Import/export HS code 38260010: Pure biodiesel
High-quality biodiesel with at least 96.5% fatty acid esters
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,107,228,157 |
| Belgium | 165,546,442 |
| Norway | 21,581,308 |
| China | 8,988,829 |
| Spain | 8,025,206 |
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 | 607,357,439 | 499,870,718 | -107,486,721 |
| Belgium | 54,379,356 | 111,167,086 | +56,787,730 |
| Norway | 21,581,308 | 0 | -21,581,308 |
| China | 8,988,829 | 0 | -8,988,829 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,025,206 | +8,025,206 |
| Switzerland | 6,569,128 | 0 | -6,569,128 |
| France | 1,510,265 | 1,669,318 | +159,053 |
| United States | 1,194,241 | 0 | -1,194,241 |
| Germany | 632,818 | 432,145 | -200,673 |
| Ireland | 257,344 | 0 | -257,344 |
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 | 592,407,162 |
| China | 326,750,218 |
| Belgium | 99,841,797 |
| Malaysia | 89,968,703 |
| Germany | 82,157,833 |
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 | 203,664,942 | 388,742,220 | +185,077,278 |
| China | 323,358,387 | 3,391,831 | -319,966,556 |
| Belgium | 15,925,021 | 83,916,776 | +67,991,755 |
| Malaysia | 23,146,037 | 66,822,666 | +43,676,629 |
| Germany | 43,455,651 | 38,702,182 | -4,753,469 |
| Taiwan | 37,815,622 | 9,581,174 | -28,234,448 |
| Spain | 17,710,876 | 5,354,608 | -12,356,268 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 1,321,357,391 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,379,396 |
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 | 619,665,697 | -82,025,997 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 880,620 | 1,498,776 | +618,156 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 370,446,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,075,941 |
| Milford | 237,607,316 |
| London | 190,313,312 |
| 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 | 164,639,518 | 84,436,423 | -80,203,095 |
| Milford | 74,753,872 | 162,853,444 | +88,099,572 |
| London | 90,898,825 | 99,414,487 | +8,515,662 |
| Ellesmere Port | 110,959,580 | 36,587,279 | -74,372,301 |
| Middlesbrough | 42,616,915 | 27,787,827 | -14,829,088 |
| 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 |
| Dover | 410,204 | 795,486 | +385,282 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
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+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | 531,876,522 |
| Belgium | 38,047,245 |
| Ireland | 943,443 |
| France | 357,163 |
| Switzerland | 84,321 |
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 | 311,679,726 | 220,196,796 | -91,482,930 |
| Belgium | 0 | 38,047,245 | +38,047,245 |
| Ireland | 475,054 | 468,389 | -6,665 |
| France | 193,693 | 163,470 | -30,223 |
| Switzerland | 84,321 | 0 | -84,321 |
| United States | 19,866 | 31,367 | +11,501 |
| Germany | 38,909 | 4,239 | -34,670 |
| Portugal | 34,301 | 0 | -34,301 |
| Iceland | 23,318 | 0 | -23,318 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,465 | +20,465 |
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) | 570,041,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,410,106 |
| Road transport | 34,301 |
| Air transport | 13,003 |
| 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) | 311,767,602 | 258,273,801 | -53,493,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 750,089 | 660,017 | -90,072 |
| Road transport | 34,301 | 0 | -34,301 |
| Air transport | 9,416 | 3,587 | -5,829 |
| 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 | 150,383,072 |
| Ellesmere Port | 99,325,648 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,737,773 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 412,426 |
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 | 83,945,584 | 66,437,488 | -17,508,096 |
| Ellesmere Port | 55,645,247 | 43,680,401 | -11,964,846 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,306,604 | 431,169 | -13,875,435 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 222,711 | 189,715 | -32,996 |
| Harwich | 259,697 | 0 | -259,697 |
| London | 38,909 | 16,057 | -22,852 |
| 499 | 36,137 | 0 | -36,137 |
| ZLC | 34,301 | 0 | -34,301 |
| Dover | 29,018 | 0 | -29,018 |
Quick facts
HS code: 38260010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: High-quality biodiesel with at least 96.5% fatty acid esters