Import/export HS code 27122010: Synthetic paraffin wax
A type of paraffin wax with a specific molecular weight, used in industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,937,101 |
| China | 2,713,159 |
| Germany | 2,496,272 |
| South Africa | 1,706,972 |
| Turkey | 330,649 |
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 | 1,818,466 | 1,118,635 | -699,831 |
| China | 1,189,549 | 1,523,610 | +334,061 |
| Germany | 1,362,559 | 1,133,713 | -228,846 |
| South Africa | 594,476 | 1,112,496 | +518,020 |
| Turkey | 163,998 | 166,651 | +2,653 |
| France | 26,569 | 72,446 | +45,877 |
| Qatar | 68,677 | 0 | -68,677 |
| United States | 59,899 | 0 | -59,899 |
| Austria | 19,216 | 30,281 | +11,065 |
| Malaysia | 27,816 | 0 | -27,816 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 3,003,902 |
| China | 2,617,431 |
| Malaysia | 2,477,295 |
| Germany | 1,683,386 |
| Turkey | 358,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1,516,616 | 1,487,286 | -29,330 |
| China | 1,096,602 | 1,520,829 | +424,227 |
| Malaysia | 1,399,425 | 1,077,870 | -321,555 |
| Germany | 808,552 | 874,834 | +66,282 |
| Turkey | 192,111 | 166,651 | -25,460 |
| United States | 122,315 | 1,336 | -120,979 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 96,407 | 19,811 | -76,596 |
| Qatar | 68,677 | 0 | -68,677 |
| United Kingdom | 31,012 | 0 | -31,012 |
| Austria | 6,170 | 13,043 | +6,873 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +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) | 5,757,807 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,736,546 |
| Air transport | 21,376 |
| Other | 361 |
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) | 2,569,509 | 3,188,298 | +618,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,760,746 | 1,975,800 | -784,946 |
| Air transport | 14,078 | 7,298 | -6,780 |
| Other | 361 | 0 | -361 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,297,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,267,905 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,832,060 |
| Harwich | 568,102 |
| Dover | 295,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,597,423 | 2,700,224 | +102,801 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,366,698 | 901,207 | -465,491 |
| London Gateway Port | 698,760 | 1,133,300 | +434,540 |
| Harwich | 233,146 | 334,956 | +101,810 |
| Dover | 245,074 | 50,838 | -194,236 |
| Southampton | 110,857 | 0 | -110,857 |
| Killingholme | 49,563 | 4,943 | -44,620 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,877 | 18,252 | -1,625 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,293 | 5,441 | -1,852 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,857 | 3,718 | -5,139 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAERLOCHER UK LIMITED | 36 |
| EFTEC LIMITED | 20 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 16 |
| BEAUTIFUL BRANDS LIMITED | 14 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 9 |
| LUBRIZOL LIMITED | 8 |
| CLARIANT SE | 8 |
| BOSTIK LIMITED | 7 |
| ASSOCIATED DENTAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 6 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 785,933 |
| Germany | 415,960 |
| United States | 252,332 |
| Viet Nam | 145,924 |
| Ireland | 85,247 |
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 | 449,497 | 336,436 | -113,061 |
| Germany | 0 | 415,960 | +415,960 |
| United States | 213,380 | 38,952 | -174,428 |
| Viet Nam | 49,660 | 96,264 | +46,604 |
| Ireland | 47,598 | 37,649 | -9,949 |
| Egypt | 32,728 | 47,787 | +15,059 |
| Pakistan | 10,195 | 52,891 | +42,696 |
| France | 48,134 | 12,525 | -35,609 |
| China | 41,170 | 13,503 | -27,667 |
| Croatia | 30,604 | 14,341 | -16,263 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,315,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 694,908 |
| Air transport | 256,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 452,317 | 862,701 | +410,384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 393,841 | 301,067 | -92,774 |
| Air transport | 216,382 | 40,551 | -175,831 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 704,117 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 579,188 |
| Felixstowe | 233,981 |
| London Gateway Port | 164,200 |
| Southampton | 131,261 |
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 | 391,541 | 312,576 | -78,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 135,358 | 443,830 | +308,472 |
| Felixstowe | 162,911 | 71,070 | -91,841 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,729 | 107,471 | +50,742 |
| Southampton | 42,817 | 88,444 | +45,627 |
| Newcastle Airport | 129,489 | 0 | -129,489 |
| London | 0 | 62,488 | +62,488 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,218 | 15,137 | -21,081 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,675 | 22,480 | -6,195 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,375 | 20,955 | -6,420 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27122010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A type of paraffin wax with a specific molecular weight, used in industrial applications