582,213 | -4,189,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,366,806 | 1,520,899 | -845,907 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 577,545 | 401,373 | -176,172 |
| Killingholme | 388,489 | 232,148 | -156,341 |
| Harwich | 0 | 352,377 | +352,377 |
| Holyhead | 84,279 | 81,115 | -3,164 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34031920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eco-friendly lubricants made from at least 25% bio-based materials and biodegradable