Import/export HS code 080280: Areca nuts
Refers to areca nuts, commonly used in chewing products like betel nut
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,743,967 |
| India | 922,871 |
| Myanmar | 129,000 |
| Bangladesh | 88,335 |
| Indonesia | 16,309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 697,074 | 1,046,893 | +349,819 |
| India | 516,267 | 406,604 | -109,663 |
| Myanmar | 30,603 | 98,397 | +67,794 |
| Bangladesh | 45,710 | 42,625 | -3,085 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 16,309 | +16,309 |
| Nigeria | 3,489 | 3,357 | -132 |
| Pakistan | 6,405 | 0 | -6,405 |
| Gambia | 1,608 | 0 | -1,608 |
| Ireland | 0 | 1,101 | +1,101 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 61 | +61 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,745,068 |
| India | 922,871 |
| Myanmar | 129,000 |
| Bangladesh | 88,335 |
| Indonesia | 16,309 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 697,074 | 1,047,994 | +350,920 |
| India | 516,267 | 406,604 | -109,663 |
| Myanmar | 30,603 | 98,397 | +67,794 |
| Bangladesh | 45,710 | 42,625 | -3,085 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 16,309 | +16,309 |
| Nigeria | 3,489 | 3,357 | -132 |
| Pakistan | 6,405 | 0 | -6,405 |
| Gambia | 1,608 | 0 | -1,608 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 61 | +61 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,866,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,274 |
| Air transport | 14,931 |
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) | 1,287,788 | 1,578,510 | +290,722 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,850 | 27,424 | +19,574 |
| Air transport | 5,518 | 9,413 | +3,895 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,069,396 |
| Southampton | 644,625 |
| London Gateway Port | 184,894 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,323 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,608 |
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 | 815,480 | 1,253,916 | +438,436 |
| Southampton | 378,264 | 266,361 | -111,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,338 | 84,556 | -15,782 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,910 | 9,413 | +5,503 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,608 | 0 | -1,608 |
| London | 1,556 | 0 | -1,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,101 | +1,101 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| 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 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 286,403 |
| France | 99,787 |
| Italy | 13,892 |
| Germany | 12,414 |
| Ireland | 12,304 |
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 | 170,237 | 116,166 | -54,071 |
| France | 59,522 | 40,265 | -19,257 |
| Italy | 13,892 | 0 | -13,892 |
| Germany | 5,297 | 7,117 | +1,820 |
| Ireland | 7,218 | 5,086 | -2,132 |
| Sweden | 951 | 2,161 | +1,210 |
| Finland | 1,858 | 876 | -982 |
| Switzerland | 1,080 | 0 | -1,080 |
| Portugal | 881 | 0 | -881 |
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) | 432,607 |
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) | 260,936 | 171,671 | -89,265 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 412,402 |
| Dover | 7,901 |
| Holyhead | 5,568 |
| Heysham | 4,056 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,680 |
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 | 245,817 | 166,585 | -79,232 |
| Dover | 7,901 | 0 | -7,901 |
| Holyhead | 3,162 | 2,406 | -756 |
| Heysham | 4,056 | 0 | -4,056 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 2,680 | +2,680 |
Quick facts
HS code: 080280
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refers to areca nuts, commonly used in chewing products like betel nut