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 | 1,021,678 |
| Netherlands | 537,376 |
| Belgium | 528,862 |
| Germany | 352,556 |
| Spain | 217,500 |
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 | 710,021 | 311,657 | -398,364 |
| Netherlands | 309,992 | 227,384 | -82,608 |
| Belgium | 130,946 | 397,916 | +266,970 |
| Germany | 260,638 | 91,918 | -168,720 |
| Spain | 206,407 | 11,093 | -195,314 |
| United States | 89,826 | 19,531 | -70,295 |
| South Korea | 53,441 | 0 | -53,441 |
| Italy | 35,931 | 12,913 | -23,018 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 968,708 |
| Germany | 931,141 |
| United Kingdom | 775,749 |
| Belgium | 82,013 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 685,447 | 283,261 | -402,186 |
| Germany | 575,383 | 355,758 | -219,625 |
| United Kingdom | 355,379 | 420,370 | +64,991 |
| Belgium | 51,508 | 30,505 | -21,003 |
| South Korea | 53,441 | 0 | -53,441 |
| United States | 26,468 | 25,081 | -1,387 |
| Italy | 43,090 | 1,774 | -41,316 |
| Panama | 33,367 | 0 | -33,367 |
| Egypt | 31,966 | 0 | -31,966 |
| Spain | 18,869 | 11,093 | -7,776 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,025,536 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 739,060 |
| Air transport | 308,545 |
| Other | 9,001 |
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) | 1,315,863 | 709,673 | -606,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 376,008 | 363,052 | -12,956 |
| Air transport | 236,328 | 72,217 | -164,111 |
| Other | 4,277 | 4,724 | +447 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,206,333 |
| London | 396,241 |
| Purfleet | 315,909 |
| Eurotunnel | 255,591 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 201,382 |
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 | 893,262 | 313,071 | -580,191 |
| London | 105,062 | 291,179 | +186,117 |
| Purfleet | 218,026 | 97,883 | -120,143 |
| Eurotunnel | 145,951 | 109,640 | -36,311 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 188,469 | 12,913 | -175,556 |
| Felixstowe | 92,623 | 93,154 | +531 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,992 | 93,530 | +29,538 |
| Southampton | 71,797 | 26,198 | -45,599 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,388 | 42,656 | +32,268 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,915 | 2,723 | -44,192 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 39 |
| CONDAT LIMITED | 32 |
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 26 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 23 |
| GCP PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| WILLIAMS SHIPPING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 20 |
| BENJN.R.VICKERS & SONS,LIMITED | 20 |
| 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+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 13,792,061 |
| Belgium | 13,603,108 |
| Netherlands | 3,677,312 |
| Canada | 3,261,933 |
| United States | 2,165,349 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 9,208,055 | 4,584,006 | -4,624,049 |
| Belgium | 6,847,692 | 6,755,416 | -92,276 |
| Netherlands | 867,517 | 2,809,795 | +1,942,278 |
| Canada | 1,524,759 | 1,737,174 | +212,415 |
| United States | 1,162,230 | 1,003,119 | -159,111 |
| Greece | 1,127,787 | 512,950 | -614,837 |
| Italy | 703,155 | 680,137 | -23,018 |
| China | 1,158,957 | 208,443 | -950,514 |
| United Arab Emirates | 857,769 | 174,900 | -682,869 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 706,803 | 315,529 | -391,274 |
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 | 19,598 |
| Ireland | 2,107 |
| Germany | 1,347 |
| 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 | 11,863 | 7,735 | -4,128 |
| Ireland | 466 | 1,641 | +1,175 |
| Germany | 958 | 389 | -569 |
| 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) | 25,699,370 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,390,558 |
| Air transport | 948,536 |
| Other | 26,611 |
| Road transport | 6,427 |
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) | 16,653,439 | 9,045,931 | -7,607,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,681,858 | 11,708,700 | +1,026,842 |
| Air transport | 671,046 | 277,490 | -393,556 |
| Other | 15,477 | 11,134 | -4,343 |
| Road transport | 6,427 | 0 | -6,427 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,138,153 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,162,097 |
| Southampton | 6,832,526 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,494,480 |
| Felixstowe | 6,188,298 |
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 | 6,588,396 | 8,549,757 | +1,961,361 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,750,399 | 4,411,698 | +661,299 |
| Southampton | 4,928,919 | 1,903,607 | -3,025,312 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,999,046 | 2,495,434 | -1,503,612 |
| Felixstowe | 5,566,315 | 621,983 | -4,944,332 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,961,805 | 2,101,496 | +139,691 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 637,776 | 220,930 | -416,846 |
| Killingholme | 388,489 | 0 | -388,489 |
| Harwich | 0 | 352,377 | +352,377 |
| Holyhead | 73,461 | 74,723 | +1,262 |
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