Import/export HS code 070991: Fresh or chilled globe artichokes
Fresh or chilled globe artichokes, often used in Mediterranean cuisine
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 775,377 |
| Spain | 346,143 |
| Italy | 203,178 |
| Ireland | 33,862 |
| Netherlands | 26,763 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 368,712 | 406,665 | +37,953 |
| Spain | 173,409 | 172,734 | -675 |
| Italy | 113,955 | 89,223 | -24,732 |
| Ireland | 14,848 | 19,014 | +4,166 |
| Netherlands | 20,439 | 6,324 | -14,115 |
| Portugal | 26,260 | 0 | -26,260 |
| Egypt | 13,099 | 5,243 | -7,856 |
| Morocco | 0 | 3,520 | +3,520 |
| Poland | 0 | 902 | +902 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 622,193 |
| Spain | 536,420 |
| Italy | 193,888 |
| Portugal | 26,260 |
| Egypt | 18,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 309,507 | 312,686 | +3,179 |
| Spain | 263,279 | 273,141 | +9,862 |
| Italy | 103,729 | 90,159 | -13,570 |
| Portugal | 26,260 | 0 | -26,260 |
| Egypt | 13,099 | 5,243 | -7,856 |
| Morocco | 0 | 2,480 | +2,480 |
| Poland | 0 | 902 | +902 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,380,783 |
| Other | 33,862 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,342 |
| Road transport | 1,360 |
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) | 702,775 | 678,008 | -24,767 |
| Other | 14,848 | 19,014 | +4,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,099 | 5,243 | -7,856 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,360 | +1,360 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 761,144 |
| Newhaven | 230,698 |
| Dover | 135,649 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,979 |
| Portsmouth | 110,139 |
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 | 378,620 | 382,524 | +3,904 |
| Newhaven | 103,853 | 126,845 | +22,992 |
| Dover | 85,762 | 49,887 | -35,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,784 | 39,195 | -45,589 |
| Portsmouth | 33,352 | 76,787 | +43,435 |
| 000 | 14,848 | 19,014 | +4,166 |
| Harwich | 16,404 | 2,770 | -13,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,099 | 5,243 | -7,856 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,360 | +1,360 |
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 | 26 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRIM BRETAGNE UK LTD | 35 |
| NATOORA LTD | 33 |
| LA SOVRANA UK LTD | 22 |
| FARMLINK GROUP LIMITED | 13 |
| HILLBROW PRODUCE LIMITED | 12 |
| PMB FRUIT (2) LIMITED | 11 |
| PREMIER FOODS WHOLESALE LIMITED | 9 |
| LISONS LIMITED | 8 |
| B K IMPORTS LTD | 6 |
| FRUITS OF LEBANON LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
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 | 7,596 |
| Guyana | 7,364 |
| Germany | 6,112 |
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 | 5,284 | 2,312 | -2,972 |
| Guyana | 7,364 | 0 | -7,364 |
| Germany | 6,112 | 0 | -6,112 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 108 |
| France | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 43 | 65 | +22 |
| France | 12 | 13 | +1 |
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) | 13,476 |
| Other | 3,971 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,625 |
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) | 13,476 | 0 | -13,476 |
| Other | 1,659 | 2,312 | +653 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,625 | 0 | -3,625 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,364 |
| Harwich | 6,112 |
| 000 | 3,971 |
| Holyhead | 3,625 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 7,364 | 0 | -7,364 |
| Harwich | 6,112 | 0 | -6,112 |
| 000 | 1,659 | 2,312 | +653 |
| Holyhead | 3,625 | 0 | -3,625 |
Quick facts
HS code: 070991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or chilled globe artichokes, often used in Mediterranean cuisine