Import/export HS code 271220: Low-oil paraffin wax
Paraffin wax with less than 0.75% oil, used in candles, coatings, and packaging
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 17,780,445 |
| China | 6,897,049 |
| Netherlands | 6,816,203 |
| Spain | 3,066,525 |
| France | 2,483,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,062,092 | 8,718,353 | -343,739 |
| China | 3,757,259 | 3,139,790 | -617,469 |
| Netherlands | 3,510,420 | 3,305,783 | -204,637 |
| Spain | 1,753,971 | 1,312,554 | -441,417 |
| France | 883,765 | 1,599,769 | +716,004 |
| South Africa | 1,062,712 | 1,157,024 | +94,312 |
| Hungary | 693,339 | 694,697 | +1,358 |
| India | 289,544 | 670,345 | +380,801 |
| Belgium | 186,962 | 259,028 | +72,066 |
| Turkey | 180,466 | 193,924 | +13,458 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,945,624 |
| China | 7,782,677 |
| South Africa | 3,680,418 |
| Malaysia | 2,665,836 |
| Netherlands | 2,043,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,800,350 | 10,145,274 | +344,924 |
| China | 4,128,975 | 3,653,702 | -475,273 |
| South Africa | 1,985,830 | 1,694,588 | -291,242 |
| Malaysia | 1,495,777 | 1,170,059 | -325,718 |
| Netherlands | 857,395 | 1,186,538 | +329,143 |
| Hungary | 1,201,319 | 786,837 | -414,482 |
| France | 444,416 | 1,033,299 | +588,883 |
| Spain | 556,551 | 450,851 | -105,700 |
| India | 290,959 | 623,693 | +332,734 |
| Turkey | 208,579 | 193,924 | -14,655 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 21,997,657 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,601,120 |
| Air transport | 235,131 |
| Road transport | 6,430 |
| Other | 1,440 |
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) | 10,427,412 | 11,570,245 | +1,142,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,443,639 | 10,157,481 | -1,286,158 |
| Air transport | 124,181 | 110,950 | -13,231 |
| Road transport | 1,856 | 4,574 | +2,718 |
| Other | 1,417 | 23 | -1,394 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,334,437 |
| Felixstowe | 11,378,796 |
| Dover | 4,814,201 |
| Hull | 3,491,536 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,498,223 |
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 | 8,257,375 | 7,077,062 | -1,180,313 |
| Felixstowe | 5,758,890 | 5,619,906 | -138,984 |
| Dover | 2,097,678 | 2,716,523 | +618,845 |
| Hull | 1,604,558 | 1,886,978 | +282,420 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,237,660 | 1,260,563 | +22,903 |
| Eurotunnel | 713,713 | 1,240,408 | +526,695 |
| Middlesbrough | 474,568 | 517,476 | +42,908 |
| Harwich | 459,686 | 440,661 | -19,025 |
| Liverpool Docks | 421,980 | 354,404 | -67,576 |
| London | 215,208 | 383,823 | +168,615 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 15 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H&R CHEMPHARM (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| KERAX LIMITED | 50 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 46 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 46 |
| BAERLOCHER UK LIMITED | 37 |
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 25 |
| MAPEI (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| AZELIS UK LIMITED | 23 |
| RICHARD BAKER HARRISON LIMITED | 22 |
| MORGAN TECHNICAL CERAMICS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 20,257,451 |
| Germany | 8,755,909 |
| Poland | 5,351,494 |
| Belgium | 4,467,971 |
| France | 3,732,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 19,505,118 | 752,333 | -18,752,785 |
| Germany | 8,295,063 | 460,846 | -7,834,217 |
| Poland | 5,260,530 | 90,964 | -5,169,566 |
| Belgium | 4,389,031 | 78,940 | -4,310,091 |
| France | 3,572,226 | 160,301 | -3,411,925 |
| United States | 2,027,446 | 298,915 | -1,728,531 |
| Denmark | 82,670 | 107,277 | +24,607 |
| Sweden | 88,543 | 79,898 | -8,645 |
| Viet Nam | 71,611 | 91,576 | +19,965 |
| Ireland | 60,151 | 57,361 | -2,790 |
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) | 42,969,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,278,220 |
| Air transport | 331,069 |
| Other | 1,908 |
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) | 42,348,777 | 621,155 | -41,727,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,374,238 | 1,903,982 | +529,744 |
| Air transport | 230,819 | 100,250 | -130,569 |
| Other | 1,632 | 276 | -1,356 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 41,959,477 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,385,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 998,197 |
| Felixstowe | 888,487 |
| London Gateway Port | 440,616 |
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 | 41,713,165 | 246,312 | -41,466,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 607,003 | 778,776 | +171,773 |
| Immingham Docks | 443,642 | 554,555 | +110,913 |
| Felixstowe | 511,526 | 376,961 | -134,565 |
| London Gateway Port | 198,959 | 241,657 | +42,698 |
| Dover | 99,268 | 140,755 | +41,487 |
| Newcastle Airport | 127,670 | 0 | -127,670 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,808 | 56,762 | +17,954 |
| Newhaven | 46,286 | 32,402 | -13,884 |
| Manchester Airport | 37,872 | 34,189 | -3,683 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 271220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Paraffin wax with less than 0.75% oil, used in candles, coatings, and packaging