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 | 276,680,969 |
| Netherlands | 130,735,911 |
| France | 20,360,172 |
| Norway | 9,901,503 |
| United States | 4,699,031 |
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 | 134,574,415 | 142,106,554 | +7,532,139 |
| Netherlands | 101,169,740 | 29,566,171 | -71,603,569 |
| France | 13,298,030 | 7,062,142 | -6,235,888 |
| Norway | 1,559,860 | 8,341,643 | +6,781,783 |
| United States | 4,085,447 | 613,584 | -3,471,863 |
| Switzerland | 482,307 | 418,420 | -63,887 |
| Italy | 315,162 | 374,457 | +59,295 |
| Germany | 198,776 | 164,937 | -33,839 |
| Israel | 171,724 | 174,440 | +2,716 |
| 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 | 193,083,859 |
| Belgium | 173,600,709 |
| France | 36,517,553 |
| 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 | 140,357,044 | 52,726,815 | -87,630,229 |
| Belgium | 78,024,972 | 95,575,737 | +17,550,765 |
| France | 17,293,355 | 19,224,198 | +1,930,843 |
| India | 8,559,256 | 9,547,506 | +988,250 |
| Norway | 1,559,860 | 8,571,812 | +7,011,952 |
| United States | 4,198,592 | 631,321 | -3,567,271 |
| Portugal | 3,090,020 | 0 | -3,090,020 |
| Finland | 1,571,819 | 122,918 | -1,448,901 |
| Germany | 337,212 | 798,809 | +461,597 |
| Switzerland | 482,307 | 418,420 | -63,887 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 437,940,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,029,617 |
| Air transport | 360,878 |
| Road transport | 94,466 |
| Other | 1,661 |
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) | 251,280,588 | 186,660,215 | -64,620,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,796,395 | 2,233,222 | -2,563,173 |
| Air transport | 73,733 | 287,145 | +213,412 |
| Road transport | 25,901 | 68,565 | +42,664 |
| Other | 1,056 | 605 | -451 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 357,204,768 |
| London | 24,091,383 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 24,049,388 |
| 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 | 209,350,025 | 147,854,743 | -61,495,282 |
| London | 9,739,077 | 14,352,306 | +4,613,229 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 24,049,388 | 0 | -24,049,388 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,680,707 | 9,496,694 | +2,815,987 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 9,547,506 | +9,547,506 |
| 499 | 0 | 6,262,004 | +6,262,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,483,664 | 66,567 | -4,417,097 |
| ZLC | 482,307 | 418,420 | -63,887 |
| Dover | 425,427 | 386,091 | -39,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 300,950 | 183,626 | -117,324 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 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 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 927,209,214 |
| Belgium | 638,385,527 |
| United States | 66,264,899 |
| Nigeria | 53,339,183 |
| Latvia | 48,670,458 |
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 | 464,511,905 | 462,697,309 | -1,814,596 |
| Belgium | 544,575,756 | 93,809,771 | -450,765,985 |
| United States | 10,117 | 66,254,782 | +66,244,665 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 53,339,183 | +53,339,183 |
| Latvia | 34,211,126 | 14,459,332 | -19,751,794 |
| France | 27,034,043 | 195,993 | -26,838,050 |
| Spain | 19,289,810 | 3,815,329 | -15,474,481 |
| Switzerland | 121,992 | 7,571,767 | +7,449,775 |
| Lithuania | 2,321 | 6,988,242 | +6,985,921 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,013 |
| Ireland | 377 |
| United States | 358 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 380 | 633 | +253 |
| Ireland | 377 | 0 | -377 |
| United States | 117 | 241 | +124 |
| 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) | 1,782,190,653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,760,531 |
| Air transport | 223,013 |
| Other | 7,390 |
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) | 1,072,349,636 | 709,841,017 | -362,508,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,260,198 | 1,500,333 | -22,759,865 |
| Air transport | 123,422 | 99,591 | -23,831 |
| Other | 4,679 | 2,711 | -1,968 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Ellesmere Port | 748,261,564 |
| Immingham Docks | 491,195,917 |
| Milford | 237,563,717 |
| Southampton | 209,734,840 |
| Harwich | 61,538,998 |
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 | 438,016,546 | 310,245,018 | -127,771,528 |
| Immingham Docks | 304,811,435 | 186,384,482 | -118,426,953 |
| Milford | 125,176,032 | 112,387,685 | -12,788,347 |
| Southampton | 156,537,075 | 53,197,765 | -103,339,310 |
| Harwich | 35,212,636 | 26,326,362 | -8,886,274 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 34,516,056 | 20,380,992 | -14,135,064 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,514,751 | 1,241,746 | -273,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 378,909 | 567,534 | +188,625 |
| Felixstowe | 209,481 | 342,838 | +133,357 |
| 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