Import/export HS code 070920: Fresh or chilled asparagus
Fresh or chilled asparagus, ready for cooking or consumption
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Peru | 64,000,489 |
| United States | 24,564,452 |
| Mexico | 17,533,922 |
| Spain | 969,050 |
| France | 870,548 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 30,175,465 | 33,825,024 | +3,649,559 |
| United States | 11,512,826 | 13,051,626 | +1,538,800 |
| Mexico | 11,322,646 | 6,211,276 | -5,111,370 |
| Spain | 523,887 | 445,163 | -78,724 |
| France | 599,678 | 270,870 | -328,808 |
| Italy | 258,297 | 419,914 | +161,617 |
| Netherlands | 384,673 | 179,623 | -205,050 |
| Ireland | 210,745 | 298,483 | +87,738 |
| Poland | 183,481 | 209,932 | +26,451 |
| Morocco | 100,607 | 231,922 | +131,315 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Peru | 65,095,983 |
| Mexico | 41,067,508 |
| Spain | 1,163,235 |
| Italy | 995,655 |
| Morocco | 404,446 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 30,920,200 | 34,175,783 | +3,255,583 |
| Mexico | 22,219,504 | 18,848,004 | -3,371,500 |
| Spain | 569,212 | 594,023 | +24,811 |
| Italy | 612,214 | 383,441 | -228,773 |
| Morocco | 161,291 | 243,155 | +81,864 |
| Poland | 183,481 | 209,932 | +26,451 |
| United States | 247,951 | 141,880 | -106,071 |
| France | 172,812 | 185,742 | +12,930 |
| Netherlands | 126,077 | 122,491 | -3,586 |
| Ecuador | 137,990 | 43,521 | -94,469 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 87,707,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,568,647 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,225,285 |
| Other | 554,374 |
| Road transport | 24,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 46,178,458 | 41,528,673 | -4,649,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,371,194 | 11,197,453 | +3,826,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,948,159 | 2,277,126 | +328,967 |
| Other | 213,584 | 340,790 | +127,206 |
| Road transport | 0 | 24,615 | +24,615 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,704,799 |
| Dover | 19,775,940 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,857,206 |
| 000 | 554,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 518,610 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,178,458 | 41,526,341 | -4,652,117 |
| Dover | 7,875,620 | 11,900,320 | +4,024,700 |
| Eurotunnel | 918,260 | 938,946 | +20,686 |
| 000 | 213,584 | 340,790 | +127,206 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 143,841 | 374,769 | +230,928 |
| Harwich | 181,198 | 133,178 | -48,020 |
| Portsmouth | 74,047 | 79,008 | +4,961 |
| Felixstowe | 91,324 | 4,708 | -86,616 |
| ZLC | 26,552 | 62,266 | +35,714 |
| Jersey | 8,511 | 5,999 | -2,512 |
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 | 37 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEALMOOR LIMITED | 118 |
| BARFOOTS OF BOTLEY LIMITED | 118 |
| FLAMINGO PRODUCE LTD. | 118 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 117 |
| UNIFRUIT LIMITED | 101 |
| PLANET PRODUCE LIMITED | 97 |
| MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS LIMITED | 86 |
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 85 |
| FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 77 |
| TPH (UK) LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 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 | 350,295 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 148,718 |
| Iceland | 131,391 |
| Netherlands | 84,344 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 53,363 |
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 | 212,561 | 137,734 | -74,827 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 68,794 | 79,924 | +11,130 |
| Iceland | 53,764 | 77,627 | +23,863 |
| Netherlands | 3,600 | 80,744 | +77,144 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 13,676 | 39,687 | +26,011 |
| Belgium | 0 | 43,204 | +43,204 |
| Saint Lucia | 0 | 30,548 | +30,548 |
| Grenada | 28,303 | 0 | -28,303 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,698 | 7,563 | -135 |
| Bahamas | 3,150 | 7,071 | +3,921 |
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 | 86,517 |
| Mexico | 18,117 |
| Peru | 13,559 |
| XI | 348 |
| Spain | 201 |
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 | 53,759 | 32,758 | -21,001 |
| Mexico | 2,252 | 15,865 | +13,613 |
| Peru | 34 | 13,525 | +13,491 |
| XI | 59 | 289 | +230 |
| Spain | 119 | 82 | -37 |
| Australia | 0 | 111 | +111 |
| Israel | 28 | 72 | +44 |
| Italy | 36 | 47 | +11 |
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 | 440,204 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 356,908 |
| Other | 119,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,014 |
| Road transport | 1,819 |
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 | 181,025 | 259,179 | +78,154 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 158,945 | 197,963 | +39,018 |
| Other | 56,287 | 62,749 | +6,462 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,750 | 5,264 | +514 |
| Road transport | 1,819 | 0 | -1,819 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 271,683 |
| Holyhead | 229,360 |
| Birmingham Airport | 132,361 |
| Felixstowe | 123,948 |
| 000 | 119,036 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 120,817 | 150,866 | +30,049 |
| Holyhead | 155,345 | 74,015 | -81,330 |
| Birmingham Airport | 53,764 | 78,597 | +24,833 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 123,948 | +123,948 |
| 000 | 56,287 | 62,749 | +6,462 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 5,515 | 28,271 | +22,756 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,264 | +5,264 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,750 | 0 | -4,750 |
| Harwich | 3,600 | 0 | -3,600 |
| ZLC | 1,819 | 1,445 | -374 |
Quick facts
HS code: 070920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or chilled asparagus, ready for cooking or consumption