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 | 33,826,021 |
| Netherlands | 26,278,425 |
| United States | 21,444,471 |
| Belgium | 20,167,077 |
| France | 11,020,964 |
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 | 16,593,003 | 17,233,018 | +640,015 |
| Netherlands | 12,855,901 | 13,422,524 | +566,623 |
| United States | 11,358,908 | 10,085,563 | -1,273,345 |
| Belgium | 9,785,668 | 10,381,409 | +595,741 |
| France | 5,125,105 | 5,895,859 | +770,754 |
| Spain | 2,232,682 | 2,465,751 | +233,069 |
| Switzerland | 2,461,672 | 974,064 | -1,487,608 |
| Italy | 1,255,649 | 1,655,830 | +400,181 |
| Japan | 1,340,983 | 1,124,925 | -216,058 |
| China | 919,796 | 978,514 | +58,718 |
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 | 50,090,255 |
| Germany | 25,769,876 |
| Belgium | 13,334,066 |
| Netherlands | 10,649,316 |
| France | 9,899,917 |
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 | 25,774,028 | 24,316,227 | -1,457,801 |
| Germany | 13,420,899 | 12,348,977 | -1,071,922 |
| Belgium | 6,032,793 | 7,301,273 | +1,268,480 |
| Netherlands | 4,842,401 | 5,806,915 | +964,514 |
| France | 5,064,227 | 4,835,690 | -228,537 |
| Spain | 2,263,934 | 2,302,207 | +38,273 |
| Japan | 2,071,242 | 1,626,765 | -444,477 |
| Italy | 1,670,647 | 1,552,935 | -117,712 |
| Switzerland | 1,409,488 | 1,147,971 | -261,517 |
| China | 1,096,302 | 1,084,537 | -11,765 |
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 | 46 |
| Greater Manchester | 45 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 35 |
| West Midlands | 35 |
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 | 42 | 35 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 33 | 30 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 | 35 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 | 25 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 28 | 30 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 27 | 29 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 26 | 24 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 24 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 24 | 17 | -7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 23 | 16 | -7 |
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) | 76,697,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,226,585 |
| Air transport | 21,258,574 |
| Other | 7,940,271 |
| Road transport | 3,312,501 |
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) | 37,781,837 | 38,915,173 | +1,133,336 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,528,099 | 13,698,486 | +170,387 |
| Air transport | 10,844,213 | 10,414,361 | -429,852 |
| Other | 6,048,868 | 1,891,403 | -4,157,465 |
| Road transport | 436,841 | 2,875,660 | +2,438,819 |
| Rail transport | 29,795 | 72,041 | +42,246 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 26,406,297 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,071,665 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,050,665 |
| Felixstowe | 8,634,606 |
| 000 | 7,940,271 |
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 | 13,100,431 | 13,305,866 | +205,435 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,027,669 | 12,043,996 | +3,016,327 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,314,246 | 6,736,419 | -577,827 |
| Felixstowe | 4,601,886 | 4,032,720 | -569,166 |
| 000 | 6,048,868 | 1,891,403 | -4,157,465 |
| Southampton | 3,074,987 | 3,563,551 | +488,564 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,526,480 | 3,241,502 | +715,022 |
| London | 2,566,677 | 2,911,346 | +344,669 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,679,394 | 2,622,862 | -56,532 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,359,120 | 1,970,281 | -388,839 |
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
|
199 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
58 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
48 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 163 |
| 2026-04 | 183 |
| 2026-03 | 179 |
| 2026-02 | 160 |
| 2026-01 | 163 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AEROSPHERES (UK) LIMITED | 122 |
| JEMTECH (UK) LIMITED | 112 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 108 |
| WOOLBRO (DISTRIBUTION) LIMITED | 107 |
| METAL IMPROVEMENT COMPANY LLC | 107 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 105 |
| SOLUTIA UK LIMITED | 105 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 103 |
| COUSINS MATERIAL HOUSE LIMITED | 83 |
| H.K. WENTWORTH LIMITED | 82 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 367 |
| 1m-15m | 187 |
| Other | 72 |
| 15m-54m | 69 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
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 | 15,577,180 |
| United States | 9,469,137 |
| Israel | 8,504,298 |
| Ireland | 8,470,975 |
| China | 7,965,639 |
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 | 8,186,535 | 7,390,645 | -795,890 |
| United States | 5,292,256 | 4,176,881 | -1,115,375 |
| Israel | 962,009 | 7,542,289 | +6,580,280 |
| Ireland | 4,234,098 | 4,236,877 | +2,779 |
| China | 4,129,593 | 3,836,046 | -293,547 |
| Belgium | 3,831,524 | 3,762,468 | -69,056 |
| Netherlands | 3,840,813 | 3,285,139 | -555,674 |
| France | 3,774,173 | 2,823,002 | -951,171 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,789,002 | 1,764,805 | -3,024,197 |
| Singapore | 3,044,846 | 3,276,420 | +231,574 |
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 | 158,927 |
| Ireland | 138,724 |
| XI | 95,970 |
| China | 66,837 |
| Austria | 38,980 |
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 | 22,450 | 136,477 | +114,027 |
| Ireland | 91,852 | 46,872 | -44,980 |
| XI | 50,672 | 45,298 | -5,374 |
| China | 30,764 | 36,073 | +5,309 |
| Austria | 0 | 38,980 | +38,980 |
| Netherlands | 20,453 | 17,040 | -3,413 |
| France | 5,172 | 11,076 | +5,904 |
| Belgium | 698 | 2,658 | +1,960 |
| Italy | 2,352 | 386 | -1,966 |
| 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) | 69,728,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,878,063 |
| Air transport | 37,084,488 |
| Other | 777,832 |
| 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) | 36,806,448 | 32,922,521 | -3,883,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,388,245 | 23,489,818 | -4,898,427 |
| Air transport | 14,195,474 | 22,889,014 | +8,693,540 |
| Other | 340,691 | 437,141 | +96,450 |
| 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 | 42,794,993 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,524,535 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,488,431 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,470,486 |
| Southampton | 11,193,294 |
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 | 23,043,236 | 19,751,757 | -3,291,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,889,393 | 11,635,142 | -1,254,251 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,265,797 | 15,222,634 | +7,956,837 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,903,958 | 7,566,528 | -337,430 |
| Southampton | 5,811,482 | 5,381,812 | -429,670 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,166,163 | 2,946,486 | -1,219,677 |
| Felixstowe | 4,132,938 | 2,671,275 | -1,461,663 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,741,090 | 2,879,363 | +138,273 |
| Holyhead | 2,574,102 | 2,585,477 | +11,375 |
| Dover | 1,534,612 | 1,667,777 | +133,165 |
Quick facts
HS code: 340399
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other lubricants not specified in other categories