Import/export HS code 09109950: Bay leaves
Bay leaves, a common cooking herb used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,191,265 |
| Turkey | 1,148,450 |
| Poland | 469,857 |
| India | 255,135 |
| Spain | 198,140 |
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 | 572,083 | 619,182 | +47,099 |
| Turkey | 617,303 | 531,147 | -86,156 |
| Poland | 269,027 | 200,830 | -68,197 |
| India | 101,842 | 153,293 | +51,451 |
| Spain | 63,939 | 134,201 | +70,262 |
| Bangladesh | 89,377 | 77,580 | -11,797 |
| Romania | 52,493 | 36,256 | -16,237 |
| China | 29,333 | 50,107 | +20,774 |
| Belgium | 35,306 | 36,256 | +950 |
| Italy | 53,483 | 9,466 | -44,017 |
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 | 2,763,836 |
| India | 247,989 |
| Spain | 236,486 |
| Bangladesh | 166,957 |
| Romania | 113,017 |
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 | 1,395,111 | 1,368,725 | -26,386 |
| India | 101,842 | 146,147 | +44,305 |
| Spain | 114,044 | 122,442 | +8,398 |
| Bangladesh | 89,377 | 77,580 | -11,797 |
| Romania | 75,676 | 37,341 | -38,335 |
| China | 46,055 | 50,116 | +4,061 |
| Poland | 49,154 | 30,950 | -18,204 |
| Morocco | 14,189 | 46,449 | +32,260 |
| France | 35,001 | 4,941 | -30,060 |
| Egypt | 0 | 23,179 | +23,179 |
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 | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 2,153,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,562,347 |
| Road transport | 140,510 |
| Other | 18,517 |
| Air transport | 10,480 |
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) | 1,086,531 | 1,066,992 | -19,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 790,779 | 771,568 | -19,211 |
| Road transport | 59,461 | 81,049 | +21,588 |
| Other | 7,463 | 11,054 | +3,591 |
| Air transport | 3,140 | 7,340 | +4,200 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,305,630 |
| Dover | 785,355 |
| Eurotunnel | 550,444 |
| Harwich | 405,886 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 267,482 |
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 | 704,238 | 601,392 | -102,846 |
| Dover | 417,554 | 367,801 | -49,753 |
| Eurotunnel | 232,795 | 317,649 | +84,854 |
| Harwich | 224,028 | 181,858 | -42,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,813 | 168,669 | +69,856 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,933 | 95,513 | +32,580 |
| ZLC | 59,461 | 81,049 | +21,588 |
| Southampton | 35,746 | 73,765 | +38,019 |
| London | 48,448 | 4,182 | -44,266 |
| Purfleet | 36,373 | 11,510 | -24,863 |
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 | 46 |
| Manufacture of food products | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SLEAFORD QUALITY FOODS LIMITED | 98 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 81 |
| TOP-OP (FOODS) LIMITED | 67 |
| NEELAS HOME LTD | 55 |
| AZKA IMPEX LIMITED | 52 |
| B.P. & S.C. LIMITED | 49 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 43 |
| NATCO FOODS LIMITED | 40 |
| VIRANI FOOD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 40 |
| VIBRANT BRANDS LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 373,778 |
| Italy | 28,179 |
| Turkey | 8,992 |
| Belgium | 3,263 |
| Netherlands | 2,975 |
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 | 197,012 | 176,766 | -20,246 |
| Italy | 0 | 28,179 | +28,179 |
| Turkey | 0 | 8,992 | +8,992 |
| Belgium | 3,263 | 0 | -3,263 |
| Netherlands | 971 | 2,004 | +1,033 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 2,383 | +2,383 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,206 | 1,018 | -188 |
| South Africa | 1,681 | 0 | -1,681 |
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 | 39,602 |
| Ireland | 768 |
| China | 550 |
| Turkey | 280 |
| XI | 50 |
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 | 27,250 | 12,352 | -14,898 |
| Ireland | 673 | 95 | -578 |
| China | 550 | 0 | -550 |
| Turkey | 256 | 24 | -232 |
| XI | 0 | 50 | +50 |
| Kenya | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 349,167 |
| Other | 41,253 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,055 |
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) | 171,546 | 177,621 | +6,075 |
| Other | 28,729 | 12,524 | -16,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,858 | 29,197 | +25,339 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 163,982 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,916 |
| 000 | 41,253 |
| London | 28,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 105,534 | 58,448 | -47,086 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,014 | 92,902 | +44,888 |
| 000 | 28,729 | 12,524 | -16,205 |
| London | 0 | 28,179 | +28,179 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,263 | 11,375 | +8,112 |
| Heysham | 8,289 | 5,226 | -3,063 |
| Milford | 6,446 | 6,388 | -58 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,887 | 1,018 | -1,869 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,004 | +2,004 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 1,278 | +1,278 |
Quick facts
HS code: 09109950
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bay leaves, a common cooking herb used to flavor soups, stews, and sauces