Import/export HS code 340399: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 35,801,057 |
| Netherlands | 28,145,082 |
| United States | 22,082,082 |
| Belgium | 21,048,624 |
| France | 11,551,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16,870,483 | 18,930,574 | +2,060,091 |
| Netherlands | 14,148,970 | 13,996,112 | -152,858 |
| United States | 10,815,626 | 11,266,456 | +450,830 |
| Belgium | 9,531,281 | 11,517,343 | +1,986,062 |
| France | 5,127,929 | 6,423,629 | +1,295,700 |
| Spain | 2,277,876 | 2,538,971 | +261,095 |
| Switzerland | 2,775,035 | 1,128,611 | -1,646,424 |
| Italy | 1,106,421 | 1,888,255 | +781,834 |
| Japan | 1,533,266 | 1,269,292 | -263,974 |
| China | 927,231 | 1,061,994 | +134,763 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 53,042,295 |
| Germany | 27,195,101 |
| Belgium | 13,876,775 |
| Netherlands | 11,052,509 |
| France | 10,364,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 26,137,938 | 26,904,357 | +766,419 |
| Germany | 13,452,484 | 13,742,617 | +290,133 |
| Belgium | 6,457,430 | 7,419,345 | +961,915 |
| Netherlands | 5,093,549 | 5,958,960 | +865,411 |
| France | 4,753,627 | 5,610,606 | +856,979 |
| Spain | 2,242,209 | 2,446,261 | +204,052 |
| Japan | 2,279,157 | 1,834,291 | -444,866 |
| Italy | 1,463,629 | 1,892,931 | +429,302 |
| Switzerland | 1,438,164 | 1,375,281 | -62,883 |
| China | 1,089,352 | 1,187,643 | +98,291 |
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 | 52 |
| Inner London - West | 49 |
| Greater Manchester | 44 |
| West Midlands | 36 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 33 |
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 | 43 | 35 | -8 |
| Inner London - West | 33 | 34 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 | 34 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 26 | 31 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 | 27 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 | 26 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 25 | 28 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 26 | 25 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 25 | 17 | -8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 24 | 15 | -9 |
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) | 81,224,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,408,131 |
| Air transport | 22,195,654 |
| Other | 9,077,438 |
| Road transport | 2,981,311 |
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) | 38,817,516 | 42,406,672 | +3,589,156 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,287,262 | 15,120,869 | +1,833,607 |
| Air transport | 10,677,258 | 11,518,396 | +841,138 |
| Other | 6,452,415 | 2,625,023 | -3,827,392 |
| Road transport | 421,144 | 2,560,167 | +2,139,023 |
| Rail transport | 29,795 | 17,069 | -12,726 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 27,686,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,929,126 |
| Eurotunnel | 15,200,727 |
| Felixstowe | 9,219,597 |
| 000 | 9,077,438 |
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 | 13,066,778 | 14,619,751 | +1,552,973 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,590,097 | 12,339,029 | +2,748,932 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,845,204 | 7,355,523 | -489,681 |
| Felixstowe | 4,705,942 | 4,513,655 | -192,287 |
| 000 | 6,452,415 | 2,625,023 | -3,827,392 |
| Southampton | 2,767,768 | 4,149,266 | +1,381,498 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,575,464 | 3,355,827 | +780,363 |
| London | 2,745,625 | 3,142,317 | +396,692 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,708,493 | 2,904,789 | +196,296 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,329,166 | 2,247,975 | -81,191 |
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 | 202 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 57 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 49 |
| Other manufacturing | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 183 |
| 2026-03 | 179 |
| 2026-02 | 160 |
| 2026-01 | 163 |
| 2025-12 | 142 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 121 |
| JEMTECH (UK) LIMITED | 112 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 107 |
| WOOLBRO (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED | 106 |
| METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY LLC | 106 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 104 |
| SOLUTIA UK LIMITED | 104 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 103 |
| COUSINS MATERIAL HOUSE LIMITED | 82 |
| H.K. WENTWORTH LIMITED | 81 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 369 |
| 1m-15m | 194 |
| Other | 75 |
| 15m-54m | 70 |
| 0-1m | 50 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,262,202 |
| United States | 9,837,465 |
| Ireland | 8,906,779 |
| Israel | 8,461,828 |
| China | 8,455,548 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,456,517 | 7,805,685 | -650,832 |
| United States | 4,631,513 | 5,205,952 | +574,439 |
| Ireland | 4,312,361 | 4,594,418 | +282,057 |
| Israel | 773,962 | 7,687,866 | +6,913,904 |
| China | 4,379,125 | 4,076,423 | -302,702 |
| Belgium | 3,691,335 | 4,092,714 | +401,379 |
| France | 4,045,049 | 3,290,166 | -754,883 |
| Netherlands | 3,693,518 | 3,638,042 | -55,476 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,984,940 | 2,088,704 | -2,896,236 |
| Singapore | 3,216,844 | 3,089,988 | -126,856 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 159,839 |
| Ireland | 157,033 |
| XI | 99,757 |
| China | 70,081 |
| Netherlands | 39,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 22,758 | 137,081 | +114,323 |
| Ireland | 89,412 | 67,621 | -21,791 |
| XI | 33,915 | 65,842 | +31,927 |
| China | 27,479 | 42,602 | +15,123 |
| Netherlands | 19,930 | 19,748 | -182 |
| Austria | 0 | 38,980 | +38,980 |
| France | 5,543 | 11,622 | +6,079 |
| Belgium | 634 | 2,898 | +2,264 |
| Italy | 2,182 | 885 | -1,297 |
| Spain | 1,291 | 0 | -1,291 |
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) | 73,378,255 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,137,269 |
| Air transport | 37,544,262 |
| Other | 814,437 |
| Road transport | 18,055 |
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) | 37,048,845 | 36,329,410 | -719,435 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,341,404 | 24,795,865 | -4,545,539 |
| Air transport | 13,494,926 | 24,049,336 | +10,554,410 |
| Other | 323,711 | 490,726 | +167,015 |
| Road transport | 0 | 18,055 | +18,055 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,315,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,128,578 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,763,883 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,594,757 |
| Southampton | 11,772,543 |
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 | 23,017,796 | 22,297,293 | -720,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,231,940 | 11,896,638 | -1,335,302 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,664,775 | 16,099,108 | +9,434,333 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,584,289 | 8,010,468 | +426,179 |
| Southampton | 5,777,095 | 5,995,448 | +218,353 |
| Felixstowe | 4,998,399 | 2,617,077 | -2,381,322 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,507,737 | 3,342,601 | -165,136 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,823,255 | 3,039,772 | +216,517 |
| Holyhead | 2,706,141 | 2,876,690 | +170,549 |
| Dover | 1,894,737 | 1,698,640 | -196,097 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340399
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other lubricants not specified in other categories