Import/export HS code 071234: Dried shiitake mushrooms
Dried shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), a popular ingredient in Asian dishes for their rich flavor
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 980,382 |
| Italy | 358,951 |
| Germany | 158,145 |
| France | 114,221 |
| Belgium | 95,896 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 410,278 | 570,104 | +159,826 |
| Italy | 250,608 | 108,343 | -142,265 |
| Germany | 80,667 | 77,478 | -3,189 |
| France | 22,037 | 92,184 | +70,147 |
| Belgium | 95,896 | 0 | -95,896 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 40,633 | +40,633 |
| Viet Nam | 19,233 | 13,434 | -5,799 |
| Australia | 9,932 | 0 | -9,932 |
| Netherlands | 1,856 | 993 | -863 |
| Thailand | 2,246 | 0 | -2,246 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,574,022 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 73,860 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 63,560 |
| Viet Nam | 34,523 |
| France | 21,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 776,747 | 797,275 | +20,528 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 73,860 | 0 | -73,860 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1,041 | 62,519 | +61,478 |
| Viet Nam | 21,089 | 13,434 | -7,655 |
| France | 3,430 | 17,874 | +14,444 |
| Italy | 0 | 12,067 | +12,067 |
| Australia | 9,932 | 0 | -9,932 |
| Germany | 4,408 | 0 | -4,408 |
| Thailand | 2,246 | 0 | -2,246 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,173,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 504,206 |
| Road transport | 114,778 |
| Air transport | 3,397 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 535,652 | 637,889 | +102,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 280,091 | 224,115 | -55,976 |
| Road transport | 77,010 | 37,768 | -39,242 |
| Air transport | 0 | 3,397 | +3,397 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 756,458 |
| Eurotunnel | 374,453 |
| Southampton | 173,568 |
| Belfast Port | 123,519 |
| ZLC | 114,778 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 309,345 | 447,113 | +137,768 |
| Eurotunnel | 242,145 | 132,308 | -109,837 |
| Southampton | 122,232 | 51,336 | -70,896 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 123,519 | +123,519 |
| ZLC | 77,010 | 37,768 | -39,242 |
| Dover | 30,500 | 63,439 | +32,939 |
| London | 59,949 | 0 | -59,949 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,080 | 7,407 | -7,673 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 19,968 | +19,968 |
| Middlesbrough | 14,403 | 0 | -14,403 |
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 | 23 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Human health activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,250 |
| Iceland | 1,145 |
| Ireland | 188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 0 | 2,250 | +2,250 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,145 | +1,145 |
| Ireland | 0 | 188 | +188 |
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 | 188 |
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 | 0 | 188 | +188 |
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) | 2,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,145 |
| Other | 188 |
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) | 0 | 2,250 | +2,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,145 | +1,145 |
| Other | 0 | 188 | +188 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,250 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,145 |
| 000 | 188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,250 | +2,250 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,145 | +1,145 |
| 000 | 0 | 188 | +188 |
Quick facts
HS code: 071234
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dried shiitake mushrooms (Lentinus edodes), a popular ingredient in Asian dishes for their rich flavor