Import/export HS code 1503: Lard oil, tallow oil, and similar fats
Oils and fats like lard oil, tallow oil, and oleo-oil, not mixed or prepared for specific uses
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 | 69,463,318 |
| Netherlands | 1,406,522 |
| Germany | 328,779 |
| Belgium | 178,857 |
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 | 37,021,664 | 32,441,654 | -4,580,010 |
| Netherlands | 664,122 | 742,400 | +78,278 |
| Germany | 328,779 | 0 | -328,779 |
| Belgium | 105,902 | 72,955 | -32,947 |
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 | 69,398,840 |
| Netherlands | 1,705,188 |
| Spain | 178,857 |
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 | 36,957,186 | 32,441,654 | -4,515,532 |
| Netherlands | 962,788 | 742,400 | -220,388 |
| Spain | 105,902 | 72,955 | -32,947 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,543,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 739,867 |
| Other | 94,591 |
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) | 37,995,763 | 32,547,255 | -5,448,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,113 | 709,754 | +679,641 |
| Other | 94,591 | 0 | -94,591 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 65,528,587 |
| Holyhead | 3,277,260 |
| London | 1,705,188 |
| Heysham | 592,993 |
| Hull | 98,189 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 35,722,466 | 29,806,121 | -5,916,345 |
| Holyhead | 1,234,720 | 2,042,540 | +807,820 |
| London | 962,788 | 742,400 | -220,388 |
| Heysham | 0 | 592,993 | +592,993 |
| Hull | 64,855 | 33,334 | -31,521 |
| 000 | 94,591 | 0 | -94,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,294 | 34,753 | +3,459 |
| Dover | 9,753 | 4,868 | -4,885 |
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 | 1 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-02 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OLLECO | 3 |
| PHILLIPS 66 LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 266,325,613 |
| Ireland | 19,260,436 |
| Belgium | 3,493,726 |
| Netherlands | 166,748 |
| Oman | 103,141 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 139,347,889 | 126,977,724 | -12,370,165 |
| Ireland | 10,072,874 | 9,187,562 | -885,312 |
| Belgium | 0 | 3,493,726 | +3,493,726 |
| Netherlands | 166,748 | 0 | -166,748 |
| Oman | 28,339 | 74,802 | +46,463 |
| Ghana | 29,708 | 0 | -29,708 |
| Thailand | 24,161 | 5,472 | -18,689 |
| Malaysia | 18,442 | 0 | -18,442 |
| Viet Nam | 11,437 | 4,910 | -6,527 |
| Japan | 12,273 | 0 | -12,273 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 10,836,076 |
| XI | 8,488,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 6,238,120 | 4,597,956 | -1,640,164 |
| XI | 3,948,570 | 4,539,755 | +591,185 |
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) | 267,367,255 |
| Other | 19,324,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,766,164 |
| Air transport | 15,167 |
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) | 136,801,760 | 130,565,495 | -6,236,265 |
| Other | 10,186,690 | 9,137,711 | -1,048,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,712,119 | 54,045 | -2,658,074 |
| Air transport | 15,167 | 0 | -15,167 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 266,436,455 |
| 000 | 19,324,401 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,652,696 |
| Hull | 556,403 |
| Middlesbrough | 284,627 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 139,404,686 | 127,031,769 | -12,372,917 |
| 000 | 10,186,690 | 9,137,711 | -1,048,979 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,652,696 | +2,652,696 |
| Hull | 0 | 556,403 | +556,403 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 284,627 | +284,627 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,751 | 82,683 | -8,068 |
| Southampton | 18,442 | 7,717 | -10,725 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,273 | 0 | -12,273 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,645 | +3,645 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,894 | 0 | -2,894 |
Quick facts
HS code: 1503
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils and fats like lard oil, tallow oil, and oleo-oil, not mixed or prepared for specific uses