Import/export HS code 130220: Pectin and pectates
Natural thickeners derived from fruits, used in jams, jellies, and food products
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,929,556 |
| Denmark | 7,769,618 |
| Germany | 6,090,894 |
| France | 4,612,345 |
| Belgium | 4,411,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,456,021 | 4,473,535 | +17,514 |
| Denmark | 3,809,232 | 3,960,386 | +151,154 |
| Germany | 3,093,198 | 2,997,696 | -95,502 |
| France | 2,547,289 | 2,065,056 | -482,233 |
| Belgium | 3,000,804 | 1,410,222 | -1,590,582 |
| Czechia | 1,952,828 | 1,719,317 | -233,511 |
| Italy | 1,737,018 | 1,577,576 | -159,442 |
| Spain | 990,827 | 1,237,060 | +246,233 |
| Ireland | 173,867 | 534,129 | +360,262 |
| China | 507,096 | 184,899 | -322,197 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,844,333 |
| Denmark | 8,085,765 |
| France | 5,843,643 |
| Czechia | 3,698,016 |
| Italy | 3,268,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,908,281 | 7,936,052 | +27,771 |
| Denmark | 3,925,625 | 4,160,140 | +234,515 |
| France | 3,310,358 | 2,533,285 | -777,073 |
| Czechia | 1,952,828 | 1,745,188 | -207,640 |
| Italy | 1,697,678 | 1,571,171 | -126,507 |
| Spain | 1,257,092 | 1,242,441 | -14,651 |
| Belgium | 1,427,615 | 292,017 | -1,135,598 |
| China | 541,587 | 188,470 | -353,117 |
| Brazil | 104,875 | 196,924 | +92,049 |
| Switzerland | 58,616 | 72,745 | +14,129 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,563,786 |
| Air transport | 1,957,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 852,038 |
| Other | 612,466 |
| Rail transport | 13,382 |
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) | 20,815,756 | 18,748,030 | -2,067,726 |
| Air transport | 1,113,762 | 844,188 | -269,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 357,545 | 494,493 | +136,948 |
| Other | 202,230 | 410,236 | +208,006 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 13,382 | +13,382 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 14,101,405 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,145,551 |
| Dover | 8,218,596 |
| Felixstowe | 2,348,187 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,610,976 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,974,477 | 7,126,928 | +152,451 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,553,889 | 3,591,662 | -1,962,227 |
| Dover | 3,400,274 | 4,818,322 | +1,418,048 |
| Felixstowe | 1,687,238 | 660,949 | -1,026,289 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 830,056 | 780,920 | -49,136 |
| Liverpool Docks | 561,475 | 467,042 | -94,433 |
| East Midlands Airport | 554,625 | 388,685 | -165,940 |
| Portsmouth | 235,777 | 625,659 | +389,882 |
| London | 553,163 | 298,820 | -254,343 |
| Killingholme | 322,631 | 461,995 | +139,364 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Israel | 575,847 |
| Ireland | 529,860 |
| Ghana | 240,000 |
| France | 235,156 |
| Saudi Arabia | 170,919 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | 179,849 | 395,998 | +216,149 |
| Ireland | 205,011 | 324,849 | +119,838 |
| Ghana | 240,000 | 0 | -240,000 |
| France | 113,040 | 122,116 | +9,076 |
| Saudi Arabia | 155,011 | 15,908 | -139,103 |
| Netherlands | 18,632 | 89,024 | +70,392 |
| Kenya | 0 | 105,245 | +105,245 |
| Germany | 82,803 | 12,150 | -70,653 |
| Czechia | 0 | 51,936 | +51,936 |
| Italy | 25,541 | 25,341 | -200 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,885 |
| XI | 7,451 |
| XU | 1,191 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 12,077 | 1,808 | -10,269 |
| XI | 4,317 | 3,134 | -1,183 |
| XU | 220 | 971 | +751 |
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) | 1,303,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,001,658 |
| Air transport | 75,365 |
| Other | 22,527 |
| Road transport | 3,433 |
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) | 629,527 | 673,906 | +44,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 496,540 | 505,118 | +8,578 |
| Air transport | 33,845 | 41,520 | +7,675 |
| Other | 16,614 | 5,913 | -10,701 |
| Road transport | 0 | 3,433 | +3,433 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 992,658 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 443,118 |
| Holyhead | 416,423 |
| Felixstowe | 152,211 |
| Liverpool Docks | 122,950 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 592,111 | 400,547 | -191,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 226,791 | 216,327 | -10,464 |
| Holyhead | 97,377 | 319,046 | +221,669 |
| Felixstowe | 8,781 | 143,430 | +134,649 |
| Liverpool Docks | 122,950 | 0 | -122,950 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,082 | 25,534 | -3,548 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 49,656 | +49,656 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,038 | 21,495 | +3,457 |
| Hull | 19,804 | 15,532 | -4,272 |
| Southampton | 15,930 | 8,877 | -7,053 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 130220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Natural thickeners derived from fruits, used in jams, jellies, and food products