Import/export HS code 271210: Petroleum jelly
A soft, oily substance used in skincare, ointments, and industrial lubrication
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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 | 3,400,893 |
| India | 2,207,960 |
| France | 1,915,232 |
| Ireland | 1,652,779 |
| Singapore | 952,219 |
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 | 1,751,698 | 1,649,195 | -102,503 |
| India | 1,330,466 | 877,494 | -452,972 |
| France | 1,874,378 | 40,854 | -1,833,524 |
| Ireland | 1,523,893 | 128,886 | -1,395,007 |
| Singapore | 927,065 | 25,154 | -901,911 |
| Belgium | 119,491 | 348,459 | +228,968 |
| Germany | 257,161 | 180,002 | -77,159 |
| United States | 155,768 | 63,711 | -92,057 |
| United Arab Emirates | 71,308 | 98,407 | +27,099 |
| Italy | 8,942 | 100,299 | +91,357 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 3,919,617 |
| Netherlands | 2,113,092 |
| Poland | 565,630 |
| United States | 528,709 |
| Germany | 496,899 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 2,377,877 | 1,541,740 | -836,137 |
| Netherlands | 1,130,316 | 982,776 | -147,540 |
| Poland | 289,043 | 276,587 | -12,456 |
| United States | 371,022 | 157,687 | -213,335 |
| Germany | 276,841 | 220,058 | -56,783 |
| South Africa | 53,940 | 176,279 | +122,339 |
| Singapore | 210,812 | 0 | -210,812 |
| Belgium | 93,999 | 42,388 | -51,611 |
| United Kingdom | 86,342 | 38,876 | -47,466 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,882 | 31,973 | -1,909 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 5,712,184 |
| Other | 3,845,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,324,304 |
| Air transport | 92,913 |
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) | 3,455,376 | 2,256,808 | -1,198,568 |
| Other | 3,538,914 | 306,851 | -3,232,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,245,962 | 1,078,342 | -167,620 |
| Air transport | 39,098 | 53,815 | +14,717 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,845,765 |
| Felixstowe | 1,787,821 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,290,907 |
| Killingholme | 952,061 |
| London | 948,047 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,538,914 | 306,851 | -3,232,063 |
| Felixstowe | 1,285,434 | 502,387 | -783,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 474,945 | 815,962 | +341,017 |
| Killingholme | 861,829 | 90,232 | -771,597 |
| London | 471,616 | 476,431 | +4,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 459,912 | 220,147 | -239,765 |
| Southampton | 349,531 | 120,031 | -229,500 |
| Liverpool Docks | 236,880 | 208,452 | -28,428 |
| Hull | 112,221 | 249,278 | +137,057 |
| Harwich | 155,825 | 194,328 | +38,503 |
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 | 22 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| 151 PRODUCTS LIMITED | 117 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 82 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 51 |
| TENNANTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 46 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 38 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 27 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 26 |
| ALFA CHEMICALS LIMITED | 21 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 20 |
| BOOTS UK LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,660,637 |
| Poland | 1,334,962 |
| China | 1,145,413 |
| Qatar | 979,200 |
| Germany | 592,963 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 813,446 | 847,191 | +33,745 |
| Poland | 708,361 | 626,601 | -81,760 |
| China | 498,209 | 647,204 | +148,995 |
| Qatar | 126,000 | 853,200 | +727,200 |
| Germany | 328,009 | 264,954 | -63,055 |
| Spain | 294,396 | 249,493 | -44,903 |
| Romania | 511,819 | 0 | -511,819 |
| Belgium | 165,194 | 307,682 | +142,488 |
| Ireland | 230,143 | 241,702 | +11,559 |
| Australia | 363,016 | 89,960 | -273,056 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 22,719 |
| XI | 17,110 |
| Germany | 14,387 |
| India | 7,507 |
| South Africa | 1,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 5,644 | 17,075 | +11,431 |
| XI | 9,942 | 7,168 | -2,774 |
| Germany | 9,850 | 4,537 | -5,313 |
| India | 6,041 | 1,466 | -4,575 |
| South Africa | 1,062 | 525 | -537 |
| Lithuania | 1,052 | 0 | -1,052 |
| China | 891 | 0 | -891 |
| Indonesia | 867 | 0 | -867 |
| Poland | 471 | 0 | -471 |
| Nicaragua | 46 | 0 | -46 |
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) | 5,301,737 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,878,153 |
| Air transport | 2,626,313 |
| Other | 82,979 |
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) | 2,549,194 | 2,752,543 | +203,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,824,549 | 2,053,604 | -770,945 |
| Air transport | 1,309,595 | 1,316,718 | +7,123 |
| Other | 43,611 | 39,368 | -4,243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,379,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,127,077 |
| Felixstowe | 855,397 |
| Southampton | 724,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 713,788 |
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 | 2,116,746 | 1,262,295 | -854,451 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,384,279 | 1,742,798 | +358,519 |
| Felixstowe | 343,416 | 511,981 | +168,565 |
| Southampton | 505,686 | 219,024 | -286,662 |
| Immingham Docks | 350,693 | 363,095 | +12,402 |
| London Stansted Airport | 313,939 | 336,608 | +22,669 |
| East Midlands Airport | 265,011 | 359,176 | +94,165 |
| ZLC | 193,172 | 286,108 | +92,936 |
| Manchester Airport | 326,871 | 144,625 | -182,246 |
| Belfast Airport | 122,811 | 100,819 | -21,992 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 271210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A soft, oily substance used in skincare, ointments, and industrial lubrication