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 | 55,389,203 |
| Germany | 49,302,291 |
| Netherlands | 33,920,249 |
| France | 18,143,339 |
| United States | 6,595,411 |
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 | 26,132,256 | 29,256,947 | +3,124,691 |
| Germany | 24,320,739 | 24,981,552 | +660,813 |
| Netherlands | 17,225,315 | 16,694,934 | -530,381 |
| France | 11,166,461 | 6,976,878 | -4,189,583 |
| United States | 3,504,074 | 3,091,337 | -412,737 |
| Switzerland | 2,473,392 | 2,165,134 | -308,258 |
| Spain | 1,979,021 | 2,112,378 | +133,357 |
| Italy | 1,397,956 | 1,911,718 | +513,762 |
| Denmark | 333,307 | 788,967 | +455,660 |
| Ireland | 195,959 | 405,401 | +209,442 |
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 | 45,963,646 |
| France | 40,944,000 |
| Belgium | 31,486,349 |
| Netherlands | 28,599,937 |
| United States | 9,354,579 |
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 | 23,428,262 | 22,535,384 | -892,878 |
| France | 21,985,244 | 18,958,756 | -3,026,488 |
| Belgium | 14,779,075 | 16,707,274 | +1,928,199 |
| Netherlands | 14,790,583 | 13,809,354 | -981,229 |
| United States | 4,981,670 | 4,372,909 | -608,761 |
| Spain | 3,011,417 | 2,713,377 | -298,040 |
| Italy | 2,196,880 | 2,320,315 | +123,435 |
| Switzerland | 1,835,832 | 2,129,762 | +293,930 |
| Finland | 17,261 | 3,454,847 | +3,437,586 |
| Sweden | 636,750 | 598,685 | -38,065 |
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 | 33 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 |
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 | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
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) | 131,749,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,475,249 |
| Air transport | 3,772,130 |
| Road transport | 2,366,834 |
| Other | 805,992 |
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) | 66,384,427 | 65,365,272 | -1,019,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,098,826 | 20,376,423 | +277,597 |
| Air transport | 1,880,156 | 1,891,974 | +11,818 |
| Road transport | 1,009,260 | 1,357,574 | +348,314 |
| Other | 343,861 | 462,131 | +118,270 |
| Rail transport | 203,205 | 70,018 | -133,187 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 45,466,010 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,935,985 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,205,156 |
| London | 13,351,868 |
| Felixstowe | 12,987,389 |
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 | 21,287,818 | 24,178,192 | +2,890,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,789,096 | 20,146,889 | +2,357,793 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,814,414 | 9,390,742 | +576,328 |
| London | 5,948,582 | 7,403,286 | +1,454,704 |
| Felixstowe | 6,851,100 | 6,136,289 | -714,811 |
| Harwich | 6,296,646 | 5,155,385 | -1,141,261 |
| Portsmouth | 7,039,883 | 2,311,516 | -4,728,367 |
| Newhaven | 2,599,455 | 1,970,734 | -628,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,252,854 | 1,613,201 | -639,653 |
| ZLC | 1,252,927 | 1,524,930 | +272,003 |
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
|
112 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
43 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
25 |
|
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+ | 161 |
| 1m-15m | 110 |
| Other | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
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 | 9,806,495 |
| Ireland | 5,666,330 |
| Germany | 5,029,917 |
| France | 4,930,759 |
| Czechia | 4,480,609 |
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 | 5,299,270 | 4,507,225 | -792,045 |
| Ireland | 2,713,444 | 2,952,886 | +239,442 |
| Germany | 2,386,458 | 2,643,459 | +257,001 |
| France | 2,561,938 | 2,368,821 | -193,117 |
| Czechia | 2,321,932 | 2,158,677 | -163,255 |
| United States | 1,374,770 | 2,638,125 | +1,263,355 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,607,126 | 1,326,927 | -280,199 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,285,763 | 1,605,177 | +319,414 |
| China | 1,376,749 | 1,294,096 | -82,653 |
| Poland | 1,123,537 | 1,450,283 | +326,746 |
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 | 111,092 |
| Germany | 36,587 |
| Belgium | 32,884 |
| Netherlands | 19,627 |
| France | 16,538 |
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 | 50,804 | 60,288 | +9,484 |
| Germany | 17,182 | 19,405 | +2,223 |
| Belgium | 7,886 | 24,998 | +17,112 |
| Netherlands | 6,056 | 13,571 | +7,515 |
| France | 89 | 16,449 | +16,360 |
| Italy | 6,856 | 251 | -6,605 |
| Sweden | 3,349 | 422 | -2,927 |
| United States | 3,134 | 616 | -2,518 |
| Ireland | 983 | 1,860 | +877 |
| Denmark | 1,036 | 1,280 | +244 |
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) | 50,836,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,701,122 |
| Air transport | 4,294,032 |
| Other | 453,332 |
| Road transport | 1,700 |
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) | 26,201,129 | 24,635,705 | -1,565,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,219,894 | 14,481,228 | -738,666 |
| Air transport | 2,171,021 | 2,123,011 | -48,010 |
| Other | 194,088 | 259,244 | +65,156 |
| Road transport | 1,700 | 0 | -1,700 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,687,165 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,426,405 |
| Southampton | 6,066,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,052,861 |
| Felixstowe | 4,079,171 |
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 | 19,952,193 | 17,734,972 | -2,217,221 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,527,658 | 5,898,747 | -1,628,911 |
| Southampton | 1,992,047 | 4,073,991 | +2,081,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,712,607 | 3,340,254 | +627,647 |
| Felixstowe | 2,375,701 | 1,703,470 | -672,231 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,913,374 | 1,793,038 | -120,336 |
| Holyhead | 1,599,237 | 1,763,406 | +164,169 |
| London | 1,251,727 | 1,118,494 | -133,233 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,153,411 | 1,150,478 | -2,933 |
| Harwich | 234,655 | 525,897 | +291,242 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34031980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other lubricants not specified in other categories