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 | 8,964,454 |
| Belgium | 5,340,311 |
| Poland | 1,871,805 |
| Netherlands | 1,316,360 |
| 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 | 4,247,162 | 4,717,292 | +470,130 |
| Belgium | 2,347,157 | 2,993,154 | +645,997 |
| Poland | 966,133 | 905,672 | -60,461 |
| Netherlands | 586,941 | 729,419 | +142,478 |
| 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 | 4,878,734 |
| Belgium | 3,798,430 |
| Poland | 1,856,205 |
| Germany | 1,276,283 |
| Netherlands | 1,065,951 |
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 | 2,184,764 | 2,693,970 | +509,206 |
| Belgium | 1,524,372 | 2,274,058 | +749,686 |
| Poland | 950,533 | 905,672 | -44,861 |
| Germany | 691,142 | 585,141 | -106,001 |
| Netherlands | 580,854 | 485,097 | -95,757 |
| 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) | 9,853,962 |
| Other | 5,984,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,332,235 |
| 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) | 4,130,514 | 5,723,448 | +1,592,934 |
| Other | 2,896,124 | 3,088,034 | +191,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,494,889 | 1,837,346 | -657,543 |
| 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 | 2,335,293 |
| 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 | 993,979 | 1,341,314 | +347,335 |
| 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 | 733,041 | 726,273 | -6,768 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 752,269 | 585,141 | -167,128 |
| Dover | 744,311 | 526,648 | -217,663 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,407,056 |
| Ireland | 8,037,500 |
| Netherlands | 3,713,220 |
| Philippines | 76,428 |
| France | 33,264 |
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 | 7,019,312 | 8,387,744 | +1,368,432 |
| Ireland | 3,702,641 | 4,334,859 | +632,218 |
| Netherlands | 1,566,670 | 2,146,550 | +579,880 |
| Philippines | 0 | 76,428 | +76,428 |
| France | 4,568 | 28,696 | +24,128 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,951,280 |
| XI | 3,858,649 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,649,714 | 4,301,566 | +651,852 |
| XI | 1,399,403 | 2,459,246 | +1,059,843 |
| 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 | 13,335,120 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,671,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,304,225 |
| 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 | 5,628,055 | 7,707,065 | +2,079,010 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,200,404 | 4,471,230 | +1,270,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,465,821 | 2,838,404 | -627,417 |
| 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 | 13,335,120 |
| London | 5,825,960 |
| Hull | 3,959,538 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,329,979 |
| Purfleet | 465,595 |
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 | 5,628,055 | 7,707,065 | +2,079,010 |
| London | 2,494,908 | 3,331,052 | +836,144 |
| Hull | 2,117,564 | 1,841,974 | -275,590 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,381,336 | 1,948,643 | +567,307 |
| Purfleet | 465,595 | 0 | -465,595 |
| Killingholme | 141,083 | 0 | -141,083 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,568 | 85,396 | +80,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 76,428 | +76,428 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,343 | 26,141 | +3,798 |
| Milford | 36,968 | 0 | -36,968 |
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