Import/export HS code 27101983: Hydraulic oils
Oils used in hydraulic systems for power transmission
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 | 26,615,008 |
| France | 10,793,699 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,140,564 |
| Germany | 9,836,760 |
| Netherlands | 8,166,800 |
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 | 14,245,018 | 12,369,990 | -1,875,028 |
| France | 6,029,280 | 4,764,419 | -1,264,861 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,805,800 | 2,334,764 | -5,471,036 |
| Germany | 5,044,791 | 4,791,969 | -252,822 |
| Netherlands | 4,175,431 | 3,991,369 | -184,062 |
| Italy | 797,892 | 659,809 | -138,083 |
| United States | 611,674 | 651,266 | +39,592 |
| Hungary | 525,400 | 485,963 | -39,437 |
| Ireland | 207,700 | 201,713 | -5,987 |
| Spain | 217,698 | 88,289 | -129,409 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 22,132,243 |
| France | 11,134,650 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,387,199 |
| Germany | 8,804,842 |
| Netherlands | 8,256,676 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,547,232 | 10,585,011 | -962,221 |
| France | 5,610,906 | 5,523,744 | -87,162 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,049,640 | 2,337,559 | -5,712,081 |
| Germany | 4,938,144 | 3,866,698 | -1,071,446 |
| Netherlands | 4,271,982 | 3,984,694 | -287,288 |
| Italy | 1,293,040 | 1,101,087 | -191,953 |
| Sweden | 1,158,631 | 404,548 | -754,083 |
| United States | 755,265 | 791,227 | +35,962 |
| Canada | 459,420 | 496,210 | +36,790 |
| Spain | 393,037 | 211,611 | -181,426 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +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) | 43,655,902 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,805,805 |
| Other | 2,038,276 |
| Air transport | 614,929 |
| Rail transport | 42,825 |
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) | 25,196,296 | 18,459,606 | -6,736,690 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,790,568 | 11,015,237 | -2,775,331 |
| Other | 1,112,712 | 925,564 | -187,148 |
| Air transport | 286,550 | 328,379 | +41,829 |
| Rail transport | 25,920 | 16,905 | -9,015 |
| Road transport | 18,738 | 0 | -18,738 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 13,935,855 |
| Dover | 11,683,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,991,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,527,879 |
| London | 6,746,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 7,347,343 | 6,588,512 | -758,831 |
| Dover | 7,073,150 | 4,610,273 | -2,462,877 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,602,565 | 5,388,458 | -214,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,053,228 | 2,474,651 | -5,578,577 |
| London | 3,406,133 | 3,340,386 | -65,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,513,883 | 1,501,018 | -12,865 |
| Felixstowe | 1,391,329 | 1,261,792 | -129,537 |
| Harwich | 1,344,091 | 796,142 | -547,949 |
| Middlesbrough | 911,931 | 1,130,826 | +218,895 |
| 000 | 1,112,712 | 925,564 | -187,148 |
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 | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
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+ | 48 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,740,838 |
| France | 2,739,424 |
| Iraq | 1,307,111 |
| Sweden | 1,110,211 |
| Ukraine | 898,661 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,439,868 | 2,300,970 | -1,138,898 |
| France | 1,200,116 | 1,539,308 | +339,192 |
| Iraq | 658,035 | 649,076 | -8,959 |
| Sweden | 718,695 | 391,516 | -327,179 |
| Ukraine | 383,290 | 515,371 | +132,081 |
| Norway | 365,051 | 232,967 | -132,084 |
| Libya | 374,021 | 172,057 | -201,964 |
| Finland | 279,279 | 233,120 | -46,159 |
| Spain | 261,741 | 221,011 | -40,730 |
| Belgium | 262,031 | 191,278 | -70,753 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 242,473 |
| XI | 234,742 |
| Hungary | 29,811 |
| Ireland | 4,877 |
| China | 943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 155,607 | 86,866 | -68,741 |
| XI | 165,847 | 68,895 | -96,952 |
| Hungary | 7,011 | 22,800 | +15,789 |
| Ireland | 377 | 4,500 | +4,123 |
| China | 848 | 95 | -753 |
| Germany | 233 | 0 | -233 |
| Nicaragua | 36 | 0 | -36 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,062,030 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,745,543 |
| Air transport | 810,335 |
| Other | 622,245 |
| Road transport | 6,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,011,351 | 6,050,679 | -960,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,840,863 | 2,904,680 | -936,183 |
| Air transport | 409,380 | 400,955 | -8,425 |
| Other | 390,913 | 231,332 | -159,581 |
| Road transport | 6,921 | 0 | -6,921 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,806,419 |
| Holyhead | 2,646,232 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,599,641 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,478,764 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,887,840 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,016,528 | 2,789,891 | -226,637 |
| Holyhead | 1,545,074 | 1,101,158 | -443,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,492,516 | 1,107,125 | -385,391 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,503,779 | 974,985 | -528,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,115,695 | 772,145 | -343,550 |
| Felixstowe | 554,998 | 615,996 | +60,998 |
| London | 476,762 | 392,263 | -84,499 |
| Southampton | 373,137 | 412,165 | +39,028 |
| Dover | 138,476 | 497,376 | +358,900 |
| 000 | 390,913 | 231,332 | -159,581 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101983
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used in hydraulic systems for power transmission