Import/export HS code 15021090: Various tallow
Tallow used for purposes other than industrial or food production
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 9,148,240 |
| Belgium | 5,448,710 |
| Poland | 1,865,330 |
| Germany | 1,328,636 |
| Netherlands | 1,254,052 |
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 | 4,416,396 | 4,731,844 | +315,448 |
| Belgium | 2,371,921 | 3,076,789 | +704,868 |
| Poland | 967,308 | 898,022 | -69,286 |
| Germany | 688,962 | 639,674 | -49,288 |
| Netherlands | 552,590 | 701,462 | +148,872 |
| Denmark | 381,257 | 187,849 | -193,408 |
| France | 206,673 | 104,930 | -101,743 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 145,780 | +145,780 |
| Greece | 48,566 | 65,330 | +16,764 |
| 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 | 5,052,928 |
| Belgium | 3,905,236 |
| Poland | 1,849,730 |
| Germany | 1,328,636 |
| Netherlands | 1,003,643 |
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 | 2,306,983 | 2,745,945 | +438,962 |
| Belgium | 1,521,475 | 2,383,761 | +862,286 |
| Poland | 951,708 | 898,022 | -53,686 |
| Germany | 688,962 | 639,674 | -49,288 |
| Netherlands | 546,503 | 457,140 | -89,363 |
| Denmark | 422,116 | 333,629 | -88,487 |
| France | 94,273 | 50,913 | -43,360 |
| Italy | 124,340 | 16,808 | -107,532 |
| Greece | 58,313 | 65,330 | +7,017 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 10,130,601 |
| Other | 5,995,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,247,546 |
| 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) | 4,313,297 | 5,817,304 | +1,504,007 |
| Other | 2,970,800 | 3,024,543 | +53,743 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,410,158 | 1,837,388 | -572,770 |
| 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 | 5,995,343 |
| Hull | 2,370,612 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,142,508 |
| Milford | 2,105,289 |
| 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 | 2,970,800 | 3,024,543 | +53,743 |
| Hull | 1,021,006 | 1,349,606 | +328,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,099,522 | 1,042,986 | -56,536 |
| Milford | 51,765 | 2,053,524 | +2,001,759 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,549,170 | 0 | -1,549,170 |
| Holyhead | 706,048 | 691,066 | -14,982 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 750,089 | 639,674 | -110,415 |
| Dover | 727,187 | 497,742 | -229,445 |
| Middlesbrough | 364,830 | 531,367 | +166,537 |
| London | 52,861 | 502,484 | +449,623 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 38 |
| SYSCO GB LIMITED | 35 |
| SARIA LIMITED | 35 |
| L&O FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| HENRY COLBECK LIMITED | 28 |
| K.T.C. (EDIBLES) LIMITED | 19 |
| PRIME CUT BUTCHERS LTD | 14 |
| ESSENTIA PROTEIN SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 14 |
| CONETTA WHOLESALE LIMITED | 12 |
| KOSHER DELI (UK) LIMITED | 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 | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,250,047 |
| Ireland | 8,071,147 |
| Netherlands | 3,638,947 |
| Philippines | 76,428 |
| France | 37,932 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,992,016 | 8,258,031 | +1,266,015 |
| Ireland | 3,850,831 | 4,220,316 | +369,485 |
| Netherlands | 1,547,347 | 2,091,600 | +544,253 |
| Philippines | 0 | 76,428 | +76,428 |
| France | 3,661 | 34,271 | +30,610 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 29,516 | +29,516 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,921,655 |
| XI | 3,716,896 |
| Belgium | 906,531 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,731,406 | 4,190,249 | +458,843 |
| XI | 1,462,186 | 2,254,710 | +792,524 |
| Belgium | 574,086 | 332,445 | -241,641 |
| 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 | 13,138,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,045,254 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,939,315 |
| Air transport | 13,330 |
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 | 5,767,678 | 7,370,908 | +1,603,230 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,539,221 | 4,506,033 | +966,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,089,235 | 2,850,080 | -239,155 |
| Air transport | 8,370 | 4,960 | -3,410 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 13,138,586 |
| London | 6,139,745 |
| Hull | 4,055,559 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,373,740 |
| Purfleet | 129,619 |
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 | 5,767,678 | 7,370,908 | +1,603,230 |
| London | 2,870,736 | 3,269,009 | +398,273 |
| Hull | 2,057,292 | 1,998,267 | -59,025 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,483,065 | 1,890,675 | +407,610 |
| Purfleet | 129,619 | 0 | -129,619 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,661 | 94,515 | +90,854 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 76,428 | +76,428 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,343 | 26,141 | +3,798 |
| Milford | 36,968 | 0 | -36,968 |
| Killingholme | 22,912 | 0 | -22,912 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15021090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tallow used for purposes other than industrial or food production