Import/export HS code 381190: Various fuel and oil additives
Miscellaneous additives for fuels and oils not listed 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 27,601,446 |
| Belgium | 25,492,053 |
| France | 7,839,714 |
| Netherlands | 4,352,294 |
| United States | 3,273,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 14,744,715 | 12,856,731 | -1,887,984 |
| Belgium | 13,014,211 | 12,477,842 | -536,369 |
| France | 4,822,052 | 3,017,662 | -1,804,390 |
| Netherlands | 2,652,644 | 1,699,650 | -952,994 |
| United States | 1,530,190 | 1,743,123 | +212,933 |
| Spain | 644,201 | 562,453 | -81,748 |
| India | 8,562 | 1,053,115 | +1,044,553 |
| Italy | 385,153 | 455,588 | +70,435 |
| Singapore | 287,610 | 530,220 | +242,610 |
| Switzerland | 272,904 | 452,791 | +179,887 |
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 | 29,864,317 |
| Belgium | 25,189,063 |
| United States | 5,740,427 |
| France | 2,751,418 |
| Netherlands | 2,381,066 |
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 | 15,733,895 | 14,130,422 | -1,603,473 |
| Belgium | 12,977,565 | 12,211,498 | -766,067 |
| United States | 2,931,434 | 2,808,993 | -122,441 |
| France | 1,604,599 | 1,146,819 | -457,780 |
| Netherlands | 1,837,290 | 543,776 | -1,293,514 |
| India | 236,589 | 1,246,591 | +1,010,002 |
| Singapore | 529,052 | 903,447 | +374,395 |
| Spain | 596,934 | 562,431 | -34,503 |
| Italy | 387,726 | 523,504 | +135,778 |
| Denmark | 828,862 | 79,683 | -749,179 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Cheshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 44,496,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,995,122 |
| Air transport | 2,061,614 |
| Other | 576,184 |
| Road transport | 92,871 |
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) | 21,688,344 | 22,808,357 | +1,120,013 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,458,543 | 11,536,579 | -4,921,964 |
| Air transport | 861,632 | 1,199,982 | +338,350 |
| Other | 276,968 | 299,216 | +22,248 |
| Road transport | 61,143 | 31,728 | -29,415 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 23,611,164 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,813,183 |
| Dover | 8,115,938 |
| Hull | 5,712,712 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,061,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 11,293,106 | 12,318,058 | +1,024,952 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,012,777 | 7,800,406 | -3,212,371 |
| Dover | 4,175,733 | 3,940,205 | -235,528 |
| Hull | 3,310,692 | 2,402,020 | -908,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,730,207 | 1,331,156 | -399,051 |
| Harwich | 1,013,374 | 879,149 | -134,225 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,034,778 | 664,369 | -370,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 971,894 | 531,237 | -440,657 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,138,636 | 321,573 | -817,063 |
| Felixstowe | 493,583 | 833,985 | +340,402 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 49 |
| 2025-10 | 46 |
| 2025-09 | 43 |
| 2025-08 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INNOSPEC LIMITED | 87 |
| WURTH UK LIMITED | 83 |
| BAKER HUGHES LIMITED | 75 |
| WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE LIMITED | 54 |
| PHILLIPS 66 LIMITED | 50 |
| SBZ CORPORATION LIMITED | 49 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| ITW LIMITED | 48 |
| BASF PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| AFTON CHEMICAL LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| Other | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 16,421,948 |
| Germany | 9,903,336 |
| Belgium | 9,030,822 |
| Australia | 7,021,746 |
| India | 6,540,680 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,246,178 | 9,175,770 | +1,929,592 |
| Germany | 6,739,794 | 3,163,542 | -3,576,252 |
| Belgium | 4,676,135 | 4,354,687 | -321,448 |
| Australia | 2,496,141 | 4,525,605 | +2,029,464 |
| India | 3,189,723 | 3,350,957 | +161,234 |
| Peru | 3,186,635 | 2,949,371 | -237,264 |
| Netherlands | 3,070,605 | 3,041,177 | -29,428 |
| Poland | 2,852,321 | 2,844,701 | -7,620 |
| Turkey | 1,953,090 | 3,610,494 | +1,657,404 |
| Spain | 2,458,904 | 2,697,467 | +238,563 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,007 |
| China | 216 |
| United States | 209 |
| Ireland | 159 |
| France | 153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,031 | 7,976 | -2,055 |
| China | 90 | 126 | +36 |
| United States | 34 | 175 | +141 |
| Ireland | 90 | 69 | -21 |
| France | 0 | 153 | +153 |
| Japan | 0 | 126 | +126 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 109 | +109 |
| Netherlands | 87 | 0 | -87 |
| Taiwan | 78 | 0 | -78 |
| Turkey | 0 | 63 | +63 |
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) | 86,079,516 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,712,215 |
| Air transport | 1,842,217 |
| Other | 117,108 |
| Road transport | 2,346 |
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) | 44,643,127 | 41,436,389 | -3,206,738 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,330,974 | 23,381,241 | +2,050,267 |
| Air transport | 1,162,201 | 680,016 | -482,185 |
| Other | 11,565 | 105,543 | +93,978 |
| Road transport | 2,346 | 0 | -2,346 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 48,665,351 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,462,352 |
| Felixstowe | 15,614,654 |
| Southampton | 12,495,471 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,191,417 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 24,425,686 | 24,239,665 | -186,021 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,356,392 | 8,105,960 | -2,250,432 |
| Felixstowe | 6,518,973 | 9,095,681 | +2,576,708 |
| Southampton | 5,672,692 | 6,822,779 | +1,150,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,466,681 | 4,724,736 | -741,945 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,122,915 | 3,288,169 | +165,254 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,999,011 | 1,715,653 | -1,283,358 |
| Harwich | 2,232,035 | 2,349,536 | +117,501 |
| Hull | 2,111,088 | 1,095,073 | -1,016,015 |
| London | 724,810 | 1,468,022 | +743,212 |
Quick facts
HS code: 381190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous additives for fuels and oils not listed in other categories