Import/export HS code 20089941: Ginger
Root of the ginger plant, used as a spice or food
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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 | 2,184,892 |
| Poland | 336,145 |
| Netherlands | 214,716 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 59,212 |
| Singapore | 25,403 |
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 | 1,028,480 | 1,156,412 | +127,932 |
| Poland | 162,038 | 174,107 | +12,069 |
| Netherlands | 74,172 | 140,544 | +66,372 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 32,437 | 26,775 | -5,662 |
| Singapore | 0 | 25,403 | +25,403 |
| Fiji | 2,286 | 7,170 | +4,884 |
| France | 6,712 | 1,220 | -5,492 |
| Germany | 1,478 | 0 | -1,478 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,117 | +1,117 |
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 | 2,212,275 |
| Poland | 336,145 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 133,634 |
| Thailand | 89,208 |
| Netherlands | 55,818 |
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 | 1,056,902 | 1,155,373 | +98,471 |
| Poland | 162,038 | 174,107 | +12,069 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 36,778 | 96,856 | +60,078 |
| Thailand | 25,848 | 63,360 | +37,512 |
| Netherlands | 22,273 | 33,545 | +11,272 |
| Fiji | 3,764 | 8,390 | +4,626 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,117 | +1,117 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 2,169,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 670,195 |
| Air transport | 1,117 |
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) | 978,879 | 1,190,160 | +211,281 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 328,724 | 341,471 | +12,747 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,117 | +1,117 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,347,223 |
| Southampton | 622,201 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 336,145 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 186,599 |
| Liverpool Docks | 94,767 |
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 | 755,149 | 592,074 | -163,075 |
| Southampton | 166,082 | 456,119 | +290,037 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,038 | 174,107 | +12,069 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 96,056 | 90,543 | -5,513 |
| Liverpool Docks | 25,952 | 68,815 | +42,863 |
| Thamesport | 32,763 | 43,639 | +10,876 |
| Belfast Port | 30,201 | 26,775 | -3,426 |
| Dover | 9,527 | 41,108 | +31,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,569 | 29,287 | +17,718 |
| Harwich | 3,873 | 9,164 | +5,291 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GINGER DRAGON LIMITED | 98 |
| LAMEX FOODS EUROPE LIMITED | 91 |
| BENNETT OPIE,LIMITED | 71 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 54 |
| RACHEL'S DAIRY LIMITED | 46 |
| G BRUCE & CO LIMITED | 35 |
| GLM TRADING LIMITED | 26 |
| LOMAS & GARNER LIMITED | 25 |
| F. DUERR & SONS LIMITED | 24 |
| NUTLAND UK LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,099 |
| Ireland | 21 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,099 | 0 | -4,099 |
| Ireland | 0 | 21 | +21 |
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 | 21 |
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 | 0 | 21 | +21 |
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) | 3,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155 |
| Other | 21 |
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) | 3,944 | 0 | -3,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 155 | 0 | -155 |
| Other | 0 | 21 | +21 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 3,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 155 |
| 000 | 21 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 3,944 | 0 | -3,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 155 | 0 | -155 |
| 000 | 0 | 21 | +21 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20089941
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Root of the ginger plant, used as a spice or food