Import/export HS code 34031980: Various lubricating preparations
Other lubricants not specified in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 57,611,887 |
| Germany | 51,927,476 |
| Netherlands | 36,103,366 |
| France | 19,092,106 |
| United States | 6,876,706 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,243,947 | 32,367,940 | +7,123,993 |
| Germany | 24,860,116 | 27,067,360 | +2,207,244 |
| Netherlands | 17,713,100 | 18,390,266 | +677,166 |
| France | 11,305,780 | 7,786,326 | -3,519,454 |
| United States | 3,602,878 | 3,273,828 | -329,050 |
| Switzerland | 2,685,542 | 2,270,851 | -414,691 |
| Spain | 1,978,199 | 2,258,475 | +280,276 |
| Italy | 1,377,450 | 2,087,847 | +710,397 |
| Denmark | 323,506 | 835,958 | +512,452 |
| Ireland | 195,611 | 417,499 | +221,888 |
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 | 48,366,471 |
| France | 42,525,400 |
| Belgium | 33,114,157 |
| Netherlands | 30,647,116 |
| United States | 9,782,085 |
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 | 24,023,732 | 24,342,739 | +319,007 |
| France | 20,920,523 | 21,604,877 | +684,354 |
| Belgium | 14,954,476 | 18,159,681 | +3,205,205 |
| Netherlands | 15,446,923 | 15,200,193 | -246,730 |
| United States | 5,056,386 | 4,725,699 | -330,687 |
| Spain | 3,110,234 | 2,949,875 | -160,359 |
| Italy | 2,119,329 | 2,557,566 | +438,237 |
| Switzerland | 1,942,642 | 2,248,984 | +306,342 |
| Finland | 17,261 | 3,454,847 | +3,437,586 |
| Sweden | 679,419 | 650,232 | -29,187 |
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 | 34 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
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 | 27 | 23 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
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) | 138,315,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,658,055 |
| Air transport | 3,987,880 |
| Road transport | 2,463,141 |
| Other | 828,724 |
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) | 66,493,081 | 71,822,539 | +5,329,458 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,475,508 | 22,182,547 | +1,707,039 |
| Air transport | 1,965,032 | 2,022,848 | +57,816 |
| Road transport | 1,042,592 | 1,420,549 | +377,957 |
| Other | 340,188 | 488,536 | +148,348 |
| Rail transport | 192,067 | 81,156 | -110,911 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 47,873,753 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,730,439 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,818,664 |
| Felixstowe | 14,477,813 |
| London | 14,106,665 |
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 | 22,300,923 | 25,572,830 | +3,271,907 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,695,584 | 22,034,855 | +4,339,271 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,677,511 | 10,141,153 | +1,463,642 |
| Felixstowe | 7,797,254 | 6,680,559 | -1,116,695 |
| London | 6,136,884 | 7,969,781 | +1,832,897 |
| Harwich | 5,874,633 | 5,780,899 | -93,734 |
| Portsmouth | 6,109,372 | 3,661,318 | -2,448,054 |
| Newhaven | 2,452,031 | 2,295,143 | -156,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,198,506 | 1,814,248 | -384,258 |
| ZLC | 1,261,660 | 1,625,409 | +363,749 |
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
|
114 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
44 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
26 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
18 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 102 |
| 2026-04 | 123 |
| 2026-03 | 122 |
| 2026-02 | 112 |
| 2026-01 | 113 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 92 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 90 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 65 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 63 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 61 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 56 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 54 |
| SPECIALTY ELECTRONIC MATERIALS UK LIMITED | 54 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 54 |
| SURVENTIS SURFACE TREATMENT LTD. | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 163 |
| 1m-15m | 110 |
| Other | 40 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 10,081,831 |
| Ireland | 5,817,720 |
| Germany | 5,263,395 |
| France | 5,124,186 |
| Czechia | 4,707,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,054,936 | 5,026,895 | -28,041 |
| Ireland | 2,651,365 | 3,166,355 | +514,990 |
| Germany | 2,370,692 | 2,892,703 | +522,011 |
| France | 2,438,726 | 2,685,460 | +246,734 |
| Czechia | 2,188,112 | 2,518,933 | +330,821 |
| United States | 1,349,238 | 2,720,892 | +1,371,654 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,487,166 | 1,719,157 | +231,991 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,569,092 | 1,438,132 | -130,960 |
| China | 1,344,446 | 1,447,671 | +103,225 |
| Poland | 1,190,766 | 1,519,560 | +328,794 |
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 | 113,099 |
| Germany | 37,324 |
| Belgium | 33,996 |
| Netherlands | 20,463 |
| France | 16,549 |
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 | 49,715 | 63,384 | +13,669 |
| Germany | 17,280 | 20,044 | +2,764 |
| Belgium | 8,772 | 25,224 | +16,452 |
| Netherlands | 6,035 | 14,428 | +8,393 |
| France | 100 | 16,449 | +16,349 |
| Italy | 6,774 | 333 | -6,441 |
| United States | 3,326 | 616 | -2,710 |
| Sweden | 3,349 | 422 | -2,927 |
| Ireland | 983 | 1,860 | +877 |
| Denmark | 225 | 2,091 | +1,866 |
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) | 53,025,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,812,219 |
| Air transport | 4,588,513 |
| Other | 467,394 |
| Road transport | 6,849 |
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) | 25,864,261 | 27,161,460 | +1,297,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,913,008 | 15,899,211 | +986,203 |
| Air transport | 2,292,673 | 2,295,840 | +3,167 |
| Other | 194,092 | 273,302 | +79,210 |
| Road transport | 6,849 | 0 | -6,849 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,045,415 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,953,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,695,368 |
| Southampton | 6,227,342 |
| Felixstowe | 4,273,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,459,826 | 19,585,589 | +125,763 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,210,596 | 6,742,415 | -468,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,083,761 | 3,611,607 | +527,846 |
| Southampton | 2,094,503 | 4,132,839 | +2,038,336 |
| Felixstowe | 2,337,298 | 1,935,955 | -401,343 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,880,748 | 1,900,429 | +19,681 |
| Holyhead | 1,534,034 | 1,916,560 | +382,526 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,257,994 | 1,236,160 | -21,834 |
| London | 1,237,129 | 1,239,063 | +1,934 |
| Harwich | 227,078 | 536,364 | +309,286 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34031980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other lubricants not specified in other categories