Import/export HS code 27101947: High-sulphur oils
Petroleum oils with a sulphur content between 0.002% and 0.1% by weight
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 210,718,589 |
| Belgium | 115,766,389 |
| Nigeria | 106,192,358 |
| Qatar | 97,178,268 |
| Greece | 4,512,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 134,556,545 | 76,162,044 | -58,394,501 |
| Belgium | 66,746,963 | 49,019,426 | -17,727,537 |
| Nigeria | 13,612,463 | 92,579,895 | +78,967,432 |
| Qatar | 73,489,852 | 23,688,416 | -49,801,436 |
| Greece | 0 | 4,512,809 | +4,512,809 |
| France | 58,589 | 3,658,416 | +3,599,827 |
| Libya | 0 | 474,101 | +474,101 |
| Egypt | 0 | 293,022 | +293,022 |
| Germany | 188,991 | 67,197 | -121,794 |
| Italy | 917 | 44,312 | +43,395 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Qatar | 220,944,447 |
| Nigeria | 133,858,545 |
| Belgium | 104,012,954 |
| Netherlands | 49,835,403 |
| United Kingdom | 16,268,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 174,835,426 | 46,109,021 | -128,726,405 |
| Nigeria | 13,612,463 | 120,246,082 | +106,633,619 |
| Belgium | 51,545,853 | 52,467,101 | +921,248 |
| Netherlands | 31,320,845 | 18,514,558 | -12,806,287 |
| United Kingdom | 15,280,369 | 988,170 | -14,292,199 |
| Norway | 0 | 4,782,167 | +4,782,167 |
| Greece | 0 | 4,512,809 | +4,512,809 |
| Germany | 669,828 | 720,788 | +50,960 |
| Sweden | 819,456 | 278,146 | -541,310 |
| United States | 602,779 | 285,022 | -317,757 |
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 - East | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 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) | 538,638,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 554,842 |
| Road transport | 19,950 |
| Air transport | 6,370 |
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) | 288,366,006 | 250,272,737 | -38,093,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 327,941 | 226,901 | -101,040 |
| Road transport | 19,950 | 0 | -19,950 |
| Air transport | 3,261 | 3,109 | -152 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 405,396,853 |
| WEY | 52,587,337 |
| Immingham Docks | 32,654,012 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 11,015,722 |
| 499 | 8,349,149 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 224,699,124 | 180,697,729 | -44,001,395 |
| WEY | 29,957,853 | 22,629,484 | -7,328,369 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,326,027 | 13,327,985 | -5,998,042 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 11,015,722 | 0 | -11,015,722 |
| 499 | 0 | 8,349,149 | +8,349,149 |
| Falmouth | 0 | 6,387,424 | +6,387,424 |
| Hull | 3,030,940 | 3,072,314 | +41,374 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 6,090,881 | +6,090,881 |
| Inverness | 0 | 4,930,001 | +4,930,001 |
| Greenock | 0 | 4,512,809 | +4,512,809 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 2 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
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+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 334,635,582 |
| Morocco | 270,175,972 |
| Belgium | 160,151,158 |
| Senegal | 151,129,234 |
| Gibraltar | 146,362,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 211,256,978 | 123,378,604 | -87,878,374 |
| Morocco | 159,974,845 | 110,201,127 | -49,773,718 |
| Belgium | 129,305,199 | 30,845,959 | -98,459,240 |
| Senegal | 68,344,645 | 82,784,589 | +14,439,944 |
| Gibraltar | 40,882,339 | 105,479,913 | +64,597,574 |
| Norway | 89,970,567 | 14,499,652 | -75,470,915 |
| Netherlands | 30,148,099 | 34,248,099 | +4,100,000 |
| France | 43,703,568 | 18,012,897 | -25,690,671 |
| Togo | 19,215,965 | 17,462,910 | -1,753,055 |
| Malta | 0 | 17,253,097 | +17,253,097 |
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) | 1,394,808,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 830,549 |
| Air transport | 101,613 |
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) | 795,511,255 | 599,297,480 | -196,213,775 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,479 | 607,070 | +383,591 |
| Air transport | 27,017 | 74,596 | +47,579 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,192,868,204 |
| Immingham Docks | 150,820,309 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 37,496,153 |
| Falmouth | 6,225,546 |
| Harwich | 3,041,495 |
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 | 694,495,957 | 498,372,247 | -196,123,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 58,344,939 | 92,475,370 | +34,130,431 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 37,496,153 | 0 | -37,496,153 |
| Falmouth | 2,818,965 | 3,406,581 | +587,616 |
| Harwich | 4,447 | 3,037,048 | +3,032,601 |
| Milford | 2,311,620 | 0 | -2,311,620 |
| Ellesmere Port | 0 | 1,787,789 | +1,787,789 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 378,601 | +378,601 |
| Dover | 10,193 | 289,524 | +279,331 |
| Hull | 135,355 | 16,129 | -119,226 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101947
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Petroleum oils with a sulphur content between 0.002% and 0.1% by weight