Import/export HS code 150930: Virgin olive oil
High-quality olive oil, slightly lower grade than extra virgin, used in cooking and food preparation
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,180,949 |
| Spain | 873,803 |
| Greece | 798,726 |
| Turkey | 529,070 |
| France | 464,139 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 16,579 | 1,164,370 | +1,147,791 |
| Spain | 535,208 | 338,595 | -196,613 |
| Greece | 461,922 | 336,804 | -125,118 |
| Turkey | 223,996 | 305,074 | +81,078 |
| France | 294,666 | 169,473 | -125,193 |
| Lebanon | 193,700 | 128,066 | -65,634 |
| Morocco | 66,622 | 203,376 | +136,754 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 64,579 | 171,340 | +106,761 |
| Italy | 87,790 | 54,495 | -33,295 |
| Israel | 86,667 | 19,545 | -67,122 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,867,682 |
| Greece | 815,634 |
| Turkey | 529,070 |
| Lebanon | 317,896 |
| Morocco | 276,375 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 273,586 | 1,594,096 | +1,320,510 |
| Greece | 478,830 | 336,804 | -142,026 |
| Turkey | 223,996 | 305,074 | +81,078 |
| Lebanon | 189,830 | 128,066 | -61,764 |
| Morocco | 71,344 | 205,031 | +133,687 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 68,449 | 174,112 | +105,663 |
| Italy | 93,685 | 119,380 | +25,695 |
| Cyprus | 82,887 | 47,065 | -35,822 |
| France | 89,576 | 5,795 | -83,781 |
| Israel | 51,913 | 19,545 | -32,368 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 2 | +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) | 2,905,316 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,727,991 |
| Other | 426,879 |
| Air transport | 15,726 |
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) | 930,938 | 1,974,378 | +1,043,440 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 744,939 | 983,052 | +238,113 |
| Other | 417,123 | 9,756 | -407,367 |
| Air transport | 2,523 | 13,203 | +10,680 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,019,347 |
| Felixstowe | 1,015,094 |
| Dover | 545,969 |
| London Gateway Port | 457,603 |
| 000 | 426,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 99,582 | 919,765 | +820,183 |
| Felixstowe | 481,489 | 533,605 | +52,116 |
| Dover | 233,198 | 312,771 | +79,573 |
| London Gateway Port | 323,561 | 134,042 | -189,519 |
| 000 | 417,123 | 9,756 | -407,367 |
| Liverpool Docks | 992 | 345,225 | +344,233 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 96,110 | 186,674 | +90,564 |
| Eurotunnel | 156,692 | 109,091 | -47,601 |
| ZLC | 86,231 | 154,868 | +68,637 |
| Harwich | 55,785 | 87,939 | +32,154 |
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 | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MEVALCO (FINE FOODS FROM SPAIN) LIMITED | 36 |
| ODYSEA LIMITED | 15 |
| DAMAS FOOD LIMITED | 15 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 15 |
| LEBANOS FOOD LIMITED | 14 |
| ORMOS TRADES LIMITED | 11 |
| ABS TRANSPORT LIMITED | 10 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 9 |
| LA BELLE UK LIMITED | 9 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 56,178 |
| Thailand | 55,944 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 19,276 |
| Netherlands | 15,759 |
| Cayman Islands | 10,150 |
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 | 38,765 | 17,413 | -21,352 |
| Thailand | 0 | 55,944 | +55,944 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 19,276 | +19,276 |
| Netherlands | 13,906 | 1,853 | -12,053 |
| Cayman Islands | 0 | 10,150 | +10,150 |
| Singapore | 0 | 8,241 | +8,241 |
| France | 2,681 | 3,361 | +680 |
| Australia | 2,733 | 2,122 | -611 |
| Guyana | 0 | 4,220 | +4,220 |
| Qatar | 0 | 4,143 | +4,143 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 41,491 |
| XI | 8,969 |
| XU | 4,058 |
| Italy | 1,586 |
| China | 74 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 24,890 | 16,601 | -8,289 |
| XI | 8,280 | 689 | -7,591 |
| XU | 3,935 | 123 | -3,812 |
| Italy | 1,586 | 0 | -1,586 |
| China | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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) | 67,539 |
| Other | 56,178 |
| Air transport | 50,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,167 |
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) | 8,455 | 59,084 | +50,629 |
| Other | 38,765 | 17,413 | -21,352 |
| Air transport | 2,681 | 47,836 | +45,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,953 | 5,214 | -10,739 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 56,178 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,330 |
| Southampton | 36,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,486 |
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 | 38,765 | 17,413 | -21,352 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 46,330 | +46,330 |
| Southampton | 3,632 | 32,483 | +28,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,906 | 5,214 | -8,692 |
| London Gateway Port | 911 | 10,575 | +9,664 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 7,158 | +7,158 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 4,648 | +4,648 |
| Dover | 0 | 4,220 | +4,220 |
| Portsmouth | 3,912 | 0 | -3,912 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,681 | 0 | -2,681 |
Quick facts
HS code: 150930
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-quality olive oil, slightly lower grade than extra virgin, used in cooking and food preparation