Import/export HS code 071440: Taro
Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried taro, a starchy root used in many cuisines
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 3,129,820 |
| Viet Nam | 599,027 |
| China | 512,321 |
| Ecuador | 438,840 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 394,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1,736,667 | 1,393,153 | -343,514 |
| Viet Nam | 169,775 | 429,252 | +259,477 |
| China | 104,429 | 407,892 | +303,463 |
| Ecuador | 328,155 | 110,685 | -217,470 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 223,906 | 170,606 | -53,300 |
| Bangladesh | 152,922 | 157,243 | +4,321 |
| India | 150,680 | 82,730 | -67,950 |
| Taiwan | 70,700 | 108,804 | +38,104 |
| Italy | 37,775 | 121,235 | +83,460 |
| Dominica | 48,834 | 44,257 | -4,577 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 3,248,234 |
| China | 702,683 |
| Viet Nam | 602,250 |
| Ecuador | 475,971 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 396,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1,835,033 | 1,413,201 | -421,832 |
| China | 162,603 | 540,080 | +377,477 |
| Viet Nam | 172,998 | 429,252 | +256,254 |
| Ecuador | 344,866 | 131,105 | -213,761 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 225,886 | 170,606 | -55,280 |
| Bangladesh | 152,922 | 158,223 | +5,301 |
| India | 150,680 | 81,750 | -68,930 |
| Taiwan | 72,056 | 108,804 | +36,748 |
| Dominica | 48,834 | 44,257 | -4,577 |
| Uganda | 15,498 | 47,008 | +31,510 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 5,491,167 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 632,921 |
| Air transport | 402,292 |
| Other | 4,156 |
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) | 2,882,638 | 2,608,529 | -274,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,061 | 437,860 | +242,799 |
| Air transport | 201,725 | 200,567 | -1,158 |
| Other | 2,081 | 2,075 | -6 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,278,333 |
| Southampton | 1,817,700 |
| Felixstowe | 1,085,729 |
| Portsmouth | 489,753 |
| Dover | 237,595 |
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 Gateway Port | 1,478,303 | 800,030 | -678,273 |
| Southampton | 854,080 | 963,620 | +109,540 |
| Felixstowe | 268,375 | 817,354 | +548,979 |
| Portsmouth | 274,890 | 214,863 | -60,027 |
| Dover | 89,863 | 147,732 | +57,869 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,530 | 105,967 | +33,437 |
| Birmingham Airport | 89,063 | 28,250 | -60,813 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,440 | 33,271 | -24,169 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 22,333 | 48,932 | +26,599 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,706 | 56,589 | +43,883 |
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 | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPIFRUIT UK LIMITED | 92 |
| BANGLADESH CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 67 |
| MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS LIMITED | 65 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 46 |
| LONGDAN LIMITED | 43 |
| BANGLALINK VEG LTD | 42 |
| JAMAICA FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 36 |
| AL GALI LIMITED | 28 |
| CK FROZEN FOOD LIMITED | 28 |
| HOO HING HOLDINGS LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | 22,872 |
| Malaysia | 22,344 |
| Ireland | 5,160 |
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 | 1,728 | 21,144 | +19,416 |
| Malaysia | 22,344 | 0 | -22,344 |
| Ireland | 5,160 | 0 | -5,160 |
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) | 28,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,344 |
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) | 6,888 | 21,144 | +14,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,344 | 0 | -22,344 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,872 |
| Felixstowe | 11,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,172 |
| Holyhead | 5,160 |
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 | 1,728 | 21,144 | +19,416 |
| Felixstowe | 11,172 | 0 | -11,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,172 | 0 | -11,172 |
| Holyhead | 5,160 | 0 | -5,160 |
Quick facts
HS code: 071440
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried taro, a starchy root used in many cuisines