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 | 57,792,539 |
| Netherlands | 40,489,272 |
| Spain | 25,023,383 |
| Germany | 6,934,590 |
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 | 47,179,193 | 10,613,346 | -36,565,847 |
| Netherlands | 8,087,956 | 32,401,316 | +24,313,360 |
| Spain | 10,754,816 | 14,268,567 | +3,513,751 |
| Germany | 2,882,113 | 4,052,477 | +1,170,364 |
| France | 2,373,464 | 1,606,906 | -766,558 |
| Denmark | 3,164,230 | 98,600 | -3,065,630 |
| Switzerland | 157,710 | 58,804 | -98,906 |
| Ireland | 88,447 | 86,962 | -1,485 |
| United States | 46,123 | 57,448 | +11,325 |
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 | 37,447,386 |
| Belgium | 30,646,063 |
| Spain | 25,023,381 |
| 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 | 9,026,599 | 28,420,787 | +19,394,188 |
| Belgium | 24,219,641 | 6,426,422 | -17,793,219 |
| Spain | 10,752,747 | 14,270,634 | +3,517,887 |
| United Kingdom | 16,108,663 | 2,263,215 | -13,845,448 |
| Germany | 6,885,903 | 7,206,558 | +320,655 |
| France | 2,239,783 | 1,556,187 | -683,596 |
| Denmark | 3,166,697 | 98,600 | -3,068,097 |
| United States | 1,002,170 | 1,185,045 | +182,875 |
| Switzerland | 168,952 | 34,092 | -134,860 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 182,447,707 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,685,970 |
| Air transport | 159,469 |
| Road transport | 34,092 |
| Other | 18,369 |
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) | 120,569,587 | 61,878,120 | -58,691,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,382,677 | 8,303,293 | -3,079,384 |
| Air transport | 104,990 | 54,479 | -50,511 |
| Road transport | 0 | 34,092 | +34,092 |
| Other | 12,939 | 5,430 | -7,509 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 98,327,210 |
| Middlesbrough | 43,265,769 |
| Southampton | 26,340,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,078,862 |
| 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 | 71,136,094 | 27,191,116 | -43,944,978 |
| Middlesbrough | 22,552,318 | 20,713,451 | -1,838,867 |
| Southampton | 26,340,682 | 0 | -26,340,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,580,327 | 14,498,535 | +6,918,208 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 3,223,595 | +3,223,595 |
| Hull | 1,270,982 | 1,393,422 | +122,440 |
| Dover | 756,347 | 1,124,984 | +368,637 |
| Felixstowe | 796,912 | 445,384 | -351,528 |
| Thamesport | 527,635 | 584,062 | +56,427 |
| Eurotunnel | 287,926 | 299,705 | +11,779 |
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 | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 20 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| 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 | 435,442,027 |
| Belgium | 200,429,940 |
| France | 37,251,291 |
| United States | 9,730,767 |
| Latvia | 8,507,621 |
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 | 283,391,835 | 152,050,192 | -131,341,643 |
| Belgium | 125,726,828 | 74,703,112 | -51,023,716 |
| France | 37,039,284 | 212,007 | -36,827,277 |
| United States | 4,015,206 | 5,715,561 | +1,700,355 |
| Latvia | 8,507,621 | 0 | -8,507,621 |
| Lithuania | 21,577 | 7,801,561 | +7,779,984 |
| Ireland | 845,035 | 337,950 | -507,085 |
| Saudi Arabia | 240,657 | 155,986 | -84,671 |
| United Arab Emirates | 153,088 | 112,776 | -40,312 |
| Germany | 31,530 | 203,058 | +171,528 |
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 | 6,067 |
| Slovakia | 2,037 |
| Belgium | 1,743 |
| Germany | 434 |
| France | 112 |
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 | 4,720 | 1,347 | -3,373 |
| Slovakia | 2,037 | 0 | -2,037 |
| Belgium | 1,478 | 265 | -1,213 |
| Germany | 377 | 57 | -320 |
| France | 112 | 0 | -112 |
| 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) | 696,350,229 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,961,129 |
| Air transport | 1,264,702 |
| Other | 19,764 |
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) | 456,817,287 | 239,532,942 | -217,284,345 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,235,816 | 1,725,313 | -2,510,503 |
| Air transport | 122,282 | 1,142,420 | +1,020,138 |
| Other | 14,137 | 5,627 | -8,510 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 270,779,534 |
| Immingham Docks | 237,050,043 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 187,778,056 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,910,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,336,197 |
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 | 148,432,508 | 122,347,026 | -26,085,482 |
| Immingham Docks | 163,198,598 | 73,851,445 | -89,347,153 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 146,905,315 | 40,872,741 | -106,032,574 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,910,696 | +1,910,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 635,977 | 700,220 | +64,243 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,950 | 907,749 | +813,799 |
| London Gateway Port | 502,581 | 466,263 | -36,318 |
| Liverpool Docks | 654,436 | 180,899 | -473,537 |
| Felixstowe | 434,385 | 367,092 | -67,293 |
| Hull | 0 | 237,320 | +237,320 |
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