Import/export HS code 151311: Crude coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oil
Unrefined oil from coconut, palm kernel, or babassu. Often used for further processing or industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,933,882 |
| Sri Lanka | 3,645,175 |
| Belgium | 3,447,246 |
| Philippines | 3,092,192 |
| Viet Nam | 1,586,984 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,342,967 | 1,590,915 | -2,752,052 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,247,019 | 2,398,156 | +1,151,137 |
| Belgium | 1,748,052 | 1,699,194 | -48,858 |
| Philippines | 2,124,882 | 967,310 | -1,157,572 |
| Viet Nam | 381,693 | 1,205,291 | +823,598 |
| Germany | 85,774 | 427,652 | +341,878 |
| Thailand | 186,075 | 195,745 | +9,670 |
| Italy | 120,684 | 205,819 | +85,135 |
| Singapore | 259,543 | 0 | -259,543 |
| China | 96,741 | 139,817 | +43,076 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 5,745,652 |
| Sri Lanka | 4,347,401 |
| Viet Nam | 3,413,878 |
| Slovenia | 1,793,743 |
| Indonesia | 1,729,735 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 3,986,617 | 1,759,035 | -2,227,582 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,552,077 | 2,795,324 | +1,243,247 |
| Viet Nam | 656,776 | 2,757,102 | +2,100,326 |
| Slovenia | 1,646,360 | 147,383 | -1,498,977 |
| Indonesia | 1,674,330 | 55,405 | -1,618,925 |
| Netherlands | 1,225,928 | 41,566 | -1,184,362 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 747,419 | +747,419 |
| Thailand | 186,075 | 195,745 | +9,670 |
| Germany | 21,538 | 248,403 | +226,865 |
| India | 61,917 | 111,322 | +49,405 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 13,111,761 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,936,323 |
| Air transport | 101,614 |
| Other | 74,342 |
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) | 6,238,962 | 6,872,799 | +633,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,728,632 | 2,207,691 | -2,520,941 |
| Air transport | 75,174 | 26,440 | -48,734 |
| Other | 64,919 | 9,423 | -55,496 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 5,390,047 |
| Felixstowe | 4,243,579 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,245,374 |
| Southampton | 2,681,079 |
| Hull | 1,608,741 |
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 | 4,117,357 | 1,272,690 | -2,844,667 |
| Felixstowe | 2,364,053 | 1,879,526 | -484,527 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,030,615 | 2,214,759 | +1,184,144 |
| Southampton | 1,295,471 | 1,385,608 | +90,137 |
| Hull | 171,430 | 1,437,311 | +1,265,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 612,300 | 289,907 | -322,393 |
| Medway | 774,628 | 0 | -774,628 |
| Middlesbrough | 237,772 | 218,225 | -19,547 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,497 | 104,670 | +11,173 |
| Dover | 95,967 | 101,102 | +5,135 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NIRU (EUROPE) LIMITED | 88 |
| HELIOS INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 85 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 79 |
| SARANT LTD | 59 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 55 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 47 |
| WINDMILL ORGANICS LIMITED | 37 |
| KINETIC ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 34 |
| EVOLUTION ORGANICS LIMITED | 23 |
| OPTIMA CONSUMER HEALTH LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 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 | 81,250 |
| Czechia | 49,213 |
| Italy | 45,096 |
| Oman | 43,604 |
| Saudi Arabia | 43,326 |
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 | 69,961 | 11,289 | -58,672 |
| Czechia | 49,213 | 0 | -49,213 |
| Italy | 25,372 | 19,724 | -5,648 |
| Oman | 20,129 | 23,475 | +3,346 |
| Saudi Arabia | 36,224 | 7,102 | -29,122 |
| Netherlands | 26,201 | 13,328 | -12,873 |
| Bahrain | 14,843 | 18,709 | +3,866 |
| Belgium | 9,678 | 23,839 | +14,161 |
| Germany | 7,781 | 25,331 | +17,550 |
| Cayman Islands | 6,566 | 24,890 | +18,324 |
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) | 349,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 279,325 |
| Air transport | 11,821 |
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) | 223,888 | 125,509 | -98,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 165,855 | 113,470 | -52,385 |
| Air transport | 5,468 | 6,353 | +885 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 216,255 |
| London Gateway Port | 183,665 |
| Felixstowe | 50,899 |
| Liverpool Docks | 49,212 |
| Holyhead | 36,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,716 | 79,539 | -57,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 101,517 | 82,148 | -19,369 |
| Felixstowe | 35,035 | 15,864 | -19,171 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,582 | 4,630 | -39,952 |
| Holyhead | 33,591 | 2,726 | -30,865 |
| Immingham Docks | 960 | 19,443 | +18,483 |
| Dover | 5,253 | 14,449 | +9,196 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,666 | 4,895 | -8,771 |
| Southampton | 3,616 | 7,799 | +4,183 |
| Fishguard | 10,600 | 0 | -10,600 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 151311
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unrefined oil from coconut, palm kernel, or babassu. Often used for further processing or industrial applications