Import/export HS code 15152990: Various processed vegetable or microbial oils
Processed oils from plants or microbes, not for industrial 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,177,403 |
| Sweden | 710,285 |
| Italy | 420,713 |
| Spain | 327,504 |
| Netherlands | 103,103 |
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 | 1,368,059 | 1,809,344 | +441,285 |
| Sweden | 341,193 | 369,092 | +27,899 |
| Italy | 385,387 | 35,326 | -350,061 |
| Spain | 327,504 | 0 | -327,504 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 103,103 | +103,103 |
| Germany | 51,857 | 49,803 | -2,054 |
| Turkey | 22,456 | 8,277 | -14,179 |
| Switzerland | 12,121 | 14,788 | +2,667 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,299 | 5,267 | -10,032 |
| China | 1,160 | 10,293 | +9,133 |
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 | 3,283,738 |
| Sweden | 710,285 |
| Italy | 509,287 |
| Spain | 327,504 |
| United States | 40,406 |
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 | 1,368,979 | 1,914,759 | +545,780 |
| Sweden | 341,193 | 369,092 | +27,899 |
| Italy | 428,856 | 80,431 | -348,425 |
| Spain | 327,504 | 0 | -327,504 |
| United States | 20,403 | 20,003 | -400 |
| China | 18,799 | 15,560 | -3,239 |
| Turkey | 22,456 | 8,277 | -14,179 |
| Germany | 2,223 | 2,386 | +163 |
| India | 1,941 | 2,044 | +103 |
| South Korea | 1,018 | 1,641 | +623 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 2,799,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,098,700 |
| Road transport | 26,909 |
| Air transport | 22,113 |
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) | 1,356,187 | 1,443,656 | +87,469 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,150,469 | 948,231 | -202,238 |
| Road transport | 12,121 | 14,788 | +2,667 |
| Air transport | 14,595 | 7,518 | -7,077 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,380,429 |
| London | 2,007,081 |
| Dover | 304,185 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,856 |
| Felixstowe | 67,042 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,027,817 | 1,352,612 | +324,795 |
| London | 1,040,068 | 967,013 | -73,055 |
| Dover | 282,083 | 22,102 | -259,981 |
| Eurotunnel | 82,604 | 20,252 | -62,352 |
| Felixstowe | 38,775 | 28,267 | -10,508 |
| Hull | 33,131 | 0 | -33,131 |
| ZLC | 12,121 | 14,788 | +2,667 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,089 | 944 | -5,145 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,340 | 4,271 | +1,931 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,245 | 0 | -5,245 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| K.T.C. (EDIBLES) LIMITED | 46 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 41 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 40 |
| ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED | 28 |
| SIGMA-ALDRICH COMPANY LIMITED | 19 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 18 |
| OLYMPIC OILS LIMITED | 14 |
| DIMARK LIMITED | 12 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 11 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 297,504 |
| Ireland | 75,074 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 74,110 |
| Norway | 50,135 |
| Sweden | 44,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 297,504 | 0 | -297,504 |
| Ireland | 27,691 | 47,383 | +19,692 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 59,252 | 14,858 | -44,394 |
| Norway | 18,808 | 31,327 | +12,519 |
| Sweden | 0 | 44,585 | +44,585 |
| Singapore | 26,656 | 16,266 | -10,390 |
| Cayman Islands | 24,763 | 13,254 | -11,509 |
| Philippines | 2,616 | 1,618 | -998 |
| Netherlands | 961 | 1,699 | +738 |
| Jordan | 1,075 | 1,166 | +91 |
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) | 421,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,735 |
| Air transport | 7,017 |
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) | 327,500 | 93,923 | -233,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,751 | 75,984 | -58,767 |
| Air transport | 1,225 | 5,792 | +4,567 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 392,224 |
| Southampton | 92,711 |
| Liverpool Docks | 69,630 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,183 |
| Felixstowe | 26,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 316,312 | 75,912 | -240,400 |
| Southampton | 65,416 | 27,295 | -38,121 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,087 | 43,543 | +17,456 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,763 | 14,420 | -14,343 |
| Felixstowe | 23,108 | 3,317 | -19,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,792 | +5,792 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,840 | +3,840 |
| Heysham | 1,604 | 0 | -1,604 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,580 | +1,580 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,225 | 0 | -1,225 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15152990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Processed oils from plants or microbes, not for industrial use