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 | 137,996,086 |
| Oman | 46,642,671 |
| France | 25,642,807 |
| Belgium | 13,149,301 |
| Spain | 7,297,175 |
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 | 38,681,241 | -60,633,604 |
| Oman | 22,903,175 | 23,739,496 | +836,321 |
| France | 12,303,151 | 13,339,656 | +1,036,505 |
| Belgium | 6,933,056 | 6,216,245 | -716,811 |
| Spain | 5,357,892 | 1,939,283 | -3,418,609 |
| Germany | 4,759,068 | 1,791,527 | -2,967,541 |
| Netherlands | 1,786,579 | 3,348,620 | +1,562,041 |
| Ireland | 91,694 | 98,683 | +6,989 |
| 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 | 137,999,454 |
| Oman | 46,642,671 |
| France | 25,399,010 |
| Belgium | 11,795,713 |
| Germany | 7,631,857 |
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 | 38,681,241 | -60,636,972 |
| Oman | 22,903,175 | 23,739,496 | +836,321 |
| France | 12,182,584 | 13,216,426 | +1,033,842 |
| Belgium | 6,069,054 | 5,726,659 | -342,395 |
| Germany | 4,874,259 | 2,757,598 | -2,116,661 |
| Spain | 5,357,892 | 1,942,360 | -3,415,532 |
| United Kingdom | 1,356,956 | 1,887,581 | +530,625 |
| Netherlands | 1,282,955 | 967,365 | -315,590 |
| Ireland | 73,950 | 74,557 | +607 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Essex | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 227,705,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,982,368 |
| Air transport | 83,995 |
| Other | 41,870 |
| 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) | 145,567,292 | 82,137,921 | -63,429,371 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,906,139 | 7,076,229 | -829,910 |
| Air transport | 43,074 | 40,921 | -2,153 |
| Other | 17,744 | 24,126 | +6,382 |
| 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 | 137,996,086 |
| London | 49,525,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,843,864 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,807,004 |
| Hull | 4,319,810 |
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 | 38,681,241 | -60,633,604 |
| London | 24,806,125 | 24,719,003 | -87,122 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,658,639 | 15,185,225 | +526,586 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,972,330 | 4,834,674 | -5,137,656 |
| Hull | 3,460,836 | 858,974 | -2,601,862 |
| Southampton | 11,264 | 3,326,503 | +3,315,239 |
| Dover | 268,025 | 366,770 | +98,745 |
| Thamesport | 17,597 | 415,501 | +397,904 |
| Felixstowe | 240,770 | 184,884 | -55,886 |
| Harwich | 136,310 | 209,150 | +72,840 |
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 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3 |
| Air transport | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CALDIC (UK) LTD | 47 |
| ELEMENTIS UK LIMITED | 42 |
| MOEVE CHEMICALS UK LIMITED | 35 |
| IMCD UK LIMITED | 35 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 35 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 27 |
| 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 | 2 |
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 | 111,195,806 |
| Belgium | 103,467,412 |
| Ireland | 1,272,012 |
| China | 294,278 |
| Ivory Coast | 226,715 |
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 | 76,614,464 | 34,581,342 | -42,033,122 |
| Belgium | 55,906,694 | 47,560,718 | -8,345,976 |
| Ireland | 626,782 | 645,230 | +18,448 |
| China | 181,642 | 112,636 | -69,006 |
| Ivory Coast | 203,338 | 23,377 | -179,961 |
| United Arab Emirates | 104,568 | 85,757 | -18,811 |
| Spain | 70,912 | 101,209 | +30,297 |
| Switzerland | 56,939 | 49,828 | -7,111 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 79,817 | 20,974 | -58,843 |
| Turkey | 43,136 | 49,908 | +6,772 |
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 | 11,028 |
| Denmark | 4,703 |
| Ireland | 1,717 |
| Belgium | 1,234 |
| China | 19 |
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 | 1,637 | 9,391 | +7,754 |
| Denmark | 2,839 | 1,864 | -975 |
| Ireland | 46 | 1,671 | +1,625 |
| Belgium | 885 | 349 | -536 |
| 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) | 215,930,729 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,050,637 |
| Other | 292,592 |
| Air transport | 189,723 |
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) | 133,497,796 | 82,432,933 | -51,064,863 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 879,096 | 1,171,541 | +292,445 |
| Other | 143,577 | 149,015 | +5,438 |
| Air transport | 96,629 | 93,094 | -3,535 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 214,287,301 |
| London Gateway Port | 831,059 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 513,860 |
| London | 445,346 |
| Liverpool Docks | 410,657 |
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 | 132,319,890 | 81,967,411 | -50,352,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 554,671 | 276,388 | -278,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 210,939 | 302,921 | +91,982 |
| London | 237,670 | 207,676 | -29,994 |
| Liverpool Docks | 239,261 | 171,396 | -67,865 |
| Felixstowe | 263,834 | 136,204 | -127,630 |
| Heysham | 197,245 | 193,479 | -3,766 |
| 000 | 143,577 | 149,015 | +5,438 |
| Holyhead | 70,994 | 135,779 | +64,785 |
| 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