Import/export HS code 15162010: Hydrogenated castor oil (opal-wax)
A specific type of vegetable oil used in industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,500,775 |
| Netherlands | 770,359 |
| Germany | 351,933 |
| United States | 103,247 |
| France | 34,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 904,919 | 595,856 | -309,063 |
| Netherlands | 347,203 | 423,156 | +75,953 |
| Germany | 181,506 | 170,427 | -11,079 |
| United States | 3,363 | 99,884 | +96,521 |
| France | 8,842 | 25,964 | +17,122 |
| Italy | 29,335 | 0 | -29,335 |
| Brazil | 15,913 | 11,151 | -4,762 |
| Belgium | 18,603 | 0 | -18,603 |
| Turkey | 0 | 14,685 | +14,685 |
| Ireland | 0 | 12,572 | +12,572 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 2,368,933 |
| Germany | 296,289 |
| United States | 101,035 |
| Brazil | 45,063 |
| Thailand | 13,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,310,343 | 1,058,590 | -251,753 |
| Germany | 161,464 | 134,825 | -26,639 |
| United States | 5,243 | 95,792 | +90,549 |
| Brazil | 15,913 | 29,150 | +13,237 |
| Thailand | 6,236 | 7,537 | +1,301 |
| Netherlands | 4,526 | 8,276 | +3,750 |
| Italy | 6,873 | 0 | -6,873 |
| Belgium | 3,598 | 0 | -3,598 |
| China | 0 | 1,949 | +1,949 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,061 | +1,061 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Merseyside | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,267,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 541,278 |
| Air transport | 41,142 |
| Other | 26,804 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,223,649 | 1,044,106 | -179,543 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 283,713 | 257,565 | -26,148 |
| Air transport | 5,633 | 35,509 | +29,876 |
| Other | 2,359 | 24,445 | +22,086 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 874,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 870,563 |
| London Gateway Port | 576,858 |
| London | 141,556 |
| Southampton | 89,021 |
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 | 586,171 | 287,876 | -298,295 |
| Immingham Docks | 383,162 | 487,401 | +104,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 347,073 | 229,785 | -117,288 |
| London | 28,501 | 113,055 | +84,554 |
| Southampton | 4,005 | 85,016 | +81,011 |
| Dover | 39,445 | 41,127 | +1,682 |
| Thamesport | 54,334 | 18,176 | -36,158 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,862 | 19,485 | +5,623 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 28,641 | +28,641 |
| 000 | 2,359 | 24,445 | +22,086 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Legal and accounting activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 88,312 |
| Italy | 65,216 |
| India | 38,558 |
| Belgium | 34,327 |
| Barbados | 21,538 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 48,329 | 39,983 | -8,346 |
| Italy | 26,405 | 38,811 | +12,406 |
| India | 25,350 | 13,208 | -12,142 |
| Belgium | 21,578 | 12,749 | -8,829 |
| Barbados | 0 | 21,538 | +21,538 |
| Germany | 18,312 | 0 | -18,312 |
| Guyana | 3,474 | 10,512 | +7,038 |
| Pakistan | 7,600 | 3,800 | -3,800 |
| Mexico | 9,021 | 0 | -9,021 |
| Netherlands | 3,704 | 4,047 | +343 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 55 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 55 | 0 | -55 |
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) | 221,635 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,313 |
| Air transport | 52,241 |
| Other | 1,588 |
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) | 120,100 | 101,535 | -18,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,495 | 41,818 | +29,323 |
| Air transport | 33,897 | 18,344 | -15,553 |
| Other | 734 | 854 | +120 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,418 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,958 |
| Felixstowe | 24,249 |
| Dover | 20,068 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,495 |
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 | 105,068 | 98,350 | -6,718 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,950 | 17,008 | -15,942 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 24,249 | +24,249 |
| Dover | 9,556 | 10,512 | +956 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,495 | 0 | -12,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,704 | 7,057 | +3,353 |
| East Midlands Airport | 947 | 1,336 | +389 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,772 | +1,772 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,772 | 0 | -1,772 |
| 000 | 734 | 854 | +120 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15162010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A specific type of vegetable oil used in industrial applications