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 | 4,722,671 |
| Romania | 2,739,758 |
| Germany | 1,563,974 |
| Netherlands | 1,305,931 |
| France | 879,918 |
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 | 2,561,945 | 2,160,726 | -401,219 |
| Romania | 1,165,587 | 1,574,171 | +408,584 |
| Germany | 833,590 | 730,384 | -103,206 |
| Netherlands | 652,779 | 653,152 | +373 |
| France | 407,720 | 472,198 | +64,478 |
| North Macedonia | 151,708 | 293,893 | +142,185 |
| Belgium | 140,849 | 201,016 | +60,167 |
| Ireland | 99,279 | 95,046 | -4,233 |
| Bulgaria | 72,921 | 106,716 | +33,795 |
| Lithuania | 90,441 | 75,077 | -15,364 |
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 | 5,656,811 |
| Romania | 2,883,623 |
| Germany | 1,637,044 |
| Netherlands | 1,146,970 |
| North Macedonia | 478,346 |
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 | 2,988,718 | 2,668,093 | -320,625 |
| Romania | 1,253,652 | 1,629,971 | +376,319 |
| Germany | 890,913 | 746,131 | -144,782 |
| Netherlands | 574,780 | 572,190 | -2,590 |
| North Macedonia | 156,914 | 321,432 | +164,518 |
| XS | 149,248 | 135,110 | -14,138 |
| Bulgaria | 72,921 | 122,878 | +49,957 |
| Moldova | 99,421 | 91,429 | -7,992 |
| Ireland | 80,306 | 33,276 | -47,030 |
| Latvia | 48,559 | 41,861 | -6,698 |
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 | 16 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Outer London - South | 7 |
| 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 | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| 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) | 11,274,390 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,145,817 |
| Road transport | 599,787 |
| Other | 92,909 |
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) | 5,789,206 | 5,485,184 | -304,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 377,255 | 768,562 | +391,307 |
| Road transport | 276,083 | 323,704 | +47,621 |
| Other | 24,341 | 68,568 | +44,227 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,723,204 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,195,674 |
| London | 1,042,382 |
| Eurotunnel | 953,313 |
| Harwich | 843,407 |
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 | 3,268,621 | 3,454,583 | +185,962 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 487,442 | 708,232 | +220,790 |
| London | 505,764 | 536,618 | +30,854 |
| Eurotunnel | 599,904 | 353,409 | -246,495 |
| Harwich | 353,513 | 489,894 | +136,381 |
| ZLC | 276,083 | 345,656 | +69,573 |
| Thamesport | 80,896 | 323,288 | +242,392 |
| Killingholme | 303,988 | 44,249 | -259,739 |
| Purfleet | 293,651 | 14,440 | -279,211 |
| Immingham Docks | 88,648 | 141,501 | +52,853 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 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 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 41 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
| 2025-07 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WINDMILL ORGANICS LIMITED | 47 |
| POLISH SPECIALITIES LIMITED | 47 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 47 |
| GOLDEN ACRE FOODS LIMITED | 47 |
| MASPO LTD | 46 |
| LITUANICA UK LTD | 45 |
| MONOLITH (UK) LTD | 45 |
| DONNEY EUROPEAN LTD | 44 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 43 |
| EXPO FOODS (MIDLANDS) LTD | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 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 |
| Belgium | 12,233 |
| Ireland | 10,577 |
| Bahrain | 3,254 |
| Iceland | 1,771 |
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 |
| Belgium | 10,881 | 1,352 | -9,529 |
| Ireland | 6,827 | 3,750 | -3,077 |
| Bahrain | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| Iceland | 0 | 1,771 | +1,771 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 2,342 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 2,064 | 278 | -1,786 |
| Germany | 256 | 186 | -70 |
| 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) | 15,451 |
| Air transport | 7,336 |
| Other | 2,965 |
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) | 10,881 | 4,570 | -6,311 |
| Air transport | 7,336 | 0 | -7,336 |
| Other | 2,433 | 532 | -1,901 |
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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,159 |
| 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 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,807 | 1,352 | -2,455 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,394 | 0 | -4,394 |
| Felixstowe | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,218 | +3,218 |
| 000 | 2,433 | 532 | -1,901 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 1,771 | +1,771 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20059960
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sauerkraut prepared or preserved, not frozen