Import/export HS code 15151990: Various vegetable or microbial oils
Oils from plants or microbes, not for industrial or technical 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 643,878 |
| Spain | 328,795 |
| Belgium | 220,123 |
| India | 127,684 |
| Netherlands | 64,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 94,669 | 549,209 | +454,540 |
| Spain | 302,302 | 26,493 | -275,809 |
| Belgium | 65,598 | 154,525 | +88,927 |
| India | 77,214 | 50,470 | -26,744 |
| Netherlands | 34,498 | 30,042 | -4,456 |
| France | 3,276 | 35,978 | +32,702 |
| Ghana | 3,603 | 27,680 | +24,077 |
| Germany | 9,721 | 18,622 | +8,901 |
| Italy | 10,574 | 8,949 | -1,625 |
| Turkey | 0 | 12,666 | +12,666 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 730,185 |
| Spain | 328,795 |
| Belgium | 258,442 |
| India | 90,650 |
| Ghana | 47,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 121,871 | 608,314 | +486,443 |
| Spain | 302,302 | 26,493 | -275,809 |
| Belgium | 75,267 | 183,175 | +107,908 |
| India | 77,214 | 13,436 | -63,778 |
| Ghana | 3,603 | 43,784 | +40,181 |
| Italy | 10,574 | 8,949 | -1,625 |
| Netherlands | 4,354 | 11,284 | +6,930 |
| Turkey | 0 | 12,666 | +12,666 |
| France | 3,193 | 7,796 | +4,603 |
| United States | 4,490 | 5,694 | +1,204 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
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 | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 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) | 758,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 649,255 |
| Other | 82,471 |
| Air transport | 53,784 |
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) | 173,447 | 585,391 | +411,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 389,601 | 259,654 | -129,947 |
| Other | 38,175 | 44,296 | +6,121 |
| Air transport | 10,911 | 42,873 | +31,962 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 621,008 |
| Dover | 361,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 154,469 |
| Southampton | 105,959 |
| 000 | 82,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 73,161 | 547,847 | +474,686 |
| Dover | 247,535 | 114,232 | -133,303 |
| Eurotunnel | 107,983 | 46,486 | -61,497 |
| Southampton | 77,241 | 28,718 | -48,523 |
| 000 | 38,175 | 44,296 | +6,121 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,163 | 36,629 | +28,466 |
| Hull | 0 | 36,187 | +36,187 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,193 | 23,404 | +16,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 23,151 | +23,151 |
| Harwich | 23,141 | 0 | -23,141 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic pharmaceutical products and pharmaceutical preparations | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 24 |
| VALTRIS SPECIALTY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 14 |
| GREENYARD FROZEN UK LIMITED | 12 |
| OLIVETO IMPORTS LTD | 11 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 10 |
| VESA BEAUTY LTD | 10 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 9 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 9 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 8 |
| EXPRESS CONTRACT DRYING LTD | 8 |
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 | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 15,489,680 |
| Nigeria | 230,774 |
| Sierra Leone | 130,946 |
| Netherlands | 42,166 |
| Bahrain | 28,486 |
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 | 14,388,659 | 1,101,021 | -13,287,638 |
| Nigeria | 230,774 | 0 | -230,774 |
| Sierra Leone | 130,946 | 0 | -130,946 |
| Netherlands | 40,705 | 1,461 | -39,244 |
| Bahrain | 28,486 | 0 | -28,486 |
| Canada | 24,335 | 0 | -24,335 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,957 | 11,984 | +27 |
| Qatar | 0 | 16,577 | +16,577 |
| France | 2,657 | 13,550 | +10,893 |
| United States | 0 | 15,985 | +15,985 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 10,533 |
| Switzerland | 926 |
| Ireland | 198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 8,175 | 2,358 | -5,817 |
| Switzerland | 589 | 337 | -252 |
| Ireland | 75 | 123 | +48 |
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) | 15,540,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 498,534 |
| Air transport | 31,010 |
| Other | 11,784 |
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) | 14,426,035 | 1,114,631 | -13,311,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 438,204 | 60,330 | -377,874 |
| Air transport | 5,212 | 25,798 | +20,586 |
| Other | 8,856 | 2,928 | -5,928 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 15,235,231 |
| London Gateway Port | 318,167 |
| Holyhead | 186,119 |
| Heysham | 115,772 |
| London | 96,055 |
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 | 14,242,238 | 992,993 | -13,249,245 |
| London Gateway Port | 280,014 | 38,153 | -241,861 |
| Holyhead | 136,583 | 49,536 | -87,047 |
| Heysham | 60,208 | 55,564 | -4,644 |
| London | 96,055 | 0 | -96,055 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,705 | 1,071 | -38,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,212 | 25,798 | +20,586 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,527 | 16,538 | +11,011 |
| Southampton | 0 | 19,645 | +19,645 |
| 000 | 8,856 | 2,928 | -5,928 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15151990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils from plants or microbes, not for industrial or technical use