Import/export HS code 15162096: Common vegetable oils (e.g., groundnut, soya-bean)
Oils like groundnut, cotton-seed, and soya-bean, with specific fatty acid content
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,725,675 |
| France | 559,102 |
| Sweden | 534,296 |
| Spain | 462,918 |
| Germany | 317,988 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,138,233 | 2,587,442 | +449,209 |
| France | 288,015 | 271,087 | -16,928 |
| Sweden | 233,588 | 300,708 | +67,120 |
| Spain | 249,306 | 213,612 | -35,694 |
| Germany | 170,143 | 147,845 | -22,298 |
| Belgium | 270,324 | 25,902 | -244,422 |
| Ireland | 38,032 | 54,023 | +15,991 |
| China | 79,643 | 0 | -79,643 |
| Nigeria | 55,508 | 1,294 | -54,214 |
| United States | 22,055 | 17,173 | -4,882 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,674,325 |
| Germany | 998,511 |
| Sweden | 638,152 |
| France | 538,418 |
| Spain | 472,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,153,848 | 2,520,477 | +1,366,629 |
| Germany | 941,529 | 56,982 | -884,547 |
| Sweden | 280,007 | 358,145 | +78,138 |
| France | 278,165 | 260,253 | -17,912 |
| Spain | 257,082 | 215,355 | -41,727 |
| United States | 249,382 | 108,126 | -141,256 |
| Belgium | 81,274 | 57,673 | -23,601 |
| China | 79,643 | 0 | -79,643 |
| Canada | 60,549 | 0 | -60,549 |
| Nigeria | 55,508 | 2,945 | -52,563 |
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 | 6 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,116,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,031,826 |
| Other | 92,055 |
| Air transport | 30,477 |
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) | 2,267,620 | 2,848,589 | +580,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,303,771 | 728,055 | -575,716 |
| Other | 38,032 | 54,023 | +15,991 |
| Air transport | 15,764 | 14,713 | -1,051 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,386,398 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,483,177 |
| London | 611,827 |
| Eurotunnel | 463,914 |
| Dover | 368,303 |
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 | 1,318,817 | 2,067,581 | +748,764 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 810,686 | 672,491 | -138,195 |
| London | 306,763 | 305,064 | -1,699 |
| Eurotunnel | 189,605 | 274,309 | +84,704 |
| Dover | 207,136 | 161,167 | -45,969 |
| Harwich | 163,959 | 14,565 | -149,394 |
| Felixstowe | 159,672 | 7,218 | -152,454 |
| Liverpool Docks | 157,536 | 1,651 | -155,885 |
| Killingholme | 108,711 | 18,412 | -90,299 |
| 000 | 38,032 | 54,023 | +15,991 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 42 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 34 |
| ASTON CHEMICALS LIMITED | 31 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 19 |
| LONDON PHARMA & CHEMICALS GROUP LTD | 19 |
| RETTENMAIER UK LTD | 16 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 15 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 13 |
| LALEHAM HEALTH AND BEAUTY LIMITED | 11 |
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,795,050 |
| Germany | 1,049,356 |
| Ireland | 247,837 |
| United Arab Emirates | 158,430 |
| United States | 110,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,768,533 | 26,517 | -9,742,016 |
| Germany | 941,690 | 107,666 | -834,024 |
| Ireland | 153,007 | 94,830 | -58,177 |
| United Arab Emirates | 89,990 | 68,440 | -21,550 |
| United States | 70,210 | 40,275 | -29,935 |
| Nigeria | 7,020 | 67,739 | +60,719 |
| Netherlands | 24,058 | 38,524 | +14,466 |
| China | 32,940 | 0 | -32,940 |
| Spain | 20,987 | 10,215 | -10,772 |
| Australia | 3,293 | 14,816 | +11,523 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 9,922,594 |
| XU | 63,578 |
| Netherlands | 1,724 |
| Ireland | 64 |
| Romania | 23 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 9,895,953 | 26,641 | -9,869,312 |
| XU | 4,205 | 59,373 | +55,168 |
| Netherlands | 135 | 1,589 | +1,454 |
| Ireland | 42 | 22 | -20 |
| Romania | 0 | 23 | +23 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 9,987,983 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,222,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 432,648 |
| Air transport | 26,895 |
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 | 9,900,335 | 87,648 | -9,812,687 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,029,051 | 193,041 | -836,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,693 | 199,955 | -32,738 |
| Air transport | 2,590 | 24,305 | +21,715 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,987,983 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,048,382 |
| London Gateway Port | 232,892 |
| London | 145,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 84,213 |
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 | 9,900,335 | 87,648 | -9,812,687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 917,829 | 130,553 | -787,276 |
| London Gateway Port | 161,872 | 71,020 | -90,852 |
| London | 76,409 | 68,939 | -7,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,907 | 55,306 | +26,399 |
| Southampton | 38,064 | 43,541 | +5,477 |
| Felixstowe | 9,707 | 16,455 | +6,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,590 | 20,418 | +17,828 |
| Dover | 9,733 | 0 | -9,733 |
| Heysham | 9,559 | 0 | -9,559 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15162096
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils like groundnut, cotton-seed, and soya-bean, with specific fatty acid content