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 | 2,533,960 |
| Netherlands | 2,130,494 |
| Belgium | 1,735,382 |
| France | 730,373 |
| Sweden | 248,540 |
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 | 1,150,370 | 1,383,590 | +233,220 |
| Netherlands | 1,270,138 | 860,356 | -409,782 |
| Belgium | 904,077 | 831,305 | -72,772 |
| France | 257,303 | 473,070 | +215,767 |
| Sweden | 139,440 | 109,100 | -30,340 |
| Malaysia | 165,457 | 0 | -165,457 |
| Italy | 38,343 | 18,360 | -19,983 |
| Poland | 12,628 | 23,021 | +10,393 |
| United States | 3,730 | 1,436 | -2,294 |
| 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 | 2,607,171 |
| Belgium | 1,825,104 |
| Netherlands | 1,490,641 |
| France | 783,803 |
| Sweden | 245,319 |
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 | 1,255,260 | 1,351,911 | +96,651 |
| Belgium | 1,052,929 | 772,175 | -280,754 |
| Netherlands | 817,376 | 673,265 | -144,111 |
| France | 237,976 | 545,827 | +307,851 |
| Sweden | 123,445 | 121,874 | -1,571 |
| Malaysia | 165,457 | 0 | -165,457 |
| Italy | 13,612 | 18,360 | +4,748 |
| Poland | 8,277 | 21,826 | +13,549 |
| United States | 3,730 | 1,436 | -2,294 |
| 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) | 5,784,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,383,790 |
| Other | 459,510 |
| Air transport | 18,391 |
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) | 2,710,286 | 3,074,688 | +364,402 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 965,128 | 418,662 | -546,466 |
| Other | 265,525 | 193,985 | -71,540 |
| Air transport | 5,067 | 13,324 | +8,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,426,138 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,055,681 |
| Thamesport | 879,031 |
| Eurotunnel | 586,322 |
| 000 | 459,510 |
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 | 1,174,865 | 1,251,273 | +76,408 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,298,103 | 757,578 | -540,525 |
| Thamesport | 550,688 | 328,343 | -222,345 |
| Eurotunnel | 280,976 | 305,346 | +24,370 |
| 000 | 265,525 | 193,985 | -71,540 |
| Felixstowe | 21,092 | 340,975 | +319,883 |
| Portsmouth | 82,299 | 212,887 | +130,588 |
| Southampton | 145,608 | 1,436 | -144,172 |
| Harwich | 1,758 | 124,225 | +122,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 94,680 | 27,994 | -66,686 |
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 | 3 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PURATOS LIMITED | 47 |
| RANSON NV UK LIMITED | 44 |
| CAPOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 39 |
| DUNHILLS (PONTEFRACT) P L C | 38 |
| BRITISH BAKELS LIMITED | 36 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| CSM INGREDIENTS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 3,155,006 |
| Japan | 2,347,857 |
| Poland | 786,740 |
| Sweden | 614,438 |
| 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 | 1,587,694 | 1,567,312 | -20,382 |
| Japan | 1,447,307 | 900,550 | -546,757 |
| Poland | 363,976 | 422,764 | +58,788 |
| Sweden | 306,221 | 308,217 | +1,996 |
| Morocco | 182,188 | 400,042 | +217,854 |
| Spain | 154,659 | 145,903 | -8,756 |
| Saudi Arabia | 87,826 | 150,406 | +62,580 |
| Ukraine | 67,271 | 103,198 | +35,927 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 768,486 |
| Switzerland | 79,775 |
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 | 397,365 | 371,121 | -26,244 |
| Switzerland | 79,775 | 0 | -79,775 |
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) | 4,392,058 |
| Other | 1,980,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,968,675 |
| Air transport | 23,557 |
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) | 2,336,036 | 2,056,022 | -280,014 |
| Other | 1,057,379 | 922,628 | -134,751 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 893,008 | 1,075,667 | +182,659 |
| Air transport | 4,723 | 18,834 | +14,111 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,980,007 |
| Southampton | 1,697,548 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,132,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,102,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 598,364 |
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 | 1,057,379 | 922,628 | -134,751 |
| Southampton | 947,999 | 749,549 | -198,450 |
| London Gateway Port | 603,117 | 529,413 | -73,704 |
| Immingham Docks | 526,974 | 575,228 | +48,254 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 142,989 | 455,375 | +312,386 |
| Heysham | 211,219 | 368,551 | +157,332 |
| Liverpool Docks | 236,031 | 180,789 | -55,242 |
| Felixstowe | 185,611 | 170,251 | -15,360 |
| Dover | 228,459 | 0 | -228,459 |
| 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