Import/export HS code 27101993: Electrical insulating oils
Oils used to insulate electrical equipment
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,786,000 |
| Germany | 3,840,457 |
| Italy | 1,738,998 |
| Norway | 1,565,629 |
| Japan | 1,151,488 |
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 | 2,100,141 | 2,685,859 | +585,718 |
| Germany | 1,853,140 | 1,987,317 | +134,177 |
| Italy | 1,035,188 | 703,810 | -331,378 |
| Norway | 998,215 | 567,414 | -430,801 |
| Japan | 924,252 | 227,236 | -697,016 |
| Netherlands | 419,444 | 446,228 | +26,784 |
| Croatia | 191,941 | 34,176 | -157,765 |
| France | 64,302 | 127,557 | +63,255 |
| China | 179,641 | 0 | -179,641 |
| Turkey | 0 | 178,082 | +178,082 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 5,607,617 |
| Germany | 3,720,702 |
| United Kingdom | 3,019,096 |
| Belgium | 1,835,479 |
| Turkey | 266,858 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2,983,669 | 2,623,948 | -359,721 |
| Germany | 1,805,955 | 1,914,747 | +108,792 |
| United Kingdom | 1,989,002 | 1,030,094 | -958,908 |
| Belgium | 806,746 | 1,028,733 | +221,987 |
| Turkey | 0 | 266,858 | +266,858 |
| India | 179,641 | 0 | -179,641 |
| Egypt | 0 | 138,060 | +138,060 |
| Switzerland | 87,975 | 16,737 | -71,238 |
| Bulgaria | 48,112 | 25,244 | -22,868 |
| Japan | 0 | 62,475 | +62,475 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 11,931,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,095,016 |
| Road transport | 93,826 |
| Air transport | 54,313 |
| Other | 2,568 |
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) | 6,154,120 | 5,777,107 | -377,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,760,841 | 1,334,175 | -426,666 |
| Road transport | 77,089 | 16,737 | -60,352 |
| Air transport | 35,978 | 18,335 | -17,643 |
| Other | 2,568 | 0 | -2,568 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,328,861 |
| Felixstowe | 1,131,663 |
| London | 948,122 |
| Middlesbrough | 801,313 |
| Southampton | 492,042 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,895,022 | 5,433,839 | +538,817 |
| Felixstowe | 1,051,035 | 80,628 | -970,407 |
| London | 683,156 | 264,966 | -418,190 |
| Middlesbrough | 455,600 | 345,713 | -109,887 |
| Southampton | 179,641 | 312,401 | +132,760 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 402,799 | 34,176 | -368,623 |
| Dover | 92,138 | 322,657 | +230,519 |
| Hull | 52,855 | 104,822 | +51,967 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,169 | 139,864 | +136,695 |
| ZLC | 81,514 | 16,737 | -64,777 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,336,543 |
| Norway | 7,052,437 |
| Japan | 5,124,452 |
| France | 1,088,138 |
| Sweden | 757,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,340,109 | 3,996,434 | -343,675 |
| Norway | 3,610,503 | 3,441,934 | -168,569 |
| Japan | 1,979,416 | 3,145,036 | +1,165,620 |
| France | 561,768 | 526,370 | -35,398 |
| Sweden | 716,296 | 41,149 | -675,147 |
| Germany | 244,769 | 168,432 | -76,337 |
| Belgium | 272,961 | 42,115 | -230,846 |
| Ireland | 16,632 | 125,514 | +108,882 |
| Greece | 40,581 | 56,148 | +15,567 |
| New Zealand | 14,760 | 14,760 | +0 |
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 | 1,153 |
| XU | 5 |
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 | 812 | 341 | -471 |
| XU | 0 | 5 | +5 |
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) | 20,991,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,015,607 |
| Air transport | 498,236 |
| Other | 1,158 |
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) | 10,605,373 | 10,386,133 | -219,240 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 829,920 | 1,185,687 | +355,767 |
| Air transport | 448,147 | 50,089 | -398,058 |
| Other | 812 | 346 | -466 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 16,137,323 |
| Felixstowe | 3,286,451 |
| Southampton | 1,878,711 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 790,409 |
| Dover | 345,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,556,866 | 7,580,457 | -976,409 |
| Felixstowe | 155,920 | 3,130,531 | +2,974,611 |
| Southampton | 1,849,446 | 29,265 | -1,820,181 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 374,991 | 415,418 | +40,427 |
| Dover | 151,877 | 193,323 | +41,446 |
| London Stansted Airport | 216,526 | 9,679 | -206,847 |
| ZLC | 217,622 | 4,793 | -212,829 |
| Killingholme | 160,144 | 0 | -160,144 |
| Holyhead | 15,820 | 116,408 | +100,588 |
| London | 65,348 | 48,502 | -16,846 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101993
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Oils used to insulate electrical equipment