Import/export HS code 271390: Various petroleum residues
Leftover materials from refining petroleum or bituminous oils, not elsewhere specified
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,371,955 |
| Germany | 116,524 |
| Spain | 67,313 |
| Netherlands | 55,541 |
| Italy | 52,299 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 544,808 | 827,147 | +282,339 |
| Germany | 6,358 | 110,166 | +103,808 |
| Spain | 0 | 67,313 | +67,313 |
| Netherlands | 53,237 | 2,304 | -50,933 |
| Italy | 52,299 | 0 | -52,299 |
| United States | 28,673 | 9,528 | -19,145 |
| Ireland | 42 | 10,489 | +10,447 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,454,520 |
| Italy | 96,371 |
| United States | 80,451 |
| Spain | 67,313 |
| Netherlands | 2,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 544,808 | 909,712 | +364,904 |
| Italy | 96,371 | 0 | -96,371 |
| United States | 43,322 | 37,129 | -6,193 |
| Spain | 0 | 67,313 | +67,313 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 2,304 | +2,304 |
| China | 874 | 0 | -874 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Norfolk | 1 |
| South 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,515,301 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,272 |
| Air transport | 40,260 |
| Other | 10,531 |
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) | 641,179 | 874,122 | +232,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,523 | 130,749 | +115,226 |
| Air transport | 28,673 | 11,587 | -17,086 |
| Other | 42 | 10,489 | +10,447 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 969,381 |
| Immingham Docks | 454,087 |
| Dover | 130,749 |
| London | 107,356 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 503,229 | 466,152 | -37,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 67,704 | 386,383 | +318,679 |
| Dover | 0 | 130,749 | +130,749 |
| London | 85,769 | 21,587 | -64,182 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,799 | 0 | -27,799 |
| 000 | 42 | 10,489 | +10,447 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 5,246 | +5,246 |
| London Stansted Airport | 874 | 3,582 | +2,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 2,759 | +2,759 |
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 | 2 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 1 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 1 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2024-01 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OPTIMUM OILS LIMITED | 7 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 5 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 2 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 2 |
| SAFIC-ALCAN UK LIMITED | 1 |
| INTEGRATED SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 1 |
| INTERTEK TESTING MANAGEMENT LTD | 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 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 7,243,988 |
| Netherlands | 5,465,764 |
| Spain | 3,106,855 |
| Ireland | 127,572 |
| Denmark | 6,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 7,242,938 | 1,050 | -7,241,888 |
| Netherlands | 5,405,690 | 60,074 | -5,345,616 |
| Spain | 3,098,267 | 8,588 | -3,089,679 |
| Ireland | 87,937 | 39,635 | -48,302 |
| Denmark | 0 | 6,481 | +6,481 |
| Poland | 0 | 2,663 | +2,663 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,606 | +2,606 |
| Austria | 2,535 | 0 | -2,535 |
| Thailand | 1,184 | 0 | -1,184 |
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) | 15,808,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,695 |
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) | 15,750,516 | 58,437 | -15,692,079 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,035 | 62,660 | -25,375 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 15,746,895 |
| Holyhead | 80,508 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,918 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,627 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,079 |
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 | 15,746,895 | 0 | -15,746,895 |
| Holyhead | 43,722 | 36,786 | -6,936 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 64,918 | +64,918 |
| Liverpool Docks | 41,778 | 2,849 | -38,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,535 | 16,544 | +14,009 |
| Heysham | 2,437 | 0 | -2,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,184 | 0 | -1,184 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 271390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Leftover materials from refining petroleum or bituminous oils, not elsewhere specified