Import/export HS code 27101999: Various lubricating oils
Other oils used for lubrication and industrial purposes
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 | 135,330,181 |
| Netherlands | 107,438,593 |
| United States | 54,121,709 |
| Germany | 28,590,160 |
| Egypt | 22,665,170 |
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 | 75,573,929 | 59,756,252 | -15,817,677 |
| Netherlands | 57,862,218 | 49,576,375 | -8,285,843 |
| United States | 20,787,616 | 33,334,093 | +12,546,477 |
| Germany | 13,870,276 | 14,719,884 | +849,608 |
| Egypt | 15,256,184 | 7,408,986 | -7,847,198 |
| Poland | 9,072,520 | 5,870,386 | -3,202,134 |
| Denmark | 7,553,333 | 6,294,157 | -1,259,176 |
| France | 8,649,743 | 3,983,630 | -4,666,113 |
| South Korea | 3,603,265 | 2,338,556 | -1,264,709 |
| Switzerland | 1,974,996 | 2,192,668 | +217,672 |
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 | 98,243,509 |
| Netherlands | 46,568,707 |
| Bahrain | 27,590,929 |
| South Korea | 25,637,217 |
| Belgium | 24,805,843 |
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 | 52,498,314 | 45,745,195 | -6,753,119 |
| Netherlands | 27,244,433 | 19,324,274 | -7,920,159 |
| Bahrain | 15,206,032 | 12,384,897 | -2,821,135 |
| South Korea | 15,529,158 | 10,108,059 | -5,421,099 |
| Belgium | 14,165,731 | 10,640,112 | -3,525,619 |
| Finland | 9,944,972 | 14,459,963 | +4,514,991 |
| Germany | 10,823,312 | 12,402,428 | +1,579,116 |
| Spain | 11,158,301 | 11,130,068 | -28,233 |
| Poland | 10,499,117 | 7,692,963 | -2,806,154 |
| Egypt | 12,173,884 | 5,471,954 | -6,701,930 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 8 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
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) | 298,892,180 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 114,288,570 |
| Other | 9,673,742 |
| Air transport | 3,756,455 |
| Road transport | 949,405 |
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) | 157,367,635 | 141,524,545 | -15,843,090 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,012,884 | 50,275,686 | -13,737,198 |
| Other | 6,083,900 | 3,589,842 | -2,494,058 |
| Air transport | 1,876,486 | 1,879,969 | +3,483 |
| Road transport | 527,092 | 422,313 | -104,779 |
| Rail transport | 54,374 | 0 | -54,374 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 126,409,621 |
| Manchester | 81,464,473 |
| Hull | 75,874,177 |
| London | 56,887,964 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,752,294 |
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 | 62,843,251 | 63,566,370 | +723,119 |
| Manchester | 45,449,409 | 36,015,064 | -9,434,345 |
| Hull | 41,852,043 | 34,022,134 | -7,829,909 |
| London | 29,876,787 | 27,011,177 | -2,865,610 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,509,835 | 7,242,459 | +732,624 |
| Killingholme | 8,537,062 | 2,196,398 | -6,340,664 |
| Dover | 5,231,631 | 5,004,731 | -226,900 |
| 000 | 6,083,900 | 3,589,842 | -2,494,058 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,538,391 | 4,351,149 | -187,242 |
| Felixstowe | 4,882,945 | 3,187,450 | -1,695,495 |
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 | 77 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 22 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 14 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 65 |
| 2025-11 | 67 |
| 2025-10 | 81 |
| 2025-09 | 68 |
| 2025-08 | 60 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PETRO-CANADA EUROPE LUBRICANTS LIMITED | 66 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 62 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 57 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 56 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 55 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 52 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 49 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 49 |
| ROCKWOOL LIMITED | 48 |
| KLUBER LUBRICATION GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 115 |
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| Other | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 126,260,157 |
| Nigeria | 72,510,045 |
| Netherlands | 54,087,353 |
| Italy | 43,340,162 |
| Ghana | 36,772,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 77,047,128 | 49,213,029 | -27,834,099 |
| Nigeria | 34,504,305 | 38,005,740 | +3,501,435 |
| Netherlands | 23,712,305 | 30,375,048 | +6,662,743 |
| Italy | 21,475,346 | 21,864,816 | +389,470 |
| Ghana | 19,874,319 | 16,898,005 | -2,976,314 |
| Singapore | 16,633,988 | 16,503,227 | -130,761 |
| Kenya | 16,407,556 | 16,117,175 | -290,381 |
| Senegal | 16,569,779 | 13,109,503 | -3,460,276 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,351,342 | 5,001,772 | -9,349,570 |
| Belgium | 9,866,761 | 8,407,427 | -1,459,334 |
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 | 876,993 |
| Denmark | 43,844 |
| Germany | 22,271 |
| Belgium | 15,009 |
| Italy | 6,565 |
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 | 501,633 | 375,360 | -126,273 |
| Denmark | 0 | 43,844 | +43,844 |
| Germany | 17,485 | 4,786 | -12,699 |
| Belgium | 7,745 | 7,264 | -481 |
| Italy | 2,095 | 4,470 | +2,375 |
| Nicaragua | 229 | 2,977 | +2,748 |
| Georgia | 291 | 1,838 | +1,547 |
| Ireland | 1,569 | 452 | -1,117 |
| Japan | 122 | 47 | -75 |
| China | 119 | 20 | -99 |
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) | 539,764,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,762,865 |
| Air transport | 4,755,908 |
| Other | 1,087,524 |
| Road transport | 19,936 |
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) | 296,417,153 | 243,346,920 | -53,070,233 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,844,238 | 20,918,627 | +1,074,389 |
| Air transport | 2,604,835 | 2,151,073 | -453,762 |
| Other | 584,770 | 502,754 | -82,016 |
| Road transport | 19,936 | 0 | -19,936 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 508,573,018 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,698,317 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,406,696 |
| Felixstowe | 8,350,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,748,045 |
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 | 276,480,493 | 232,092,525 | -44,387,968 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,784,129 | 11,914,188 | +1,130,059 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,299,498 | 7,107,198 | -1,192,300 |
| Felixstowe | 5,700,234 | 2,650,720 | -3,049,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,505,240 | 3,242,805 | -1,262,435 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,375,737 | 2,058,110 | -317,627 |
| Holyhead | 1,661,614 | 2,376,387 | +714,773 |
| Dover | 1,237,343 | 1,309,662 | +72,319 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 969,200 | 784,122 | -185,078 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,376,613 | 0 | -1,376,613 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27101999
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other oils used for lubrication and industrial purposes