Import/export HS code 151560: Microbial fats and oils
Fats and oils produced by microbes, used in various industries
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 374,625 |
| India | 140,331 |
| China | 75,477 |
| Netherlands | 55,969 |
| Switzerland | 49,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,792 | 367,833 | +361,041 |
| India | 140,331 | 0 | -140,331 |
| China | 44,545 | 30,932 | -13,613 |
| Netherlands | 10,519 | 45,450 | +34,931 |
| Switzerland | 8,469 | 40,845 | +32,376 |
| Italy | 11,406 | 21,723 | +10,317 |
| Norway | 0 | 21,343 | +21,343 |
| Spain | 8,284 | 0 | -8,284 |
| Ireland | 6,872 | 0 | -6,872 |
| Finland | 0 | 3,939 | +3,939 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 425,966 |
| India | 140,331 |
| China | 88,545 |
| Canada | 34,211 |
| Italy | 33,129 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,337 | 419,629 | +413,292 |
| India | 140,331 | 0 | -140,331 |
| China | 57,613 | 30,932 | -26,681 |
| Canada | 3,606 | 30,605 | +26,999 |
| Italy | 11,406 | 21,723 | +10,317 |
| Norway | 0 | 21,343 | +21,343 |
| Spain | 8,284 | 0 | -8,284 |
| Kenya | 0 | 7,833 | +7,833 |
| Netherlands | 4,323 | 0 | -4,323 |
| Mexico | 3,186 | 0 | -3,186 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 482,903 |
| Air transport | 206,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 79,860 |
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) | 48,195 | 434,708 | +386,513 |
| Air transport | 160,062 | 46,458 | -113,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,961 | 50,899 | +21,938 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 367,833 |
| East Midlands Airport | 140,331 |
| Thamesport | 66,417 |
| Southampton | 45,133 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 30,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 0 | 367,833 | +367,833 |
| East Midlands Airport | 140,331 | 0 | -140,331 |
| Thamesport | 14,621 | 51,796 | +37,175 |
| Southampton | 30,054 | 15,079 | -14,975 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 30,605 | +30,605 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,560 | 21,723 | +13,163 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,616 | 15,853 | +7,237 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 21,343 | +21,343 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,115 | 0 | -11,115 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,846 | 3,939 | +1,093 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEE HEALTH LIMITED | 9 |
| ALBION FINE FOODS LIMITED | 6 |
| G2 NATURALS LIMITED | 4 |
| SOHO FLORDIS UK LIMITED | 4 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 4 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 4 |
| MIBELLE LTD | 3 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 3 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 2 |
| RAHN (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,594,684 |
| Switzerland | 7,986,592 |
| France | 3,583,332 |
| Netherlands | 2,281,406 |
| Canada | 1,852,554 |
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 | 6,950,170 | 9,644,514 | +2,694,344 |
| Switzerland | 4,101,443 | 3,885,149 | -216,294 |
| France | 3,324,962 | 258,370 | -3,066,592 |
| Netherlands | 2,278,838 | 2,568 | -2,276,270 |
| Canada | 1,852,554 | 0 | -1,852,554 |
| Australia | 1,282,454 | 507,600 | -774,854 |
| Saudi Arabia | 653,887 | 516,844 | -137,043 |
| United States | 498,641 | 39,998 | -458,643 |
| Norway | 76,794 | 0 | -76,794 |
| Japan | 40,546 | 0 | -40,546 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 9,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 4,826 | 4,983 | +157 |
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) | 29,158,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,701,847 |
| Air transport | 64,404 |
| Other | 9,809 |
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) | 15,368,034 | 13,790,601 | -1,577,433 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,637,405 | 1,064,442 | -4,572,963 |
| Air transport | 64,404 | 0 | -64,404 |
| Other | 4,826 | 4,983 | +157 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 20,423,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,397,959 |
| Dover | 1,174,533 |
| Belfast Port | 1,170,731 |
| Felixstowe | 1,006,241 |
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 | 10,779,420 | 9,644,514 | -1,134,906 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,254,440 | 4,143,519 | -2,110,921 |
| Dover | 1,171,965 | 2,568 | -1,169,397 |
| Belfast Port | 653,887 | 516,844 | -137,043 |
| Felixstowe | 1,006,241 | 0 | -1,006,241 |
| Southampton | 773,698 | 39,998 | -733,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 507,600 | +507,600 |
| Portsmouth | 288,994 | 0 | -288,994 |
| Grimsby | 76,794 | 0 | -76,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,100 | 0 | -50,100 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 151560
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fats and oils produced by microbes, used in various industries