Import/export HS code 1521: Natural waxes
Includes vegetable waxes, beeswax, insect waxes, and spermaceti, whether refined or colored
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,973,835 |
| Brazil | 2,564,264 |
| United States | 2,460,233 |
| Germany | 2,049,593 |
| France | 1,456,153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,503,308 | 1,470,527 | -32,781 |
| Brazil | 1,254,898 | 1,309,366 | +54,468 |
| United States | 1,201,535 | 1,258,698 | +57,163 |
| Germany | 1,030,361 | 1,019,232 | -11,129 |
| France | 758,461 | 697,692 | -60,769 |
| India | 243,061 | 491,339 | +248,278 |
| Mexico | 318,606 | 136,213 | -182,393 |
| Netherlands | 158,595 | 215,843 | +57,248 |
| Spain | 159,439 | 61,918 | -97,521 |
| Sweden | 27,757 | 188,897 | +161,140 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 4,030,732 |
| China | 3,162,039 |
| United States | 2,434,638 |
| Germany | 1,569,456 |
| France | 992,490 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 1,939,732 | 2,091,000 | +151,268 |
| China | 1,636,505 | 1,525,534 | -110,971 |
| United States | 1,186,655 | 1,247,983 | +61,328 |
| Germany | 785,851 | 783,605 | -2,246 |
| France | 513,752 | 478,738 | -35,014 |
| Mexico | 318,606 | 223,185 | -95,421 |
| India | 182,318 | 248,759 | +66,441 |
| Sweden | 27,757 | 188,897 | +161,140 |
| Kenya | 123,246 | 91,215 | -32,031 |
| Netherlands | 52,931 | 107,358 | +54,427 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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) | 10,809,628 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,018,248 |
| Air transport | 251,734 |
| Other | 193,842 |
| Road transport | 999 |
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) | 5,577,843 | 5,231,785 | -346,058 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,162,018 | 1,856,230 | +694,212 |
| Air transport | 139,830 | 111,904 | -27,926 |
| Other | 141,025 | 52,817 | -88,208 |
| Road transport | 0 | 999 | +999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,351,958 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,802,750 |
| Southampton | 1,657,063 |
| Dover | 1,566,953 |
| Thamesport | 724,392 |
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 | 2,275,326 | 2,076,632 | -198,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,028,102 | 1,774,648 | -253,454 |
| Southampton | 234,841 | 1,422,222 | +1,187,381 |
| Dover | 773,041 | 793,912 | +20,871 |
| Thamesport | 393,564 | 330,828 | -62,736 |
| London | 411,824 | 189,748 | -222,076 |
| Immingham Docks | 199,372 | 247,084 | +47,712 |
| Eurotunnel | 208,233 | 136,108 | -72,125 |
| 000 | 141,025 | 52,817 | -88,208 |
| Harwich | 38,052 | 48,365 | +10,313 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 81 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 56 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| THEW ARNOTT & CO.LIMITED | 45 |
| H FOSTER 1875 LIMITED | 39 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 36 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 34 |
| GATTEFOSSE (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 23 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 543,007 |
| Italy | 456,367 |
| Ireland | 380,476 |
| Sweden | 261,162 |
| France | 236,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 330,608 | 212,399 | -118,209 |
| Italy | 244,288 | 212,079 | -32,209 |
| Ireland | 81,835 | 298,641 | +216,806 |
| Sweden | 51,840 | 209,322 | +157,482 |
| France | 95,458 | 141,410 | +45,952 |
| Germany | 106,524 | 81,217 | -25,307 |
| Japan | 102,485 | 52,423 | -50,062 |
| China | 38,158 | 110,158 | +72,000 |
| Netherlands | 66,274 | 68,376 | +2,102 |
| United States | 35,995 | 87,122 | +51,127 |
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 | 2,624 |
| XU | 2,242 |
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 | 1,103 | 1,521 | +418 |
| XU | 1,484 | 758 | -726 |
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) | 1,968,485 |
| Air transport | 946,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 796,515 |
| Road transport | 4,920 |
| Other | 4,866 |
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) | 763,331 | 1,205,154 | +441,823 |
| Air transport | 600,154 | 346,047 | -254,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 375,242 | 421,273 | +46,031 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,920 | +4,920 |
| Other | 2,587 | 2,279 | -308 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,405,786 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 755,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 315,277 |
| Liverpool Docks | 241,635 |
| Southampton | 218,959 |
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 | 624,712 | 781,074 | +156,362 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 503,437 | 251,623 | -251,814 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,941 | 165,336 | +15,395 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,359 | 220,276 | +198,917 |
| Southampton | 72,474 | 146,485 | +74,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 121,485 | 68,972 | -52,513 |
| Felixstowe | 69,192 | 95,277 | +26,085 |
| ZLC | 35,362 | 73,457 | +38,095 |
| Holyhead | 40,468 | 52,624 | +12,156 |
| Dover | 4,948 | 69,085 | +64,137 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 1521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes vegetable waxes, beeswax, insect waxes, and spermaceti, whether refined or colored