Import/export HS code 27101211: Light oils for specific processing
Light oils designed for undergoing a particular industrial or chemical process
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 238,453,306 |
| Belgium | 22,201,809 |
| Greece | 11,802,660 |
| France | 8,144,732 |
| Norway | 31,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 168,459,166 | 69,994,140 | -98,465,026 |
| Belgium | 0 | 22,201,809 | +22,201,809 |
| Greece | 11,802,660 | 0 | -11,802,660 |
| France | 8,144,732 | 0 | -8,144,732 |
| Norway | 15,605 | 16,039 | +434 |
| Germany | 28,317 | 0 | -28,317 |
| Israel | 20,749 | 0 | -20,749 |
| Ireland | 810 | 2,407 | +1,597 |
| Italy | 1,235 | 0 | -1,235 |
| Denmark | 0 | 893 | +893 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 186,995,303 |
| United States | 50,495,033 |
| Belgium | 15,845,035 |
| Greece | 11,802,660 |
| France | 8,144,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 114,692,485 | 72,302,818 | -42,389,667 |
| United States | 50,495,033 | 0 | -50,495,033 |
| Belgium | 0 | 15,845,035 | +15,845,035 |
| Greece | 11,802,660 | 0 | -11,802,660 |
| France | 8,144,732 | 0 | -8,144,732 |
| United Kingdom | 3,272,554 | 4,048,096 | +775,542 |
| Norway | 14,699 | 16,039 | +1,340 |
| Germany | 27,180 | 0 | -27,180 |
| Israel | 20,749 | 0 | -20,749 |
| Italy | 1,235 | 0 | -1,235 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Norfolk | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 280,681,174 |
| Other | 3,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,128 |
| Air transport | 2,043 |
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) | 188,469,186 | 92,211,988 | -96,257,198 |
| Other | 810 | 2,407 | +1,597 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,235 | 893 | -342 |
| Air transport | 2,043 | 0 | -2,043 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 218,581,337 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 38,317,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,730,619 |
| London | 30,738 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,749 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 141,459,280 | 77,122,057 | -64,337,223 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 38,317,731 | 0 | -38,317,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,656,727 | 15,073,892 | +6,417,165 |
| London | 14,699 | 16,039 | +1,340 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,749 | 0 | -20,749 |
| 000 | 810 | 2,407 | +1,597 |
| Dover | 1,235 | 893 | -342 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,137 | 0 | -1,137 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 906 | 0 | -906 |
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 | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2024-12 | 1 |
| 2024-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 3 |
| PETROINEOS TRADING LIMITED | 2 |
| PETROINEOS TRADING LIMITED | 2 |
| OPTIMUM OILS LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,472,570 |
| France | 7,150,499 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 723,552 |
| Saudi Arabia | 228,544 |
| Australia | 150,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,472,570 | 0 | -25,472,570 |
| France | 7,147,621 | 2,878 | -7,144,743 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 0 | 723,552 | +723,552 |
| Saudi Arabia | 45,270 | 183,274 | +138,004 |
| Australia | 145,865 | 4,400 | -141,465 |
| Canada | 9,129 | 95,821 | +86,692 |
| Ireland | 31,378 | 54,873 | +23,495 |
| British Virgin Islands | 0 | 83,738 | +83,738 |
| United States | 20,896 | 41,790 | +20,894 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 50,340 | 0 | -50,340 |
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 | 2,086 |
| Ireland | 240 |
| XI | 77 |
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 | 0 | 2,086 | +2,086 |
| Ireland | 0 | 240 | +240 |
| XI | 0 | 77 | +77 |
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) | 34,047,270 |
| Air transport | 376,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,574 |
| Other | 2,403 |
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) | 32,891,845 | 1,155,425 | -31,736,420 |
| Air transport | 268,296 | 107,892 | -160,404 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,237 | 91,337 | +44,100 |
| Other | 0 | 2,403 | +2,403 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 22,747,038 |
| Milford | 10,017,739 |
| Portsmouth | 726,819 |
| London Gateway Port | 389,168 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 185,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 22,641,759 | 105,279 | -22,536,480 |
| Milford | 10,017,739 | 0 | -10,017,739 |
| Portsmouth | 3,267 | 723,552 | +720,285 |
| London Gateway Port | 179,623 | 209,545 | +29,922 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 167,401 | 18,240 | -149,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 91,544 | 77,385 | -14,159 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,966 | 104,927 | +88,961 |
| Holyhead | 14,049 | 31,820 | +17,771 |
| Felixstowe | 16,658 | 21,345 | +4,687 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,855 | 17,690 | +4,835 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Light oils designed for undergoing a particular industrial or chemical process