Import/export HS code 110820: Inulin
A natural fiber found in plants like chicory root. Used as a dietary supplement and in low-calorie foods
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,102,013 |
| Netherlands | 2,598,897 |
| France | 1,066,161 |
| Germany | 385,024 |
| Ireland | 335,344 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,921,102 | 3,180,911 | -740,191 |
| Netherlands | 1,135,542 | 1,463,355 | +327,813 |
| France | 342,863 | 723,298 | +380,435 |
| Germany | 282,971 | 102,053 | -180,918 |
| Ireland | 195,543 | 139,801 | -55,742 |
| Mexico | 122,649 | 99,229 | -23,420 |
| China | 48,893 | 25,814 | -23,079 |
| Spain | 14,075 | 10,935 | -3,140 |
| United States | 9,407 | 15,417 | +6,010 |
| Italy | 0 | 22,025 | +22,025 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 8,419,182 |
| Netherlands | 2,513,311 |
| Mexico | 251,426 |
| Germany | 123,353 |
| China | 89,597 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 4,326,000 | 4,093,182 | -232,818 |
| Netherlands | 1,183,675 | 1,329,636 | +145,961 |
| Mexico | 132,123 | 119,303 | -12,820 |
| Germany | 121,098 | 2,255 | -118,843 |
| China | 58,369 | 31,228 | -27,141 |
| Ireland | 0 | 32,945 | +32,945 |
| Spain | 14,075 | 11,888 | -2,187 |
| Romania | 11,804 | 0 | -11,804 |
| United States | 4,367 | 6,931 | +2,564 |
| South Korea | 5,243 | 0 | -5,243 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 9,461,007 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,957,971 |
| Other | 403,860 |
| Air transport | 50,504 |
| Rail transport | 24,577 |
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) | 4,750,945 | 4,710,062 | -40,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,062,971 | 895,000 | -167,971 |
| Other | 232,428 | 171,432 | -60,996 |
| Air transport | 23,427 | 27,077 | +3,650 |
| Rail transport | 24,577 | 0 | -24,577 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,711,989 |
| Harwich | 2,209,812 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,507,638 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,337,005 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,259,031 |
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 | 1,602,320 | 1,109,669 | -492,651 |
| Harwich | 1,051,696 | 1,158,116 | +106,420 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 922,188 | 585,450 | -336,738 |
| Eurotunnel | 823,758 | 513,247 | -310,511 |
| Immingham Docks | 766,273 | 492,758 | -273,515 |
| Felixstowe | 440,798 | 747,201 | +306,403 |
| 000 | 232,428 | 171,432 | -60,996 |
| London | 38,263 | 299,762 | +261,499 |
| Purfleet | 890 | 290,409 | +289,519 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,649 | 92,984 | -29,665 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KREGLINGER LIMITED | 45 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 38 |
| BRENNTAG UK LIMITED | 32 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 18 |
| KELLOGG COMPANY OF GREAT BRITAIN,LIMITED | 18 |
| CALDIC INGREDIENTS UK LTD. | 16 |
| GRIFFITH FOODS LIMITED | 16 |
| FIBRISOL SERVICE LIMITED | 12 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 12 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 41,695 |
| Sweden | 33,670 |
| United States | 26,410 |
| Slovenia | 23,688 |
| Belgium | 17,736 |
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 | 21,019 | 20,676 | -343 |
| Sweden | 0 | 33,670 | +33,670 |
| United States | 0 | 26,410 | +26,410 |
| Slovenia | 23,688 | 0 | -23,688 |
| Belgium | 2,273 | 15,463 | +13,190 |
| Netherlands | 6,656 | 6,019 | -637 |
| Poland | 0 | 9,948 | +9,948 |
| France | 2,265 | 5,915 | +3,650 |
| Ecuador | 3,875 | 3,186 | -689 |
| Germany | 0 | 5,582 | +5,582 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,579 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 768 | 811 | +43 |
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) | 150,628 |
| Air transport | 22,992 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,043 |
| Other | 1,579 |
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) | 54,166 | 96,462 | +42,296 |
| Air transport | 1,094 | 21,898 | +20,804 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,975 | 12,068 | +2,093 |
| Other | 768 | 811 | +43 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,043 |
| Holyhead | 23,992 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,108 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,977 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,029 |
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 | 30,661 | 45,382 | +14,721 |
| Holyhead | 12,350 | 11,642 | -708 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,645 | 15,463 | +13,818 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 16,977 | +16,977 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,261 | 3,768 | -2,493 |
| Dover | 0 | 8,950 | +8,950 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,901 | 888 | -7,013 |
| Harwich | 4,221 | 4,304 | +83 |
| Southampton | 0 | 8,300 | +8,300 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 8,118 | +8,118 |
Quick facts
HS code: 110820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: A natural fiber found in plants like chicory root. Used as a dietary supplement and in low-calorie foods