Import/export HS code 271129: Various petroleum gases
Gases from petroleum not listed above, used in various industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,141,771 |
| China | 2,751,453 |
| South Korea | 544,260 |
| Ireland | 483,603 |
| Spain | 130,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,427,234 | 2,714,537 | +1,287,303 |
| China | 1,336,303 | 1,415,150 | +78,847 |
| South Korea | 251,174 | 293,086 | +41,912 |
| Ireland | 456,192 | 27,411 | -428,781 |
| Spain | 7,705 | 122,627 | +114,922 |
| Germany | 25,325 | 97,682 | +72,357 |
| United States | 77,063 | 8,413 | -68,650 |
| Netherlands | 14,654 | 31,924 | +17,270 |
| Malaysia | 31,874 | 0 | -31,874 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 24,724 | +24,724 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 4,253,176 |
| China | 2,783,997 |
| South Korea | 551,769 |
| Germany | 88,598 |
| United States | 88,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,427,234 | 2,825,942 | +1,398,708 |
| China | 1,344,694 | 1,439,303 | +94,609 |
| South Korea | 256,358 | 295,411 | +39,053 |
| Germany | 2,658 | 85,940 | +83,282 |
| United States | 81,635 | 6,760 | -74,875 |
| Ireland | 31,643 | 15,877 | -15,766 |
| United Kingdom | 9,402 | 27,737 | +18,335 |
| Malaysia | 31,874 | 0 | -31,874 |
| Taiwan | 1,057 | 24,724 | +23,667 |
| Belgium | 0 | 23,875 | +23,875 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,417,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,425,071 |
| Other | 459,803 |
| Air transport | 115,594 |
| Road transport | 1,647 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,467,629 | 2,950,370 | +1,482,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,641,314 | 1,783,757 | +142,443 |
| Other | 439,732 | 20,071 | -419,661 |
| Air transport | 99,465 | 16,129 | -83,336 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,647 | +1,647 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,376,056 |
| Felixstowe | 2,512,055 |
| Southampton | 675,485 |
| 000 | 459,803 |
| London Gateway Port | 166,537 |
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 | 1,441,403 | 2,934,653 | +1,493,250 |
| Felixstowe | 1,212,313 | 1,299,742 | +87,429 |
| Southampton | 408,309 | 267,176 | -141,133 |
| 000 | 439,732 | 20,071 | -419,661 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 166,537 | +166,537 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,211 | 0 | -74,211 |
| Holyhead | 19,020 | 15,877 | -3,143 |
| Dover | 9,938 | 14,714 | +4,776 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 20,958 | +20,958 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,693 | 11,993 | +4,300 |
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 | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Mining support service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 807,904 |
| Netherlands | 659,376 |
| Ireland | 423,638 |
| Nigeria | 408,742 |
| Belgium | 322,627 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 374,453 | 433,451 | +58,998 |
| Netherlands | 364,851 | 294,525 | -70,326 |
| Ireland | 243,023 | 180,615 | -62,408 |
| Nigeria | 198,492 | 210,250 | +11,758 |
| Belgium | 188,054 | 134,573 | -53,481 |
| Spain | 119,784 | 80,878 | -38,906 |
| Denmark | 52,117 | 125,183 | +73,066 |
| Singapore | 110,450 | 65,747 | -44,703 |
| Israel | 77,105 | 61,948 | -15,157 |
| Norway | 58,057 | 63,103 | +5,046 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 92,935 |
| France | 5,776 |
| Ireland | 8 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 55,448 | 37,487 | -17,961 |
| France | 2,809 | 2,967 | +158 |
| Ireland | 6 | 2 | -4 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,857,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,201,110 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,173,937 |
| Other | 101,146 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,516,143 | 1,340,963 | -175,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 665,933 | 535,177 | -130,756 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 652,780 | 521,157 | -131,623 |
| Other | 59,967 | 41,179 | -18,788 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,828,857 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,323,975 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 846,438 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 434,344 |
| Liverpool Docks | 248,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,016,072 | 812,785 | -203,287 |
| Immingham Docks | 707,216 | 616,759 | -90,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 407,619 | 438,819 | +31,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,530 | 198,814 | -36,716 |
| Liverpool Docks | 159,508 | 88,840 | -70,668 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,817 | 49,963 | -45,854 |
| 000 | 59,967 | 41,179 | -18,788 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 77,569 | +77,569 |
| Birmingham Airport | 69,869 | 0 | -69,869 |
| London | 39,012 | 16,073 | -22,939 |
Quick facts
HS code: 271129
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gases from petroleum not listed above, used in various industries