Import/export HS code 15156099: Various solid or fluid microbial fats
Solid or liquid microbial fats, not in small packs
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 276,739 |
| India | 140,331 |
| Netherlands | 60,040 |
| Switzerland | 56,976 |
| Italy | 33,129 |
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 | 14,558 | 262,181 | +247,623 |
| India | 140,331 | 0 | -140,331 |
| Netherlands | 6,196 | 53,844 | +47,648 |
| Switzerland | 19,302 | 37,674 | +18,372 |
| Italy | 11,406 | 21,723 | +10,317 |
| Norway | 0 | 21,343 | +21,343 |
| France | 0 | 10,350 | +10,350 |
| Ireland | 6,872 | 0 | -6,872 |
| United States | 6,792 | 0 | -6,792 |
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 | 289,807 |
| India | 140,331 |
| United States | 78,083 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 27,626 | 262,181 | +234,555 |
| India | 140,331 | 0 | -140,331 |
| United States | 17,170 | 60,913 | +43,743 |
| Canada | 3,606 | 30,605 | +26,999 |
| Italy | 11,406 | 21,723 | +10,317 |
| Norway | 0 | 21,343 | +21,343 |
| France | 0 | 10,350 | +10,350 |
| Mexico | 3,186 | 0 | -3,186 |
| Sweden | 2,132 | 0 | -2,132 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cumbria | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +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) | 336,614 |
| Air transport | 193,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,377 |
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) | 29,373 | 307,241 | +277,868 |
| Air transport | 147,123 | 46,458 | -100,665 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,961 | 53,416 | +24,455 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 233,604 |
| East Midlands Airport | 140,331 |
| Thamesport | 78,083 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 30,605 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,283 |
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 | 2,355 | 231,249 | +228,894 |
| East Midlands Airport | 140,331 | 0 | -140,331 |
| Thamesport | 17,170 | 60,913 | +43,743 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 30,605 | +30,605 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,560 | 21,723 | +13,163 |
| Southampton | 12,203 | 15,079 | +2,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 21,343 | +21,343 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 15,853 | +15,853 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,846 | 10,350 | +7,504 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,792 | 0 | -6,792 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 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 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 4 |
| G2 NATURALS LIMITED | 4 |
| SOHO FLORDIS UK LIMITED | 4 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 4 |
| BRUNEL HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 4 |
| MIBELLE LTD | 3 |
| LINTBELLS LIMITED | 2 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 202,150 |
| United States | 39,998 |
| Ireland | 9,722 |
| Australia | 1,156 |
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 | 0 | 202,150 | +202,150 |
| United States | 0 | 39,998 | +39,998 |
| Ireland | 4,591 | 5,131 | +540 |
| Australia | 1,156 | 0 | -1,156 |
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) | 202,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,998 |
| Other | 9,722 |
| Air transport | 1,156 |
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) | 0 | 202,150 | +202,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 39,998 | +39,998 |
| Other | 4,591 | 5,131 | +540 |
| Air transport | 1,156 | 0 | -1,156 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 202,150 |
| Southampton | 39,998 |
| 000 | 9,722 |
| ZLC | 1,156 |
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 | 0 | 202,150 | +202,150 |
| Southampton | 0 | 39,998 | +39,998 |
| 000 | 4,591 | 5,131 | +540 |
| ZLC | 1,156 | 0 | -1,156 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15156099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Solid or liquid microbial fats, not in small packs