Import/export HS code 071430: Yams
Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried yams, a starchy tuber similar to sweet potatoes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 25,221,982 |
| Jamaica | 587,809 |
| Brazil | 537,946 |
| China | 509,608 |
| France | 261,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 14,405,402 | 10,816,580 | -3,588,822 |
| Jamaica | 374,838 | 212,971 | -161,867 |
| Brazil | 316,696 | 221,250 | -95,446 |
| China | 294,047 | 215,561 | -78,486 |
| France | 115,514 | 146,094 | +30,580 |
| Netherlands | 77,771 | 121,174 | +43,403 |
| India | 104,521 | 37,749 | -66,772 |
| Spain | 63,250 | 36,710 | -26,540 |
| Belgium | 40,600 | 22,444 | -18,156 |
| Nigeria | 40,081 | 19,419 | -20,662 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 25,401,301 |
| China | 613,922 |
| Jamaica | 584,142 |
| Brazil | 577,554 |
| France | 297,376 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 14,502,495 | 10,898,806 | -3,603,689 |
| China | 346,554 | 267,368 | -79,186 |
| Jamaica | 372,222 | 211,920 | -160,302 |
| Brazil | 316,696 | 260,858 | -55,838 |
| France | 147,409 | 149,967 | +2,558 |
| India | 107,370 | 37,749 | -69,621 |
| Nigeria | 40,081 | 19,419 | -20,662 |
| Ecuador | 33,991 | 0 | -33,991 |
| Honduras | 31,994 | 0 | -31,994 |
| Italy | 22,807 | 6,051 | -16,756 |
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 | 17 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
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 | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 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) | 20,549,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,983,474 |
| Air transport | 349,277 |
| Other | 12,775 |
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) | 11,413,963 | 9,135,741 | -2,278,222 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,365,851 | 2,617,623 | -1,748,228 |
| Air transport | 213,168 | 136,109 | -77,059 |
| Other | 5,590 | 7,185 | +1,595 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 22,624,460 |
| London | 2,056,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,479,249 |
| Felixstowe | 624,249 |
| Eurotunnel | 381,142 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 12,892,564 | 9,731,896 | -3,160,668 |
| London | 1,314,589 | 741,509 | -573,080 |
| London Gateway Port | 770,205 | 709,044 | -61,161 |
| Felixstowe | 379,502 | 244,747 | -134,755 |
| Eurotunnel | 166,420 | 214,722 | +48,302 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 119,585 | 65,784 | -53,801 |
| Harwich | 51,811 | 75,454 | +23,643 |
| Southampton | 87,761 | 13,970 | -73,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,615 | 43,322 | -8,293 |
| ZLC | 67,300 | 0 | -67,300 |
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 | 64 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPIFRUIT UK LIMITED | 119 |
| DU BOIS ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 94 |
| DELIGHT FOODS (UK) LTD | 89 |
| JAMAICA FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 88 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 83 |
| 5 STAR FRUIT AND VEG LONDON LTD | 69 |
| H&J VEG LIMITED | 60 |
| KENSINGTON INTL LTD | 55 |
| MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS LIMITED | 54 |
| KENPRO IMPEX LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 566,098 |
| Ireland | 494,676 |
| Netherlands | 56,263 |
| France | 9,196 |
| Belgium | 2,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 235,743 | 330,355 | +94,612 |
| Ireland | 309,243 | 185,433 | -123,810 |
| Netherlands | 24,638 | 31,625 | +6,987 |
| France | 9,196 | 0 | -9,196 |
| Belgium | 2,850 | 0 | -2,850 |
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 | 566,098 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 562,985 |
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 | 235,743 | 330,355 | +94,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 345,927 | 217,058 | -128,869 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 566,098 |
| Holyhead | 451,823 |
| Harwich | 39,275 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,901 |
| Fishguard | 26,503 |
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 | 235,743 | 330,355 | +94,612 |
| Holyhead | 272,330 | 179,493 | -92,837 |
| Harwich | 7,650 | 31,625 | +23,975 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,901 | 0 | -27,901 |
| Fishguard | 20,563 | 5,940 | -14,623 |
| Milford | 11,550 | 0 | -11,550 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,800 | 0 | -4,800 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,133 | 0 | -1,133 |
Quick facts
HS code: 071430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried yams, a starchy tuber similar to sweet potatoes