Import/export HS code 15159040: Industrial or technical oils
Oils used for industrial purposes, not for human food
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 301,512 |
| Turkey | 253,600 |
| Italy | 100,746 |
| Poland | 82,691 |
| Peru | 50,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 106,118 | 195,394 | +89,276 |
| Turkey | 160,764 | 92,836 | -67,928 |
| Italy | 100,746 | 0 | -100,746 |
| Poland | 39,258 | 43,433 | +4,175 |
| Peru | 0 | 50,385 | +50,385 |
| Japan | 21,044 | 15,673 | -5,371 |
| Germany | 8,022 | 19,301 | +11,279 |
| Netherlands | 14,893 | 0 | -14,893 |
| Zimbabwe | 4,364 | 9,331 | +4,967 |
| Chile | 4,857 | 5,186 | +329 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 315,728 |
| Turkey | 253,600 |
| Italy | 105,298 |
| Poland | 62,145 |
| Peru | 54,711 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 109,876 | 205,852 | +95,976 |
| Turkey | 160,764 | 92,836 | -67,928 |
| Italy | 105,298 | 0 | -105,298 |
| Poland | 30,118 | 32,027 | +1,909 |
| Peru | 4,326 | 50,385 | +46,059 |
| Japan | 21,044 | 15,673 | -5,371 |
| Germany | 2,691 | 19,301 | +16,610 |
| Netherlands | 14,893 | 0 | -14,893 |
| Zimbabwe | 4,364 | 9,331 | +4,967 |
| Chile | 4,857 | 5,186 | +329 |
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 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Kent | 1 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 266,654 |
| Road transport | 227,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 206,296 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 206,176 |
| Other | 3 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 29,033 | 237,621 | +208,588 |
| Road transport | 137,199 | 90,161 | -47,038 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 168,600 | 37,696 | -130,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,105 | 69,071 | -68,034 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | +3 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 238,992 |
| East Midlands Airport | 214,221 |
| Dover | 118,049 |
| Middlesbrough | 100,746 |
| Thamesport | 68,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 148,831 | 90,161 | -58,670 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,989 | 197,232 | +180,243 |
| Dover | 114,604 | 3,445 | -111,159 |
| Middlesbrough | 100,746 | 0 | -100,746 |
| Thamesport | 15,315 | 53,398 | +38,083 |
| Southampton | 21,044 | 15,673 | -5,371 |
| London | 4,552 | 27,895 | +23,343 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,146 | 17,192 | +6,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,075 | 6,356 | -14,719 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 23,197 | +23,197 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 606,333 |
| South Korea | 452,938 |
| New Zealand | 182,241 |
| Poland | 131,058 |
| Ecuador | 91,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 381,493 | 224,840 | -156,653 |
| South Korea | 229,605 | 223,333 | -6,272 |
| New Zealand | 120,133 | 62,108 | -58,025 |
| Poland | 89,729 | 41,329 | -48,400 |
| Ecuador | 91,591 | 0 | -91,591 |
| Ukraine | 52,497 | 14,812 | -37,685 |
| Australia | 20,571 | 32,504 | +11,933 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,328 | 19,918 | +7,590 |
| Austria | 20,896 | 7,843 | -13,053 |
| Denmark | 18,444 | 9,483 | -8,961 |
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) | 914,707 |
| Air transport | 676,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 364,998 |
| Road transport | 5,426 |
| Other | 21 |
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) | 501,598 | 413,109 | -88,489 |
| Air transport | 438,627 | 238,050 | -200,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 217,736 | 147,262 | -70,474 |
| Road transport | 5,426 | 0 | -5,426 |
| Other | 21 | 0 | -21 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 336,004 |
| Liverpool Docks | 298,691 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 284,327 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,054 |
| Southampton | 193,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 216,659 | 119,345 | -97,314 |
| Liverpool Docks | 163,770 | 134,921 | -28,849 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 169,308 | 115,019 | -54,289 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,951 | 94,103 | -54,848 |
| Southampton | 101,264 | 92,529 | -8,735 |
| Manchester Airport | 108,425 | 39,545 | -68,880 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,558 | 49,743 | -23,815 |
| ZLC | 47,887 | 38,757 | -9,130 |
| Felixstowe | 7,700 | 58,345 | +50,645 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,418 | 14,689 | -35,729 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15159040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used for industrial purposes, not for human food