Import/export HS code 15121990: Various crude oils
Unrefined oils from sunflower, safflower, or cotton seeds, not specified for industrial use
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 65,790,687 |
| Belgium | 47,296,346 |
| Spain | 25,144,777 |
| Germany | 23,944,762 |
| Ukraine | 19,990,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 32,839,616 | 32,951,071 | +111,455 |
| Belgium | 26,149,690 | 21,146,656 | -5,003,034 |
| Spain | 13,728,069 | 11,416,708 | -2,311,361 |
| Germany | 12,146,031 | 11,798,731 | -347,300 |
| Ukraine | 10,696,121 | 9,294,130 | -1,401,991 |
| Netherlands | 1,642,535 | 6,145,648 | +4,503,113 |
| Turkey | 2,613,907 | 3,614,259 | +1,000,352 |
| Hungary | 542,656 | 3,533,070 | +2,990,414 |
| Ireland | 1,320,741 | 2,002,403 | +681,662 |
| Italy | 1,435,467 | 1,679,602 | +244,135 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 76,360,853 |
| Belgium | 30,874,568 |
| Spain | 28,784,643 |
| Germany | 24,162,393 |
| Ukraine | 23,144,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 43,439,366 | 32,921,487 | -10,517,879 |
| Belgium | 14,021,467 | 16,853,101 | +2,831,634 |
| Spain | 15,152,719 | 13,631,924 | -1,520,795 |
| Germany | 12,377,870 | 11,784,523 | -593,347 |
| Ukraine | 12,222,276 | 10,921,759 | -1,300,517 |
| Netherlands | 875,574 | 7,733,339 | +6,857,765 |
| Turkey | 2,564,514 | 3,588,777 | +1,024,263 |
| Hungary | 694,674 | 3,533,673 | +2,838,999 |
| Italy | 1,329,890 | 1,457,478 | +127,588 |
| Bulgaria | 922,451 | 934,095 | +11,644 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 22 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 |
| Inner London - East | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
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 - East and North East | 22 | 15 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +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) | 139,333,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,392,949 |
| Other | 4,259,227 |
| Road transport | 3,238,137 |
| Air transport | 65,965 |
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) | 71,206,826 | 68,126,284 | -3,080,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,442,850 | 35,950,099 | +4,507,249 |
| Other | 1,656,404 | 2,602,823 | +946,419 |
| Road transport | 2,242,547 | 995,590 | -1,246,957 |
| Air transport | 45,610 | 20,355 | -25,255 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 64,330,918 |
| London | 34,320,650 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,087,615 |
| Dover | 22,910,223 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,146,669 |
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 | 35,723,589 | 28,607,329 | -7,116,260 |
| London | 17,793,235 | 16,527,415 | -1,265,820 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,091,472 | 20,996,143 | +7,904,671 |
| Dover | 11,387,131 | 11,523,092 | +135,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,037,577 | 4,109,092 | -928,485 |
| Hull | 4,419,237 | 4,457,500 | +38,263 |
| ZLC | 5,272,839 | 3,468,154 | -1,804,685 |
| Felixstowe | 3,598,980 | 5,098,634 | +1,499,654 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,068,187 | 3,024,026 | -44,161 |
| Harwich | 1,465,421 | 2,804,408 | +1,338,987 |
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 | 102 |
| Manufacture of food products | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 50 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 47 |
| 2025-08 | 42 |
| 2025-07 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| K.T.C. (EDIBLES) LIMITED | 63 |
| OLEON LTD. | 47 |
| ALPRO (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| HENRY COLBECK LIMITED | 45 |
| DENAR LIMITED | 44 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| KOLAK SNACK FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 41 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 41 |
| OLYMPIC OILS LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 76 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 8,539,547 |
| Netherlands | 4,807,099 |
| Belgium | 2,735,203 |
| United States | 822,265 |
| Thailand | 636,139 |
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 | 4,818,004 | 3,721,543 | -1,096,461 |
| Netherlands | 3,386,751 | 1,420,348 | -1,966,403 |
| Belgium | 1,060,951 | 1,674,252 | +613,301 |
| United States | 555,598 | 266,667 | -288,931 |
| Thailand | 591,499 | 44,640 | -546,859 |
| Canada | 322,837 | 128,765 | -194,072 |
| Germany | 194,828 | 235,776 | +40,948 |
| France | 210,328 | 217,756 | +7,428 |
| Indonesia | 313,919 | 16,671 | -297,248 |
| South Korea | 195,947 | 96,665 | -99,282 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 435,781 |
| XU | 106,690 |
| XI | 82,337 |
| Romania | 16,362 |
| Spain | 1,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 435,781 | 0 | -435,781 |
| XU | 58,965 | 47,725 | -11,240 |
| XI | 45,371 | 36,966 | -8,405 |
| Romania | 6,001 | 10,361 | +4,360 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,348 | +1,348 |
| Germany | 859 | 8 | -851 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,178,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,346,953 |
| Other | 643,385 |
| Air transport | 71,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,222,474 | 6,956,393 | -1,266,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,275,231 | 1,071,722 | -2,203,509 |
| Other | 546,977 | 96,408 | -450,569 |
| Air transport | 43,056 | 28,060 | -14,996 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,938,616 |
| London | 3,863,600 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,622,657 |
| Holyhead | 2,401,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,040,102 |
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 | 3,016,937 | 2,921,679 | -95,258 |
| London | 2,201,350 | 1,662,250 | -539,100 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,943,383 | 1,679,274 | -264,109 |
| Holyhead | 1,607,606 | 794,133 | -813,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 977,277 | 62,825 | -914,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 580,087 | 298,490 | -281,597 |
| Southampton | 509,835 | 221,798 | -288,037 |
| 000 | 546,977 | 96,408 | -450,569 |
| Purfleet | 290,777 | 0 | -290,777 |
| Heysham | 76,428 | 136,644 | +60,216 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15121990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unrefined oils from sunflower, safflower, or cotton seeds, not specified for industrial use