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 | 23,522,811 |
| Greece | 1,957,101 |
| France | 1,576,461 |
| Spain | 602,342 |
| Netherlands | 259,952 |
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 | 10,646,950 | 12,875,861 | +2,228,911 |
| Greece | 842,348 | 1,114,753 | +272,405 |
| France | 650,249 | 926,212 | +275,963 |
| Spain | 206,141 | 396,201 | +190,060 |
| Netherlands | 210,014 | 49,938 | -160,076 |
| Italy | 126,586 | 132,323 | +5,737 |
| Afghanistan | 51,893 | 184,823 | +132,930 |
| Belgium | 99,655 | 134,417 | +34,762 |
| Pakistan | 63,974 | 108,546 | +44,572 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 74,055 | 57,971 | -16,084 |
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 | 24,778,668 |
| Greece | 2,101,850 |
| Spain | 944,000 |
| Afghanistan | 274,282 |
| Italy | 272,093 |
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 | 11,149,786 | 13,628,882 | +2,479,096 |
| Greece | 973,906 | 1,127,944 | +154,038 |
| Spain | 326,953 | 617,047 | +290,094 |
| Afghanistan | 72,357 | 201,925 | +129,568 |
| Italy | 140,209 | 131,884 | -8,325 |
| France | 169,864 | 48,289 | -121,575 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 106,748 | 67,590 | -39,158 |
| Pakistan | 54,960 | 108,546 | +53,586 |
| South Africa | 90,364 | 0 | -90,364 |
| Netherlands | 83,488 | 0 | -83,488 |
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 | 30 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
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 | 23 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 21,703,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,204,407 |
| Air transport | 285,380 |
| Other | 183,598 |
| Road transport | 134,790 |
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) | 9,659,241 | 12,044,585 | +2,385,344 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,381,087 | 3,823,320 | +442,233 |
| Air transport | 223,683 | 61,697 | -161,986 |
| Other | 65,504 | 118,094 | +52,590 |
| Road transport | 67,809 | 66,981 | -828 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 17,944,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,854,381 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,973,474 |
| Dover | 1,173,891 |
| 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 | 8,535,221 | 9,409,291 | +874,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,126,932 | 2,727,449 | +600,517 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,203,355 | 1,770,119 | +566,764 |
| Dover | 479,108 | 694,783 | +215,675 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,252 | 661,420 | +497,168 |
| Southampton | 60,484 | 222,147 | +161,663 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 209,180 | 48,286 | -160,894 |
| London | 80,958 | 164,023 | +83,065 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,293 | 94,684 | -42,609 |
| Harwich | 189,718 | 13,838 | -175,880 |
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 | 100 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 102 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 90 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 90 |
| NEEDWOOD FOODS LIMITED | 88 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 85 |
| COMMUNITY FOODS LIMITED | 68 |
| DEMOS CICLITIRA LIMITED | 62 |
| EVOLUTION FOODS LTD | 60 |
| 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 | 47 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 44,879 |
| Canada | 31,611 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,425 |
| Ireland | 21,787 |
| 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 | 18,414 | 26,465 | +8,051 |
| Canada | 31,611 | 0 | -31,611 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,295 | 10,130 | -8,165 |
| Ireland | 10,911 | 10,876 | -35 |
| Iceland | 14,904 | 3,473 | -11,431 |
| France | 17,431 | 0 | -17,431 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,633 | 2,518 | -1,115 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 37,413 |
| 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) | 27,957 | 9,456 | -18,501 |
| Air transport | 3,633 | 2,518 | -1,115 |
| Other | 385 | 1,420 | +1,035 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 46,196 |
| Southampton | 31,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,431 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 19,731 | 26,465 | +6,734 |
| Southampton | 31,611 | 0 | -31,611 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,295 | 10,130 | -8,165 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,431 | 0 | -17,431 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,420 | 3,473 | -8,947 |
| Holyhead | 9,624 | 5,626 | -3,998 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,633 | 2,518 | -1,115 |
| 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