Import/export HS code 0908: Nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms
Whole or processed spices like nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms, used for cooking and flavoring
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Guatemala | 15,615,387 |
| Netherlands | 6,703,335 |
| Viet Nam | 4,893,943 |
| Indonesia | 3,598,609 |
| India | 2,807,809 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 7,276,027 | 8,339,360 | +1,063,333 |
| Netherlands | 2,808,692 | 3,894,643 | +1,085,951 |
| Viet Nam | 2,088,905 | 2,805,038 | +716,133 |
| Indonesia | 1,712,297 | 1,886,312 | +174,015 |
| India | 1,524,212 | 1,283,597 | -240,615 |
| France | 1,095,688 | 1,057,573 | -38,115 |
| Spain | 914,738 | 893,818 | -20,920 |
| Italy | 661,838 | 458,694 | -203,144 |
| Sri Lanka | 324,038 | 609,648 | +285,610 |
| Germany | 262,217 | 551,414 | +289,197 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Guatemala | 22,143,047 |
| Indonesia | 7,190,924 |
| India | 2,847,848 |
| Viet Nam | 2,350,858 |
| Spain | 1,932,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala | 10,341,867 | 11,801,180 | +1,459,313 |
| Indonesia | 3,564,426 | 3,626,498 | +62,072 |
| India | 1,613,221 | 1,234,627 | -378,594 |
| Viet Nam | 888,211 | 1,462,647 | +574,436 |
| Spain | 938,452 | 993,583 | +55,131 |
| Netherlands | 402,630 | 745,600 | +342,970 |
| Germany | 114,012 | 990,464 | +876,452 |
| Italy | 600,618 | 482,153 | -118,465 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 197,128 | 818,384 | +621,256 |
| Sri Lanka | 348,693 | 608,261 | +259,568 |
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 | 22 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
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 | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West of England | 3 | 2 | -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) | 31,573,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,600,986 |
| Air transport | 1,024,273 |
| Other | 88,840 |
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) | 14,705,499 | 16,868,176 | +2,162,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,525,658 | 6,075,328 | +1,549,670 |
| Air transport | 446,742 | 577,531 | +130,789 |
| Other | 17,501 | 71,339 | +53,838 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,466,026 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,091,280 |
| Dover | 3,794,703 |
| Southampton | 2,798,246 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,134,245 |
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 | 11,109,405 | 10,356,621 | -752,784 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,383,579 | 4,707,701 | +2,324,122 |
| Dover | 1,418,097 | 2,376,606 | +958,509 |
| Southampton | 689,433 | 2,108,813 | +1,419,380 |
| Eurotunnel | 978,789 | 1,155,456 | +176,667 |
| London | 1,124,927 | 717,975 | -406,952 |
| Harwich | 738,885 | 955,918 | +217,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 262,294 | 287,258 | +24,964 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 287,272 | 214,373 | -72,899 |
| Portsmouth | 261,485 | 98,709 | -162,776 |
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 | 58 |
| Manufacture of food products | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 24 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,317,637 |
| Ireland | 969,145 |
| United States | 724,720 |
| Germany | 423,898 |
| Guyana | 146,108 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,064,846 | 4,252,791 | +1,187,945 |
| Ireland | 467,892 | 501,253 | +33,361 |
| United States | 269,680 | 455,040 | +185,360 |
| Germany | 7,877 | 416,021 | +408,144 |
| Guyana | 0 | 146,108 | +146,108 |
| Spain | 12,107 | 108,325 | +96,218 |
| France | 61,779 | 33,869 | -27,910 |
| Sweden | 49,894 | 37,272 | -12,622 |
| India | 59,808 | 0 | -59,808 |
| Italy | 37,258 | 14,909 | -22,349 |
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 | 13,554 |
| Greece | 9,577 |
| Turkey | 1,856 |
| XI | 1,854 |
| Belgium | 1,765 |
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 | 8,723 | 4,831 | -3,892 |
| Greece | 5,957 | 3,620 | -2,337 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,856 | +1,856 |
| XI | 834 | 1,020 | +186 |
| Belgium | 565 | 1,200 | +635 |
| Indonesia | 736 | 0 | -736 |
| India | 53 | 0 | -53 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,175,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,082,152 |
| Air transport | 36,007 |
| Other | 29,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,765,144 | 5,410,457 | +1,645,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 455,891 | 626,261 | +170,370 |
| Air transport | 6,219 | 29,788 | +23,569 |
| Other | 16,868 | 12,527 | -4,341 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,001,364 |
| Felixstowe | 2,733,260 |
| Holyhead | 538,258 |
| Southampton | 519,559 |
| Liverpool Docks | 422,794 |
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 | 2,085,577 | 2,915,787 | +830,210 |
| Felixstowe | 1,003,357 | 1,729,903 | +726,546 |
| Holyhead | 248,736 | 289,522 | +40,786 |
| Southampton | 171,933 | 347,626 | +175,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 208,287 | 214,507 | +6,220 |
| Harwich | 234,361 | 83,195 | -151,166 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,544 | 205,328 | +113,784 |
| Dover | 2,306 | 153,144 | +150,838 |
| Heysham | 72,830 | 76,842 | +4,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,196 | 12,232 | -25,964 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 0908
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Whole or processed spices like nutmeg, mace, and cardamoms, used for cooking and flavoring