Import/export HS code 15131991: Various oils in small packages
Coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oils packed in containers of 1 kg or less, not specified for industrial use
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 1,930,255 |
| Philippines | 1,322,287 |
| India | 506,632 |
| Italy | 71,364 |
| Netherlands | 44,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 906,259 | 1,023,996 | +117,737 |
| Philippines | 731,963 | 590,324 | -141,639 |
| India | 212,630 | 294,002 | +81,372 |
| Italy | 13,651 | 57,713 | +44,062 |
| Netherlands | 28,204 | 16,350 | -11,854 |
| Belgium | 0 | 15,341 | +15,341 |
| Poland | 11,405 | 0 | -11,405 |
| United States | 994 | 3,553 | +2,559 |
| France | 2,037 | 1,592 | -445 |
| Spain | 2,093 | 383 | -1,710 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 2,018,301 |
| Philippines | 1,322,287 |
| India | 508,557 |
| Netherlands | 16,800 |
| Belgium | 15,341 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 925,668 | 1,092,633 | +166,965 |
| Philippines | 731,963 | 590,324 | -141,639 |
| India | 212,630 | 295,927 | +83,297 |
| Netherlands | 15,209 | 1,591 | -13,618 |
| Belgium | 0 | 15,341 | +15,341 |
| Poland | 11,405 | 0 | -11,405 |
| Viet Nam | 8,912 | 0 | -8,912 |
| United States | 994 | 3,553 | +2,559 |
| China | 0 | 3,367 | +3,367 |
| United Kingdom | 1,801 | 0 | -1,801 |
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 | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 1 | +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) | 3,772,794 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 136,987 |
| Air transport | 2,516 |
| Other | 1,172 |
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) | 1,856,068 | 1,916,726 | +60,658 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,493 | 83,494 | +30,001 |
| Air transport | 0 | 2,516 | +2,516 |
| Other | 654 | 518 | -136 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,617,701 |
| Liverpool Docks | 956,320 |
| Southampton | 663,206 |
| Felixstowe | 530,606 |
| Dover | 82,598 |
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 Gateway Port | 541,650 | 1,076,051 | +534,401 |
| Liverpool Docks | 350,322 | 605,998 | +255,676 |
| Southampton | 540,750 | 122,456 | -418,294 |
| Felixstowe | 423,499 | 107,107 | -316,392 |
| Dover | 25,019 | 57,579 | +32,560 |
| Harwich | 16,921 | 2,072 | -14,849 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,031 | 16,932 | +14,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,193 | 3,549 | +356 |
| London | 0 | 6,316 | +6,316 |
| Killingholme | 3,396 | 0 | -3,396 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WANIS LIMITED | 77 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| 7'S TRADING LIMITED | 26 |
| FLYING TRADE LIMITED | 22 |
| TJX UK | 21 |
| SOP INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 18 |
| CLEARSPRING LIMITED | 15 |
| SAINSBURY'S SUPERMARKETS LTD | 15 |
| NIRU (EUROPE) LIMITED | 15 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 655,557 |
| Italy | 302,942 |
| Germany | 153,247 |
| France | 122,782 |
| Ireland | 98,125 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 351,330 | 304,227 | -47,103 |
| Italy | 171,360 | 131,582 | -39,778 |
| Germany | 88,174 | 65,073 | -23,101 |
| France | 76,799 | 45,983 | -30,816 |
| Ireland | 62,971 | 35,154 | -27,817 |
| Portugal | 51,237 | 22,050 | -29,187 |
| United States | 53,749 | 9,508 | -44,241 |
| Norway | 45,652 | 3,789 | -41,863 |
| Greece | 33,883 | 0 | -33,883 |
| Sweden | 31,693 | 0 | -31,693 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 15,869 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 7,036 | 8,833 | +1,797 |
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) | 1,369,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 266,545 |
| Air transport | 41,011 |
| Other | 15,869 |
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) | 782,451 | 587,217 | -195,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 226,210 | 40,335 | -185,875 |
| Air transport | 14,185 | 26,826 | +12,641 |
| Other | 7,036 | 8,833 | +1,797 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 616,471 |
| Felixstowe | 287,552 |
| Immingham Docks | 169,364 |
| Eurotunnel | 147,177 |
| London | 88,277 |
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 | 352,587 | 263,884 | -88,703 |
| Felixstowe | 192,576 | 94,976 | -97,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 81,005 | 88,359 | +7,354 |
| Eurotunnel | 81,295 | 65,882 | -15,413 |
| London | 65,145 | 23,132 | -42,013 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,935 | 31,797 | -9,138 |
| Dover | 67,747 | 0 | -67,747 |
| Southampton | 53,749 | 3,599 | -50,150 |
| ZLC | 23,506 | 25,079 | +1,573 |
| Portsmouth | 21,963 | 22,350 | +387 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15131991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Coconut, palm kernel, or babassu oils packed in containers of 1 kg or less, not specified for industrial use