Import/export HS code 34031980: Various lubricating preparations
Other lubricants not specified in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 50,398,300 |
| Germany | 48,234,758 |
| Netherlands | 36,382,741 |
| France | 21,408,669 |
| United States | 6,654,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 23,815,914 | 26,582,386 | +2,766,472 |
| Germany | 24,494,756 | 23,740,002 | -754,754 |
| Netherlands | 20,632,573 | 15,750,168 | -4,882,405 |
| France | 12,997,865 | 8,410,804 | -4,587,061 |
| United States | 3,244,475 | 3,409,764 | +165,289 |
| Switzerland | 2,474,899 | 2,408,086 | -66,813 |
| Spain | 1,887,537 | 1,992,805 | +105,268 |
| Italy | 1,379,109 | 1,333,894 | -45,215 |
| Denmark | 280,600 | 338,921 | +58,321 |
| Ireland | 244,141 | 241,178 | -2,963 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 45,252,012 |
| France | 41,566,201 |
| Netherlands | 31,951,368 |
| Belgium | 30,167,981 |
| United States | 9,635,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 22,462,079 | 22,789,933 | +327,854 |
| France | 20,442,701 | 21,123,500 | +680,799 |
| Netherlands | 18,851,782 | 13,099,586 | -5,752,196 |
| Belgium | 16,045,276 | 14,122,705 | -1,922,571 |
| United States | 4,876,549 | 4,758,473 | -118,076 |
| Spain | 3,299,421 | 2,743,031 | -556,390 |
| Italy | 2,192,685 | 1,925,323 | -267,362 |
| Switzerland | 1,678,906 | 2,074,489 | +395,583 |
| Sweden | 652,167 | 492,109 | -160,058 |
| Denmark | 367,142 | 420,651 | +53,509 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 34 |
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 |
| West Midlands | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 | 25 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 20 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
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) | 130,706,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,127,104 |
| Air transport | 3,936,807 |
| Road transport | 2,060,901 |
| Other | 717,085 |
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) | 68,162,234 | 62,543,794 | -5,618,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,157,707 | 18,969,397 | -2,188,310 |
| Air transport | 2,081,361 | 1,855,446 | -225,915 |
| Road transport | 808,827 | 1,252,074 | +443,247 |
| Other | 376,103 | 340,982 | -35,121 |
| Rail transport | 210,392 | 113,530 | -96,862 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 41,963,524 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,708,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,164,126 |
| Felixstowe | 17,008,147 |
| London | 11,938,184 |
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 | 22,822,883 | 19,140,641 | -3,682,242 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,234,627 | 17,474,349 | -760,278 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,206,969 | 8,957,157 | +750,188 |
| Felixstowe | 10,944,056 | 6,064,091 | -4,879,965 |
| London | 6,661,400 | 5,276,784 | -1,384,616 |
| Portsmouth | 5,520,843 | 6,392,359 | +871,516 |
| Harwich | 3,588,384 | 5,731,110 | +2,142,726 |
| Newhaven | 2,407,149 | 3,352,668 | +945,519 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,065,430 | 2,066,641 | +1,211 |
| Purfleet | 1,447,433 | 1,269,479 | -177,954 |
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 | 109 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 47 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 25 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 122 |
| 2025-10 | 113 |
| 2025-09 | 112 |
| 2025-08 | 110 |
| 2025-07 | 126 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 86 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 84 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 59 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 57 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 57 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 50 |
| PETRO-CANADA EUROPE LUBRICANTS LIMITED | 50 |
| BENTLEY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 50 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| WHITMORE EUROPE LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 169 |
| 1m-15m | 102 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| Other | 34 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,929,455 |
| Ireland | 5,386,827 |
| France | 4,735,794 |
| Czechia | 4,562,006 |
| Germany | 4,491,229 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 5,014,289 | 4,915,166 | -99,123 |
| Ireland | 2,559,107 | 2,827,720 | +268,613 |
| France | 2,277,241 | 2,458,553 | +181,312 |
| Czechia | 2,312,211 | 2,249,795 | -62,416 |
| Germany | 2,269,970 | 2,221,259 | -48,711 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,818,411 | 983,251 | -835,160 |
| United States | 915,406 | 1,872,132 | +956,726 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,087,872 | 1,624,217 | +536,345 |
| China | 1,400,839 | 1,175,258 | -225,581 |
| Finland | 1,525,519 | 1,024,111 | -501,408 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 184,620 |
| XI | 115,311 |
| Germany | 39,157 |
| Denmark | 31,481 |
| Belgium | 19,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 93,916 | 90,704 | -3,212 |
| XI | 56,532 | 58,779 | +2,247 |
| Germany | 20,796 | 18,361 | -2,435 |
| Denmark | 30,523 | 958 | -29,565 |
| Belgium | 6,306 | 13,629 | +7,323 |
| Netherlands | 5,811 | 6,433 | +622 |
| France | 209 | 10,786 | +10,577 |
| Italy | 6,703 | 231 | -6,472 |
| Sweden | 3,566 | 1,625 | -1,941 |
| United States | 3,828 | 1,268 | -2,560 |
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) | 49,158,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,300,693 |
| Air transport | 4,666,734 |
| Other | 433,890 |
| Road transport | 29,064 |
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) | 25,504,734 | 23,653,658 | -1,851,076 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,052,091 | 14,248,602 | -803,489 |
| Air transport | 2,589,312 | 2,077,422 | -511,890 |
| Other | 229,174 | 204,716 | -24,458 |
| Road transport | 29,064 | 0 | -29,064 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,695,672 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,520,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,271,769 |
| Felixstowe | 4,822,783 |
| Southampton | 4,622,875 |
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 | 20,234,402 | 17,461,270 | -2,773,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,482,867 | 7,038,064 | +555,197 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,622,113 | 2,649,656 | +27,543 |
| Felixstowe | 2,789,334 | 2,033,449 | -755,885 |
| Southampton | 1,955,906 | 2,666,969 | +711,063 |
| Holyhead | 1,543,042 | 1,720,026 | +176,984 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,423,527 | 1,725,794 | +302,267 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,658,603 | 934,850 | -723,753 |
| London | 1,197,356 | 1,029,043 | -168,313 |
| Dover | 462,818 | 313,861 | -148,957 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34031980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other lubricants not specified in other categories