Import/export HS code 150210: Tallow (animal fat)
A type of fat from cows, sheep, or goats, often used in cooking or industrial products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,978,833 |
| Belgium | 5,372,601 |
| Poland | 1,871,805 |
| Netherlands | 1,326,642 |
| Germany | 1,276,283 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,257,554 | 4,721,279 | +463,725 |
| Belgium | 2,379,447 | 2,993,154 | +613,707 |
| Poland | 966,133 | 905,672 | -60,461 |
| Netherlands | 597,223 | 729,419 | +132,196 |
| Germany | 691,142 | 585,141 | -106,001 |
| Denmark | 385,743 | 224,727 | -161,016 |
| France | 168,808 | 142,795 | -26,013 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 145,780 | +145,780 |
| Greece | 47,725 | 75,769 | +28,044 |
| Spain | 0 | 110,110 | +110,110 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,893,113 |
| Belgium | 3,830,720 |
| Poland | 1,856,205 |
| Germany | 1,276,283 |
| Netherlands | 1,076,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,195,156 | 2,697,957 | +502,801 |
| Belgium | 1,556,662 | 2,274,058 | +717,396 |
| Poland | 950,533 | 905,672 | -44,861 |
| Germany | 691,142 | 585,141 | -106,001 |
| Netherlands | 591,136 | 485,097 | -106,039 |
| Denmark | 426,602 | 370,507 | -56,095 |
| Italy | 130,811 | 33,441 | -97,370 |
| France | 73,041 | 72,145 | -896 |
| Greece | 57,472 | 75,769 | +18,297 |
| Spain | 0 | 46,025 | +46,025 |
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 | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 9,906,631 |
| Other | 5,984,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,337,776 |
| Air transport | 11,242 |
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) | 4,179,196 | 5,727,435 | +1,548,239 |
| Other | 2,896,124 | 3,088,034 | +191,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,500,430 | 1,837,346 | -663,084 |
| Air transport | 11,242 | 0 | -11,242 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,984,158 |
| Hull | 2,367,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,234,668 |
| Milford | 1,868,895 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,549,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,896,124 | 3,088,034 | +191,910 |
| Hull | 1,026,269 | 1,341,314 | +315,045 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,190,075 | 1,044,593 | -145,482 |
| Milford | 14,462 | 1,854,433 | +1,839,971 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,437,261 | 111,909 | -1,325,352 |
| Holyhead | 737,892 | 730,260 | -7,632 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 752,269 | 585,141 | -167,128 |
| Dover | 745,570 | 526,648 | -218,922 |
| Middlesbrough | 333,985 | 521,633 | +187,648 |
| London | 52,861 | 460,369 | +407,508 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MIKADO FOODS (UK) LTD | 37 |
| SARIA LIMITED | 35 |
| SYSCO GB LIMITED | 34 |
| L&O FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| HENRY COLBECK LIMITED | 27 |
| K.T.C. (EDIBLES) LIMITED | 19 |
| ESSENTIA PROTEIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 14 |
| PRIME CUT BUTCHERS LTD | 13 |
| CONETTA WHOLESALE LIMITED | 12 |
| KISMET KEBABS LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 20,807,072 |
| Belgium | 16,662,105 |
| Netherlands | 7,327,919 |
| Philippines | 76,428 |
| France | 40,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,078,821 | 12,728,251 | +4,649,430 |
| Belgium | 7,257,072 | 9,405,033 | +2,147,961 |
| Netherlands | 3,909,818 | 3,418,101 | -491,717 |
| Philippines | 0 | 76,428 | +76,428 |
| France | 11,558 | 28,696 | +17,138 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 25,563 | +25,563 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,370 | 4,960 | -3,410 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,255 | +11,255 |
| Iceland | 2,279 | 3,799 | +1,520 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,805 | +1,805 |
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 | 11,711,617 |
| Ireland | 7,951,280 |
| Belgium | 931,687 |
| Nicaragua | 593,504 |
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 | 5,108,664 | 6,602,953 | +1,494,289 |
| Ireland | 3,649,714 | 4,301,566 | +651,852 |
| Belgium | 578,938 | 352,749 | -226,189 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 593,504 | +593,504 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 21,188,088 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,317,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,451,300 |
| Air transport | 14,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 9,337,316 | 11,850,772 | +2,513,456 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,673,782 | 7,644,119 | +1,970,337 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,247,260 | 6,204,040 | +1,956,780 |
| Air transport | 9,560 | 4,960 | -4,600 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 21,188,088 |
| London | 5,921,508 |
| Hull | 4,593,222 |
| Holyhead | 4,446,215 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,889,453 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 9,337,316 | 11,850,772 | +2,513,456 |
| London | 2,590,456 | 3,331,052 | +740,596 |
| Hull | 2,286,209 | 2,307,013 | +20,804 |
| Holyhead | 1,068,175 | 3,378,040 | +2,309,865 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,525,837 | 2,363,616 | +837,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,776,313 | 1,936,696 | +160,383 |
| Purfleet | 465,595 | 0 | -465,595 |
| Milford | 36,968 | 291,782 | +254,814 |
| Killingholme | 141,083 | 0 | -141,083 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,063 | 85,396 | +77,333 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 150210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of fat from cows, sheep, or goats, often used in cooking or industrial products