Import/export HS code 27129019: Various mineral waxes
Refined waxes used in cosmetics, candles, and industrial products
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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 | 35,979 |
| United States | 26,776 |
| Germany | 16,990 |
| Austria | 12,814 |
| Italy | 10,927 |
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 | 19,345 | 16,634 | -2,711 |
| United States | 4,872 | 21,904 | +17,032 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,990 | +16,990 |
| Austria | 0 | 12,814 | +12,814 |
| Italy | 10,927 | 0 | -10,927 |
| Denmark | 0 | 7,305 | +7,305 |
| Hungary | 6,683 | 0 | -6,683 |
| Canada | 0 | 3,607 | +3,607 |
| South Africa | 1,496 | 0 | -1,496 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 30,874 |
| United States | 28,447 |
| South Africa | 25,013 |
| Germany | 16,990 |
| Italy | 10,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 24,377 | 6,497 | -17,880 |
| United States | 2,936 | 25,511 | +22,575 |
| South Africa | 3,147 | 21,866 | +18,719 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,990 | +16,990 |
| Italy | 10,927 | 0 | -10,927 |
| India | 1,936 | 3,709 | +1,773 |
| Denmark | 0 | 3,596 | +3,596 |
| China | 0 | 1,085 | +1,085 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 70,112 |
| Air transport | 27,548 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,917 |
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) | 36,955 | 33,157 | -3,798 |
| Air transport | 3,748 | 23,800 | +20,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,620 | 22,297 | +19,677 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 37,519 |
| London | 15,010 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,797 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,117 |
| Purfleet | 10,927 |
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 | 14,032 | 23,487 | +9,455 |
| London | 3,147 | 11,863 | +8,716 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 14,797 | +14,797 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 14,117 | +14,117 |
| Purfleet | 10,927 | 0 | -10,927 |
| Killingholme | 10,345 | 0 | -10,345 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 7,268 | +7,268 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,124 | 3,596 | +2,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,936 | 2,415 | +479 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,812 | 0 | -1,812 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HYWAX GMBH | 2 |
| BRENNTAG UK HOLDING LIMITED | 1 |
| HYWAX GMBH | 1 |
| CHICKEN CYCLEKIT LIMITED | 1 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 1 |
| GOODWIN PLC | 1 |
| H.B. FULLER U.K. PRODUCTION LTD | 1 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 1 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 1 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 242,698 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,443 |
| Ghana | 9,100 |
| Kenya | 5,740 |
| Spain | 3,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 242,698 | 0 | -242,698 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,411 | 8,032 | -4,379 |
| Ghana | 9,100 | 0 | -9,100 |
| Kenya | 5,740 | 0 | -5,740 |
| Spain | 3,332 | 0 | -3,332 |
| South Korea | 0 | 2,589 | +2,589 |
| India | 0 | 1,380 | +1,380 |
| Norway | 1,233 | 0 | -1,233 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1,082 | +1,082 |
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) | 244,974 |
| Air transport | 26,550 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,073 |
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) | 244,974 | 0 | -244,974 |
| Air transport | 13,467 | 13,083 | -384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,073 | 0 | -16,073 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 244,974 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,840 |
| ZLC | 3,645 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,233 |
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 | 244,974 | 0 | -244,974 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,411 | 9,412 | -2,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,840 | 0 | -14,840 |
| ZLC | 1,056 | 2,589 | +1,533 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,233 | 0 | -1,233 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,082 | +1,082 |
Quick facts
HS code: 27129019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refined waxes used in cosmetics, candles, and industrial products