Import/export HS code 08039090: Dried bananas
Refers to bananas that have been dried for preservation
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.
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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 | 781,256 |
| Philippines | 508,638 |
| Uganda | 383,855 |
| Colombia | 165,533 |
| Costa Rica | 127,100 |
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 | 468,210 | 313,046 | -155,164 |
| Philippines | 337,487 | 171,151 | -166,336 |
| Uganda | 383,855 | 0 | -383,855 |
| Colombia | 163,447 | 2,086 | -161,361 |
| Costa Rica | 50,231 | 76,869 | +26,638 |
| Germany | 14,425 | 99,856 | +85,431 |
| United States | 72,239 | 23,028 | -49,211 |
| Netherlands | 48,718 | 11,432 | -37,286 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 38,488 | +38,488 |
| India | 22,431 | 5,032 | -17,399 |
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 | 781,256 |
| Philippines | 531,129 |
| Uganda | 383,855 |
| Colombia | 177,647 |
| Ecuador | 143,766 |
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 | 468,210 | 313,046 | -155,164 |
| Philippines | 359,978 | 171,151 | -188,827 |
| Uganda | 383,855 | 0 | -383,855 |
| Colombia | 175,561 | 2,086 | -173,475 |
| Ecuador | 38,632 | 105,134 | +66,502 |
| Costa Rica | 50,231 | 76,869 | +26,638 |
| China | 17,927 | 51,632 | +33,705 |
| United States | 31,352 | 20,741 | -10,611 |
| Sri Lanka | 25,424 | 23,292 | -2,132 |
| India | 22,431 | 5,032 | -17,399 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 1,790,026 |
| Air transport | 503,874 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 166,106 |
| Other | 14,036 |
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) | 1,097,935 | 692,091 | -405,844 |
| Air transport | 476,179 | 27,695 | -448,484 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,036 | 119,070 | +72,034 |
| Other | 11,195 | 2,841 | -8,354 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 945,314 |
| Southampton | 467,855 |
| London Gateway Port | 339,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 271,986 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 225,633 |
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 | 598,538 | 346,776 | -251,762 |
| Southampton | 335,599 | 132,256 | -203,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,112 | 204,703 | +69,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 246,377 | 25,609 | -220,768 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 225,633 | 0 | -225,633 |
| Killingholme | 38,314 | 33,125 | -5,189 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,707 | 41,140 | +33,433 |
| Dover | 8,804 | 18,928 | +10,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,414 | 11,078 | -1,336 |
| 000 | 11,195 | 2,841 | -8,354 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Advertising and market research | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GLOBAL GRAINS AND INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 51 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 34 |
| FRESH PRODUCE AND GROCERIES UK LTD | 30 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 23 |
| ARGHYA ENTERPRISES LTD | 20 |
| SUNSTAR PRODUCE LTD | 19 |
| TJX UK | 16 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 16 |
| MD FRUIT AND VEG (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| J O SIMS LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 81,152 |
| United Arab Emirates | 29,021 |
| Netherlands | 14,930 |
| United States | 3,581 |
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 | 42,889 | 38,263 | -4,626 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,707 | 10,314 | -8,393 |
| Netherlands | 14,930 | 0 | -14,930 |
| United States | 0 | 3,581 | +3,581 |
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 | 63,403 |
| XU | 5,900 |
| Costa Rica | 4,347 |
| Philippines | 192 |
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 | 33,150 | 30,253 | -2,897 |
| XU | 5,392 | 508 | -4,884 |
| Costa Rica | 4,347 | 0 | -4,347 |
| Philippines | 0 | 192 | +192 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 73,842 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 42,889 | 30,953 | -11,936 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,637 | 13,895 | -19,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 7,310 | +7,310 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 73,842 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,021 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,930 |
| Holyhead | 7,310 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,581 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 42,889 | 30,953 | -11,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,707 | 10,314 | -8,393 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,930 | 0 | -14,930 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 7,310 | +7,310 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 3,581 | +3,581 |
Quick facts
HS code: 08039090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refers to bananas that have been dried for preservation