Import/export HS code 070511: Fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce (head lettuce)
Specifically head lettuce, fresh or chilled
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 193,122,106 |
| France | 13,767,502 |
| Germany | 12,791,808 |
| Netherlands | 9,306,204 |
| Ireland | 1,383,086 |
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 | 101,728,385 | 91,393,721 | -10,334,664 |
| France | 7,585,249 | 6,182,253 | -1,402,996 |
| Germany | 6,784,825 | 6,006,983 | -777,842 |
| Netherlands | 4,687,597 | 4,618,607 | -68,990 |
| Ireland | 716,446 | 666,640 | -49,806 |
| Italy | 500,312 | 160,229 | -340,083 |
| Poland | 287,302 | 210,844 | -76,458 |
| Morocco | 51,686 | 36,142 | -15,544 |
| Egypt | 43,402 | 15,477 | -27,925 |
| Belgium | 10,560 | 23,648 | +13,088 |
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 | 215,911,887 |
| Netherlands | 7,999,242 |
| France | 3,358,855 |
| Germany | 1,589,469 |
| Italy | 575,369 |
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 | 113,962,281 | 101,949,606 | -12,012,675 |
| Netherlands | 3,764,761 | 4,234,481 | +469,720 |
| France | 1,873,908 | 1,484,947 | -388,961 |
| Germany | 1,204,555 | 384,914 | -819,641 |
| Italy | 375,316 | 200,053 | -175,263 |
| Poland | 285,002 | 151,303 | -133,699 |
| Belgium | 46,841 | 93,050 | +46,209 |
| Morocco | 75,871 | 53,401 | -22,470 |
| Egypt | 61,415 | 22,847 | -38,568 |
| Portugal | 33,499 | 3,070 | -30,429 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 230,056,055 |
| Other | 1,491,700 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 199,835 |
| Air transport | 24,300 |
| Rail transport | 13,132 |
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) | 121,601,577 | 108,454,478 | -13,147,099 |
| Other | 754,873 | 736,827 | -18,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,424 | 132,411 | +64,987 |
| Air transport | 13,549 | 10,751 | -2,798 |
| Rail transport | 13,132 | 0 | -13,132 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 117,618,838 |
| Portsmouth | 51,365,278 |
| Dover | 39,683,001 |
| Newhaven | 7,845,120 |
| Harwich | 7,150,802 |
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 | 62,474,945 | 55,143,893 | -7,331,052 |
| Portsmouth | 25,648,517 | 25,716,761 | +68,244 |
| Dover | 20,653,050 | 19,029,951 | -1,623,099 |
| Newhaven | 4,579,476 | 3,265,644 | -1,313,832 |
| Harwich | 4,271,411 | 2,879,391 | -1,392,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,578,254 | 1,528,835 | -1,049,419 |
| 000 | 754,873 | 736,827 | -18,046 |
| Felixstowe | 675,501 | 508,834 | -166,667 |
| Poole | 434,681 | 146,950 | -287,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,458 | 257,545 | +198,087 |
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 | 73 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 49 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JJ FOOD SERVICE LIMITED | 47 |
| BURBANK PRODUCE LIMITED | 46 |
| G'S FRESH LIMITED | 40 |
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 38 |
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | 37 |
| ALFRED PRICE & SONS,LIMITED | 36 |
| NFB (IMPORT) LIMITED | 35 |
| SYSCO GB LIMITED | 34 |
| LEN WRIGHT SALADS LTD | 34 |
| TPH (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 4,870,013 |
| France | 310,478 |
| Greece | 246,019 |
| Italy | 145,128 |
| Poland | 116,521 |
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 | 2,283,046 | 2,586,967 | +303,921 |
| France | 29,239 | 281,239 | +252,000 |
| Greece | 246,019 | 0 | -246,019 |
| Italy | 145,128 | 0 | -145,128 |
| Poland | 82,346 | 34,175 | -48,171 |
| Netherlands | 19,530 | 1,811 | -17,719 |
| Belgium | 18,201 | 0 | -18,201 |
| Spain | 10,920 | 0 | -10,920 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,974 | 0 | -2,974 |
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 | 1,117,132 |
| XI | 82,328 |
| Spain | 23,612 |
| Ireland | 1,659 |
| Netherlands | 892 |
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 | 555,369 | 561,763 | +6,394 |
| XI | 14,165 | 68,163 | +53,998 |
| Spain | 17,485 | 6,127 | -11,358 |
| Ireland | 1,188 | 471 | -717 |
| Netherlands | 711 | 181 | -530 |
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) | 3,996,691 |
| Other | 1,225,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 516,307 |
| Air transport | 2,974 |
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) | 2,058,103 | 1,938,588 | -119,515 |
| Other | 588,918 | 636,705 | +47,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 187,408 | 328,899 | +141,491 |
| Air transport | 2,974 | 0 | -2,974 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,485,240 |
| 000 | 1,225,623 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 589,576 |
| Dover | 257,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 99,377 |
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 | 1,603,507 | 1,881,733 | +278,226 |
| 000 | 588,918 | 636,705 | +47,787 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 531,853 | 57,723 | -474,130 |
| Dover | 0 | 257,691 | +257,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,789 | 43,588 | -12,201 |
| Fishguard | 18,376 | 21,624 | +3,248 |
| Harwich | 19,530 | 1,811 | -17,719 |
| Milford | 14,997 | 0 | -14,997 |
| Heysham | 1,459 | 3,317 | +1,858 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,543 | 0 | -1,543 |
Quick facts
HS code: 070511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically head lettuce, fresh or chilled