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.
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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 | 2,133,209 |
| Germany | 898,947 |
| France | 882,402 |
| Kenya | 214,461 |
| 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 | 1,049,344 | 1,083,865 | +34,521 |
| Germany | 409,270 | 489,677 | +80,407 |
| France | 433,407 | 448,995 | +15,588 |
| Kenya | 123,246 | 91,215 | -32,031 |
| Spain | 138,485 | 41,516 | -96,969 |
| United States | 61,135 | 18,380 | -42,755 |
| Denmark | 8,398 | 64,930 | +56,532 |
| Australia | 28,001 | 40,396 | +12,395 |
| Italy | 40,345 | 27,974 | -12,371 |
| Belgium | 1,005 | 39,281 | +38,276 |
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 | 2,293,498 |
| Germany | 920,811 |
| France | 830,273 |
| Kenya | 214,461 |
| United States | 114,361 |
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 | 1,172,202 | 1,121,296 | -50,906 |
| Germany | 416,528 | 504,283 | +87,755 |
| France | 415,471 | 414,802 | -669 |
| Kenya | 123,246 | 91,215 | -32,031 |
| United States | 60,123 | 54,238 | -5,885 |
| Australia | 28,001 | 40,396 | +12,395 |
| Italy | 40,345 | 27,974 | -12,371 |
| Zambia | 0 | 62,910 | +62,910 |
| Netherlands | 16,173 | 44,300 | +28,127 |
| 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 | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| 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) | 2,746,003 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,893,367 |
| Air transport | 92,607 |
| Other | 43,422 |
| 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) | 1,465,788 | 1,280,215 | -185,573 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 797,197 | 1,096,170 | +298,973 |
| Air transport | 56,664 | 35,943 | -20,721 |
| Other | 39,243 | 4,179 | -35,064 |
| Road transport | 0 | 999 | +999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,409,870 |
| Dover | 1,338,415 |
| Southampton | 298,250 |
| London | 148,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 105,672 |
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 | 1,230,421 | 1,179,449 | -50,972 |
| Dover | 609,564 | 728,851 | +119,287 |
| Southampton | 85,403 | 212,847 | +127,444 |
| London | 28,001 | 120,746 | +92,745 |
| Eurotunnel | 87,946 | 17,726 | -70,220 |
| Immingham Docks | 52,258 | 32,790 | -19,468 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,075 | 9,792 | -60,283 |
| ZLC | 54,613 | 999 | -53,614 |
| Purfleet | 18,168 | 26,960 | +8,792 |
| 000 | 39,243 | 4,179 | -35,064 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 38 |
| CORNELIUS GROUP PLC | 36 |
| H FOSTER 1875 LIMITED | 34 |
| GATTEFOSSE (UK) LIMITED | 28 |
| PROTEC INGREDIA LIMITED | 15 |
| PME CAKE LIMITED | 14 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 13 |
| 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 | 224,864 |
| Japan | 148,192 |
| United States | 87,794 |
| Norway | 81,446 |
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 | 3,733 | 221,131 | +217,398 |
| Japan | 98,992 | 49,200 | -49,792 |
| United States | 11,575 | 76,219 | +64,644 |
| Norway | 37,825 | 43,621 | +5,796 |
| 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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 659,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 316,831 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 453,376 | 206,435 | -246,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,272 | 373,511 | +275,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 138,519 | 178,312 | +39,793 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 566,533 |
| Liverpool Docks | 228,288 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 180,956 |
| Felixstowe | 110,113 |
| Southampton | 105,986 |
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 | 72,128 | 108,828 | +36,700 |
| Felixstowe | 27,469 | 82,644 | +55,175 |
| Southampton | 27,170 | 78,816 | +51,646 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,895 | 27,833 | -21,062 |
| 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