Import/export HS code 08055010: Lemons
Fresh or dried lemons, a sour citrus fruit often used for its juice or zest in recipes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 114,810,854 |
| South Africa | 63,273,111 |
| Germany | 18,541,384 |
| Italy | 5,632,375 |
| France | 5,321,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 58,105,077 | 56,705,777 | -1,399,300 |
| South Africa | 29,315,225 | 33,957,886 | +4,642,661 |
| Germany | 9,129,295 | 9,412,089 | +282,794 |
| Italy | 2,621,403 | 3,010,972 | +389,569 |
| France | 4,186,763 | 1,134,566 | -3,052,197 |
| Egypt | 1,424,378 | 1,055,624 | -368,754 |
| Netherlands | 971,404 | 1,476,637 | +505,233 |
| Argentina | 340,487 | 1,571,119 | +1,230,632 |
| Ireland | 970,602 | 815,259 | -155,343 |
| Turkey | 1,018,132 | 148,836 | -869,296 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 136,770,083 |
| South Africa | 64,947,062 |
| Italy | 5,501,729 |
| Egypt | 2,741,437 |
| Argentina | 2,553,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 70,298,042 | 66,472,041 | -3,826,001 |
| South Africa | 29,926,682 | 35,020,380 | +5,093,698 |
| Italy | 2,808,772 | 2,692,957 | -115,815 |
| Egypt | 1,738,297 | 1,003,140 | -735,157 |
| Argentina | 474,449 | 2,078,862 | +1,604,413 |
| Turkey | 1,047,056 | 148,880 | -898,176 |
| Morocco | 432,241 | 375,757 | -56,484 |
| Brazil | 54,266 | 473,622 | +419,356 |
| Peru | 62,464 | 248,383 | +185,919 |
| Chile | 10,653 | 268,979 | +258,326 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 23 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Inner London - East | 12 |
| Kent | 11 |
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 - East and North East | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Kent | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,573,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,872,231 |
| Other | 3,466,769 |
| Road transport | 204,541 |
| Air transport | 121,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,794,922 | 70,778,924 | -4,015,998 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,379,947 | 38,492,284 | +6,112,337 |
| Other | 1,711,583 | 1,755,186 | +43,603 |
| Road transport | 150,704 | 53,837 | -96,867 |
| Air transport | 44,142 | 76,924 | +32,782 |
| Rail transport | 29,851 | 0 | -29,851 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 75,701,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,609,782 |
| Dover | 26,084,314 |
| Portsmouth | 22,062,287 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,310,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 38,576,646 | 37,124,940 | -1,451,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,178,044 | 33,431,738 | +2,253,694 |
| Dover | 12,711,062 | 13,373,252 | +662,190 |
| Portsmouth | 11,556,306 | 10,505,981 | -1,050,325 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,614,212 | 6,695,957 | -918,255 |
| Southampton | 3,131 | 3,595,311 | +3,592,180 |
| 000 | 1,711,583 | 1,755,186 | +43,603 |
| Newhaven | 1,074,937 | 1,471,333 | +396,396 |
| Felixstowe | 1,421,874 | 1,094,106 | -327,768 |
| Poole | 1,561,023 | 120,212 | -1,440,811 |
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 | 135 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 78 |
| 2025-11 | 82 |
| 2025-10 | 64 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTFALIA FRUIT UK LIMITED | 117 |
| PRIMAFRUIT LIMITED | 96 |
| AM FRESH UK LIMITED | 90 |
| ESSENTIAL FRUIT LIMITED | 84 |
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 82 |
| DE GROOT FRESH PRODUCE UK LIMITED | 81 |
| RODANTO LIMITED | 79 |
| TPH (UK) LIMITED | 74 |
| PETER GILDING & CO. LIMITED | 72 |
| PACIFIC PRODUCE LIMITED | 72 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 749,353 |
| France | 104,896 |
| Belgium | 6,566 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,117 |
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 | 347,006 | 402,347 | +55,341 |
| France | 0 | 104,896 | +104,896 |
| Belgium | 6,566 | 0 | -6,566 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,117 | 0 | -3,117 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 609,115 |
| Spain | 83,661 |
| XI | 3,805 |
| Ireland | 3,171 |
| Egypt | 2,224 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 284,053 | 325,062 | +41,009 |
| Spain | 50,643 | 33,018 | -17,625 |
| XI | 703 | 3,102 | +2,399 |
| Ireland | 717 | 2,454 | +1,737 |
| Egypt | 1,460 | 764 | -696 |
| Morocco | 151 | 0 | -151 |
| Argentina | 0 | 142 | +142 |
| Chile | 0 | 79 | +79 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 745,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,286 |
| Air transport | 3,117 |
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 | 344,414 | 401,115 | +56,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,158 | 106,128 | +96,970 |
| Air transport | 3,117 | 0 | -3,117 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 745,529 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,566 |
| Holyhead | 3,824 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,117 |
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 | 344,414 | 401,115 | +56,701 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 102,249 | +102,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,566 | 0 | -6,566 |
| Holyhead | 2,592 | 1,232 | -1,360 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,117 | 0 | -3,117 |
| Poole | 0 | 2,647 | +2,647 |
Quick facts
HS code: 08055010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or dried lemons, a sour citrus fruit often used for its juice or zest in recipes