Import/export HS code 20059960: Prepared sauerkraut
Sauerkraut prepared or preserved, not frozen
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,750,896 |
| Romania | 2,708,033 |
| Germany | 1,501,609 |
| Netherlands | 1,251,071 |
| France | 867,313 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,543,136 | 2,207,760 | -335,376 |
| Romania | 1,235,178 | 1,472,855 | +237,677 |
| Germany | 795,388 | 706,221 | -89,167 |
| Netherlands | 557,091 | 693,980 | +136,889 |
| France | 406,265 | 461,048 | +54,783 |
| North Macedonia | 202,782 | 275,100 | +72,318 |
| Belgium | 162,601 | 217,085 | +54,484 |
| Ireland | 106,561 | 97,973 | -8,588 |
| Bulgaria | 79,135 | 104,367 | +25,232 |
| Lithuania | 88,096 | 77,630 | -10,466 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 5,745,160 |
| Romania | 2,828,509 |
| Germany | 1,578,124 |
| Netherlands | 1,070,717 |
| North Macedonia | 515,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 2,992,512 | 2,752,648 | -239,864 |
| Romania | 1,317,398 | 1,511,111 | +193,713 |
| Germany | 835,817 | 742,307 | -93,510 |
| Netherlands | 497,880 | 572,837 | +74,957 |
| North Macedonia | 207,988 | 307,389 | +99,401 |
| Bulgaria | 79,135 | 122,411 | +43,276 |
| Moldova | 87,239 | 105,529 | +18,290 |
| Ireland | 79,353 | 37,136 | -42,217 |
| Latvia | 55,670 | 38,711 | -16,959 |
| South Korea | 42,976 | 21,707 | -21,269 |
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 | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
| Outer London - South | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +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) | 11,145,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,192,235 |
| Road transport | 635,134 |
| Other | 103,165 |
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) | 5,715,414 | 5,429,793 | -285,621 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 419,221 | 773,014 | +353,793 |
| Road transport | 335,310 | 299,824 | -35,486 |
| Other | 33,838 | 69,327 | +35,489 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,690,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,246,542 |
| London | 1,077,050 |
| Eurotunnel | 908,052 |
| Harwich | 828,590 |
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 | 3,300,657 | 3,389,907 | +89,250 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 510,512 | 736,030 | +225,518 |
| London | 528,899 | 548,151 | +19,252 |
| Eurotunnel | 578,832 | 329,220 | -249,612 |
| Harwich | 335,604 | 492,986 | +157,382 |
| ZLC | 335,310 | 321,776 | -13,534 |
| Thamesport | 64,990 | 344,359 | +279,369 |
| Killingholme | 275,430 | 31,253 | -244,177 |
| Immingham Docks | 87,795 | 169,077 | +81,282 |
| Purfleet | 228,095 | 0 | -228,095 |
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 | 68 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WINDMILL ORGANICS LIMITED | 48 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 48 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 48 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 48 |
| MASPO LTD | 47 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 46 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 46 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| EXPO FOODS (MIDLANDS) LTD | 44 |
| DONNEY EUROPEAN LTD | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 19,997 |
| Ireland | 11,527 |
| Belgium | 10,906 |
| Iceland | 4,573 |
| Bahrain | 3,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 13,460 | 6,537 | -6,923 |
| Ireland | 6,943 | 4,584 | -2,359 |
| Belgium | 9,554 | 1,352 | -8,202 |
| Iceland | 0 | 4,573 | +4,573 |
| Bahrain | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| Australia | 0 | 968 | +968 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 951 | +951 |
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 | 442 |
| Italy | 120 |
| Poland | 45 |
| France | 16 |
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 | 262 | 180 | -82 |
| Italy | 52 | 68 | +16 |
| Poland | 45 | 0 | -45 |
| France | 16 | 0 | -16 |
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) | 23,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,894 |
| Air transport | 7,336 |
| Other | 2,947 |
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) | 13,772 | 10,227 | -3,545 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,554 | 8,340 | -1,214 |
| Air transport | 7,336 | 0 | -7,336 |
| Other | 2,549 | 398 | -2,151 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 14,580 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,336 |
| London | 7,074 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,573 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,394 |
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 | 6,124 | 8,456 | +2,332 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,336 | 0 | -7,336 |
| London | 7,074 | 0 | -7,074 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 4,573 | +4,573 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,394 | 0 | -4,394 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 4,186 | +4,186 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,480 | 1,352 | -1,128 |
| Felixstowe | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| 000 | 2,549 | 398 | -2,151 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20059960
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sauerkraut prepared or preserved, not frozen