Import/export HS code 151511: Crude vegetable or microbial oil
Unprocessed oil from plants or microbes, not refined or chemically altered
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,020,157 |
| Netherlands | 634,273 |
| Ireland | 144,199 |
| Germany | 88,734 |
| Poland | 50,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,703,432 | 1,316,725 | -386,707 |
| Netherlands | 348,485 | 285,788 | -62,697 |
| Ireland | 55,985 | 88,214 | +32,229 |
| Germany | 20,000 | 68,734 | +48,734 |
| Poland | 33,515 | 17,378 | -16,137 |
| France | 23,512 | 18,068 | -5,444 |
| Spain | 0 | 41,360 | +41,360 |
| Sweden | 7,253 | 0 | -7,253 |
| Canada | 1,763 | 1,770 | +7 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,272 | +1,272 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,206,430 |
| Netherlands | 256,968 |
| China | 199,446 |
| Ireland | 144,199 |
| Poland | 49,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,810,690 | 1,395,740 | -414,950 |
| Netherlands | 123,161 | 133,807 | +10,646 |
| China | 100,662 | 98,784 | -1,878 |
| Ireland | 55,985 | 88,214 | +32,229 |
| Poland | 32,532 | 17,378 | -15,154 |
| Germany | 16,436 | 26,396 | +9,960 |
| Romania | 17,351 | 24,079 | +6,728 |
| Spain | 0 | 41,360 | +41,360 |
| France | 7,592 | 6,765 | -827 |
| United States | 1,763 | 5,514 | +3,751 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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) | 2,268,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,701,600 |
| Air transport | 41,328 |
| Other | 21,682 |
| Road transport | 1,125 |
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) | 1,318,856 | 949,788 | -369,068 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 833,421 | 868,179 | +34,758 |
| Air transport | 19,986 | 21,342 | +1,356 |
| Other | 21,682 | 0 | -21,682 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,125 | +1,125 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,643,223 |
| Dover | 438,370 |
| Immingham Docks | 437,294 |
| Harwich | 260,538 |
| London | 248,430 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 914,309 | 728,914 | -185,395 |
| Dover | 154,287 | 284,083 | +129,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 218,609 | 218,685 | +76 |
| Harwich | 144,980 | 115,558 | -29,422 |
| London | 178,609 | 69,821 | -108,788 |
| Hull | 121,465 | 104,209 | -17,256 |
| Killingholme | 169,183 | 47,673 | -121,510 |
| Heysham | 48,115 | 88,214 | +40,099 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,022 | 60,932 | -5,090 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,741 | 73,220 | +50,479 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 35 |
| WINDMILL ORGANICS LIMITED | 29 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 29 |
| CLEARSPRING LIMITED | 23 |
| OLEON LTD. | 18 |
| BEE HEALTH LIMITED | 18 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 17 |
| LEHMANN FOOD INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 15 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 14 |
| K.T.C. (EDIBLES) LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 297,248 |
| Germany | 84,298 |
| Netherlands | 69,244 |
| Ireland | 42,640 |
| Denmark | 33,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 229,980 | 67,268 | -162,712 |
| Germany | 53,983 | 30,315 | -23,668 |
| Netherlands | 40,410 | 28,834 | -11,576 |
| Ireland | 30,803 | 11,837 | -18,966 |
| Denmark | 19,520 | 14,329 | -5,191 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,700 | 14,462 | +5,762 |
| Mongolia | 0 | 21,521 | +21,521 |
| China | 8,619 | 8,421 | -198 |
| Israel | 0 | 16,326 | +16,326 |
| Kuwait | 8,065 | 7,402 | -663 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 24,839 |
| XI | 5,020 |
| Netherlands | 957 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 24,839 | 0 | -24,839 |
| XI | 0 | 5,020 | +5,020 |
| Netherlands | 534 | 423 | -111 |
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) | 381,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 266,126 |
| Other | 32,339 |
| Air transport | 15,660 |
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) | 239,503 | 141,538 | -97,965 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,721 | 108,405 | -49,316 |
| Other | 26,555 | 5,784 | -20,771 |
| Air transport | 6,638 | 9,022 | +2,384 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 227,879 |
| London Gateway Port | 140,027 |
| Immingham Docks | 107,683 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 100,908 |
| 000 | 32,339 |
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 | 160,611 | 67,268 | -93,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,386 | 41,641 | -56,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,151 | 46,532 | -14,619 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,703 | 58,205 | +15,502 |
| 000 | 26,555 | 5,784 | -20,771 |
| Dover | 18,247 | 13,335 | -4,912 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 9,218 | +9,218 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 9,022 | +9,022 |
| Southampton | 8,619 | 0 | -8,619 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,638 | 0 | -6,638 |
Quick facts
HS code: 151511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Unprocessed oil from plants or microbes, not refined or chemically altered