Import/export HS code 3826: Biodiesel and blends
Fuel made from natural oils, often mixed with small amounts of petroleum
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,107,247,881 |
| Belgium | 165,578,030 |
| Ireland | 44,132,144 |
| Norway | 21,581,308 |
| China | 9,015,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 607,376,259 | 499,871,622 | -107,504,637 |
| Belgium | 54,379,356 | 111,198,674 | +56,819,318 |
| Ireland | 23,773,917 | 20,358,227 | -3,415,690 |
| Norway | 21,581,308 | 0 | -21,581,308 |
| China | 9,006,082 | 9,096 | -8,996,986 |
| Spain | 5,213 | 8,025,206 | +8,019,993 |
| Switzerland | 6,569,128 | 0 | -6,569,128 |
| France | 1,645,380 | 1,869,323 | +223,943 |
| United States | 1,196,543 | 17,724 | -1,178,819 |
| Germany | 663,622 | 461,458 | -202,164 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 592,448,742 |
| China | 326,780,792 |
| Belgium | 99,848,107 |
| Malaysia | 89,968,703 |
| Germany | 82,172,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 203,689,664 | 388,759,078 | +185,069,414 |
| China | 323,375,640 | 3,405,152 | -319,970,488 |
| Belgium | 15,929,334 | 83,918,773 | +67,989,439 |
| Malaysia | 23,146,037 | 66,822,666 | +43,676,629 |
| Germany | 43,456,610 | 38,715,541 | -4,741,069 |
| Taiwan | 37,820,928 | 9,581,174 | -28,239,754 |
| Spain | 17,716,089 | 5,354,608 | -12,361,481 |
| Bulgaria | 180,199 | 10,706,689 | +10,526,490 |
| United Kingdom | 9,699,484 | 0 | -9,699,484 |
| Latvia | 8,614,925 | 0 | -8,614,925 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,321,359,388 |
| Other | 43,801,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,910,613 |
| Air transport | 74,919 |
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) | 701,691,694 | 619,667,694 | -82,024,000 |
| Other | 23,516,573 | 20,284,766 | -3,231,807 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,045,670 | 1,864,943 | +819,273 |
| Air transport | 48,099 | 26,820 | -21,279 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 370,446,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,340,494 |
| Milford | 237,607,316 |
| London | 190,435,944 |
| Ellesmere Port | 147,546,859 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 184,254,375 | 186,191,629 | +1,937,254 |
| Immingham Docks | 164,752,206 | 84,588,288 | -80,163,918 |
| Milford | 74,753,872 | 162,853,444 | +88,099,572 |
| London | 90,898,825 | 99,537,119 | +8,638,294 |
| Ellesmere Port | 110,959,580 | 36,587,279 | -74,372,301 |
| Middlesbrough | 42,647,706 | 27,787,827 | -14,859,879 |
| 000 | 23,516,573 | 20,284,766 | -3,231,807 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 33,487,907 | 0 | -33,487,907 |
| 499 | 0 | 14,431,284 | +14,431,284 |
| Liverpool Docks | 228,292 | 8,461,939 | +8,233,647 |
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 chemicals and chemical products | 14 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHILLIPS 66 LIMITED | 47 |
| OLEO SOLUTIONS LTD | 44 |
| GREENERGY FUELS LIMITED | 43 |
| VALERO ENERGY LTD | 40 |
| ESSAR OIL (UK) LIMITED | 34 |
| ESSO PETROLEUM COMPANY,LIMITED | 28 |
| HALTERMANN CARLESS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| PETROINEOS TRADING LIMITED | 25 |
| MABANAFT LIMITED | 22 |
| BUFA COMPOSITES UK LTD. | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 539,644,002 |
| Belgium | 38,055,374 |
| Ireland | 989,876 |
| France | 361,003 |
| Czechia | 190,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 314,213,842 | 225,430,160 | -88,783,682 |
| Belgium | 8,129 | 38,047,245 | +38,039,116 |
| Ireland | 500,639 | 489,237 | -11,402 |
| France | 195,223 | 165,780 | -29,443 |
| Czechia | 101,387 | 88,904 | -12,483 |
| Switzerland | 89,932 | 0 | -89,932 |
| Croatia | 82,404 | 0 | -82,404 |
| Slovakia | 38,692 | 38,390 | -302 |
| United States | 19,866 | 31,367 | +11,501 |
| Germany | 39,809 | 10,363 | -29,446 |
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 | 2,623 |
| XU | 1,536 |
| Ireland | 12 |
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 | 0 | 2,623 | +2,623 |
| XU | 0 | 1,536 | +1,536 |
| Ireland | 12 | 0 | -12 |
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) | 571,129,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,524,037 |
| Air transport | 45,279 |
| Road transport | 34,301 |
| Other | 4,171 |
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) | 312,853,525 | 258,276,341 | -54,577,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,453,306 | 6,070,731 | +3,617,425 |
| Air transport | 36,523 | 8,756 | -27,767 |
| Road transport | 34,301 | 0 | -34,301 |
| Other | 12 | 4,159 | +4,147 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 306,121,182 |
| Immingham Docks | 157,104,958 |
| Ellesmere Port | 99,325,648 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,737,773 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 862,878 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 158,006,750 | 148,114,432 | -9,892,318 |
| Immingham Docks | 85,532,064 | 71,572,894 | -13,959,170 |
| Ellesmere Port | 55,645,247 | 43,680,401 | -11,964,846 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,306,604 | 431,169 | -13,875,435 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 516,661 | 346,217 | -170,444 |
| Killingholme | 807,098 | 0 | -807,098 |
| Harwich | 271,142 | 0 | -271,142 |
| Dover | 29,018 | 79,804 | +50,786 |
| London | 55,735 | 36,751 | -18,984 |
| Heysham | 37,625 | 36,569 | -1,056 |
Quick facts
HS code: 3826
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fuel made from natural oils, often mixed with small amounts of petroleum