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 | 307,655 |
| Turkey | 269,580 |
| Italy | 100,746 |
| Poland | 99,720 |
| 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 | 106,522 | 201,133 | +94,611 |
| Turkey | 176,744 | 92,836 | -83,908 |
| Italy | 100,746 | 0 | -100,746 |
| Poland | 56,287 | 43,433 | -12,854 |
| 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 | 321,871 |
| Turkey | 269,580 |
| Italy | 105,298 |
| Poland | 79,174 |
| 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 | 110,280 | 211,591 | +101,311 |
| Turkey | 176,744 | 92,836 | -83,908 |
| Italy | 105,298 | 0 | -105,298 |
| Poland | 47,147 | 32,027 | -15,120 |
| 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 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Kent | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 245,448 |
| Road transport | 227,360 |
| 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 | 27,104 | 239,550 | +212,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 203,942 | 41,506 | -162,436 |
| Road transport | 137,199 | 90,161 | -47,038 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,785 | 71,391 | -63,394 |
| Other | 0 | 3 | +3 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 254,972 |
| 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 | 164,811 | 90,161 | -74,650 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,060 | 199,161 | +184,101 |
| Dover | 114,604 | 3,445 | -111,159 |
| Middlesbrough | 100,746 | 0 | -100,746 |
| Thamesport | 12,995 | 55,718 | +42,723 |
| Southampton | 21,044 | 15,673 | -5,371 |
| London | 4,552 | 27,895 | +23,343 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,146 | 17,192 | +6,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,265 | 10,166 | -7,099 |
| 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 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 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+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 595,263 |
| South Korea | 475,900 |
| New Zealand | 182,241 |
| Poland | 130,097 |
| 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 | 352,677 | 242,586 | -110,091 |
| South Korea | 199,768 | 276,132 | +76,364 |
| New Zealand | 110,669 | 71,572 | -39,097 |
| Poland | 79,624 | 50,473 | -29,151 |
| Ecuador | 91,591 | 0 | -91,591 |
| Ukraine | 41,628 | 25,681 | -15,947 |
| Australia | 16,260 | 38,846 | +22,586 |
| Austria | 25,027 | 16,612 | -8,415 |
| Turkey | 19,791 | 7,895 | -11,896 |
| Denmark | 16,660 | 9,011 | -7,649 |
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 | 21 |
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 | 21 | 0 | -21 |
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) | 943,011 |
| Air transport | 642,418 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 376,075 |
| 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) | 434,932 | 508,079 | +73,147 |
| Air transport | 424,868 | 217,550 | -207,318 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 205,922 | 170,153 | -35,769 |
| 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 | 316,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 297,271 |
| Liverpool Docks | 289,674 |
| Southampton | 251,032 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 215,636 |
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 | 203,098 | 112,988 | -90,110 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 168,680 | 128,591 | -40,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,502 | 149,172 | +8,670 |
| Southampton | 71,427 | 179,605 | +108,178 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 149,925 | 65,711 | -84,214 |
| Manchester Airport | 108,425 | 39,545 | -68,880 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,054 | 60,244 | -8,810 |
| ZLC | 40,349 | 37,744 | -2,605 |
| Felixstowe | 7,700 | 58,345 | +50,645 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,727 | 13,093 | -34,634 |
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