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 | 1,149,966 |
| Netherlands | 546,448 |
| Belgium | 536,251 |
| Germany | 377,028 |
| Spain | 222,657 |
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 | 760,615 | 389,351 | -371,264 |
| Netherlands | 312,637 | 233,811 | -78,826 |
| Belgium | 103,497 | 432,754 | +329,257 |
| Germany | 272,034 | 104,994 | -167,040 |
| Spain | 206,582 | 16,075 | -190,507 |
| United States | 91,255 | 19,531 | -71,724 |
| South Korea | 53,441 | 0 | -53,441 |
| Italy | 35,931 | 12,913 | -23,018 |
| Singapore | 19,373 | 26,198 | +6,825 |
| 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 | 1,092,613 |
| Germany | 965,702 |
| United Kingdom | 778,606 |
| Belgium | 88,004 |
| 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 | 739,995 | 352,618 | -387,377 |
| Germany | 580,389 | 385,313 | -195,076 |
| United Kingdom | 321,299 | 457,307 | +136,008 |
| Belgium | 57,499 | 30,505 | -26,994 |
| South Korea | 53,441 | 0 | -53,441 |
| United States | 27,897 | 25,081 | -2,816 |
| Italy | 45,100 | 1,774 | -43,326 |
| Spain | 19,044 | 16,075 | -2,969 |
| Panama | 33,367 | 0 | -33,367 |
| Egypt | 31,966 | 0 | -31,966 |
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 | 2 | -3 |
| 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) | 2,152,852 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 798,023 |
| Air transport | 312,958 |
| Other | 11,964 |
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) | 1,332,674 | 820,178 | -512,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 411,044 | 386,979 | -24,065 |
| Air transport | 227,397 | 85,561 | -141,836 |
| Other | 6,375 | 5,589 | -786 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,334,000 |
| London | 397,704 |
| Purfleet | 326,002 |
| Eurotunnel | 284,957 |
| 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 | 943,367 | 390,633 | -552,734 |
| London | 92,646 | 305,058 | +212,412 |
| Purfleet | 226,722 | 99,280 | -127,442 |
| Eurotunnel | 137,700 | 147,257 | +9,557 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 188,469 | 12,913 | -175,556 |
| Felixstowe | 104,651 | 93,154 | -11,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,229 | 90,282 | +22,053 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
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 | 25 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 23 |
| GCP PRODUCTS (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| BENJN.R.VICKERS & SONS,LIMITED | 20 |
| WILLIAMS SHIPPING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 19 |
| 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 | 13,762,085 |
| Belgium | 13,222,245 |
| Netherlands | 3,619,826 |
| Canada | 3,403,565 |
| United States | 2,060,376 |
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 | 8,517,157 | 5,244,928 | -3,272,229 |
| Belgium | 5,128,993 | 8,093,252 | +2,964,259 |
| Netherlands | 928,965 | 2,690,861 | +1,761,896 |
| Canada | 1,427,481 | 1,976,084 | +548,603 |
| United States | 1,093,844 | 966,532 | -127,312 |
| Greece | 1,353,398 | 633,080 | -720,318 |
| Italy | 680,497 | 698,370 | +17,873 |
| China | 984,491 | 313,305 | -671,186 |
| United Arab Emirates | 949,546 | 282,959 | -666,587 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 460,708 | 607,563 | +146,855 |
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 | 19,661 |
| XU | 2,710 |
| Ireland | 2,107 |
| Germany | 1,347 |
| China | 876 |
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 | 11,258 | 8,403 | -2,855 |
| XU | 1,054 | 1,656 | +602 |
| Ireland | 466 | 1,641 | +1,175 |
| Germany | 726 | 621 | -105 |
| China | 0 | 876 | +876 |
| 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) | 26,015,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,326,603 |
| Air transport | 989,206 |
| Other | 26,745 |
| 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) | 15,559,840 | 10,456,133 | -5,103,707 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,983,705 | 13,342,898 | +4,359,193 |
| Air transport | 552,609 | 436,597 | -116,012 |
| Other | 13,504 | 13,241 | -263 |
| 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 | 14,706,153 |
| Southampton | 7,529,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,501,028 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,025,558 |
| Felixstowe | 6,229,973 |
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 | 4,868,263 | 9,837,890 | +4,969,627 |
| Southampton | 4,672,163 | 2,857,546 | -1,814,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,354,490 | 4,146,538 | +792,048 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,113,738 | 2,911,820 | -1,201,918 |
| Felixstowe | 5,131,438 | 1,098,535 | -4,032,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,858,025 | 2,341,661 | +483,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 507,579 | 385,672 | -121,907 |
| Killingholme | 388,489 | 0 | -388,489 |
| Harwich | 0 | 352,377 | +352,377 |
| Holyhead | 74,186 | 63,356 | -10,830 |
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