Import/export HS code 070320: Fresh or chilled garlic
Garlic sold fresh or kept cold. Used widely in cooking for its strong flavor and health benefits
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 68,555,275 |
| China | 50,270,815 |
| Germany | 20,529,348 |
| France | 5,484,086 |
| Netherlands | 3,274,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 36,924,074 | 31,631,201 | -5,292,873 |
| China | 27,839,351 | 22,431,464 | -5,407,887 |
| Germany | 9,931,943 | 10,597,405 | +665,462 |
| France | 2,618,420 | 2,865,666 | +247,246 |
| Netherlands | 1,647,436 | 1,627,001 | -20,435 |
| Egypt | 111,114 | 217,503 | +106,389 |
| Ireland | 187,010 | 90,393 | -96,617 |
| India | 0 | 95,116 | +95,116 |
| Poland | 4,082 | 71,255 | +67,173 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 56,099 | 0 | -56,099 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 92,861,414 |
| China | 51,712,942 |
| France | 1,685,605 |
| Netherlands | 485,623 |
| Egypt | 354,616 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 48,730,081 | 44,131,333 | -4,598,748 |
| China | 28,445,783 | 23,267,159 | -5,178,624 |
| France | 861,885 | 823,720 | -38,165 |
| Netherlands | 244,229 | 241,394 | -2,835 |
| Egypt | 124,882 | 229,734 | +104,852 |
| Argentina | 90,715 | 125,337 | +34,622 |
| India | 0 | 95,116 | +95,116 |
| Poland | 4,082 | 64,694 | +60,612 |
| Chile | 50,442 | 3,885 | -46,557 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 47,885 | +47,885 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lincolnshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 97,064,148 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,583,706 |
| Other | 13,520,306 |
| Air transport | 4,800 |
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) | 50,593,388 | 46,470,760 | -4,122,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,148,347 | 20,435,359 | +2,287,012 |
| Other | 10,678,068 | 2,842,238 | -7,835,830 |
| Air transport | 4,800 | 0 | -4,800 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 61,874,734 |
| Felixstowe | 38,793,942 |
| 000 | 13,520,306 |
| Dover | 13,072,783 |
| Portsmouth | 10,694,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 32,710,905 | 29,163,829 | -3,547,076 |
| Felixstowe | 18,625,578 | 20,168,364 | +1,542,786 |
| 000 | 10,678,068 | 2,842,238 | -7,835,830 |
| Dover | 6,094,240 | 6,978,543 | +884,303 |
| Portsmouth | 5,715,575 | 4,979,186 | -736,389 |
| Newhaven | 1,183,763 | 2,210,870 | +1,027,107 |
| Harwich | 1,293,473 | 1,098,725 | -194,748 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 668,337 | 763,327 | +94,990 |
| Poole | 1,083,155 | 91,785 | -991,370 |
| Southampton | 751,186 | 133,713 | -617,473 |
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 | 55 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UNIFRUIT LIMITED | 62 |
| JDM FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 61 |
| HELMY LIMITED | 58 |
| JJ FOOD SERVICE LIMITED | 48 |
| RICHARD WELLOCK & SONS LIMITED | 48 |
| GFS FRESH LIMITED | 48 |
| MOULTON BULB COMPANY LIMITED | 47 |
| STOURGARDEN LIMITED | 46 |
| BROOKERPAKS LIMITED | 46 |
| BURBANK PRODUCE LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,914,422 |
| Spain | 241,764 |
| Netherlands | 121,417 |
| Brazil | 46,052 |
| France | 35,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 908,375 | 1,006,047 | +97,672 |
| Spain | 180,372 | 61,392 | -118,980 |
| Netherlands | 82,706 | 38,711 | -43,995 |
| Brazil | 46,052 | 0 | -46,052 |
| France | 35,563 | 0 | -35,563 |
| Iceland | 13,842 | 17,267 | +3,425 |
| Germany | 12,291 | 2,214 | -10,077 |
| Falkland Islands | 0 | 9,714 | +9,714 |
| Poland | 0 | 5,580 | +5,580 |
| United States | 2,092 | 0 | -2,092 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,936 |
| Spain | 6,459 |
| XI | 1,986 |
| France | 1,713 |
| Netherlands | 766 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,276 | 4,660 | -2,616 |
| Spain | 1,685 | 4,774 | +3,089 |
| XI | 1,189 | 797 | -392 |
| France | 1,393 | 320 | -1,073 |
| Netherlands | 644 | 122 | -522 |
| Poland | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Ireland | 9 | 0 | -9 |
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) | 1,246,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,088,169 |
| Other | 78,701 |
| Air transport | 9,824 |
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) | 686,711 | 560,055 | -126,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 553,231 | 534,938 | -18,293 |
| Other | 33,741 | 44,960 | +11,219 |
| Air transport | 7,610 | 2,214 | -5,396 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,262,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 509,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 331,660 |
| Harwich | 82,706 |
| 000 | 78,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 563,838 | 698,791 | +134,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 247,207 | 262,296 | +15,089 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 224,735 | 106,925 | -117,810 |
| Harwich | 82,706 | 0 | -82,706 |
| 000 | 33,741 | 44,960 | +11,219 |
| London Gateway Port | 47,098 | 0 | -47,098 |
| Fishguard | 41,786 | 0 | -41,786 |
| Middlesbrough | 9,804 | 17,267 | +7,463 |
| Milford | 17,555 | 0 | -17,555 |
| Southampton | 0 | 9,714 | +9,714 |
Quick facts
HS code: 070320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Garlic sold fresh or kept cold. Used widely in cooking for its strong flavor and health benefits