Import/export HS code 20060010: Preserved ginger
Ginger preserved in sugar, often used in cooking or as a sweet treat
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,825,371 |
| Australia | 2,414,084 |
| India | 157,713 |
| Thailand | 155,512 |
| France | 138,114 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,542,648 | 2,282,723 | -259,925 |
| Australia | 1,291,514 | 1,122,570 | -168,944 |
| India | 60,443 | 97,270 | +36,827 |
| Thailand | 72,447 | 83,065 | +10,618 |
| France | 86,090 | 52,024 | -34,066 |
| Netherlands | 87,283 | 48,725 | -38,558 |
| Taiwan | 68,625 | 0 | -68,625 |
| Germany | 11,180 | 13,084 | +1,904 |
| Italy | 8,780 | 12,437 | +3,657 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 9,306 | +9,306 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,955,684 |
| Australia | 2,414,084 |
| Thailand | 231,115 |
| India | 157,713 |
| France | 81,844 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,682,369 | 2,273,315 | -409,054 |
| Australia | 1,291,514 | 1,122,570 | -168,944 |
| Thailand | 121,579 | 109,536 | -12,043 |
| India | 60,443 | 97,270 | +36,827 |
| France | 45,353 | 36,491 | -8,862 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 60,172 | +60,172 |
| Netherlands | 16,197 | 20,351 | +4,154 |
| Fiji | 2,989 | 2,381 | -608 |
| United States | 3,894 | 931 | -2,963 |
| Italy | 4,451 | 0 | -4,451 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,932,968 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,995,045 |
| Other | 29,882 |
| Air transport | 13,748 |
| Road transport | 2,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,151,270 | 2,781,698 | -369,572 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,081,945 | 913,100 | -168,845 |
| Other | 1,675 | 28,207 | +26,532 |
| Air transport | 12,817 | 931 | -11,886 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,216 | +2,216 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,669,120 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,576,910 |
| Belfast Port | 444,758 |
| London Gateway Port | 435,538 |
| Southampton | 352,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,456,471 | 2,212,649 | -243,822 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 728,580 | 848,330 | +119,750 |
| Belfast Port | 325,907 | 118,851 | -207,056 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,794 | 261,744 | +87,950 |
| Southampton | 229,686 | 122,784 | -106,902 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,709 | 8,128 | -168,581 |
| Dover | 46,675 | 44,659 | -2,016 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,018 | 19,002 | -27,016 |
| 499 | 4,160 | 28,274 | +24,114 |
| 000 | 1,675 | 28,207 | +26,532 |
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 | 20 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 9 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 100 |
| GINGER DRAGON LIMITED | 78 |
| GLM TRADING LIMITED | 64 |
| TJX UK | 56 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 52 |
| SULTANS LIMITED | 43 |
| COMMUNITY FOODS LIMITED | 33 |
| G BRUCE & CO LIMITED | 29 |
| HOTEL CHOCOLAT GROUP LIMITED | 24 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 771,420 |
| Poland | 585,900 |
| Ireland | 183,377 |
| Italy | 95,681 |
| Russia | 88,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 497,893 | 273,527 | -224,366 |
| Poland | 387,469 | 198,431 | -189,038 |
| Ireland | 92,090 | 91,287 | -803 |
| Italy | 54,820 | 40,861 | -13,959 |
| Russia | 49,179 | 39,024 | -10,155 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,441 | 26,044 | -1,397 |
| Netherlands | 29,752 | 23,372 | -6,380 |
| France | 0 | 27,155 | +27,155 |
| Canada | 27,082 | 0 | -27,082 |
| Israel | 0 | 15,280 | +15,280 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 867,459 |
| XU | 73,443 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 649,766 | 217,693 | -432,073 |
| XU | 36,783 | 36,660 | -123 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 940,902 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 850,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 686,549 | 254,353 | -432,196 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 411,639 | 439,304 | +27,665 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,191 | 43,685 | -27,506 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 940,902 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 767,554 |
| Harwich | 47,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,338 |
| Holyhead | 39,531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 686,549 | 254,353 | -432,196 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 386,987 | 380,567 | -6,420 |
| Harwich | 24,126 | 23,372 | -754 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,846 | 14,492 | -15,354 |
| Holyhead | 6,526 | 33,005 | +26,479 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,187 | 1,191 | -26,996 |
| Felixstowe | 1,248 | 15,280 | +14,032 |
| Southampton | 0 | 13,913 | +13,913 |
| Heysham | 5,910 | 1,169 | -4,741 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20060010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ginger preserved in sugar, often used in cooking or as a sweet treat