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 | 899,522 |
| Belgium | 551,030 |
| Germany | 469,845 |
| Netherlands | 432,119 |
| Malta | 52,455 |
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 | 626,502 | 273,020 | -353,482 |
| Belgium | 246,304 | 304,726 | +58,422 |
| Germany | 180,119 | 289,726 | +109,607 |
| Netherlands | 264,318 | 167,801 | -96,517 |
| 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 |
| Egypt | 31,966 | 0 | -31,966 |
| New Zealand | 31,944 | 0 | -31,944 |
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 | 953,886 |
| France | 836,894 |
| United Kingdom | 567,232 |
| Belgium | 90,600 |
| Italy | 41,568 |
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 | 464,719 | 489,167 | +24,448 |
| France | 605,672 | 231,222 | -374,450 |
| United Kingdom | 227,254 | 339,978 | +112,724 |
| Belgium | 37,239 | 53,361 | +16,122 |
| Italy | 39,794 | 1,774 | -38,020 |
| United States | 15,183 | 20,415 | +5,232 |
| Panama | 33,367 | 0 | -33,367 |
| Egypt | 31,966 | 0 | -31,966 |
| China | 24,564 | 1,471 | -23,093 |
| Spain | 15,634 | 8,118 | -7,516 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 1,993,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 573,096 |
| Air transport | 121,892 |
| Other | 10,628 |
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) | 1,158,739 | 834,368 | -324,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 294,496 | 278,600 | -15,896 |
| Air transport | 79,512 | 42,380 | -37,132 |
| Other | 4,673 | 5,955 | +1,282 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,081,073 |
| London | 352,350 |
| Purfleet | 313,407 |
| Eurotunnel | 289,245 |
| Immingham Docks | 190,573 |
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 | 707,407 | 373,666 | -333,741 |
| London | 118,226 | 234,124 | +115,898 |
| Purfleet | 182,278 | 131,129 | -51,149 |
| Eurotunnel | 149,656 | 139,589 | -10,067 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,919 | 122,654 | +54,735 |
| Felixstowe | 116,066 | 46,687 | -69,379 |
| Birmingham Airport | 53,044 | 3,078 | -49,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,396 | 0 | -39,396 |
| Portsmouth | 22,717 | 11,603 | -11,114 |
| Southampton | 7,345 | 26,198 | +18,853 |
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
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
|
Civil engineering
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 43 |
| CONDAT LIMITED | 37 |
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 30 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 29 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 25 |
| WILLIAMS SHIPPING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 22 |
| GCP PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 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 | 15,377,299 |
| Singapore | 13,177,393 |
| Netherlands | 4,247,202 |
| Canada | 2,886,147 |
| China | 2,161,297 |
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 | 9,382,130 | 5,995,169 | -3,386,961 |
| Singapore | 9,098,885 | 4,078,508 | -5,020,377 |
| Netherlands | 1,734,711 | 2,512,491 | +777,780 |
| Canada | 2,406,850 | 479,297 | -1,927,553 |
| China | 859,988 | 1,301,309 | +441,321 |
| Greece | 1,040,254 | 811,616 | -228,638 |
| United States | 915,485 | 904,255 | -11,230 |
| Italy | 821,488 | 599,292 | -222,196 |
| United Arab Emirates | 486,912 | 531,037 | +44,125 |
| 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 | 15,362 |
| Ireland | 2,111 |
| Germany | 1,417 |
| 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 | 6,466 | 8,896 | +2,430 |
| Ireland | 1,564 | 547 | -1,017 |
| Germany | 694 | 723 | +29 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,618,512 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,461,022 |
| Air transport | 792,686 |
| Other | 23,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,774,944 | 10,843,568 | -3,931,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,614,832 | 8,846,190 | -6,768,642 |
| Air transport | 304,808 | 487,878 | +183,070 |
| Other | 11,441 | 11,630 | +189 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,975,960 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,770,863 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,053,064 |
| Southampton | 6,097,789 |
| Felixstowe | 4,108,436 |
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 | 9,507,276 | 7,468,684 | -2,038,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,239,825 | 5,531,038 | +291,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,167,522 | 2,885,542 | -1,281,980 |
| Southampton | 4,228,245 | 1,869,544 | -2,358,701 |
| Felixstowe | 3,526,407 | 582,029 | -2,944,378 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,791,153 | 845,499 | -1,945,654 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 266,171 | 415,088 | +148,917 |
| Killingholme | 388,489 | 232,148 | -156,341 |
| Harwich | 352,377 | 0 | -352,377 |
| Holyhead | 82,083 | 81,115 | -968 |
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