Import/export HS code 071140: Preserved cucumbers and gherkins
Cucumbers and gherkins that are preserved, often used in pickles or salads
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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 | 2,658,033 |
| India | 869,761 |
| Belgium | 260,589 |
| Italy | 145,754 |
| France | 57,177 |
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 | 1,354,067 | 1,303,966 | -50,101 |
| India | 390,262 | 479,499 | +89,237 |
| Belgium | 163,375 | 97,214 | -66,161 |
| Italy | 71,389 | 74,365 | +2,976 |
| France | 43,124 | 14,053 | -29,071 |
| Ireland | 4,822 | 4,698 | -124 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,801 | +4,801 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 2,275 | +2,275 |
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 | 2,679,123 |
| India | 1,178,877 |
| Belgium | 108,710 |
| Morocco | 9,838 |
| Indonesia | 7,403 |
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 | 1,362,048 | 1,317,075 | -44,973 |
| India | 564,655 | 614,222 | +49,567 |
| Belgium | 76,100 | 32,610 | -43,490 |
| Morocco | 5,592 | 4,246 | -1,346 |
| Indonesia | 7,403 | 0 | -7,403 |
| France | 4,197 | 944 | -3,253 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,801 | +4,801 |
| Lebanon | 0 | 2,275 | +2,275 |
| Romania | 2,222 | 0 | -2,222 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 2,832,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,162,236 |
| Other | 9,520 |
| Air transport | 3,563 |
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) | 1,455,878 | 1,376,713 | -79,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 566,339 | 595,897 | +29,558 |
| Other | 4,822 | 4,698 | -124 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,563 | +3,563 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,201,705 |
| Harwich | 974,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 818,579 |
| London | 412,652 |
| Felixstowe | 302,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 733,487 | 468,218 | -265,269 |
| Harwich | 367,021 | 607,119 | +240,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 390,262 | 428,317 | +38,055 |
| London | 217,945 | 194,707 | -23,238 |
| Felixstowe | 179,896 | 122,797 | -57,099 |
| Dover | 69,858 | 70,310 | +452 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,344 | 22,802 | -26,542 |
| Hull | 0 | 53,341 | +53,341 |
| 000 | 4,822 | 4,698 | -124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,197 | 4,999 | +802 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FOODNET LIMITED | 46 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 40 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 27 |
| BAXTERS FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| MIZKAN EURO LTD. | 21 |
| DRIVERS FOODS (LEICESTER) LIMITED | 14 |
| ZAFRON FOODS LIMITED | 10 |
| KIRIL MISCHEFF LIMITED | 8 |
| THE FRESH OLIVE COMPANY LTD. | 6 |
| SEASONERS FINE FOOD LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,390 | 0 | -1,390 |
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) | 1,390 |
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) | 1,390 | 0 | -1,390 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,390 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 1,390 | 0 | -1,390 |
Quick facts
HS code: 071140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cucumbers and gherkins that are preserved, often used in pickles or salads