Import/export HS code 15159011: Specialty oils and waxes
Includes tung oil, jojoba oil, and waxes like myrtle and Japan wax
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 1,209,928 |
| Germany | 744,909 |
| Turkey | 500,119 |
| France | 495,695 |
| Netherlands | 441,049 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 744,543 | 465,385 | -279,158 |
| Germany | 383,019 | 361,890 | -21,129 |
| Turkey | 367,778 | 132,341 | -235,437 |
| France | 293,549 | 202,146 | -91,403 |
| Netherlands | 170,415 | 270,634 | +100,219 |
| China | 191,226 | 197,531 | +6,305 |
| Spain | 60,626 | 93,979 | +33,353 |
| United States | 53,899 | 80,167 | +26,268 |
| Argentina | 0 | 124,618 | +124,618 |
| Brazil | 73,974 | 31,101 | -42,873 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 1,740,864 |
| Panama | 977,363 |
| Turkey | 500,119 |
| China | 493,195 |
| Spain | 158,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 935,713 | 805,151 | -130,562 |
| Panama | 506,704 | 470,659 | -36,045 |
| Turkey | 367,778 | 132,341 | -235,437 |
| China | 276,473 | 216,722 | -59,751 |
| Spain | 62,136 | 96,528 | +34,392 |
| Peru | 60,277 | 70,664 | +10,387 |
| United States | 50,591 | 75,719 | +25,128 |
| Argentina | 76,587 | 46,676 | -29,911 |
| Brazil | 81,123 | 31,101 | -50,022 |
| Mexico | 57,571 | 0 | -57,571 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Merseyside | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,012,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,963,669 |
| Road transport | 341,661 |
| Air transport | 200,369 |
| Other | 133,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,099,686 | 912,385 | -187,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,038,229 | 925,440 | -112,789 |
| Road transport | 325,650 | 16,011 | -309,639 |
| Air transport | 50,447 | 149,922 | +99,475 |
| Other | 103,535 | 30,408 | -73,127 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 911,691 |
| Dover | 911,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 778,206 |
| Immingham Docks | 391,754 |
| ZLC | 380,839 |
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 | 571,889 | 339,802 | -232,087 |
| Dover | 509,215 | 401,855 | -107,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 387,294 | 390,912 | +3,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 275,075 | 116,679 | -158,396 |
| ZLC | 325,650 | 55,189 | -270,461 |
| Eurotunnel | 141,928 | 149,280 | +7,352 |
| London | 42,037 | 128,775 | +86,738 |
| Harwich | 49,359 | 95,755 | +46,396 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,288 | 70,860 | +6,572 |
| 000 | 103,535 | 30,408 | -73,127 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 65 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 55 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 48 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 36 |
| OLEON LTD. | 32 |
| HAMPSHIRE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 27 |
| LALEHAM HEALTH AND BEAUTY LIMITED | 22 |
| PRINOVA EUROPE LIMITED | 22 |
| LIBERON LIMITED | 18 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 488,459 |
| South Korea | 271,427 |
| Germany | 132,214 |
| France | 90,454 |
| Australia | 69,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 8,525 | 479,934 | +471,409 |
| South Korea | 221,967 | 49,460 | -172,507 |
| Germany | 68,938 | 63,276 | -5,662 |
| France | 58,249 | 32,205 | -26,044 |
| Australia | 43,751 | 25,281 | -18,470 |
| Norway | 32,681 | 30,364 | -2,317 |
| Thailand | 28,230 | 32,913 | +4,683 |
| Netherlands | 2,575 | 44,448 | +41,873 |
| United States | 37,743 | 5,740 | -32,003 |
| Turkey | 24,324 | 9,128 | -15,196 |
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) | 962,926 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 367,113 |
| Air transport | 167,921 |
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) | 342,442 | 620,484 | +278,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,279 | 201,834 | +36,555 |
| Air transport | 114,932 | 52,989 | -61,943 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 475,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 265,893 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 255,947 |
| Southampton | 144,933 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,025 |
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 | 0 | 475,185 | +475,185 |
| London Gateway Port | 225,680 | 40,213 | -185,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,275 | 123,672 | -8,603 |
| Southampton | 65,884 | 79,049 | +13,165 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,709 | 86,316 | +49,607 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,690 | 37,300 | -30,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,756 | 8,107 | -26,649 |
| Felixstowe | 34,640 | 0 | -34,640 |
| London | 12,533 | 9,479 | -3,054 |
| ZLC | 10,230 | 3,610 | -6,620 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15159011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes tung oil, jojoba oil, and waxes like myrtle and Japan wax