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 | 3,023,278 |
| Netherlands | 650,555 |
| Ireland | 140,993 |
| Germany | 87,556 |
| 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 | 1,658,856 | 1,364,422 | -294,434 |
| Netherlands | 378,829 | 271,726 | -107,103 |
| Ireland | 51,800 | 89,193 | +37,393 |
| Germany | 20,000 | 67,556 | +47,556 |
| Poland | 31,643 | 19,250 | -12,393 |
| France | 34,092 | 9,329 | -24,763 |
| Spain | 0 | 41,360 | +41,360 |
| Sweden | 7,253 | 0 | -7,253 |
| Canada | 1,763 | 882 | -881 |
| 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 | 3,229,074 |
| Netherlands | 241,403 |
| China | 203,631 |
| Ireland | 140,993 |
| 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 | 1,785,637 | 1,443,437 | -342,200 |
| Netherlands | 126,392 | 115,011 | -11,381 |
| China | 106,162 | 97,469 | -8,693 |
| Ireland | 51,800 | 89,193 | +37,393 |
| Poland | 30,660 | 19,250 | -11,410 |
| Germany | 18,526 | 25,218 | +6,692 |
| Spain | 0 | 41,360 | +41,360 |
| Romania | 17,351 | 21,389 | +4,038 |
| France | 18,172 | 6,765 | -11,407 |
| Sweden | 7,253 | 0 | -7,253 |
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) | 2,356,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,630,143 |
| 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) | 1,377,860 | 978,213 | -399,647 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 767,007 | 863,136 | +96,129 |
| Air transport | 17,687 | 23,641 | +5,954 |
| 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 | 1,668,788 |
| Immingham Docks | 455,758 |
| Dover | 412,060 |
| Harwich | 268,899 |
| London | 265,263 |
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 | 979,237 | 689,551 | -289,686 |
| Immingham Docks | 204,900 | 250,858 | +45,958 |
| Dover | 156,003 | 256,057 | +100,054 |
| Harwich | 139,947 | 128,952 | -10,995 |
| London | 171,675 | 93,588 | -78,087 |
| Killingholme | 125,028 | 93,648 | -31,380 |
| Hull | 123,622 | 89,485 | -34,137 |
| Heysham | 43,930 | 89,193 | +45,263 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,148 | 52,353 | -12,795 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 34 |
| WINDMILL ORGANICS LIMITED | 28 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 28 |
| CLEARSPRING LIMITED | 22 |
| BEE HEALTH LIMITED | 18 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 17 |
| OLEON LTD. | 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 | 80,653 |
| Netherlands | 68,563 |
| Ireland | 41,746 |
| Denmark | 36,380 |
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 | 208,648 | 88,600 | -120,048 |
| Germany | 51,558 | 29,095 | -22,463 |
| Netherlands | 34,376 | 34,187 | -189 |
| Ireland | 30,586 | 11,160 | -19,426 |
| Denmark | 17,935 | 18,445 | +510 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,700 | 14,462 | +5,762 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,589 | 12,758 | +7,169 |
| Israel | 0 | 16,326 | +16,326 |
| Kuwait | 8,065 | 7,402 | -663 |
| China | 5,486 | 9,716 | +4,230 |
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 |
| XU | 1,575 |
| Netherlands | 955 |
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 |
| XU | 969 | 606 | -363 |
| Netherlands | 530 | 425 | -105 |
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) | 392,876 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,162 |
| Other | 32,389 |
| 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) | 230,126 | 162,750 | -67,376 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 134,673 | 100,489 | -34,184 |
| Other | 26,338 | 6,051 | -20,287 |
| 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 | 107,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,122 |
| 000 | 32,389 |
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 | 139,279 | 88,600 | -50,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,776 | 44,251 | -51,525 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,236 | 53,336 | -900 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,383 | 37,739 | -1,644 |
| 000 | 26,338 | 6,051 | -20,287 |
| Dover | 18,247 | 13,335 | -4,912 |
| Southampton | 11,075 | 3,133 | -7,942 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 9,022 | +9,022 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,380 | +7,380 |
| 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