Import/export HS code 38260010: Pure biodiesel
High-quality biodiesel with at least 96.5% fatty acid esters
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 942,075,110 |
| Belgium | 159,583,820 |
| Ireland | 40,292,824 |
| Norway | 21,581,308 |
| China | 8,997,925 |
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 | 490,808,994 | 451,266,116 | -39,542,878 |
| Belgium | 105,138,219 | 54,445,601 | -50,692,618 |
| Ireland | 22,770,064 | 17,522,760 | -5,247,304 |
| Norway | 21,581,308 | 0 | -21,581,308 |
| China | 8,988,829 | 9,096 | -8,979,733 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,025,206 | +8,025,206 |
| France | 1,615,400 | 1,649,798 | +34,398 |
| Germany | 607,084 | 636,420 | +29,336 |
| United States | 1,206,109 | 8,158 | -1,197,951 |
| Denmark | 8,114 | 28,289 | +20,175 |
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 | 574,660,315 |
| China | 188,115,037 |
| Belgium | 95,387,635 |
| Germany | 92,879,565 |
| Malaysia | 89,138,529 |
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 | 248,400,235 | 326,260,080 | +77,859,845 |
| China | 188,101,716 | 13,321 | -188,088,395 |
| Belgium | 63,241,206 | 32,146,429 | -31,094,777 |
| Germany | 42,909,861 | 49,969,704 | +7,059,843 |
| Malaysia | 19,073,273 | 70,065,256 | +50,991,983 |
| Taiwan | 19,823,242 | 9,581,174 | -10,242,068 |
| Spain | 17,710,876 | 5,354,608 | -12,356,268 |
| Bulgaria | 756,282 | 10,130,606 | +9,374,324 |
| Latvia | 8,614,925 | 0 | -8,614,925 |
| France | 3,041,871 | 3,574,054 | +532,183 |
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 | 4 | +1 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 1,143,515,964 |
| Other | 39,859,126 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,985,009 |
| Air transport | 53,440 |
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) | 629,136,716 | 514,379,248 | -114,757,468 |
| Other | 22,512,720 | 17,346,406 | -5,166,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,130,811 | 1,854,198 | +723,387 |
| Air transport | 36,186 | 17,254 | -18,932 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 339,847,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 214,278,021 |
| Milford | 209,136,521 |
| London | 158,715,426 |
| Ellesmere Port | 116,574,698 |
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 | 171,436,797 | 168,411,130 | -3,025,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 161,694,954 | 52,583,067 | -109,111,887 |
| Milford | 82,654,462 | 126,482,059 | +43,827,597 |
| London | 78,438,767 | 80,276,659 | +1,837,892 |
| Ellesmere Port | 79,987,419 | 36,587,279 | -43,400,140 |
| Middlesbrough | 38,797,377 | 27,807,773 | -10,989,604 |
| 000 | 22,512,720 | 17,346,406 | -5,166,314 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 16,305,987 | 0 | -16,305,987 |
| 499 | 0 | 14,431,284 | +14,431,284 |
| Liverpool Docks | 228,292 | 8,461,939 | +8,233,647 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHILLIPS 66 LIMITED | 48 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 45 |
| GREENERGY FUELS LIMITED | 44 |
| VALERO ENERGY LTD | 41 |
| ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 29 |
| HALTERMANN CARLESS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| PETROINEOS TRADING LIMITED | 25 |
| BUFA COMPOSITES UK LTD. | 22 |
| MABANAFT LIMITED | 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 | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 456,091,182 |
| Belgium | 38,047,245 |
| Ireland | 997,813 |
| France | 283,005 |
| Czechia | 101,371 |
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 | 281,433,574 | 174,657,608 | -106,775,966 |
| Belgium | 0 | 38,047,245 | +38,047,245 |
| Ireland | 572,380 | 425,433 | -146,947 |
| France | 154,756 | 128,249 | -26,507 |
| Czechia | 67,174 | 34,197 | -32,977 |
| Croatia | 82,404 | 0 | -82,404 |
| Germany | 40,821 | 10,662 | -30,159 |
| United States | 27,737 | 23,496 | -4,241 |
| Italy | 0 | 46,089 | +46,089 |
| Slovakia | 46,089 | 0 | -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 | 2,623 |
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 | 2,623 | +2,623 |
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) | 487,644,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,194,499 |
| Air transport | 51,615 |
| Other | 4,159 |
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) | 279,902,938 | 207,742,030 | -72,160,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,584,355 | 5,610,144 | +3,025,789 |
| Air transport | 30,219 | 21,396 | -8,823 |
| Other | 0 | 4,159 | +4,159 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 276,049,892 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,550,246 |
| Ellesmere Port | 91,229,601 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,774,262 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 638,352 |
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 | 151,414,126 | 124,635,766 | -26,778,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,685,837 | 42,864,409 | -36,821,428 |
| Ellesmere Port | 46,135,693 | 45,093,908 | -1,041,785 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,406,695 | 367,567 | -4,039,128 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 421,372 | 216,980 | -204,392 |
| Harwich | 237,869 | 0 | -237,869 |
| London | 63,528 | 28,958 | -34,570 |
| Dover | 0 | 79,804 | +79,804 |
| Heysham | 41,421 | 30,055 | -11,366 |
| 499 | 36,137 | 0 | -36,137 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 38260010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-quality biodiesel with at least 96.5% fatty acid esters