Import/export HS code 34031920: Bio-based lubricants
Eco-friendly lubricants made from at least 25% bio-based materials and biodegradable
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,120,640 |
| Netherlands | 554,907 |
| Belgium | 533,626 |
| Germany | 365,067 |
| Spain | 218,553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 750,045 | 370,595 | -379,450 |
| Netherlands | 291,804 | 263,103 | -28,701 |
| Belgium | 115,240 | 418,386 | +303,146 |
| Germany | 263,757 | 101,310 | -162,447 |
| Spain | 207,460 | 11,093 | -196,367 |
| United States | 91,255 | 19,531 | -71,724 |
| South Korea | 53,441 | 0 | -53,441 |
| Italy | 35,931 | 12,913 | -23,018 |
| Singapore | 7,345 | 26,198 | +18,853 |
| Panama | 33,367 | 0 | -33,367 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,065,750 |
| Germany | 963,103 |
| United Kingdom | 778,606 |
| Belgium | 82,013 |
| South Korea | 53,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 731,888 | 333,862 | -398,026 |
| Germany | 551,279 | 411,824 | -139,455 |
| United Kingdom | 331,843 | 446,763 | +114,920 |
| Belgium | 51,508 | 30,505 | -21,003 |
| South Korea | 53,441 | 0 | -53,441 |
| United States | 27,897 | 25,081 | -2,816 |
| Italy | 45,100 | 1,774 | -43,326 |
| Panama | 33,367 | 0 | -33,367 |
| Egypt | 31,966 | 0 | -31,966 |
| Spain | 19,922 | 11,093 | -8,829 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 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) | 2,113,295 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 785,995 |
| Air transport | 312,958 |
| Other | 9,001 |
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) | 1,293,140 | 820,155 | -472,985 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 411,354 | 374,641 | -36,713 |
| Air transport | 227,397 | 85,561 | -141,836 |
| Other | 4,144 | 4,857 | +713 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,310,380 |
| London | 400,527 |
| Purfleet | 335,450 |
| Eurotunnel | 258,973 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 201,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 938,220 | 372,160 | -566,060 |
| London | 103,190 | 297,337 | +194,147 |
| Purfleet | 210,126 | 125,324 | -84,802 |
| Eurotunnel | 125,381 | 133,592 | +8,211 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 188,469 | 12,913 | -175,556 |
| Felixstowe | 92,623 | 93,154 | +531 |
| Immingham Docks | 63,992 | 93,530 | +29,538 |
| Southampton | 71,797 | 26,198 | -45,599 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,388 | 42,656 | +32,268 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,915 | 2,723 | -44,192 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 39 |
| CONDAT LIMITED | 32 |
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 26 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 23 |
| GCP PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| WILLIAMS SHIPPING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 20 |
| BENJN.R.VICKERS & SONS,LIMITED | 20 |
| POLARIS BRITAIN LIMITED | 15 |
| CERTAS ENERGY UK LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 14,146,755 |
| Belgium | 13,661,037 |
| Netherlands | 3,777,858 |
| Canada | 3,350,941 |
| United States | 2,167,027 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 8,565,670 | 5,581,085 | -2,984,585 |
| Belgium | 5,840,495 | 7,820,542 | +1,980,047 |
| Netherlands | 965,196 | 2,812,662 | +1,847,466 |
| Canada | 1,274,831 | 2,076,110 | +801,279 |
| United States | 1,085,555 | 1,081,472 | -4,083 |
| Greece | 1,050,196 | 633,080 | -417,116 |
| Italy | 675,112 | 713,478 | +38,366 |
| China | 874,770 | 492,630 | -382,140 |
| United Arab Emirates | 815,090 | 290,268 | -524,822 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 414,769 | 607,563 | +192,794 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 19,598 |
| Ireland | 2,107 |
| Germany | 1,347 |
| China | 876 |
| Turkey | 44 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 11,412 | 8,186 | -3,226 |
| Ireland | 466 | 1,641 | +1,175 |
| Germany | 875 | 472 | -403 |
| China | 813 | 63 | -750 |
| Turkey | 0 | 44 | +44 |
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) | 26,270,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,636,552 |
| Air transport | 999,335 |
| Other | 26,635 |
| Road transport | 6,427 |
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) | 15,093,234 | 11,177,457 | -3,915,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,594,689 | 13,041,863 | +3,447,174 |
| Air transport | 593,784 | 405,551 | -188,233 |
| Other | 14,924 | 11,711 | -3,213 |
| Road transport | 6,427 | 0 | -6,427 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 15,197,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,225,783 |
| Southampton | 7,187,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,734,251 |
| Felixstowe | 6,188,298 |
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 | 5,555,701 | 9,642,129 | +4,086,428 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,488,281 | 4,737,502 | +1,249,221 |
| Southampton | 4,312,239 | 2,874,981 | -1,437,258 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,006,897 | 2,727,354 | -1,279,543 |
| Felixstowe | 5,089,763 | 1,098,535 | -3,991,228 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,697,866 | 2,459,292 | +761,426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 548,754 | 346,198 | -202,556 |
| Killingholme | 388,489 | 0 | -388,489 |
| Harwich | 0 | 352,377 | +352,377 |
| Holyhead | 75,409 | 75,827 | +418 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34031920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Eco-friendly lubricants made from at least 25% bio-based materials and biodegradable