Import/export HS code 15162095: Oils for technical or industrial use (not for food)
Oils like colza, linseed, and sunflower-seed, used in industries, not for human consumption
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,822,380 |
| Belgium | 2,379,751 |
| Netherlands | 1,694,656 |
| France | 526,703 |
| Germany | 363,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,659,911 | 162,469 | -2,497,442 |
| Belgium | 904,348 | 1,475,403 | +571,055 |
| Netherlands | 989,283 | 705,373 | -283,910 |
| France | 201,593 | 325,110 | +123,517 |
| Germany | 340,966 | 22,927 | -318,039 |
| Sweden | 33,935 | 35,534 | +1,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 2,421,754 |
| Germany | 1,560,078 |
| France | 662,237 |
| Netherlands | 318,127 |
| Sweden | 43,137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,430,467 | 991,287 | -439,180 |
| Germany | 554,660 | 1,005,418 | +450,758 |
| France | 279,971 | 382,266 | +102,295 |
| Netherlands | 168,285 | 149,842 | -18,443 |
| Sweden | 7,603 | 35,534 | +27,931 |
| Ukraine | 26,332 | 0 | -26,332 |
| Ireland | 5,153 | 0 | -5,153 |
| Ecuador | 2,807 | 0 | -2,807 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 3,962,724 |
| Other | 2,817,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,076,901 |
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) | 1,931,282 | 2,031,442 | +100,160 |
| Other | 2,654,758 | 162,469 | -2,492,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 543,996 | 532,905 | -11,091 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,879,105 |
| 000 | 2,817,227 |
| Hull | 514,599 |
| Dover | 207,015 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 103,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,812,982 | 2,066,123 | +253,141 |
| 000 | 2,654,758 | 162,469 | -2,492,289 |
| Hull | 317,113 | 197,486 | -119,627 |
| Dover | 65,263 | 141,752 | +76,489 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 103,496 | 0 | -103,496 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,960 | 86,752 | +72,792 |
| London | 97,810 | 0 | -97,810 |
| Killingholme | 49,487 | 11,099 | -38,388 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 58,049 | +58,049 |
| Harwich | 6,465 | 3,086 | -3,379 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 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 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 705,477 |
| France | 252,954 |
| South Korea | 127,001 |
| United Arab Emirates | 121,082 |
| Pakistan | 119,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 32,271 | 673,206 | +640,935 |
| France | 84,983 | 167,971 | +82,988 |
| South Korea | 127,001 | 0 | -127,001 |
| United Arab Emirates | 39,257 | 81,825 | +42,568 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 119,364 | +119,364 |
| Belgium | 88,255 | 14,028 | -74,227 |
| British Virgin Islands | 12,988 | 0 | -12,988 |
| United States | 9,512 | 0 | -9,512 |
| Kenya | 0 | 7,359 | +7,359 |
| Switzerland | 5,180 | 0 | -5,180 |
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 | 359,766 |
| Ireland | 167,893 |
| Brazil | 95,866 |
| Canada | 58,982 |
| XI | 12,625 |
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 | 14,492 | 345,274 | +330,782 |
| Ireland | 0 | 167,893 | +167,893 |
| Brazil | 0 | 95,866 | +95,866 |
| Canada | 0 | 58,982 | +58,982 |
| XI | 12,625 | 0 | -12,625 |
| Romania | 0 | 5,191 | +5,191 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 700,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 389,947 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 370,913 |
| Air transport | 7,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 27,117 | 673,206 | +646,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 188,758 | 201,189 | +12,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,856 | 186,057 | +1,201 |
| Air transport | 0 | 7,359 | +7,359 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 700,323 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 357,957 |
| Southampton | 255,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 27,117 | 673,206 | +646,089 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,958 | 181,999 | +6,041 |
| Southampton | 136,513 | 119,364 | -17,149 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,245 | 81,825 | +29,580 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 7,359 | +7,359 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,744 | 0 | -3,744 |
| Holyhead | 3,280 | 0 | -3,280 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 2,939 | +2,939 |
| Milford | 1,874 | 0 | -1,874 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 1,119 | +1,119 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15162095
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils like colza, linseed, and sunflower-seed, used in industries, not for human consumption