Import/export HS code 15159091: Solid oils (small packs)
Solid oils in packages of 1 kg or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 275,810 |
| Netherlands | 116,273 |
| Portugal | 23,040 |
| Germany | 18,024 |
| Turkey | 16,676 |
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 | 181,469 | 94,341 | -87,128 |
| Netherlands | 78,477 | 37,796 | -40,681 |
| Portugal | 6,540 | 16,500 | +9,960 |
| Germany | 16,973 | 1,051 | -15,922 |
| Turkey | 11,862 | 4,814 | -7,048 |
| Poland | 12,077 | 4,458 | -7,619 |
| Belgium | 15,625 | 0 | -15,625 |
| Italy | 0 | 15,339 | +15,339 |
| South Africa | 12,835 | 0 | -12,835 |
| Lithuania | 7,656 | 0 | -7,656 |
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 | 212,939 |
| Spain | 65,413 |
| Netherlands | 62,185 |
| Germany | 52,277 |
| United Kingdom | 27,183 |
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 | 143,722 | 69,217 | -74,505 |
| Spain | 42,281 | 23,132 | -19,149 |
| Netherlands | 48,541 | 13,644 | -34,897 |
| Germany | 38,350 | 13,927 | -24,423 |
| United Kingdom | 23,682 | 3,501 | -20,181 |
| Portugal | 6,540 | 16,500 | +9,960 |
| Italy | 4,150 | 15,339 | +11,189 |
| Turkey | 11,862 | 4,814 | -7,048 |
| South Africa | 12,835 | 2,524 | -10,311 |
| Croatia | 9,447 | 0 | -9,447 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| West of England | 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 - West and North West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 421,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 97,065 |
| Air transport | 38,279 |
| Other | 233 |
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) | 269,410 | 151,884 | -117,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,725 | 25,340 | -46,385 |
| Air transport | 28,007 | 10,272 | -17,735 |
| Other | 77 | 156 | +79 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 244,983 |
| Dover | 100,719 |
| Harwich | 40,671 |
| London | 27,130 |
| Thamesport | 26,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 176,205 | 68,778 | -107,427 |
| Dover | 69,982 | 30,737 | -39,245 |
| Harwich | 10,317 | 30,354 | +20,037 |
| London | 22,212 | 4,918 | -17,294 |
| Thamesport | 21,433 | 5,027 | -16,406 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,944 | 16,390 | +11,446 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,104 | 11,372 | +2,268 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,599 | 3,501 | -9,098 |
| Killingholme | 12,718 | 0 | -12,718 |
| Southampton | 8,188 | 1,056 | -7,132 |
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 | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RICHARD WELLOCK & SONS LIMITED | 19 |
| WOODS FOODSERVICE LIMITED | 17 |
| WINDMILL ORGANICS LIMITED | 17 |
| TJX UK | 16 |
| CENTAUR FOODS LIMITED | 10 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 9 |
| VISERRA LIMITED | 8 |
| DUARTE E COMPANHIA LTD | 7 |
| TERRA FIRMA FOODS LTD | 7 |
| LEFKTRO U.K. LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 351,088 |
| Netherlands | 144,176 |
| Ireland | 43,682 |
| Poland | 33,805 |
| Portugal | 18,921 |
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 | 216,492 | 134,596 | -81,896 |
| Netherlands | 65,688 | 78,488 | +12,800 |
| Ireland | 18,921 | 24,761 | +5,840 |
| Poland | 24,652 | 9,153 | -15,499 |
| Portugal | 10,571 | 8,350 | -2,221 |
| Sweden | 9,727 | 5,095 | -4,632 |
| United States | 11,727 | 2,554 | -9,173 |
| Spain | 11,592 | 1,565 | -10,027 |
| Czechia | 6,621 | 5,900 | -721 |
| Qatar | 11,436 | 0 | -11,436 |
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 | 485 |
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 | 369 | 116 | -253 |
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) | 649,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,330 |
| Air transport | 32,600 |
| Other | 485 |
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) | 360,766 | 289,061 | -71,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,903 | 11,427 | -12,476 |
| Air transport | 24,071 | 8,529 | -15,542 |
| Other | 369 | 116 | -253 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 577,281 |
| Holyhead | 24,984 |
| Harwich | 19,006 |
| Southampton | 15,594 |
| Felixstowe | 14,014 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 328,619 | 248,662 | -79,957 |
| Holyhead | 8,337 | 16,647 | +8,310 |
| Harwich | 15,693 | 3,313 | -12,380 |
| Southampton | 10,517 | 5,077 | -5,440 |
| Felixstowe | 1,517 | 12,497 | +10,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,485 | 7,469 | +984 |
| Dover | 7,308 | 4,327 | -2,981 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,436 | 0 | -11,436 |
| Heysham | 1,992 | 6,398 | +4,406 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,027 | 1,600 | -4,427 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15159091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Solid oils in packages of 1 kg or less