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 | 1,211,009 |
| Germany | 711,264 |
| Turkey | 575,313 |
| France | 551,819 |
| Netherlands | 424,229 |
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 | 709,274 | 501,735 | -207,539 |
| Germany | 359,307 | 351,957 | -7,350 |
| Turkey | 418,630 | 156,683 | -261,947 |
| France | 326,959 | 224,860 | -102,099 |
| Netherlands | 187,113 | 237,116 | +50,003 |
| China | 155,611 | 233,146 | +77,535 |
| Spain | 60,626 | 93,979 | +33,353 |
| United States | 52,672 | 80,475 | +27,803 |
| Brazil | 73,974 | 31,101 | -42,873 |
| Japan | 46,243 | 35,852 | -10,391 |
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 | 1,751,690 |
| Panama | 820,615 |
| Turkey | 575,313 |
| China | 501,469 |
| Spain | 154,944 |
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 | 939,994 | 811,696 | -128,298 |
| Panama | 487,686 | 332,929 | -154,757 |
| Turkey | 418,630 | 156,683 | -261,947 |
| China | 249,132 | 252,337 | +3,205 |
| Spain | 62,136 | 92,808 | +30,672 |
| Peru | 70,333 | 70,664 | +331 |
| Argentina | 67,631 | 69,390 | +1,759 |
| United States | 49,364 | 77,941 | +28,577 |
| 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 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
| 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 |
| Highlands and Islands | 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) | 2,030,452 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,867,622 |
| Road transport | 415,583 |
| Air transport | 165,463 |
| Other | 135,992 |
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) | 1,034,622 | 995,830 | -38,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,042,608 | 825,014 | -217,594 |
| Road transport | 400,844 | 14,739 | -386,105 |
| Air transport | 49,522 | 115,941 | +66,419 |
| Other | 103,362 | 32,630 | -70,732 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 911,193 |
| Felixstowe | 797,777 |
| London Gateway Port | 778,206 |
| ZLC | 456,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 391,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 481,817 | 429,376 | -52,441 |
| Felixstowe | 531,403 | 266,374 | -265,029 |
| London Gateway Port | 387,294 | 390,912 | +3,618 |
| ZLC | 400,844 | 55,189 | -345,655 |
| Immingham Docks | 275,075 | 116,679 | -158,396 |
| Eurotunnel | 143,140 | 174,206 | +31,066 |
| London | 53,174 | 128,775 | +75,601 |
| Harwich | 79,073 | 75,389 | -3,684 |
| 000 | 103,362 | 32,630 | -70,732 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,288 | 70,860 | +6,572 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 64 |
| LUSH MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 54 |
| O&3 LIMITED | 47 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 35 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 278,729 |
| Germany | 139,820 |
| France | 90,454 |
| Australia | 69,664 |
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 | 234,099 | 44,630 | -189,469 |
| Germany | 80,386 | 59,434 | -20,952 |
| France | 58,249 | 32,205 | -26,044 |
| Australia | 48,543 | 21,121 | -27,422 |
| Norway | 27,011 | 36,034 | +9,023 |
| Thailand | 17,880 | 38,026 | +20,146 |
| United States | 44,021 | 5,740 | -38,281 |
| Finland | 18,190 | 14,558 | -3,632 |
| Turkey | 24,324 | 6,598 | -17,726 |
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) | 968,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 334,709 |
| Air transport | 178,407 |
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) | 347,725 | 620,617 | +272,892 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 171,597 | 163,112 | -8,485 |
| Air transport | 126,423 | 51,984 | -74,439 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 477,904 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 261,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 256,903 |
| Southampton | 156,620 |
| East Midlands Airport | 103,985 |
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 | 2,719 | 475,185 | +472,466 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 146,612 | 114,680 | -31,932 |
| London Gateway Port | 213,979 | 42,924 | -171,055 |
| Southampton | 80,149 | 76,471 | -3,678 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,690 | 36,295 | -31,395 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,040 | 54,066 | +26,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,756 | 8,107 | -26,649 |
| Felixstowe | 34,640 | 0 | -34,640 |
| London | 10,013 | 11,999 | +1,986 |
| ZLC | 13,789 | 3,610 | -10,179 |
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