Import/export HS code 090510: Whole vanilla beans
Vanilla beans that are not crushed or ground, sold in their natural form
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 2,950,325 |
| Madagascar | 1,588,084 |
| Netherlands | 1,052,868 |
| United States | 936,345 |
| Australia | 461,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,099,935 | 1,850,390 | +750,455 |
| Madagascar | 1,311,790 | 276,294 | -1,035,496 |
| Netherlands | 672,992 | 379,876 | -293,116 |
| United States | 833,586 | 102,759 | -730,827 |
| Australia | 243,662 | 217,382 | -26,280 |
| Uganda | 133,605 | 145,699 | +12,094 |
| Germany | 133,898 | 123,453 | -10,445 |
| Belgium | 118,215 | 5,644 | -112,571 |
| Papua New Guinea | 50,189 | 28,474 | -21,715 |
| Indonesia | 43,884 | 17,973 | -25,911 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Madagascar | 4,782,381 |
| Uganda | 810,335 |
| United States | 798,636 |
| France | 584,366 |
| Papua New Guinea | 570,776 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 2,695,925 | 2,086,456 | -609,469 |
| Uganda | 466,988 | 343,347 | -123,641 |
| United States | 790,828 | 7,808 | -783,020 |
| France | 315,909 | 268,457 | -47,452 |
| Papua New Guinea | 324,920 | 245,856 | -79,064 |
| United Kingdom | 44,449 | 59,943 | +15,494 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 76,123 | +76,123 |
| Indonesia | 46,207 | 17,973 | -28,234 |
| India | 30,373 | 23,091 | -7,282 |
| French Polynesia | 35,265 | 16,689 | -18,576 |
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 | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West of England | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,202,376 |
| Air transport | 2,478,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,272,801 |
| Road transport | 32,460 |
| Other | 16,873 |
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) | 1,304,838 | 1,897,538 | +592,700 |
| Air transport | 1,644,621 | 833,682 | -810,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,815,297 | 457,504 | -1,357,793 |
| Road transport | 32,460 | 0 | -32,460 |
| Other | 9,273 | 7,600 | -1,673 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 2,050 | +2,050 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,046,736 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,725,907 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,596,296 |
| East Midlands Airport | 408,142 |
| Harwich | 367,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 592,934 | 1,453,802 | +860,868 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,493,081 | 232,826 | -1,260,255 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,126,263 | 470,033 | -656,230 |
| East Midlands Airport | 205,872 | 202,270 | -3,602 |
| Harwich | 250,306 | 116,825 | -133,481 |
| Thamesport | 151,938 | 144,570 | -7,368 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,528 | 97,352 | -75,176 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 239,881 | 11,371 | -228,510 |
| Eurotunnel | 115,214 | 64,057 | -51,157 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,981 | 122,558 | +81,577 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SLEAFORD QUALITY FOODS LIMITED | 73 |
| DANI ORGANIC FOODS LTD | 47 |
| CLASSIC FINE FOODS UK LIMITED | 41 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 27 |
| DR. OETKER (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| CENTAUR FOODS LIMITED | 25 |
| WANIS LIMITED | 23 |
| TERRA FIRMA FOODS LTD | 22 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 18 |
| SLJ FOODSERVICE LTD | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,277,446 |
| Netherlands | 237,318 |
| France | 65,435 |
| Australia | 27,590 |
| India | 21,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,166,234 | 111,212 | -1,055,022 |
| Netherlands | 234,734 | 2,584 | -232,150 |
| France | 51,826 | 13,609 | -38,217 |
| Australia | 23,650 | 3,940 | -19,710 |
| India | 0 | 21,221 | +21,221 |
| Germany | 10,508 | 10,464 | -44 |
| New Zealand | 17,241 | 2,800 | -14,441 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,572 | 14,988 | +12,416 |
| Ireland | 8,307 | 8,245 | -62 |
| Israel | 7,936 | 0 | -7,936 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Madagascar | 2,197 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madagascar | 1,377 | 820 | -557 |
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) | 834,189 |
| Air transport | 626,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 279,521 |
| Other | 2,883 |
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) | 812,107 | 22,082 | -790,025 |
| Air transport | 479,241 | 147,619 | -331,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 251,786 | 27,735 | -224,051 |
| Other | 1,660 | 1,223 | -437 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 716,818 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 438,414 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,658 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,235 |
| Southampton | 116,915 |
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 | 706,354 | 10,464 | -695,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 319,787 | 118,627 | -201,160 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 218,769 | 8,889 | -209,880 |
| East Midlands Airport | 150,225 | 25,010 | -125,215 |
| Southampton | 104,827 | 12,088 | -92,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,407 | 9,994 | -4,413 |
| ZLC | 9,229 | 0 | -9,229 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,148 | 0 | -9,148 |
| Holyhead | 3,973 | 4,069 | +96 |
| Heysham | 1,237 | 2,953 | +1,716 |
Quick facts
HS code: 090510
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vanilla beans that are not crushed or ground, sold in their natural form