Import/export HS code 27101221: White spirit
A type of light oil used as a solvent or cleaner in industrial and household applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 130,151,122 |
| Oman | 46,642,671 |
| France | 26,691,403 |
| Belgium | 13,451,950 |
| Spain | 9,001,966 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 99,314,845 | 30,836,277 | -68,478,568 |
| Oman | 22,903,175 | 23,739,496 | +836,321 |
| France | 13,224,769 | 13,466,634 | +241,865 |
| Belgium | 7,090,192 | 6,361,758 | -728,434 |
| Spain | 6,934,137 | 2,067,829 | -4,866,308 |
| Germany | 5,024,123 | 1,723,718 | -3,300,405 |
| Netherlands | 2,103,550 | 3,147,478 | +1,043,928 |
| Ireland | 88,107 | 108,443 | +20,336 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 102,406 | +102,406 |
| Turkey | 0 | 30,969 | +30,969 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 130,154,490 |
| Oman | 46,642,671 |
| France | 26,442,920 |
| Belgium | 11,979,904 |
| Spain | 9,005,043 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 99,318,213 | 30,836,277 | -68,481,936 |
| Oman | 22,903,175 | 23,739,496 | +836,321 |
| France | 13,121,255 | 13,321,665 | +200,410 |
| Belgium | 6,184,938 | 5,794,966 | -389,972 |
| Spain | 6,934,137 | 2,070,906 | -4,863,231 |
| Germany | 5,193,642 | 2,515,606 | -2,678,036 |
| United Kingdom | 1,454,151 | 1,897,596 | +443,445 |
| Netherlands | 1,417,870 | 1,055,825 | -362,045 |
| Ireland | 68,799 | 84,061 | +15,262 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 103,498 | +103,498 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 223,150,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,059,962 |
| Air transport | 85,327 |
| Other | 43,690 |
| Road transport | 34,157 |
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) | 148,625,512 | 74,525,326 | -74,100,186 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,048,671 | 7,011,291 | -1,037,380 |
| Air transport | 42,612 | 42,715 | +103 |
| Other | 19,308 | 24,382 | +5,074 |
| Road transport | 0 | 34,157 | +34,157 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 130,151,122 |
| London | 49,635,912 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,547,725 |
| Middlesbrough | 17,022,823 |
| Hull | 4,607,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 99,314,845 | 30,836,277 | -68,478,568 |
| London | 24,834,027 | 24,801,885 | -32,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,351,969 | 15,195,756 | -156,213 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,216,762 | 4,806,061 | -7,410,701 |
| Hull | 3,668,846 | 938,251 | -2,730,595 |
| Southampton | 11,264 | 3,326,503 | +3,315,239 |
| Dover | 261,268 | 378,449 | +117,181 |
| Felixstowe | 240,906 | 196,309 | -44,597 |
| Thamesport | 19,494 | 415,501 | +396,007 |
| Harwich | 136,484 | 202,390 | +65,906 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Air transport | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 46 |
| ELEMENTIS UK LIMITED | 41 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 34 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 34 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 34 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 26 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 24 |
| HALTERMANN CARLESS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| PETROFER U.K. LIMITED | 23 |
| SAMUEL BANNER & CO. LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 109,794,153 |
| Belgium | 103,033,902 |
| Ireland | 1,306,749 |
| Ivory Coast | 316,370 |
| China | 294,278 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 71,130,487 | 38,663,666 | -32,466,821 |
| Belgium | 57,895,817 | 45,138,085 | -12,757,732 |
| Ireland | 672,123 | 634,626 | -37,497 |
| Ivory Coast | 269,463 | 46,907 | -222,556 |
| China | 181,642 | 112,636 | -69,006 |
| United Arab Emirates | 98,532 | 85,380 | -13,152 |
| Spain | 71,895 | 94,847 | +22,952 |
| Italy | 39,515 | 64,602 | +25,087 |
| Singapore | 56,449 | 45,917 | -10,532 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 79,817 | 20,974 | -58,843 |
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 | 286,670 |
| XI | 11,074 |
| Denmark | 4,703 |
| Ireland | 1,700 |
| Belgium | 1,523 |
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 | 148,015 | 138,655 | -9,360 |
| XI | 1,666 | 9,408 | +7,742 |
| Denmark | 2,839 | 1,864 | -975 |
| Ireland | 46 | 1,654 | +1,608 |
| Belgium | 1,065 | 458 | -607 |
| China | 19 | 0 | -19 |
| Spain | 9 | 0 | -9 |
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) | 214,227,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,027,166 |
| Other | 305,698 |
| Air transport | 197,105 |
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) | 130,131,132 | 84,095,880 | -46,035,252 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 891,678 | 1,135,488 | +243,810 |
| Other | 153,659 | 152,039 | -1,620 |
| Air transport | 97,203 | 99,902 | +2,699 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 212,426,290 |
| London Gateway Port | 910,064 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 500,311 |
| London | 445,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 439,419 |
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 | 128,822,385 | 83,603,905 | -45,218,480 |
| London Gateway Port | 607,223 | 302,841 | -304,382 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 242,008 | 258,303 | +16,295 |
| London | 213,996 | 231,350 | +17,354 |
| Liverpool Docks | 290,101 | 149,318 | -140,783 |
| Felixstowe | 263,834 | 136,204 | -127,630 |
| Heysham | 193,128 | 197,183 | +4,055 |
| 000 | 153,659 | 152,039 | -1,620 |
| Holyhead | 63,812 | 140,525 | +76,713 |
| Harwich | 77,796 | 106,746 | +28,950 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of light oil used as a solvent or cleaner in industrial and household applications