Import/export HS code 07149020: Arrowroot and similar roots
Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried arrowroot, salep, and similar high-starch roots and tubers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 553,471 |
| China | 495,406 |
| France | 147,752 |
| Netherlands | 134,143 |
| Italy | 14,736 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 226,856 | 326,615 | +99,759 |
| China | 211,889 | 283,517 | +71,628 |
| France | 126,913 | 20,839 | -106,074 |
| Netherlands | 88,307 | 45,836 | -42,471 |
| Italy | 14,736 | 0 | -14,736 |
| Taiwan | 5,756 | 0 | -5,756 |
| Belgium | 980 | 2,168 | +1,188 |
| Niger | 0 | 1,425 | +1,425 |
| United States | 0 | 1,160 | +1,160 |
| Turkey | 1,154 | 0 | -1,154 |
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 | 573,072 |
| Niger | 398,032 |
| France | 127,953 |
| Burkina Faso | 92,455 |
| Togo | 45,591 |
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 | 259,438 | 313,634 | +54,196 |
| Niger | 190,857 | 207,175 | +16,318 |
| France | 117,730 | 10,223 | -107,507 |
| Burkina Faso | 40,706 | 51,749 | +11,043 |
| Togo | 7,187 | 38,404 | +31,217 |
| Spain | 7,145 | 20,538 | +13,393 |
| Mali | 10,487 | 13,989 | +3,502 |
| Netherlands | 19,248 | 876 | -18,372 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 11,470 | +11,470 |
| Taiwan | 5,756 | 0 | -5,756 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 678,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 641,233 |
| Air transport | 23,368 |
| Other | 15,494 |
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) | 386,642 | 291,414 | -95,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 263,532 | 377,701 | +114,169 |
| Air transport | 18,808 | 4,560 | -14,248 |
| Other | 7,609 | 7,885 | +276 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 515,435 |
| Eurotunnel | 456,280 |
| Dover | 82,072 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,979 |
| Harwich | 50,157 |
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 | 231,074 | 284,361 | +53,287 |
| Eurotunnel | 253,143 | 203,137 | -50,006 |
| Dover | 60,624 | 21,448 | -39,176 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 81,979 | +81,979 |
| Harwich | 30,310 | 19,847 | -10,463 |
| Southampton | 15,728 | 31,946 | +16,218 |
| Thamesport | 26,820 | 12,205 | -14,615 |
| 000 | 7,609 | 7,885 | +276 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,564 | 2,843 | -9,721 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,649 | 0 | -12,649 |
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 | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BING BING FOODS LIMITED | 18 |
| WANG ZENG INTERNATIONAL LTD | 16 |
| C&A FOOD GROUP LTD | 14 |
| LIVE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 13 |
| SEEWOO UK LIMITED | 12 |
| BURBANK PRODUCE LIMITED | 10 |
| SUNNYFIELD VEG LIMITED | 10 |
| SUNSHINE TROPICAL LIMITED | 9 |
| NATUREN LTD. | 8 |
| CLF DISTRIBUTION 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 | 10 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 444,356 |
| Hungary | 29,377 |
| France | 29,289 |
| Ireland | 29,045 |
| Slovakia | 5,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 175,262 | 269,094 | +93,832 |
| Hungary | 20,073 | 9,304 | -10,769 |
| France | 29,289 | 0 | -29,289 |
| Ireland | 9,494 | 19,551 | +10,057 |
| Slovakia | 2,800 | 2,503 | -297 |
| Sweden | 2,510 | 0 | -2,510 |
| Spain | 0 | 16 | +16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,101 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 242 | 859 | +617 |
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) | 534,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,840 |
| Other | 1,782 |
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) | 234,954 | 299,320 | +64,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,840 | 0 | -3,840 |
| Other | 634 | 1,148 | +514 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 464,165 |
| Harwich | 44,160 |
| Holyhead | 14,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,510 |
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 | 204,384 | 259,781 | +55,397 |
| Harwich | 23,040 | 21,120 | -1,920 |
| Holyhead | 8,860 | 5,419 | -3,441 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 10,500 | +10,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,510 | 0 | -2,510 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 2,500 | +2,500 |
| 000 | 634 | 1,148 | +514 |
Quick facts
HS code: 07149020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried arrowroot, salep, and similar high-starch roots and tubers