Import/export HS code 070521: Fresh or chilled witloof chicory
Specifically witloof chicory, fresh or chilled
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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 | 1,779,828 |
| Italy | 1,310,866 |
| Spain | 411,374 |
| France | 40,872 |
| Belgium | 11,361 |
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 | 1,225,913 | 553,915 | -671,998 |
| Italy | 744,015 | 566,851 | -177,164 |
| Spain | 393,381 | 17,993 | -375,388 |
| France | 17,897 | 22,975 | +5,078 |
| Belgium | 11,361 | 0 | -11,361 |
| Ireland | 2,077 | 1,137 | -940 |
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 | 1,662,202 |
| Italy | 1,417,585 |
| Spain | 429,238 |
| Belgium | 23,123 |
| France | 22,153 |
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 | 1,138,067 | 524,135 | -613,932 |
| Italy | 823,344 | 594,241 | -229,103 |
| Spain | 398,748 | 30,490 | -368,258 |
| Belgium | 23,123 | 0 | -23,123 |
| France | 9,285 | 12,868 | +3,583 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,554,301 |
| Other | 3,214 |
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) | 2,392,567 | 1,161,734 | -1,230,833 |
| Other | 2,077 | 1,137 | -940 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,113,662 |
| Harwich | 992,127 |
| Eurotunnel | 784,761 |
| Newhaven | 307,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 631,808 | 481,854 | -149,954 |
| Harwich | 670,755 | 321,372 | -349,383 |
| Eurotunnel | 522,365 | 262,396 | -259,969 |
| Newhaven | 291,804 | 15,308 | -276,496 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 206,323 | 14,226 | -192,097 |
| Felixstowe | 64,697 | 63,296 | -1,401 |
| Killingholme | 3,936 | 1,248 | -2,688 |
| 000 | 2,077 | 1,137 | -940 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,034 | +2,034 |
| Portsmouth | 879 | 0 | -879 |
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 | 18 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LA SOVRANA UK LTD | 47 |
| PMB FRUIT (2) LIMITED | 44 |
| PLANET PRODUCE LIMITED | 38 |
| LEN WRIGHT SALADS LTD | 26 |
| HADDAD TRADING H & H LIMITED | 21 |
| FERRYFAST PRODUCE LIMITED | 17 |
| VALEFRESCO LIMITED | 13 |
| BRYAN'S SALADS LTD. | 12 |
| SMITH & BROCK LTD | 9 |
| RICHARD WELLOCK & SONS LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 6,484 |
| Ireland | 53 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 4,478 | 2,006 | -2,472 |
| Ireland | 34 | 19 | -15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 53 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 34 | 19 | -15 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,484 |
| Other | 53 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,478 | 2,006 | -2,472 |
| Other | 34 | 19 | -15 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | 4,574 |
| London Stansted Airport | 956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 954 |
| 000 | 53 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | 2,568 | 2,006 | -562 |
| London Stansted Airport | 956 | 0 | -956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 954 | 0 | -954 |
| 000 | 34 | 19 | -15 |
Quick facts
HS code: 070521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically witloof chicory, fresh or chilled