Import/export HS code 27101225: Various light oils
Other types of light oils not specifically listed in this category
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 64,193,034 |
| Belgium | 57,896,709 |
| Netherlands | 40,800,454 |
| Spain | 24,850,677 |
| Germany | 6,858,736 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 57,273,083 | 6,919,951 | -50,353,132 |
| Belgium | 47,113,623 | 10,783,086 | -36,330,537 |
| Netherlands | 8,284,194 | 32,516,260 | +24,232,066 |
| Spain | 10,344,818 | 14,505,859 | +4,161,041 |
| Germany | 2,843,904 | 4,014,832 | +1,170,928 |
| France | 2,428,214 | 1,790,571 | -637,643 |
| Denmark | 3,169,348 | 103,277 | -3,066,071 |
| Switzerland | 201,776 | 61,629 | -140,147 |
| Ireland | 70,153 | 105,045 | +34,892 |
| United States | 29,674 | 70,141 | +40,467 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 66,885,103 |
| Netherlands | 37,597,735 |
| Belgium | 30,737,628 |
| Spain | 24,850,675 |
| United Kingdom | 18,371,878 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 58,264,349 | 8,620,754 | -49,643,595 |
| Netherlands | 9,112,126 | 28,485,609 | +19,373,483 |
| Belgium | 24,276,719 | 6,460,909 | -17,815,810 |
| Spain | 10,342,749 | 14,507,926 | +4,165,177 |
| United Kingdom | 16,108,663 | 2,263,215 | -13,845,448 |
| Germany | 6,896,083 | 7,355,562 | +459,479 |
| France | 2,291,770 | 1,699,494 | -592,276 |
| Denmark | 3,171,815 | 103,277 | -3,068,538 |
| United States | 929,110 | 1,243,925 | +314,815 |
| Switzerland | 206,363 | 34,092 | -172,271 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +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) | 182,334,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,256,451 |
| Air transport | 153,248 |
| Road transport | 34,092 |
| Other | 25,501 |
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) | 120,082,190 | 62,252,051 | -57,830,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,621,359 | 8,635,092 | -2,986,267 |
| Air transport | 103,656 | 49,592 | -54,064 |
| Road transport | 0 | 34,092 | +34,092 |
| Other | 14,640 | 10,861 | -3,779 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 98,565,036 |
| Middlesbrough | 43,255,402 |
| Southampton | 26,340,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,151,360 |
| Ellesmere Port | 3,223,595 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 71,291,037 | 27,273,999 | -44,017,038 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,121,067 | 21,134,335 | -986,732 |
| Southampton | 26,324,233 | 16,449 | -26,307,784 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,550,223 | 14,601,137 | +7,050,914 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 3,223,595 | +3,223,595 |
| Hull | 1,255,882 | 1,517,602 | +261,720 |
| Dover | 844,983 | 1,049,740 | +204,757 |
| Felixstowe | 809,212 | 482,701 | -326,511 |
| Thamesport | 549,713 | 498,867 | -50,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 267,521 | 321,241 | +53,720 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 454,059,669 |
| Belgium | 200,264,088 |
| France | 40,922,220 |
| Latvia | 8,507,621 |
| Lithuania | 7,823,138 |
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 | 289,624,451 | 164,435,218 | -125,189,233 |
| Belgium | 127,643,507 | 72,620,581 | -55,022,926 |
| France | 36,497,157 | 4,425,063 | -32,072,094 |
| Latvia | 8,507,621 | 0 | -8,507,621 |
| Lithuania | 21,577 | 7,801,561 | +7,779,984 |
| United States | 4,010,843 | 1,863,511 | -2,147,332 |
| Ireland | 828,431 | 356,323 | -472,108 |
| Saudi Arabia | 296,442 | 155,986 | -140,456 |
| United Arab Emirates | 151,887 | 113,977 | -37,910 |
| Bulgaria | 40,149 | 184,659 | +144,510 |
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 | 9,059 |
| XI | 6,067 |
| Slovakia | 2,037 |
| Belgium | 1,943 |
| Germany | 438 |
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 | 5,210 | 3,849 | -1,361 |
| XI | 3,691 | 2,376 | -1,315 |
| Slovakia | 2,037 | 0 | -2,037 |
| Belgium | 1,678 | 265 | -1,413 |
| Germany | 70 | 368 | +298 |
| France | 172 | 0 | -172 |
| Ireland | 15 | 0 | -15 |
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) | 714,963,279 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,825,993 |
| Air transport | 1,116,026 |
| Other | 19,731 |
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) | 464,514,093 | 250,449,186 | -214,064,907 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,207,942 | 1,618,051 | -2,589,891 |
| Air transport | 119,088 | 996,938 | +877,850 |
| Other | 12,873 | 6,858 | -6,015 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 273,007,641 |
| Immingham Docks | 240,691,865 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 200,368,208 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,910,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,332,308 |
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 | 154,056,944 | 118,950,697 | -35,106,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 155,408,712 | 85,283,153 | -70,125,559 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 156,661,267 | 43,706,941 | -112,954,326 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,910,696 | +1,910,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 634,358 | 697,950 | +63,592 |
| London Gateway Port | 512,043 | 475,733 | -36,310 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,756 | 780,798 | +690,042 |
| Liverpool Docks | 632,083 | 207,846 | -424,237 |
| Felixstowe | 496,549 | 314,130 | -182,419 |
| Heysham | 127,448 | 105,889 | -21,559 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101225
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of light oils not specifically listed in this category