Import/export HS code 121294: Chicory roots
Chicory roots, used for food or as a coffee substitute
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 1,859,766 |
| Belgium | 1,005,277 |
| Netherlands | 133,709 |
| Germany | 22,563 |
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 | 949,060 | 910,706 | -38,354 |
| Belgium | 554,566 | 450,711 | -103,855 |
| Netherlands | 15,574 | 118,135 | +102,561 |
| Germany | 14,417 | 8,146 | -6,271 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,796,012 |
| Belgium | 1,050,675 |
| Netherlands | 88,311 |
| Italy | 63,754 |
| India | 22,563 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 885,306 | 910,706 | +25,400 |
| Belgium | 570,140 | 480,535 | -89,605 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 88,311 | +88,311 |
| Italy | 63,754 | 0 | -63,754 |
| India | 14,417 | 8,146 | -6,271 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 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) | 3,021,315 |
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) | 1,533,617 | 1,487,698 | -45,919 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,255,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 261,652 |
| Eurotunnel | 194,663 |
| London | 175,605 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,419 |
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 | 1,291,959 | 963,119 | -328,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,082 | 217,570 | +173,488 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,004 | 77,659 | -39,345 |
| London | 28,548 | 147,057 | +118,509 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,024 | 16,395 | -35,629 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 65,898 | +65,898 |
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 | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-05 | 4 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH FLACH & SONS LIMITED | 11 |
| THOMAS MAWER LIMITED | 10 |
| WYRESIDE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 9 |
| ANPARIO PLC | 3 |
| NESTLE UK LTD. | 1 |
| DLF SEEDS LTD. | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Quick facts
HS code: 121294
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chicory roots, used for food or as a coffee substitute