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 | 1,154,771,713 |
| Belgium | 205,312,019 |
| Ireland | 45,559,549 |
| 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 | 445,875,383 | 708,896,330 | +263,020,947 |
| Belgium | 124,794,239 | 80,517,780 | -44,276,459 |
| Ireland | 21,047,124 | 24,512,425 | +3,465,301 |
| Norway | 21,581,308 | 0 | -21,581,308 |
| Spain | 5,354,608 | 2,670,598 | -2,684,010 |
| France | 1,891,426 | 1,971,634 | +80,208 |
| Germany | 584,416 | 779,446 | +195,030 |
| United States | 1,204,967 | 8,158 | -1,196,809 |
| Denmark | 18,300 | 18,103 | -197 |
| Malaysia | 24,069 | 0 | -24,069 |
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 | 723,830,301 |
| Malaysia | 163,273,402 |
| Germany | 142,198,154 |
| Belgium | 112,870,346 |
| China | 89,982,557 |
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 | 312,382,994 | 411,447,307 | +99,064,313 |
| Malaysia | 22,493,201 | 140,780,201 | +118,287,000 |
| Germany | 42,356,423 | 99,841,731 | +57,485,308 |
| Belgium | 77,186,721 | 35,683,625 | -41,503,096 |
| China | 89,976,407 | 6,150 | -89,970,257 |
| Bulgaria | 756,282 | 44,358,960 | +43,602,678 |
| Spain | 23,065,484 | 2,963,642 | -20,101,842 |
| France | 3,245,222 | 20,083,746 | +16,838,524 |
| Taiwan | 13,735,550 | 9,581,174 | -4,154,376 |
| 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 1,392,959,078 |
| Other | 44,815,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,961,351 |
| Air transport | 41,356 |
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) | 599,898,237 | 793,060,841 | +193,162,604 |
| Other | 20,789,780 | 24,026,003 | +3,236,223 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,669,063 | 2,292,288 | +623,225 |
| Air transport | 29,937 | 11,419 | -18,518 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 400,672,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 256,344,955 |
| Milford | 255,032,060 |
| London | 204,251,509 |
| Middlesbrough | 108,575,007 |
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 | 180,014,582 | 220,657,505 | +40,642,923 |
| Immingham Docks | 137,320,961 | 119,023,994 | -18,296,967 |
| Milford | 116,781,203 | 138,250,857 | +21,469,654 |
| London | 71,044,190 | 133,207,319 | +62,163,129 |
| Middlesbrough | 34,430,081 | 74,144,926 | +39,714,845 |
| Ellesmere Port | 56,551,085 | 31,137,993 | -25,413,092 |
| Liverpool Docks | 228,292 | 55,650,805 | +55,422,513 |
| 000 | 20,789,780 | 24,026,003 | +3,236,223 |
| 499 | 0 | 14,431,284 | +14,431,284 |
| Plymouth | 0 | 7,313,126 | +7,313,126 |
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 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 18 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHILLIPS 66 LIMITED | 53 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 50 |
| GREENERGY FUELS LIMITED | 49 |
| VALERO ENERGY LTD | 46 |
| ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 34 |
| HALTERMANN CARLESS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| PETROINEOS TRADING LIMITED | 25 |
| MABANAFT LIMITED | 24 |
| HORNETT BROS & CO,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 | 8 |
| 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 | 470,322,842 |
| Belgium | 50,112,135 |
| Ireland | 1,071,054 |
| France | 338,188 |
| Germany | 210,330 |
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 | 294,425,091 | 175,897,751 | -118,527,340 |
| Belgium | 11,289,807 | 38,822,328 | +27,532,521 |
| Ireland | 646,328 | 424,726 | -221,602 |
| France | 189,852 | 148,336 | -41,516 |
| Germany | 6,976 | 203,354 | +196,378 |
| Czechia | 68,384 | 54,720 | -13,664 |
| Croatia | 82,404 | 0 | -82,404 |
| Slovakia | 38,390 | 34,158 | -4,232 |
| United States | 27,737 | 23,496 | -4,241 |
| Italy | 25,624 | 20,465 | -5,159 |
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 | 5,256 |
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 | 5,256 | +5,256 |
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) | 512,045,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,470,977 |
| Air transport | 38,248 |
| Other | 6,792 |
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) | 303,008,377 | 209,037,197 | -93,971,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,835,467 | 6,635,510 | +2,800,043 |
| Air transport | 17,886 | 20,362 | +2,476 |
| Other | 1,199 | 5,593 | +4,394 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 299,751,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,282,084 |
| Ellesmere Port | 97,932,530 |
| Liverpool Docks | 929,951 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 772,626 |
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 | 157,836,982 | 141,914,111 | -15,922,871 |
| Immingham Docks | 105,820,216 | 16,461,868 | -89,358,348 |
| Ellesmere Port | 41,807,864 | 56,124,666 | +14,316,802 |
| Liverpool Docks | 606,762 | 323,189 | -283,573 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 485,582 | 287,044 | -198,538 |
| Harwich | 172,596 | 17,461 | -155,135 |
| London | 34,399 | 142,053 | +107,654 |
| Dover | 0 | 137,240 | +137,240 |
| Hull | 0 | 94,604 | +94,604 |
| Heysham | 32,130 | 60,508 | +28,378 |
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