Import/export HS code 381129: Various oil additives without petroleum
Oil additives that do not contain petroleum or bituminous minerals
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 | 10,106,044 |
| United States | 5,560,705 |
| France | 1,481,673 |
| Netherlands | 904,180 |
| India | 863,328 |
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 | 5,214,871 | 4,891,173 | -323,698 |
| United States | 3,007,035 | 2,553,670 | -453,365 |
| France | 748,645 | 733,028 | -15,617 |
| Netherlands | 292,258 | 611,922 | +319,664 |
| India | 661,661 | 201,667 | -459,994 |
| Belgium | 297,049 | 511,796 | +214,747 |
| South Korea | 0 | 398,501 | +398,501 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,321 | 182,322 | +169,001 |
| China | 13,578 | 141,829 | +128,251 |
| Switzerland | 60,929 | 47,539 | -13,390 |
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 | 7,261,540 |
| Germany | 7,231,933 |
| Slovakia | 2,943,920 |
| India | 979,815 |
| France | 863,061 |
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 | 3,599,260 | 3,662,280 | +63,020 |
| Germany | 3,922,553 | 3,309,380 | -613,173 |
| Slovakia | 1,412,108 | 1,531,812 | +119,704 |
| India | 673,168 | 306,647 | -366,521 |
| France | 342,824 | 520,237 | +177,413 |
| China | 167,364 | 299,609 | +132,245 |
| South Korea | 0 | 398,501 | +398,501 |
| Belgium | 75,039 | 51,899 | -23,140 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 126,775 | +126,775 |
| Switzerland | 54,782 | 34,632 | -20,150 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +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) | 12,677,435 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,394,320 |
| Air transport | 730,491 |
| Road transport | 31,394 |
| Other | 986 |
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) | 6,174,841 | 6,502,594 | +327,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,688,924 | 3,705,396 | +16,472 |
| Air transport | 525,596 | 204,895 | -320,701 |
| Road transport | 9,735 | 21,659 | +11,924 |
| Other | 398 | 588 | +190 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,417,370 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,689,110 |
| Harwich | 1,995,260 |
| Dover | 1,768,917 |
| Southampton | 1,499,108 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,251,891 | 2,165,479 | -1,086,412 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,464,292 | 1,224,818 | -1,239,474 |
| Harwich | 521,135 | 1,474,125 | +952,990 |
| Dover | 861,970 | 906,947 | +44,977 |
| Southampton | 351,268 | 1,147,840 | +796,572 |
| London | 841,971 | 557,957 | -284,014 |
| Felixstowe | 138,617 | 1,062,450 | +923,833 |
| Killingholme | 413,836 | 388,166 | -25,670 |
| Eurotunnel | 250,477 | 250,891 | +414 |
| Liverpool Docks | 370,234 | 68,604 | -301,630 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 70 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 52 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 50 |
| MULTISOL LIMITED | 49 |
| KRAHN UK LIMITED | 42 |
| NIMAC LIMITED | 34 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 33 |
| AURORIUM UK LIMITED | 27 |
| TER (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 5,353,685 |
| Germany | 3,950,315 |
| United States | 3,601,228 |
| China | 3,527,322 |
| Japan | 3,010,437 |
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 | 2,983,216 | 2,370,469 | -612,747 |
| Germany | 2,024,991 | 1,925,324 | -99,667 |
| United States | 1,658,896 | 1,942,332 | +283,436 |
| China | 1,928,083 | 1,599,239 | -328,844 |
| Japan | 1,831,449 | 1,178,988 | -652,461 |
| Netherlands | 1,501,254 | 1,281,413 | -219,841 |
| France | 1,336,413 | 1,380,506 | +44,093 |
| Spain | 1,198,905 | 954,545 | -244,360 |
| Italy | 906,828 | 1,048,959 | +142,131 |
| Brazil | 654,143 | 557,494 | -96,649 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 22,496 |
| XI | 81 |
| Netherlands | 52 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,467 | 9,029 | -4,438 |
| XI | 43 | 38 | -5 |
| Netherlands | 52 | 0 | -52 |
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) | 19,488,141 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,366,172 |
| Air transport | 473,771 |
| Other | 22,629 |
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) | 10,170,441 | 9,317,700 | -852,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,504,037 | 7,862,135 | -641,902 |
| Air transport | 98,182 | 375,589 | +277,407 |
| Other | 13,562 | 9,067 | -4,495 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 8,729,222 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,811,341 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,680,004 |
| Southampton | 4,568,840 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,007,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,740,916 | 4,988,306 | +1,247,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,734,255 | 3,077,086 | -657,169 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,447,949 | 2,232,055 | -215,894 |
| Southampton | 2,766,562 | 1,802,278 | -964,284 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,733,396 | 1,274,555 | -458,841 |
| Harwich | 1,138,191 | 972,098 | -166,093 |
| Hull | 859,802 | 1,079,816 | +220,014 |
| London | 755,738 | 991,660 | +235,922 |
| Felixstowe | 1,021,860 | 379,337 | -642,523 |
| Thamesport | 257,029 | 183,492 | -73,537 |
Quick facts
HS code: 381129
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oil additives that do not contain petroleum or bituminous minerals