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 | 1,283,649 |
| Spain | 848,195 |
| Greece | 802,531 |
| Turkey | 534,736 |
| France | 466,452 |
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 | 1,267,070 | +1,250,491 |
| Spain | 512,858 | 335,337 | -177,521 |
| Greece | 520,814 | 281,717 | -239,097 |
| Turkey | 328,096 | 206,640 | -121,456 |
| France | 349,941 | 116,511 | -233,430 |
| Lebanon | 187,149 | 107,074 | -80,075 |
| Morocco | 66,622 | 203,376 | +136,754 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 64,579 | 173,916 | +109,337 |
| Italy | 88,814 | 54,362 | -34,452 |
| Israel | 106,212 | 0 | -106,212 |
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 | 1,970,619 |
| Greece | 819,439 |
| Turkey | 534,736 |
| Lebanon | 290,353 |
| 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 | 332,356 | 1,638,263 | +1,305,907 |
| Greece | 537,722 | 281,717 | -256,005 |
| Turkey | 328,096 | 206,640 | -121,456 |
| Lebanon | 183,279 | 107,074 | -76,205 |
| Morocco | 71,344 | 205,031 | +133,687 |
| Syrian Arab Republic | 68,449 | 176,688 | +108,239 |
| Italy | 94,709 | 119,247 | +24,538 |
| Cyprus | 82,887 | 47,065 | -35,822 |
| France | 89,576 | 8,108 | -81,468 |
| Israel | 71,458 | 0 | -71,458 |
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) | 2,973,497 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,749,758 |
| Other | 401,034 |
| Air transport | 18,277 |
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) | 931,881 | 2,041,616 | +1,109,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 978,048 | 771,710 | -206,338 |
| Other | 392,600 | 8,434 | -384,166 |
| Air transport | 2,523 | 15,754 | +13,231 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 1,072,087 |
| Felixstowe | 988,399 |
| Dover | 551,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 460,102 |
| 000 | 401,034 |
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 | 972,505 | +872,923 |
| Felixstowe | 496,236 | 492,163 | -4,073 |
| Dover | 311,999 | 239,438 | -72,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 323,561 | 136,541 | -187,020 |
| 000 | 392,600 | 8,434 | -384,166 |
| Liverpool Docks | 992 | 387,275 | +386,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 169,108 | 125,196 | -43,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 154,502 | 125,532 | -28,970 |
| ZLC | 166,250 | 65,377 | -100,873 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 37 |
| DAMAS FOOD LIMITED | 16 |
| ODYSEA LIMITED | 15 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 15 |
| LEBANOS FOOD LIMITED | 14 |
| ORMOS TRADES LIMITED | 11 |
| ABS TRANSPORT LIMITED | 10 |
| AMBROSIA QUALITY FOOD LIMITED | 9 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 9 |
| LA BELLE UK 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 55,944 |
| Ireland | 55,082 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 19,276 |
| Netherlands | 12,310 |
| Cayman Islands | 11,164 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 0 | 55,944 | +55,944 |
| Ireland | 38,975 | 16,107 | -22,868 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,648 | 14,628 | +9,980 |
| Netherlands | 10,457 | 1,853 | -8,604 |
| Cayman Islands | 0 | 11,164 | +11,164 |
| Singapore | 0 | 8,241 | +8,241 |
| France | 2,681 | 3,361 | +680 |
| Guyana | 0 | 4,220 | +4,220 |
| Qatar | 0 | 4,143 | +4,143 |
| Barbados | 3,912 | 0 | -3,912 |
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 | 7,873 |
| 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 | 26,196 | 15,295 | -10,901 |
| XI | 7,184 | 689 | -6,495 |
| 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) | 66,731 |
| Other | 55,082 |
| Air transport | 50,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,718 |
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) | 11,281 | 55,450 | +44,169 |
| Other | 38,975 | 16,107 | -22,868 |
| Air transport | 2,681 | 47,836 | +45,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,504 | 5,214 | -7,290 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 55,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,330 |
| Southampton | 34,293 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,671 |
| 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 | 38,975 | 16,107 | -22,868 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 46,330 | +46,330 |
| Southampton | 1,810 | 32,483 | +30,673 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,457 | 5,214 | -5,243 |
| London Gateway Port | 911 | 10,575 | +9,664 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 8,172 | +8,172 |
| Felixstowe | 4,648 | 0 | -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