Import/export HS code 08042090: Dried figs
Dried figs, a chewy and sweet treat, perfect for baking or as a natural energy boost
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 23,065,764 |
| Greece | 1,888,367 |
| France | 1,668,642 |
| Spain | 529,667 |
| Netherlands | 305,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 10,875,249 | 12,190,515 | +1,315,266 |
| Greece | 820,869 | 1,067,498 | +246,629 |
| France | 760,449 | 908,193 | +147,744 |
| Spain | 195,352 | 334,315 | +138,963 |
| Netherlands | 258,969 | 46,982 | -211,987 |
| Italy | 131,998 | 125,783 | -6,215 |
| Belgium | 101,481 | 134,417 | +32,936 |
| Afghanistan | 51,112 | 154,226 | +103,114 |
| Pakistan | 72,229 | 91,996 | +19,767 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 73,329 | 55,225 | -18,104 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 24,443,317 |
| Greece | 2,025,587 |
| Spain | 869,085 |
| Italy | 273,205 |
| France | 254,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,396,555 | 13,046,762 | +1,650,207 |
| Greece | 952,427 | 1,073,160 | +120,733 |
| Spain | 313,941 | 555,144 | +241,203 |
| Italy | 145,621 | 127,584 | -18,037 |
| France | 206,623 | 48,289 | -158,334 |
| Afghanistan | 82,819 | 162,792 | +79,973 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 107,099 | 64,844 | -42,255 |
| Pakistan | 60,943 | 91,996 | +31,053 |
| South Africa | 90,364 | 0 | -90,364 |
| Netherlands | 86,545 | 0 | -86,545 |
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 | 29 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 19 | 22 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 3 | +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) | 21,499,158 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,935,756 |
| Air transport | 283,921 |
| Other | 167,849 |
| Road transport | 130,369 |
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) | 10,197,659 | 11,301,499 | +1,103,840 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,114,156 | 3,821,600 | +707,444 |
| Air transport | 232,071 | 51,850 | -180,221 |
| Other | 69,916 | 97,933 | +28,017 |
| Road transport | 72,434 | 57,935 | -14,499 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 17,613,901 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,635,773 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,925,942 |
| Dover | 1,178,092 |
| Liverpool Docks | 825,672 |
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 | 8,534,068 | 9,079,833 | +545,765 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,359,104 | 2,276,669 | -82,435 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,254,323 | 1,671,619 | +417,296 |
| Dover | 382,078 | 796,014 | +413,936 |
| Liverpool Docks | 122,989 | 702,683 | +579,694 |
| Southampton | 120,275 | 207,908 | +87,633 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 179,756 | 94,337 | -85,419 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 217,568 | 38,439 | -179,129 |
| London | 80,958 | 164,023 | +83,065 |
| Harwich | 192,237 | 29,915 | -162,322 |
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 | 95 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of food products | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 109 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 101 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 89 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 89 |
| NEEDWOOD FOODS LIMITED | 88 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 85 |
| COMMUNITY FOODS LIMITED | 68 |
| DEMOS CICLITIRA LIMITED | 62 |
| EVOLUTION FOODS LTD | 59 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 78,103 |
| Canada | 31,611 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,425 |
| Ireland | 20,103 |
| Iceland | 18,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 51,638 | 26,465 | -25,173 |
| Canada | 31,611 | 0 | -31,611 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,295 | 10,130 | -8,165 |
| Ireland | 10,911 | 9,192 | -1,719 |
| Iceland | 14,904 | 3,473 | -11,431 |
| France | 17,431 | 0 | -17,431 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,374 | 3,777 | +1,403 |
| Seychelles | 1,317 | 0 | -1,317 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,347 |
| Ireland | 458 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 0 | 1,347 | +1,347 |
| Ireland | 385 | 73 | -312 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,609 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 68,953 |
| Air transport | 6,151 |
| Other | 1,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 84,541 | 40,068 | -44,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,181 | 7,772 | -53,409 |
| Air transport | 2,374 | 3,777 | +1,403 |
| Other | 385 | 1,420 | +1,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,655 |
| Felixstowe | 46,196 |
| Southampton | 31,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,425 |
| Middlesbrough | 15,893 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,655 | 0 | -50,655 |
| Felixstowe | 19,731 | 26,465 | +6,734 |
| Southampton | 31,611 | 0 | -31,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,295 | 10,130 | -8,165 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,420 | 3,473 | -8,947 |
| Holyhead | 9,624 | 3,942 | -5,682 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,374 | 3,777 | +1,403 |
| Milford | 0 | 3,830 | +3,830 |
| Dover | 2,484 | 0 | -2,484 |
| 000 | 385 | 1,420 | +1,035 |
Quick facts
HS code: 08042090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dried figs, a chewy and sweet treat, perfect for baking or as a natural energy boost