Import/export HS code 3819: Hydraulic brake fluids and transmission liquids
Liquids used in hydraulic systems, like brakes or transmissions. These may contain small amounts of petroleum or mineral oils, but not more than 70% by weight
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 | 27,509,346 |
| Netherlands | 9,539,107 |
| Belgium | 5,419,950 |
| France | 5,391,227 |
| United States | 4,263,728 |
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 | 15,351,022 | 12,158,324 | -3,192,698 |
| Netherlands | 4,640,774 | 4,898,333 | +257,559 |
| Belgium | 2,660,553 | 2,759,397 | +98,844 |
| France | 2,795,561 | 2,595,666 | -199,895 |
| United States | 2,283,891 | 1,979,837 | -304,054 |
| Spain | 376,240 | 433,064 | +56,824 |
| China | 147,638 | 540,262 | +392,624 |
| Lithuania | 429,706 | 128,154 | -301,552 |
| United Arab Emirates | 71,956 | 355,215 | +283,259 |
| Italy | 172,576 | 203,904 | +31,328 |
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 | 32,177,252 |
| United States | 7,875,119 |
| Switzerland | 4,310,574 |
| United Kingdom | 2,931,518 |
| Belgium | 2,742,822 |
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 | 17,073,347 | 15,103,905 | -1,969,442 |
| United States | 3,497,265 | 4,377,854 | +880,589 |
| Switzerland | 2,471,699 | 1,838,875 | -632,824 |
| United Kingdom | 1,414,437 | 1,517,081 | +102,644 |
| Belgium | 1,930,619 | 812,203 | -1,118,416 |
| France | 620,392 | 1,103,995 | +483,603 |
| Spain | 716,617 | 588,139 | -128,478 |
| Netherlands | 552,684 | 208,095 | -344,589 |
| Lithuania | 429,706 | 127,057 | -302,649 |
| United Arab Emirates | 68,335 | 347,428 | +279,093 |
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 | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
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 | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 2 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 4 | -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) | 28,287,915 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,554,724 |
| Other | 2,987,791 |
| Air transport | 1,959,956 |
| Road transport | 27,749 |
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) | 14,199,828 | 14,088,087 | -111,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,505,778 | 11,048,946 | -1,456,832 |
| Other | 1,930,380 | 1,057,411 | -872,969 |
| Air transport | 1,100,342 | 859,614 | -240,728 |
| Road transport | 23,982 | 3,767 | -20,215 |
| Rail transport | 3,832 | 0 | -3,832 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 12,653,982 |
| Dover | 7,973,464 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,713,873 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,436,920 |
| Felixstowe | 5,252,301 |
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 | 6,915,917 | 5,738,065 | -1,177,852 |
| Dover | 4,107,504 | 3,865,960 | -241,544 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,973,661 | 3,740,212 | -233,449 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,768,500 | 3,668,420 | -100,080 |
| Felixstowe | 2,891,576 | 2,360,725 | -530,851 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,715,889 | 1,769,515 | +53,626 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,718,356 | 1,557,506 | -160,850 |
| 000 | 1,930,380 | 1,057,411 | -872,969 |
| Southampton | 135,788 | 878,548 | +742,760 |
| Thamesport | 513,610 | 386,081 | -127,529 |
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 | 41 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 45 |
| 2025-09 | 44 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
| 2025-07 | 52 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SOLUTIA UK LIMITED | 118 |
| LAEMMLE CHEMICALS U.K. LTD | 68 |
| WESCO AIRCRAFT EMEA, LTD. | 57 |
| ORTHENE CHEMICALS LIMITED | 56 |
| SIL-MID LIMITED | 55 |
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 53 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| SHELL U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| LUBRICANTS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 75 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| Other | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 24,407,870 |
| United States | 19,325,771 |
| Belgium | 16,847,440 |
| France | 15,467,494 |
| Norway | 12,103,287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 13,310,818 | 11,097,052 | -2,213,766 |
| United States | 8,827,279 | 10,498,492 | +1,671,213 |
| Belgium | 7,379,442 | 9,467,998 | +2,088,556 |
| France | 8,265,120 | 7,202,374 | -1,062,746 |
| Norway | 6,714,792 | 5,388,495 | -1,326,297 |
| Nigeria | 1,974,205 | 6,930,504 | +4,956,299 |
| Angola | 5,159,878 | 2,247,486 | -2,912,392 |
| Ghana | 2,542,213 | 2,350,893 | -191,320 |
| China | 2,598,549 | 1,988,134 | -610,415 |
| Singapore | 2,562,781 | 1,365,405 | -1,197,376 |
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 | 42,918 |
| XI | 14,171 |
| Germany | 6,954 |
| Nicaragua | 2,123 |
| Spain | 1,723 |
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 | 21,838 | 21,080 | -758 |
| XI | 7,837 | 6,334 | -1,503 |
| Germany | 3,392 | 3,562 | +170 |
| Nicaragua | 2,123 | 0 | -2,123 |
| Spain | 448 | 1,275 | +827 |
| Belgium | 245 | 198 | -47 |
| France | 47 | 86 | +39 |
| China | 79 | 7 | -72 |
| Netherlands | 48 | 0 | -48 |
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) | 91,881,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,353,504 |
| Air transport | 3,995,513 |
| Other | 68,599 |
| Road transport | 48,672 |
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) | 48,939,827 | 42,941,426 | -5,998,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,363,840 | 38,989,664 | +2,625,824 |
| Air transport | 1,854,027 | 2,141,486 | +287,459 |
| Other | 36,057 | 32,542 | -3,515 |
| Road transport | 48,672 | 0 | -48,672 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,749 | +1,749 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,062,115 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,676,422 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,303,087 |
| Southampton | 15,319,318 |
| London | 12,992,406 |
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 | 23,252,528 | 17,809,587 | -5,442,941 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,428,295 | 20,248,127 | -180,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,194,527 | 12,108,560 | +914,033 |
| Southampton | 6,421,930 | 8,897,388 | +2,475,458 |
| London | 7,316,231 | 5,676,175 | -1,640,056 |
| Hull | 4,084,276 | 3,350,769 | -733,507 |
| Felixstowe | 3,688,463 | 3,088,014 | -600,449 |
| Harwich | 3,886,711 | 2,616,055 | -1,270,656 |
| Dover | 1,499,561 | 3,920,382 | +2,420,821 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,251,928 | 1,616,436 | +364,508 |
Quick facts
HS code: 3819
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Liquids used in hydraulic systems, like brakes or transmissions. These may contain small amounts of petroleum or mineral oils, but not more than 70% by weight