Import/export HS code 150190: Various Animal Fats
Fats from animals not listed above, used in food, cooking, or industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 9,716,504 |
| Germany | 6,235,349 |
| Netherlands | 4,021,573 |
| France | 1,904,591 |
| Sweden | 543,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,643,554 | 5,072,950 | +429,396 |
| Germany | 3,707,046 | 2,528,303 | -1,178,743 |
| Netherlands | 982,446 | 3,039,127 | +2,056,681 |
| France | 923,631 | 980,960 | +57,329 |
| Sweden | 280,295 | 263,371 | -16,924 |
| Ireland | 251,858 | 88,440 | -163,418 |
| Belgium | 21,575 | 22,104 | +529 |
| Italy | 1,072 | 26,678 | +25,606 |
| United States | 18,666 | 0 | -18,666 |
| Spain | 10,867 | 1,225 | -9,642 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 9,718,974 |
| Germany | 6,263,582 |
| Netherlands | 3,899,203 |
| France | 1,890,152 |
| Sweden | 543,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,646,024 | 5,072,950 | +426,926 |
| Germany | 3,568,216 | 2,695,366 | -872,850 |
| Netherlands | 1,059,511 | 2,839,692 | +1,780,181 |
| France | 918,917 | 971,235 | +52,318 |
| Sweden | 280,295 | 263,371 | -16,924 |
| Ireland | 177,222 | 0 | -177,222 |
| Belgium | 45,853 | 50,863 | +5,010 |
| Spain | 10,867 | 27,903 | +17,036 |
| Bulgaria | 19,213 | 12,374 | -6,839 |
| United Kingdom | 22,154 | 0 | -22,154 |
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 | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 13,040,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,644,753 |
| Other | 175,833 |
| Air transport | 4,033 |
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) | 6,921,819 | 6,119,179 | -802,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,829,214 | 5,815,539 | +1,986,325 |
| Other | 87,393 | 88,440 | +1,047 |
| Air transport | 4,033 | 0 | -4,033 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,505,939 |
| Hull | 4,302,320 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,122,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,423,667 |
| London | 1,716,141 |
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 | 3,000,644 | 3,505,295 | +504,651 |
| Hull | 2,492,612 | 1,809,708 | -682,904 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,163,934 | 1,958,673 | -205,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,253,105 | 2,170,562 | +917,457 |
| London | 419,465 | 1,296,676 | +877,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 524,999 | 644,144 | +119,145 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,452 | 289,401 | +174,949 |
| Portsmouth | 219,051 | 125,467 | -93,584 |
| Purfleet | 216,036 | 0 | -216,036 |
| Killingholme | 87,398 | 96,147 | +8,749 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MARS PETCARE UK | 47 |
| SARIA LIMITED | 44 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 37 |
| MIKADO FOODS (UK) LTD | 34 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 32 |
| GALLIANCE UK LIMITED | 29 |
| PREMIER FOODS (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 29 |
| JARDOX LIMITED | 26 |
| BAXTERS FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| EURO FOOD BRANDS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 28,230,518 |
| Spain | 3,407,354 |
| Ireland | 1,303,469 |
| Belgium | 585,261 |
| Switzerland | 187,570 |
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 | 7,834,768 | 20,395,750 | +12,560,982 |
| Spain | 3,407,302 | 52 | -3,407,250 |
| Ireland | 1,078,441 | 225,028 | -853,413 |
| Belgium | 302,881 | 282,380 | -20,501 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 187,570 | +187,570 |
| Germany | 0 | 148,745 | +148,745 |
| Poland | 52,818 | 74,426 | +21,608 |
| France | 0 | 30,546 | +30,546 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,730 | +1,730 |
| Malta | 0 | 1,488 | +1,488 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 7,685 |
| Ireland | 3,967 |
| Poland | 1,783 |
| XI | 79 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,357 | 3,328 | -1,029 |
| Ireland | 538 | 3,429 | +2,891 |
| Poland | 1,783 | 0 | -1,783 |
| XI | 39 | 40 | +1 |
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) | 25,053,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,949,990 |
| Other | 20,337 |
| Air transport | 1,730 |
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) | 4,448,268 | 20,604,745 | +16,156,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,217,931 | 732,059 | -7,485,872 |
| Other | 10,011 | 10,326 | +315 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,730 | +1,730 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Sunderland | 23,702,203 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,785,799 |
| Liverpool Docks | 986,145 |
| Middlesbrough | 781,706 |
| Heysham | 273,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 3,407,013 | 20,295,190 | +16,888,177 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,222,976 | 562,823 | -6,660,153 |
| Liverpool Docks | 824,725 | 161,420 | -663,305 |
| Middlesbrough | 781,706 | 0 | -781,706 |
| Heysham | 273,061 | 0 | -273,061 |
| Hull | 52,818 | 92,913 | +40,095 |
| Dover | 15,719 | 100,560 | +84,841 |
| London | 72,590 | 19,085 | -53,505 |
| Ayr Harbour | 14,199 | 24,757 | +10,558 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 29,317 | +29,317 |
Quick facts
HS code: 150190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fats from animals not listed above, used in food, cooking, or industrial products