Import/export HS code 08031010: Fresh plantains
Refers to plantains that are fresh and not dried
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 | 40,749,156 |
| Ecuador | 8,331,572 |
| Uganda | 5,947,679 |
| Guatemala | 3,168,674 |
| Netherlands | 810,862 |
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 | 18,890,983 | 21,858,173 | +2,967,190 |
| Ecuador | 3,586,338 | 4,745,234 | +1,158,896 |
| Uganda | 2,592,467 | 3,355,212 | +762,745 |
| Guatemala | 3,168,674 | 0 | -3,168,674 |
| Netherlands | 365,918 | 444,944 | +79,026 |
| Dominican Republic | 373,587 | 337,512 | -36,075 |
| Costa Rica | 157,856 | 339,565 | +181,709 |
| Ghana | 186,811 | 192,788 | +5,977 |
| Sri Lanka | 100,092 | 226,435 | +126,343 |
| Ireland | 120,684 | 38,384 | -82,300 |
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 | 41,730,120 |
| Ecuador | 8,946,430 |
| Uganda | 5,986,217 |
| Guatemala | 3,170,852 |
| Costa Rica | 467,969 |
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 | 19,253,060 | 22,477,060 | +3,224,000 |
| Ecuador | 3,999,690 | 4,946,740 | +947,050 |
| Uganda | 2,626,005 | 3,360,212 | +734,207 |
| Guatemala | 3,170,852 | 0 | -3,170,852 |
| Costa Rica | 161,885 | 306,084 | +144,199 |
| Ghana | 178,038 | 193,686 | +15,648 |
| Sri Lanka | 100,092 | 226,435 | +126,343 |
| Dominican Republic | 4,955 | 75,395 | +70,440 |
| Philippines | 30,570 | 23,830 | -6,740 |
| Egypt | 46,603 | 0 | -46,603 |
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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Outer London - South | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| 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) | 53,544,952 |
| Air transport | 6,888,767 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,039,260 |
| Other | 159,484 |
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) | 26,110,582 | 27,434,370 | +1,323,788 |
| Air transport | 3,006,413 | 3,882,354 | +875,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 618,512 | 420,748 | -197,764 |
| Other | 121,100 | 38,384 | -82,716 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 25,744,548 |
| Portsmouth | 15,123,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,591,892 |
| Dover | 5,049,266 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,933,728 |
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 | 10,605,075 | 15,139,473 | +4,534,398 |
| Portsmouth | 8,007,438 | 7,116,029 | -891,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,168,962 | 2,422,930 | -2,746,032 |
| Dover | 2,424,681 | 2,624,585 | +199,904 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,933,742 | 1,999,986 | +66,244 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,037,160 | 1,835,072 | +797,912 |
| Felixstowe | 166,165 | 332,615 | +166,450 |
| Harwich | 163,635 | 111,550 | -52,085 |
| 000 | 121,100 | 38,384 | -82,716 |
| 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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 22 |
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 |
| KK FRESH FOODS (UK) LTD | 66 |
| WESCO ENTERPRISES LTD | 64 |
| SUNSTAR PRODUCE LTD | 63 |
| DU BOIS ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 62 |
| ARGHYA ENTERPRISES LTD | 62 |
| KENPRO IMPEX LIMITED | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 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 | 802,733 |
| France | 127,868 |
| Canada | 35,363 |
| Belgium | 8,215 |
| Iceland | 6,024 |
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 | 383,548 | 419,185 | +35,637 |
| France | 56,588 | 71,280 | +14,692 |
| Canada | 26,189 | 9,174 | -17,015 |
| Belgium | 0 | 8,215 | +8,215 |
| Iceland | 0 | 6,024 | +6,024 |
| 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 | 1,853 |
| XU | 750 |
| 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 | 859 | 994 | +135 |
| XU | 750 | 0 | -750 |
| 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) | 927,813 |
| Air transport | 45,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,005 |
| Other | 2,998 |
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) | 430,127 | 497,686 | +67,559 |
| Air transport | 29,974 | 15,198 | -14,776 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| Other | 2,004 | 994 | -1,010 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 744,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,148 |
| Fishguard | 23,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,540 |
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 | 343,518 | 400,693 | +57,175 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,583 | 79,495 | +30,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,974 | 9,174 | -20,800 |
| Fishguard | 11,766 | 11,270 | -496 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,312 | 6,228 | -10,084 |
| Milford | 9,948 | 0 | -9,948 |
| Portsmouth | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,024 | +6,024 |
| 000 | 2,004 | 994 | -1,010 |
Quick facts
HS code: 08031010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refers to plantains that are fresh and not dried