Import/export HS code 20059910: Prepared chili peppers
Chili peppers (Capsicum genus) prepared or preserved, excluding sweet peppers
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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 | 7,905,274 |
| Turkey | 2,079,303 |
| Peru | 1,988,889 |
| Belgium | 1,622,301 |
| Netherlands | 1,335,865 |
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 | 4,107,656 | 3,797,618 | -310,038 |
| Turkey | 1,362,052 | 717,251 | -644,801 |
| Peru | 890,497 | 1,098,392 | +207,895 |
| Belgium | 798,765 | 823,536 | +24,771 |
| Netherlands | 576,642 | 759,223 | +182,581 |
| Greece | 566,647 | 694,753 | +128,106 |
| Spain | 400,723 | 329,305 | -71,418 |
| Poland | 187,899 | 372,986 | +185,087 |
| China | 135,419 | 282,503 | +147,084 |
| Denmark | 240,555 | 108,899 | -131,656 |
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 | 7,585,852 |
| Turkey | 3,204,809 |
| Peru | 2,096,288 |
| Greece | 1,755,387 |
| Italy | 1,490,922 |
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 | 3,832,518 | 3,753,334 | -79,184 |
| Turkey | 1,936,354 | 1,268,455 | -667,899 |
| Peru | 956,773 | 1,139,515 | +182,742 |
| Greece | 843,099 | 912,288 | +69,189 |
| Italy | 862,173 | 628,749 | -233,424 |
| Poland | 437,212 | 372,986 | -64,226 |
| Spain | 289,975 | 443,826 | +153,851 |
| China | 135,419 | 330,791 | +195,372 |
| Denmark | 240,555 | 0 | -240,555 |
| Netherlands | 31,750 | 191,618 | +159,868 |
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 | 11 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 10,364,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,476,445 |
| Air transport | 134,806 |
| Road transport | 112,572 |
| Other | 25,306 |
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) | 4,420,887 | 5,943,860 | +1,522,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,232,653 | 3,243,792 | -1,988,861 |
| Air transport | 107,239 | 27,567 | -79,672 |
| Road transport | 74,211 | 38,361 | -35,850 |
| Other | 15,043 | 10,263 | -4,780 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 7,563,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,561,969 |
| Felixstowe | 2,440,726 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,507,553 |
| London | 1,458,338 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 3,755,647 | 3,807,418 | +51,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,252,974 | 1,308,995 | +56,021 |
| Felixstowe | 1,536,667 | 904,059 | -632,608 |
| Eurotunnel | 668,122 | 839,431 | +171,309 |
| London | 771,085 | 687,253 | -83,832 |
| Immingham Docks | 394,069 | 417,887 | +23,818 |
| Dover | 306,053 | 266,660 | -39,393 |
| Liverpool Docks | 146,901 | 171,165 | +24,264 |
| Thamesport | 88,665 | 197,601 | +108,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 216,999 | 59,543 | -157,456 |
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 | 70 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 13 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LEATHAMS LIMITED | 100 |
| J.C. DUDLEY & CO. LTD | 58 |
| JOHN & PASCALIS LIMITED | 54 |
| LIDL GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 46 |
| BRINDISA LIMITED | 44 |
| NICOLAS Y VALERO UK LTD | 44 |
| R.H.AMAR & CO LIMITED | 38 |
| GAMA MEDITERRANEAN FOODS LIMITED | 38 |
| HOLLAND BAZAAR LIMITED | 35 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 158,462 |
| Ireland | 83,981 |
| Turkey | 26,896 |
| Germany | 23,940 |
| Canada | 16,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 81,130 | 77,332 | -3,798 |
| Ireland | 45,625 | 38,356 | -7,269 |
| Turkey | 26,896 | 0 | -26,896 |
| Germany | 0 | 23,940 | +23,940 |
| Canada | 5,640 | 11,280 | +5,640 |
| Iceland | 9,471 | 6,356 | -3,115 |
| Kuwait | 13,487 | 0 | -13,487 |
| China | 5,780 | 7,614 | +1,834 |
| Denmark | 7,031 | 0 | -7,031 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,569 | 3,460 | -109 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 27,728 |
| Ireland | 23,651 |
| XI | 839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 18,285 | 9,443 | -8,842 |
| Ireland | 12,707 | 10,944 | -1,763 |
| XI | 656 | 183 | -473 |
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) | 221,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,390 |
| Other | 79,864 |
| Air transport | 4,954 |
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) | 103,911 | 118,069 | +14,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,855 | 34,535 | -25,320 |
| Other | 45,625 | 34,239 | -11,386 |
| Air transport | 3,869 | 1,085 | -2,784 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 191,735 |
| 000 | 79,864 |
| Felixstowe | 40,451 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,709 |
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 | 86,527 | 105,208 | +18,681 |
| 000 | 45,625 | 34,239 | -11,386 |
| Felixstowe | 32,837 | 7,614 | -25,223 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,056 | 13,724 | -3,332 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,502 | 6,207 | -10,295 |
| Southampton | 9,962 | 5,640 | -4,322 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 5,640 | +5,640 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 4,117 | +4,117 |
| ZLC | 3,869 | 0 | -3,869 |
| Harwich | 0 | 2,437 | +2,437 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20059910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Chili peppers (Capsicum genus) prepared or preserved, excluding sweet peppers