Import/export HS code 15179093: Edible mixtures for mould-release
Special fat mixtures used to prevent sticking in moulds
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,404,024 |
| Netherlands | 2,176,420 |
| Belgium | 1,670,913 |
| France | 677,929 |
| Sweden | 275,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,233,731 | 1,170,293 | -63,438 |
| Netherlands | 1,298,568 | 877,852 | -420,716 |
| Belgium | 814,032 | 856,881 | +42,849 |
| France | 269,182 | 408,747 | +139,565 |
| Sweden | 166,462 | 109,014 | -57,448 |
| Malaysia | 183,427 | 0 | -183,427 |
| Italy | 35,656 | 19,355 | -16,301 |
| Poland | 14,667 | 23,021 | +8,354 |
| United States | 3,730 | 0 | -3,730 |
| Slovakia | 1,941 | 0 | -1,941 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,532,473 |
| Belgium | 1,762,945 |
| Netherlands | 1,521,370 |
| France | 698,550 |
| Sweden | 272,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,361,472 | 1,171,001 | -190,471 |
| Belgium | 961,644 | 801,301 | -160,343 |
| Netherlands | 835,131 | 686,239 | -148,892 |
| France | 251,095 | 447,455 | +196,360 |
| Sweden | 150,467 | 121,788 | -28,679 |
| Malaysia | 183,427 | 0 | -183,427 |
| Poland | 9,323 | 21,826 | +12,503 |
| Italy | 10,925 | 19,355 | +8,430 |
| United States | 3,730 | 0 | -3,730 |
| United Kingdom | 2,419 | 0 | -2,419 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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) | 5,557,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,475,592 |
| Other | 450,966 |
| Air transport | 5,067 |
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) | 2,759,274 | 2,798,665 | +39,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,006,629 | 468,963 | -537,666 |
| Other | 252,308 | 198,658 | -53,650 |
| Air transport | 3,730 | 1,337 | -2,393 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,308,493 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,136,751 |
| Thamesport | 930,543 |
| Eurotunnel | 505,937 |
| 000 | 450,966 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,221,741 | 1,086,752 | -134,989 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,277,713 | 859,038 | -418,675 |
| Thamesport | 564,812 | 365,731 | -199,081 |
| Eurotunnel | 275,062 | 230,875 | -44,187 |
| 000 | 252,308 | 198,658 | -53,650 |
| Felixstowe | 63,801 | 275,733 | +211,932 |
| Portsmouth | 94,178 | 174,457 | +80,279 |
| Southampton | 145,608 | 0 | -145,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 97,278 | 27,724 | -69,554 |
| Harwich | 1,758 | 118,918 | +117,160 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 17 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PURATOS LIMITED | 46 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 43 |
| CAPOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 39 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 37 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 35 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 33 |
| SWIZZELS MATLOW LIMITED | 30 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 28 |
| INTERNATIONAL FOOD LINK LIMITED | 25 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,204,002 |
| Japan | 2,380,292 |
| Poland | 818,472 |
| Sweden | 604,504 |
| Morocco | 582,230 |
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 | 1,655,620 | 1,548,382 | -107,238 |
| Japan | 1,417,266 | 963,026 | -454,240 |
| Poland | 366,326 | 452,146 | +85,820 |
| Sweden | 247,159 | 357,345 | +110,186 |
| Morocco | 131,271 | 450,959 | +319,688 |
| Spain | 164,592 | 136,619 | -27,973 |
| Saudi Arabia | 123,535 | 147,975 | +24,440 |
| Ukraine | 67,271 | 79,885 | +12,614 |
| Portugal | 26,173 | 20,761 | -5,412 |
| Netherlands | 18,431 | 9,791 | -8,640 |
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 | 1,096,673 |
| XI | 818,197 |
| Switzerland | 120,258 |
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 | 539,929 | 556,744 | +16,815 |
| XI | 430,706 | 387,491 | -43,215 |
| Switzerland | 120,258 | 0 | -120,258 |
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) | 4,502,512 |
| Other | 2,035,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,909,703 |
| Air transport | 21,538 |
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) | 2,287,870 | 2,214,642 | -73,228 |
| Other | 1,090,893 | 944,235 | -146,658 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 883,558 | 1,026,145 | +142,587 |
| Air transport | 4,723 | 16,815 | +12,092 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,035,128 |
| Southampton | 1,729,983 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,165,808 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,090,083 |
| Heysham | 583,185 |
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 | 1,090,893 | 944,235 | -146,658 |
| Southampton | 935,335 | 794,648 | -140,687 |
| London Gateway Port | 621,449 | 544,359 | -77,090 |
| Immingham Docks | 463,398 | 626,685 | +163,287 |
| Heysham | 230,336 | 352,849 | +122,513 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,989 | 402,673 | +259,684 |
| Liverpool Docks | 251,326 | 155,954 | -95,372 |
| Felixstowe | 134,694 | 221,168 | +86,474 |
| Dover | 191,292 | 39,918 | -151,374 |
| Holyhead | 83,065 | 98,099 | +15,034 |
Quick facts
HS code: 15179093
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special fat mixtures used to prevent sticking in moulds