Import/export HS code 3826: Biodiesel and blends
Fuel made from natural oils, often mixed with small amounts of petroleum
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,179,452,744 |
| Belgium | 191,936,634 |
| Ireland | 47,423,435 |
| Norway | 21,581,308 |
| Spain | 8,025,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 454,278,375 | 725,174,369 | +270,895,994 |
| Belgium | 111,340,903 | 80,595,731 | -30,745,172 |
| Ireland | 22,286,305 | 25,137,130 | +2,850,825 |
| Norway | 21,581,308 | 0 | -21,581,308 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,025,206 | +8,025,206 |
| France | 1,573,332 | 2,207,878 | +634,546 |
| Germany | 520,797 | 843,480 | +322,683 |
| United States | 1,206,109 | 8,158 | -1,197,951 |
| Denmark | 8,114 | 28,289 | +20,175 |
| Czechia | 36,019 | 0 | -36,019 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 719,679,568 |
| Germany | 146,460,955 |
| China | 142,655,473 |
| Malaysia | 139,300,179 |
| Belgium | 101,630,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 258,012,199 | 461,667,369 | +203,655,170 |
| Germany | 42,892,486 | 103,568,469 | +60,675,983 |
| China | 142,651,248 | 4,225 | -142,647,023 |
| Malaysia | 13,550,777 | 125,749,402 | +112,198,625 |
| Belgium | 70,496,479 | 31,134,436 | -39,362,043 |
| Bulgaria | 756,282 | 37,097,798 | +36,341,516 |
| Taiwan | 17,502,648 | 9,581,174 | -7,921,474 |
| Spain | 17,710,876 | 8,318,250 | -9,392,626 |
| France | 2,997,249 | 17,364,990 | +14,367,741 |
| South Korea | 0 | 10,802,453 | +10,802,453 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,404,336,360 |
| Other | 46,681,005 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,852,452 |
| Air transport | 51,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 589,512,625 | 814,823,735 | +225,311,110 |
| Other | 22,028,961 | 24,652,044 | +2,623,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,300,989 | 2,551,463 | +1,250,474 |
| Air transport | 43,323 | 8,158 | -35,165 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 413,285,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 263,575,183 |
| Milford | 251,106,115 |
| London | 193,886,142 |
| Middlesbrough | 107,598,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 170,480,709 | 242,804,960 | +72,324,251 |
| Immingham Docks | 150,744,270 | 112,830,913 | -37,913,357 |
| Milford | 84,141,216 | 166,964,899 | +82,823,683 |
| London | 64,503,366 | 129,382,776 | +64,879,410 |
| Middlesbrough | 34,002,981 | 73,595,200 | +39,592,219 |
| Ellesmere Port | 69,688,127 | 31,137,993 | -38,550,134 |
| 000 | 22,028,961 | 24,652,044 | +2,623,083 |
| Liverpool Docks | 228,292 | 38,764,568 | +38,536,276 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 16,305,987 | 0 | -16,305,987 |
| 499 | 0 | 14,431,284 | +14,431,284 |
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 | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHILLIPS 66 LIMITED | 52 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 49 |
| GREENERGY FUELS LIMITED | 48 |
| VALERO ENERGY LTD | 45 |
| ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED | 36 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 33 |
| HALTERMANN CARLESS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| PETROINEOS TRADING LIMITED | 25 |
| MABANAFT LIMITED | 23 |
| BUFA COMPOSITES UK LTD. | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 493,386,927 |
| Belgium | 43,828,214 |
| Ireland | 1,105,172 |
| France | 344,749 |
| Germany | 190,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 281,431,757 | 211,955,170 | -69,476,587 |
| Belgium | 5,704,982 | 38,123,232 | +32,418,250 |
| Ireland | 596,240 | 508,932 | -87,308 |
| France | 169,460 | 175,289 | +5,829 |
| Germany | 39,921 | 150,843 | +110,922 |
| Czechia | 67,174 | 68,397 | +1,223 |
| Croatia | 82,404 | 0 | -82,404 |
| Slovakia | 46,089 | 27,483 | -18,606 |
| United States | 27,737 | 23,496 | -4,241 |
| Italy | 0 | 46,089 | +46,089 |
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 | 5,203 |
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 | 0 | 5,203 | +5,203 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 529,362,825 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,958,910 |
| Air transport | 50,715 |
| Other | 6,739 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 285,556,057 | 243,806,768 | -41,749,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,646,680 | 7,312,230 | +4,665,550 |
| Air transport | 29,319 | 21,396 | -7,923 |
| Other | 0 | 6,739 | +6,739 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 306,393,748 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,013,942 |
| Ellesmere Port | 102,441,616 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,858,134 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 777,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 145,549,285 | 160,844,463 | +15,295,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,019,383 | 27,994,559 | -68,024,824 |
| Ellesmere Port | 41,391,935 | 61,049,681 | +19,657,746 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,435,812 | 422,322 | -4,013,490 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 436,076 | 340,936 | -95,140 |
| Harwich | 216,087 | 17,461 | -198,626 |
| London | 63,528 | 168,659 | +105,131 |
| Heysham | 36,164 | 52,987 | +16,823 |
| Dover | 0 | 79,804 | +79,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,060 | 33,702 | +8,642 |
Quick facts
HS code: 3826
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fuel made from natural oils, often mixed with small amounts of petroleum