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 | 50,787,420 |
| Germany | 48,483,278 |
| Netherlands | 35,780,804 |
| France | 20,270,793 |
| United States | 6,418,689 |
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 | 23,584,012 | 27,203,408 | +3,619,396 |
| Germany | 24,237,548 | 24,245,730 | +8,182 |
| Netherlands | 20,589,008 | 15,191,796 | -5,397,212 |
| France | 12,427,726 | 7,843,067 | -4,584,659 |
| United States | 3,149,145 | 3,269,544 | +120,399 |
| Switzerland | 2,540,334 | 2,294,278 | -246,056 |
| Spain | 2,028,195 | 1,938,717 | -89,478 |
| Italy | 1,337,881 | 1,467,826 | +129,945 |
| Denmark | 313,049 | 634,699 | +321,650 |
| Ireland | 238,344 | 231,715 | -6,629 |
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 | 45,613,831 |
| France | 41,196,897 |
| Netherlands | 31,424,313 |
| Belgium | 30,043,871 |
| United States | 9,377,585 |
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 | 22,679,024 | 22,934,807 | +255,783 |
| France | 19,777,510 | 21,419,387 | +1,641,877 |
| Netherlands | 18,762,549 | 12,661,764 | -6,100,785 |
| Belgium | 15,715,546 | 14,328,325 | -1,387,221 |
| United States | 4,779,199 | 4,598,386 | -180,813 |
| Spain | 3,280,837 | 2,719,856 | -560,981 |
| Italy | 2,126,574 | 2,055,718 | -70,856 |
| Switzerland | 1,738,597 | 2,104,878 | +366,281 |
| Sweden | 650,443 | 506,893 | -143,550 |
| Denmark | 365,832 | 414,278 | +48,446 |
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 | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 19 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
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) | 129,945,946 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,996,410 |
| Air transport | 3,857,011 |
| Road transport | 2,200,724 |
| Other | 682,491 |
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) | 67,622,548 | 62,323,398 | -5,299,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,606,201 | 19,390,209 | -1,215,992 |
| Air transport | 1,986,257 | 1,870,754 | -115,503 |
| Road transport | 921,064 | 1,279,660 | +358,596 |
| Other | 388,746 | 293,745 | -95,001 |
| Rail transport | 242,739 | 81,183 | -161,556 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 41,784,198 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,182,187 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,336,600 |
| Felixstowe | 16,724,503 |
| London | 11,951,184 |
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 | 22,485,828 | 19,298,370 | -3,187,458 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,365,682 | 17,816,505 | -549,177 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,205,909 | 9,130,691 | +924,782 |
| Felixstowe | 10,705,814 | 6,018,689 | -4,687,125 |
| London | 6,412,441 | 5,538,743 | -873,698 |
| Portsmouth | 5,901,298 | 5,960,051 | +58,753 |
| Harwich | 3,862,650 | 5,514,403 | +1,651,753 |
| Newhaven | 1,974,142 | 3,206,326 | +1,232,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,893,212 | 1,977,940 | +84,728 |
| ZLC | 1,113,648 | 1,555,764 | +442,116 |
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 | 108 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 113 |
| 2025-11 | 122 |
| 2025-10 | 113 |
| 2025-09 | 112 |
| 2025-08 | 110 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 87 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 85 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 60 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 58 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 58 |
| FUCHS LUBRICANTS (UK) PLC | 51 |
| PETRO-CANADA EUROPE LUBRICANTS LIMITED | 51 |
| BENTLEY CHEMICALS LIMITED | 50 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 49 |
| WHITMORE EUROPE LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 166 |
| 1m-15m | 105 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| Other | 35 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
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 | 9,665,210 |
| Ireland | 5,419,465 |
| France | 4,802,852 |
| Czechia | 4,570,498 |
| Germany | 4,567,964 |
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 | 4,996,880 | 4,668,330 | -328,550 |
| Ireland | 2,657,847 | 2,761,618 | +103,771 |
| France | 2,287,620 | 2,515,232 | +227,612 |
| Czechia | 2,317,664 | 2,252,834 | -64,830 |
| Germany | 2,392,429 | 2,175,535 | -216,894 |
| United States | 984,362 | 1,909,184 | +924,822 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,253,044 | 1,547,251 | +294,207 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,769,687 | 998,827 | -770,860 |
| Finland | 1,497,288 | 990,848 | -506,440 |
| China | 1,312,620 | 1,164,056 | -148,564 |
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 | 108,302 |
| Germany | 32,280 |
| Denmark | 31,481 |
| Belgium | 19,949 |
| Netherlands | 11,775 |
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 | 51,191 | 57,111 | +5,920 |
| Germany | 16,175 | 16,105 | -70 |
| Denmark | 30,523 | 958 | -29,565 |
| Belgium | 8,080 | 11,869 | +3,789 |
| Netherlands | 5,748 | 6,027 | +279 |
| France | 209 | 10,786 | +10,577 |
| Italy | 6,703 | 231 | -6,472 |
| Sweden | 3,231 | 1,435 | -1,796 |
| United States | 3,666 | 673 | -2,993 |
| Ireland | 173 | 846 | +673 |
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) | 48,861,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,886,244 |
| Air transport | 4,486,464 |
| Other | 417,042 |
| Road transport | 15,267 |
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) | 25,673,087 | 23,188,513 | -2,484,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,729,028 | 14,157,216 | -571,812 |
| Air transport | 2,385,187 | 2,101,277 | -283,910 |
| Other | 221,756 | 195,286 | -26,470 |
| Road transport | 15,267 | 0 | -15,267 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,047,740 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,687,987 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,215,468 |
| Southampton | 4,871,352 |
| Felixstowe | 4,436,138 |
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 | 20,039,528 | 17,008,212 | -3,031,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,998,993 | 6,688,994 | -309,999 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,532,975 | 2,682,493 | +149,518 |
| Southampton | 1,887,576 | 2,983,776 | +1,096,200 |
| Felixstowe | 2,481,494 | 1,954,644 | -526,850 |
| Holyhead | 1,569,761 | 1,721,714 | +151,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,572,755 | 1,683,453 | +110,698 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,501,369 | 954,984 | -546,385 |
| London | 1,195,292 | 1,001,493 | -193,799 |
| Dover | 452,205 | 332,851 | -119,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 34031980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other lubricants not specified in other categories