Import/export HS code 080310: Plantains
Refers specifically to plantains, a type of cooking banana
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 41,821,847 |
| Ecuador | 8,905,154 |
| Uganda | 5,969,100 |
| Costa Rica | 4,472,023 |
| Guatemala | 3,168,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 19,495,129 | 22,326,718 | +2,831,589 |
| Ecuador | 3,828,043 | 5,077,111 | +1,249,068 |
| Uganda | 2,592,467 | 3,376,633 | +784,166 |
| Costa Rica | 2,418,950 | 2,053,073 | -365,877 |
| Guatemala | 3,168,674 | 0 | -3,168,674 |
| Netherlands | 374,842 | 448,930 | +74,088 |
| Dominican Republic | 405,317 | 337,512 | -67,805 |
| Ghana | 186,987 | 193,751 | +6,764 |
| Sri Lanka | 100,092 | 226,435 | +126,343 |
| Ireland | 121,022 | 38,384 | -82,638 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 43,032,682 |
| Ecuador | 9,327,659 |
| Uganda | 6,007,638 |
| Costa Rica | 4,445,418 |
| Guatemala | 3,170,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 19,961,102 | 23,071,580 | +3,110,478 |
| Ecuador | 4,170,728 | 5,156,931 | +986,203 |
| Uganda | 2,626,005 | 3,381,633 | +755,628 |
| Costa Rica | 2,422,979 | 2,022,439 | -400,540 |
| Guatemala | 3,170,852 | 0 | -3,170,852 |
| Ghana | 178,214 | 194,649 | +16,435 |
| Sri Lanka | 100,092 | 226,435 | +126,343 |
| Dominican Republic | 36,685 | 75,395 | +38,710 |
| India | 32,801 | 46,600 | +13,799 |
| Philippines | 30,570 | 46,264 | +15,694 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 |
| Outer London - South | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
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 - West and North West | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +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) | 59,314,521 |
| Air transport | 6,914,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,083,722 |
| Other | 159,822 |
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) | 29,309,181 | 30,005,340 | +696,159 |
| Air transport | 3,006,413 | 3,907,938 | +901,525 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 655,990 | 427,732 | -228,258 |
| Other | 121,438 | 38,384 | -83,054 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 26,221,443 |
| Portsmouth | 15,123,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,635,391 |
| Dover | 5,051,545 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,938,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,744,169 | 15,477,274 | +4,733,105 |
| Portsmouth | 8,007,438 | 7,116,029 | -891,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,108,849 | 4,526,542 | -3,582,307 |
| Dover | 2,426,960 | 2,624,585 | +197,625 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,933,742 | 2,005,027 | +71,285 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,037,160 | 1,835,072 | +797,912 |
| Felixstowe | 251,838 | 460,419 | +208,581 |
| Harwich | 165,255 | 115,536 | -49,719 |
| 000 | 121,438 | 38,384 | -83,054 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,524 | 57,593 | -35,931 |
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 | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
| 2025-07 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPIFRUIT UK LIMITED | 119 |
| JAMAICA FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 105 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 88 |
| K VEG WHOLESALE LIMITED | 70 |
| DU BOIS ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 66 |
| KK FRESH FOODS (UK) LTD | 66 |
| WESCO ENTERPRISES LTD | 64 |
| SUNSTAR PRODUCE LTD | 63 |
| ARGHYA ENTERPRISES LTD | 62 |
| FRESH PRODUCE AND GROCERIES UK LTD | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 882,121 |
| France | 127,868 |
| Canada | 39,738 |
| Australia | 18,576 |
| Belgium | 8,215 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 436,975 | 445,146 | +8,171 |
| France | 56,588 | 71,280 | +14,692 |
| Canada | 30,564 | 9,174 | -21,390 |
| Australia | 10,800 | 7,776 | -3,024 |
| Belgium | 0 | 8,215 | +8,215 |
| Iceland | 1,740 | 6,024 | +4,284 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,684 | 0 | -6,684 |
| Jordan | 3,785 | 0 | -3,785 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,813 |
| XU | 897 |
| Germany | 354 |
| Honduras | 41 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,953 | 1,860 | -93 |
| XU | 750 | 147 | -603 |
| Germany | 354 | 0 | -354 |
| Honduras | 41 | 0 | -41 |
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) | 1,006,834 |
| Air transport | 49,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,265 |
| Other | 5,105 |
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) | 484,200 | 522,634 | +38,434 |
| Air transport | 34,349 | 15,198 | -19,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,489 | 7,776 | -17,713 |
| Other | 3,098 | 2,007 | -1,091 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 816,872 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,523 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,160 |
| Fishguard | 23,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 391,231 | 425,641 | +34,410 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,583 | 79,495 | +30,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,349 | 9,174 | -25,175 |
| Liverpool Docks | 20,932 | 6,228 | -14,704 |
| Fishguard | 11,766 | 11,270 | -496 |
| Felixstowe | 10,800 | 7,776 | -3,024 |
| Milford | 9,948 | 0 | -9,948 |
| Portsmouth | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,684 | 0 | -6,684 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,024 | +6,024 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 080310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refers specifically to plantains, a type of cooking banana