Import/export HS code 080410: Dates
Fresh or dried dates, a sweet and nutritious fruit often used in desserts or as a natural sweetener
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 48,372,627 |
| Turkey | 14,298,901 |
| Tunisia | 12,501,193 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,152,178 |
| Jordan | 11,221,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 24,479,912 | 23,892,715 | -587,197 |
| Turkey | 7,003,220 | 7,295,681 | +292,461 |
| Tunisia | 5,333,857 | 7,167,336 | +1,833,479 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,423,715 | 5,728,463 | -695,252 |
| Jordan | 6,347,195 | 4,873,932 | -1,473,263 |
| South Africa | 5,300,893 | 5,323,023 | +22,130 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,589,993 | 4,668,218 | -921,775 |
| United States | 4,312,657 | 5,082,573 | +769,916 |
| State of Palestine | 2,098,384 | 2,672,891 | +574,507 |
| France | 1,588,703 | 2,312,932 | +724,229 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 41,158,537 |
| Tunisia | 19,250,895 |
| State of Palestine | 13,142,561 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,015,369 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,282,854 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 20,317,874 | 20,840,663 | +522,789 |
| Tunisia | 8,270,187 | 10,980,708 | +2,710,521 |
| State of Palestine | 6,170,578 | 6,971,983 | +801,405 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,864,758 | 6,150,611 | -714,147 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,625,074 | 5,657,780 | -967,294 |
| Jordan | 7,119,748 | 4,950,780 | -2,168,968 |
| United States | 4,291,785 | 5,709,479 | +1,417,694 |
| South Africa | 4,135,859 | 4,225,382 | +89,523 |
| Pakistan | 2,919,481 | 3,275,312 | +355,831 |
| Algeria | 1,655,286 | 2,392,062 | +736,776 |
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 | 40 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 14 |
| West Midlands | 14 |
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 | 29 | 30 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Essex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
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) | 124,053,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,624,969 |
| Air transport | 9,907,966 |
| Road transport | 5,512,580 |
| Other | 546,349 |
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) | 63,080,861 | 60,972,645 | -2,108,216 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,067,871 | 10,557,098 | +2,489,227 |
| Air transport | 4,107,653 | 5,800,313 | +1,692,660 |
| Road transport | 2,737,550 | 2,775,030 | +37,480 |
| Other | 195,890 | 350,459 | +154,569 |
| Rail transport | 98,232 | 0 | -98,232 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 79,267,908 |
| Felixstowe | 23,892,557 |
| Southampton | 22,129,893 |
| ZLC | 11,495,489 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,324,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 43,908,902 | 35,359,006 | -8,549,896 |
| Felixstowe | 8,038,331 | 15,854,226 | +7,815,895 |
| Southampton | 12,156,745 | 9,973,148 | -2,183,597 |
| ZLC | 5,295,553 | 6,199,936 | +904,383 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,624,052 | 5,700,356 | +2,076,304 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,859,827 | 2,135,805 | +275,978 |
| Dover | 1,528,839 | 1,731,276 | +202,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 188,450 | 1,498,391 | +1,309,941 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 465,376 | 478,762 | +13,386 |
| 000 | 195,890 | 350,459 | +154,569 |
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 | 140 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 58 |
| 2025-11 | 50 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 41 |
| 2025-08 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 118 |
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 117 |
| FIRST GRADE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 116 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 111 |
| R.M.CURTIS & CO.,LIMITED | 102 |
| J O SIMS LIMITED | 97 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 96 |
| COMMUNITY FOODS LIMITED | 94 |
| PRIMAFRUIT LIMITED | 85 |
| EVOLUTION FOODS LTD | 80 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 2,588,042 |
| Turkey | 745,200 |
| Netherlands | 709,244 |
| Iceland | 610,869 |
| Sweden | 213,321 |
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 | 1,227,401 | 1,360,641 | +133,240 |
| Turkey | 745,200 | 0 | -745,200 |
| Netherlands | 321,467 | 387,777 | +66,310 |
| Iceland | 296,228 | 314,641 | +18,413 |
| Sweden | 38,065 | 175,256 | +137,191 |
| Denmark | 92,962 | 70,680 | -22,282 |
| Finland | 79,958 | 24,592 | -55,366 |
| France | 65,731 | 27,673 | -38,058 |
| Israel | 91,984 | 0 | -91,984 |
| Germany | 43,348 | 14,519 | -28,829 |
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 | 342,735 |
| Israel | 72,014 |
| State of Palestine | 30,736 |
| Jordan | 25,365 |
| Peru | 5,178 |
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 | 152,487 | 190,248 | +37,761 |
| Israel | 61,086 | 10,928 | -50,158 |
| State of Palestine | 14,954 | 15,782 | +828 |
| Jordan | 25,365 | 0 | -25,365 |
| Peru | 5,178 | 0 | -5,178 |
| Ireland | 3,438 | 991 | -2,447 |
| Pakistan | 1,965 | 1,255 | -710 |
| Tunisia | 457 | 578 | +121 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 239 | 575 | +336 |
| Turkey | 51 | 73 | +22 |
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) | 3,597,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,464,661 |
| Other | 571,985 |
| Air transport | 71,742 |
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) | 1,679,748 | 1,917,575 | +237,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,127,965 | 336,696 | -791,269 |
| Other | 300,432 | 271,553 | -28,879 |
| Air transport | 32,160 | 39,582 | +7,422 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,422,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 863,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 683,292 |
| Immingham Docks | 617,868 |
| Middlesbrough | 616,065 |
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 | 563,475 | 858,977 | +295,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 850,792 | 12,234 | -838,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 364,692 | 318,600 | -46,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 255,655 | 362,213 | +106,558 |
| Middlesbrough | 301,424 | 314,641 | +13,217 |
| 000 | 300,432 | 271,553 | -28,879 |
| Liverpool Docks | 234,368 | 144,595 | -89,773 |
| Milford | 68,436 | 49,489 | -18,947 |
| Harwich | 55,908 | 36,251 | -19,657 |
| Felixstowe | 11,066 | 79,086 | +68,020 |
Quick facts
HS code: 080410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or dried dates, a sweet and nutritious fruit often used in desserts or as a natural sweetener