Import/export HS code 152190: Various natural waxes
Includes all natural waxes not listed separately, such as insect waxes and spermaceti
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,141,142 |
| Germany | 940,759 |
| France | 825,072 |
| Kenya | 189,146 |
| Spain | 180,001 |
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 | 1,001,632 | 1,139,510 | +137,878 |
| Germany | 389,315 | 551,444 | +162,129 |
| France | 443,229 | 381,843 | -61,386 |
| Kenya | 97,931 | 91,215 | -6,716 |
| Spain | 142,822 | 37,179 | -105,643 |
| United States | 64,261 | 14,242 | -50,019 |
| Denmark | 71,308 | 2,020 | -69,288 |
| Australia | 28,001 | 40,396 | +12,395 |
| Italy | 39,311 | 21,349 | -17,962 |
| Belgium | 3,371 | 41,937 | +38,566 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,301,431 |
| Germany | 958,015 |
| France | 772,943 |
| Kenya | 189,146 |
| United States | 123,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,128,827 | 1,172,604 | +43,777 |
| Germany | 396,573 | 561,442 | +164,869 |
| France | 427,659 | 345,284 | -82,375 |
| Kenya | 97,931 | 91,215 | -6,716 |
| United States | 64,261 | 59,730 | -4,531 |
| Australia | 28,001 | 40,396 | +12,395 |
| Netherlands | 19,564 | 44,825 | +25,261 |
| Zambia | 62,910 | 0 | -62,910 |
| Italy | 39,311 | 21,349 | -17,962 |
| Ukraine | 39,454 | 0 | -39,454 |
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 | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 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) | 2,730,608 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,867,192 |
| Air transport | 99,332 |
| Other | 43,394 |
| 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) | 1,387,740 | 1,342,868 | -44,872 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 854,599 | 1,012,593 | +157,994 |
| Air transport | 64,436 | 34,896 | -29,540 |
| Other | 43,359 | 35 | -43,324 |
| Road transport | 0 | 999 | +999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,425,867 |
| Dover | 1,328,808 |
| Southampton | 261,836 |
| London | 148,747 |
| Immingham Docks | 124,001 |
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 | 1,171,639 | 1,254,228 | +82,589 |
| Dover | 708,047 | 620,761 | -87,286 |
| Southampton | 52,879 | 208,957 | +156,078 |
| London | 30,367 | 118,380 | +88,013 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,258 | 71,743 | +19,485 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,161 | 9,792 | -53,369 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,294 | 20,690 | -15,604 |
| ZLC | 54,613 | 999 | -53,614 |
| Purfleet | 29,896 | 20,335 | -9,561 |
| 000 | 43,359 | 35 | -43,324 |
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 | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 40 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 38 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 36 |
| H FOSTER 1875 LIMITED | 35 |
| GATTEFOSSE (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| PME CAKE LIMITED | 15 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 15 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 14 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 13 |
| CRODA EUROPE LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 |
| Ireland | 227,096 |
| Japan | 136,316 |
| United States | 87,794 |
| Norway | 82,389 |
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 |
| Ireland | 3,661 | 223,435 | +219,774 |
| Japan | 87,116 | 49,200 | -37,916 |
| United States | 11,575 | 76,219 | +64,644 |
| Norway | 37,825 | 44,564 | +6,739 |
| Spain | 40,818 | 39,443 | -1,375 |
| Turkey | 13,224 | 55,000 | +41,776 |
| Malaysia | 23,451 | 10,487 | -12,964 |
| Thailand | 22,919 | 3,433 | -19,486 |
| Taiwan | 25,921 | 0 | -25,921 |
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 |
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 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 659,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,247 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 305,898 |
| Road transport | 4,920 |
| Other | 4,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 453,376 | 206,435 | -246,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,117 | 378,130 | +285,013 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,643 | 179,255 | +52,612 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,920 | +4,920 |
| Other | 2,515 | 2,211 | -304 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 566,533 |
| Liverpool Docks | 228,288 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,801 |
| Felixstowe | 110,113 |
| Southampton | 94,110 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 412,658 | 153,875 | -258,783 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,075 | 213,213 | +198,138 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,973 | 108,828 | +41,855 |
| Felixstowe | 27,469 | 82,644 | +55,175 |
| Southampton | 15,294 | 78,816 | +63,522 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,895 | 31,023 | -17,872 |
| ZLC | 24,844 | 50,124 | +25,280 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,694 | 11,026 | -19,668 |
| London | 14,214 | 3,751 | -10,463 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 12,968 | +12,968 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 152190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all natural waxes not listed separately, such as insect waxes and spermaceti