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 | 41,649,022 |
| Ecuador | 8,424,369 |
| Uganda | 5,937,413 |
| Guatemala | 2,278,476 |
| Costa Rica | 988,637 |
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 | 19,247,500 | 22,401,522 | +3,154,022 |
| Ecuador | 3,607,217 | 4,817,152 | +1,209,935 |
| Uganda | 2,635,133 | 3,302,280 | +667,147 |
| Guatemala | 2,278,476 | 0 | -2,278,476 |
| Costa Rica | 143,084 | 845,553 | +702,469 |
| Netherlands | 357,415 | 449,334 | +91,919 |
| Dominican Republic | 315,333 | 363,721 | +48,388 |
| Ghana | 190,287 | 199,674 | +9,387 |
| Sri Lanka | 102,833 | 245,616 | +142,783 |
| Ireland | 121,475 | 41,534 | -79,941 |
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 | 42,573,177 |
| Ecuador | 9,011,547 |
| Uganda | 5,970,815 |
| Guatemala | 2,280,654 |
| Costa Rica | 1,015,994 |
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 | 19,708,646 | 22,864,531 | +3,155,885 |
| Ecuador | 3,884,280 | 5,127,267 | +1,242,987 |
| Uganda | 2,668,671 | 3,302,144 | +633,473 |
| Guatemala | 2,280,654 | 0 | -2,280,654 |
| Costa Rica | 148,161 | 867,833 | +719,672 |
| Ghana | 181,514 | 200,572 | +19,058 |
| Sri Lanka | 102,833 | 245,616 | +142,783 |
| Dominican Republic | 7,024 | 78,888 | +71,864 |
| Philippines | 29,249 | 25,400 | -3,849 |
| Saint Lucia | 26,434 | 23,460 | -2,974 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 54,096,334 |
| Air transport | 6,929,329 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,042,035 |
| Other | 163,425 |
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) | 25,497,021 | 28,599,313 | +3,102,292 |
| Air transport | 3,051,833 | 3,877,496 | +825,663 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 656,356 | 385,679 | -270,677 |
| Other | 121,891 | 41,534 | -80,357 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 26,884,653 |
| Portsmouth | 15,354,048 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,672,628 |
| Dover | 5,149,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,930,943 |
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 | 10,852,636 | 16,032,017 | +5,179,381 |
| Portsmouth | 8,115,091 | 7,238,957 | -876,134 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,285,023 | 2,387,605 | -1,897,418 |
| Dover | 2,384,123 | 2,765,103 | +380,980 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,950,234 | 1,980,709 | +30,475 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,069,521 | 1,846,376 | +776,855 |
| Felixstowe | 166,165 | 342,573 | +176,408 |
| Harwich | 153,888 | 112,151 | -41,737 |
| 000 | 121,891 | 41,534 | -80,357 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,837 | 56,243 | -40,594 |
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 | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPIFRUIT UK LIMITED | 120 |
| JAMAICA FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 106 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 89 |
| K VEG WHOLESALE LIMITED | 71 |
| KK FRESH FOODS (UK) LTD | 66 |
| SUNSTAR PRODUCE LTD | 64 |
| WESCO ENTERPRISES LTD | 64 |
| DU BOIS ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 63 |
| ARGHYA ENTERPRISES LTD | 63 |
| KENPRO IMPEX LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 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 | 820,372 |
| France | 127,868 |
| Canada | 41,291 |
| 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 | 390,454 | 429,918 | +39,464 |
| France | 56,588 | 71,280 | +14,692 |
| Canada | 27,804 | 13,487 | -14,317 |
| Belgium | 0 | 8,215 | +8,215 |
| Iceland | 0 | 6,024 | +6,024 |
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 | 2,122 |
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 | 1,263 | +404 |
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) | 945,578 |
| Air transport | 47,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,005 |
| Other | 2,872 |
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) | 437,428 | 508,150 | +70,722 |
| Air transport | 27,804 | 19,511 | -8,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| Other | 1,609 | 1,263 | -346 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 761,976 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 128,078 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,291 |
| 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 | 333,321 | 428,655 | +95,334 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,583 | 79,495 | +30,912 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,804 | 13,487 | -14,317 |
| Fishguard | 23,036 | 0 | -23,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,540 | 0 | -22,540 |
| Milford | 9,948 | 0 | -9,948 |
| Portsmouth | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,024 | +6,024 |
| 000 | 1,609 | 1,263 | -346 |
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