Import/export HS code 190240: Couscous
Couscous, a grain-like pasta, whether prepared or not
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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 | 10,049,536 |
| Italy | 2,744,089 |
| Germany | 1,485,229 |
| Spain | 1,217,471 |
| Israel | 876,293 |
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 | 5,597,938 | 4,451,598 | -1,146,340 |
| Italy | 1,285,221 | 1,458,868 | +173,647 |
| Germany | 894,181 | 591,048 | -303,133 |
| Spain | 632,575 | 584,896 | -47,679 |
| Israel | 509,249 | 367,044 | -142,205 |
| Morocco | 268,781 | 234,777 | -34,004 |
| Turkey | 195,642 | 252,933 | +57,291 |
| Netherlands | 215,928 | 67,739 | -148,189 |
| Bangladesh | 221,097 | 0 | -221,097 |
| Belgium | 64,932 | 140,739 | +75,807 |
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 | 9,839,051 |
| Italy | 4,791,659 |
| Spain | 1,253,243 |
| Israel | 872,797 |
| Morocco | 567,977 |
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 | 5,645,955 | 4,193,096 | -1,452,859 |
| Italy | 2,241,203 | 2,550,456 | +309,253 |
| Spain | 632,575 | 620,668 | -11,907 |
| Israel | 505,753 | 367,044 | -138,709 |
| Morocco | 286,632 | 281,345 | -5,287 |
| Turkey | 195,642 | 248,916 | +53,274 |
| Bangladesh | 221,097 | 0 | -221,097 |
| Belgium | 110,702 | 33,651 | -77,051 |
| Tunisia | 84,037 | 25,424 | -58,613 |
| Netherlands | 73,030 | 0 | -73,030 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +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) | 14,124,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,478,913 |
| Rail transport | 102,619 |
| Other | 42,100 |
| Air transport | 26,745 |
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) | 7,752,458 | 6,371,807 | -1,380,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,365,351 | 2,113,562 | -251,789 |
| Rail transport | 102,619 | 0 | -102,619 |
| Other | 17,224 | 24,876 | +7,652 |
| Air transport | 14,794 | 11,951 | -2,843 |
| Road transport | 926 | 0 | -926 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,605,114 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,755,916 |
| Felixstowe | 1,599,943 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,540,604 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,241,266 |
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 | 3,800,319 | 2,804,795 | -995,524 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,339,541 | 2,416,375 | +76,834 |
| Felixstowe | 935,401 | 664,542 | -270,859 |
| London Gateway Port | 862,606 | 677,998 | -184,608 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 751,678 | 489,588 | -262,090 |
| London | 318,212 | 503,636 | +185,424 |
| Hull | 410,368 | 343,249 | -67,119 |
| Portsmouth | 255,034 | 10,006 | -245,028 |
| Middlesbrough | 59,220 | 152,542 | +93,322 |
| Immingham Docks | 122,805 | 88,188 | -34,617 |
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 | 63 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OSEM U.K. LIMITED | 104 |
| AZKA IMPEX LIMITED | 81 |
| MANSORA LIMITED | 72 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 46 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 45 |
| GLOBAL INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 41 |
| ASHADALE LIMITED | 35 |
| SPECIALIST FOODS LIMITED | 32 |
| A. POORTMAN (LONDON) LIMITED | 31 |
| KATSOURIS BROTHERS LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Australia | 1,026,318 |
| Ireland | 569,655 |
| Netherlands | 348,716 |
| France | 227,838 |
| Belgium | 105,207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 696,406 | 329,912 | -366,494 |
| Ireland | 316,143 | 253,512 | -62,631 |
| Netherlands | 169,437 | 179,279 | +9,842 |
| France | 194,250 | 33,588 | -160,662 |
| Belgium | 58,521 | 46,686 | -11,835 |
| United States | 54,513 | 14,059 | -40,454 |
| Canada | 39,606 | 25,629 | -13,977 |
| Iceland | 35,994 | 24,501 | -11,493 |
| Malta | 21,034 | 34,243 | +13,209 |
| Cyprus | 1,937 | 44,278 | +42,341 |
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 | 156,677 |
| France | 32,059 |
| Poland | 11,771 |
| XI | 2,509 |
| Turkey | 2,252 |
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 | 94,268 | 62,409 | -31,859 |
| France | 31,239 | 820 | -30,419 |
| Poland | 5,833 | 5,938 | +105 |
| XI | 1,424 | 1,085 | -339 |
| Turkey | 846 | 1,406 | +560 |
| Netherlands | 1,553 | 543 | -1,010 |
| Ireland | 324 | 641 | +317 |
| Italy | 0 | 22 | +22 |
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) | 1,398,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,089,954 |
| Other | 208,351 |
| Air transport | 36,893 |
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) | 862,206 | 536,083 | -326,123 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 650,345 | 439,609 | -210,736 |
| Other | 135,487 | 72,864 | -62,623 |
| Air transport | 36,893 | 0 | -36,893 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 566,031 |
| Felixstowe | 543,157 |
| Southampton | 539,907 |
| Liverpool Docks | 279,916 |
| 000 | 208,351 |
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 | 292,466 | 273,565 | -18,901 |
| Felixstowe | 274,016 | 269,141 | -4,875 |
| Southampton | 443,277 | 96,630 | -346,647 |
| Liverpool Docks | 196,901 | 83,015 | -113,886 |
| 000 | 135,487 | 72,864 | -62,623 |
| Holyhead | 69,579 | 94,280 | +24,701 |
| Dover | 145,379 | 892 | -144,487 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,534 | 43,170 | -18,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,986 | 72,146 | +63,160 |
| Heysham | 9,154 | 20,644 | +11,490 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 190240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Couscous, a grain-like pasta, whether prepared or not