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 | 112,774,656 |
| South Africa | 63,273,111 |
| Germany | 18,211,200 |
| Italy | 5,615,246 |
| France | 5,417,668 |
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 | 58,832,967 | 53,941,689 | -4,891,278 |
| South Africa | 29,315,225 | 33,957,886 | +4,642,661 |
| Germany | 9,265,456 | 8,945,744 | -319,712 |
| Italy | 2,751,482 | 2,863,764 | +112,282 |
| France | 4,240,106 | 1,177,562 | -3,062,544 |
| Egypt | 1,483,351 | 1,108,833 | -374,518 |
| Netherlands | 956,018 | 1,498,169 | +542,151 |
| Argentina | 340,487 | 1,571,119 | +1,230,632 |
| Ireland | 970,154 | 793,999 | -176,155 |
| Turkey | 1,161,180 | 161,357 | -999,823 |
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 | 134,432,565 |
| South Africa | 64,947,062 |
| Italy | 5,596,259 |
| Egypt | 2,842,637 |
| 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 | 71,264,441 | 63,168,124 | -8,096,317 |
| South Africa | 29,917,236 | 35,029,826 | +5,112,590 |
| Italy | 2,943,653 | 2,652,606 | -291,047 |
| Egypt | 1,779,565 | 1,063,072 | -716,493 |
| Argentina | 472,087 | 2,081,224 | +1,609,137 |
| Turkey | 1,190,104 | 161,401 | -1,028,703 |
| Morocco | 302,165 | 450,043 | +147,878 |
| Brazil | 60,522 | 462,918 | +402,396 |
| Peru | 42,065 | 268,782 | +226,717 |
| 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 | 21 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 |
| 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 | 17 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| 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) | 143,481,671 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,017,331 |
| Other | 3,433,348 |
| Road transport | 206,937 |
| Air transport | 127,668 |
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) | 75,901,255 | 67,580,416 | -8,320,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,424,186 | 38,593,145 | +6,168,959 |
| Other | 1,704,106 | 1,729,242 | +25,136 |
| Road transport | 153,100 | 53,837 | -99,263 |
| Air transport | 50,744 | 76,924 | +26,180 |
| Rail transport | 31,120 | 0 | -31,120 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 75,250,208 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,836,961 |
| Dover | 25,167,115 |
| Portsmouth | 21,677,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,885,269 |
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 | 39,854,727 | 35,395,481 | -4,459,246 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,285,678 | 33,551,283 | +2,265,605 |
| Dover | 12,559,060 | 12,608,055 | +48,995 |
| Portsmouth | 11,705,040 | 9,972,325 | -1,732,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,322,304 | 6,562,965 | -759,339 |
| Southampton | 3,131 | 3,577,371 | +3,574,240 |
| 000 | 1,704,106 | 1,729,242 | +25,136 |
| Felixstowe | 1,472,858 | 1,180,460 | -292,398 |
| Newhaven | 1,175,664 | 1,358,160 | +182,496 |
| Poole | 1,561,023 | 114,881 | -1,446,142 |
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 | 133 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 82 |
| 2025-10 | 64 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 41 |
| 2025-07 | 53 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WESTFALIA FRUIT UK LIMITED | 116 |
| PRIMAFRUIT LIMITED | 95 |
| AM FRESH UK LIMITED | 89 |
| ESSENTIAL FRUIT LIMITED | 83 |
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 81 |
| DE GROOT FRESH PRODUCE UK LIMITED | 80 |
| RODANTO LIMITED | 78 |
| TPH (UK) LIMITED | 74 |
| PETER GILDING & CO. LIMITED | 71 |
| PACIFIC PRODUCE LIMITED | 71 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 15m-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 | 747,652 |
| 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 | 343,774 | 403,878 | +60,104 |
| 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 | 82,412 |
| XU | 43,172 |
| XI | 4,059 |
| Ireland | 2,474 |
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 | 48,805 | 33,607 | -15,198 |
| XU | 5,634 | 37,538 | +31,904 |
| XI | 964 | 3,095 | +2,131 |
| Ireland | 717 | 1,757 | +1,040 |
| Egypt | 858 | 1,366 | +508 |
| 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 | 743,828 |
| 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 | 341,182 | 402,646 | +61,464 |
| 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 | 743,828 |
| 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 | 341,182 | 402,646 | +61,464 |
| 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