Import/export HS code 27101290: Various light oils
Other light oils not specified 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 279,050,022 |
| Netherlands | 137,651,340 |
| France | 22,637,536 |
| Norway | 9,901,503 |
| United States | 4,706,430 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 142,957,479 | 136,092,543 | -6,864,936 |
| Netherlands | 99,264,380 | 38,386,960 | -60,877,420 |
| France | 15,575,394 | 7,062,142 | -8,513,252 |
| Norway | 1,559,860 | 8,341,643 | +6,781,783 |
| United States | 4,027,335 | 679,095 | -3,348,240 |
| Switzerland | 444,593 | 421,605 | -22,988 |
| Italy | 315,162 | 327,437 | +12,275 |
| Germany | 200,984 | 167,327 | -33,657 |
| Israel | 130,452 | 205,017 | +74,565 |
| Poland | 145,812 | 122,918 | -22,894 |
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 | 206,128,769 |
| Belgium | 173,596,958 |
| France | 35,787,828 |
| India | 18,106,762 |
| Norway | 10,131,672 |
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 | 146,896,021 | 59,232,748 | -87,663,273 |
| Belgium | 78,024,972 | 95,571,986 | +17,547,014 |
| France | 19,564,605 | 16,223,223 | -3,341,382 |
| India | 8,559,256 | 9,547,506 | +988,250 |
| Norway | 1,559,860 | 8,571,812 | +7,011,952 |
| United States | 4,140,480 | 695,767 | -3,444,713 |
| Portugal | 3,090,020 | 0 | -3,090,020 |
| Finland | 1,530,425 | 164,312 | -1,366,113 |
| Germany | 281,792 | 864,892 | +583,100 |
| Switzerland | 444,593 | 421,605 | -22,988 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 449,433,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,068,994 |
| Air transport | 366,291 |
| Road transport | 59,937 |
| Other | 1,609 |
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) | 259,912,860 | 189,520,167 | -70,392,693 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,744,272 | 2,324,722 | -2,419,550 |
| Air transport | 71,241 | 295,050 | +223,809 |
| Road transport | 25,901 | 34,036 | +8,135 |
| Other | 459 | 1,150 | +691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 361,853,381 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 30,898,847 |
| London | 24,091,383 |
| Middlesbrough | 16,177,401 |
| Ellesmere Port | 9,547,506 |
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 | 211,305,015 | 150,548,366 | -60,756,649 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 30,898,847 | 0 | -30,898,847 |
| London | 9,639,422 | 14,451,961 | +4,812,539 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,620,989 | 9,556,412 | +2,935,423 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 9,547,506 | +9,547,506 |
| 499 | 0 | 6,262,004 | +6,262,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,487,906 | 84,224 | -4,403,682 |
| ZLC | 444,593 | 421,605 | -22,988 |
| Dover | 419,057 | 359,589 | -59,468 |
| London Gateway Port | 262,530 | 214,203 | -48,327 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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+ | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | 938,762,814 |
| Belgium | 682,351,570 |
| United States | 66,263,551 |
| Latvia | 48,673,665 |
| France | 27,235,312 |
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 | 459,073,903 | 479,688,911 | +20,615,008 |
| Belgium | 569,650,329 | 112,701,241 | -456,949,088 |
| United States | 8,582 | 66,254,969 | +66,246,387 |
| Latvia | 22,983,880 | 25,689,785 | +2,705,905 |
| France | 27,044,710 | 190,602 | -26,854,108 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 26,804,935 | +26,804,935 |
| Spain | 19,301,031 | 3,813,069 | -15,487,962 |
| Lithuania | 6,170 | 6,988,242 | +6,982,072 |
| Switzerland | 121,992 | 4,699,472 | +4,577,480 |
| Norway | 4,052,013 | 6,390 | -4,045,623 |
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 | 5,596 |
| XI | 1,017 |
| Ireland | 377 |
| United States | 367 |
| Italy | 186 |
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 | 3,744 | 1,852 | -1,892 |
| XI | 398 | 619 | +221 |
| Ireland | 377 | 0 | -377 |
| United States | 137 | 230 | +93 |
| Italy | 64 | 122 | +58 |
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) | 1,808,443,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,810,770 |
| Air transport | 219,166 |
| Other | 7,543 |
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) | 1,080,830,126 | 727,613,391 | -353,216,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,258,190 | 1,552,580 | -22,705,610 |
| Air transport | 50,533 | 168,633 | +118,100 |
| Other | 4,720 | 2,823 | -1,897 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 768,624,448 |
| Immingham Docks | 488,433,283 |
| Milford | 239,349,335 |
| Southampton | 214,330,316 |
| Harwich | 63,745,469 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 447,000,662 | 321,623,786 | -125,376,876 |
| Immingham Docks | 301,020,132 | 187,413,151 | -113,606,981 |
| Milford | 125,676,515 | 113,672,820 | -12,003,695 |
| Southampton | 158,476,269 | 55,854,047 | -102,622,222 |
| Harwich | 36,002,435 | 27,743,034 | -8,259,401 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 34,516,056 | 20,380,992 | -14,135,064 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,526,412 | 1,280,813 | -245,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 390,070 | 592,412 | +202,342 |
| Felixstowe | 238,061 | 332,559 | +94,498 |
| Middlesbrough | 117,120 | 108,675 | -8,445 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other light oils not specified in this category