Import/export HS code 20089951: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 230,572 |
| South Korea | 62,202 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 56,565 |
| United States | 40,753 |
| China | 24,356 |
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 | 91,201 | 139,371 | +48,170 |
| South Korea | 37,550 | 24,652 | -12,898 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,070 | 41,495 | +26,425 |
| United States | 19,442 | 21,311 | +1,869 |
| China | 9,418 | 14,938 | +5,520 |
| India | 4,989 | 9,592 | +4,603 |
| Italy | 9,739 | 4,757 | -4,982 |
| Belgium | 6,820 | 0 | -6,820 |
| Ukraine | 3,193 | 0 | -3,193 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 2,371 | +2,371 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 236,840 |
| China | 67,051 |
| South Korea | 62,202 |
| Thailand | 46,531 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,063 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 95,162 | 141,678 | +46,516 |
| China | 23,330 | 43,721 | +20,391 |
| South Korea | 37,550 | 24,652 | -12,898 |
| Thailand | 25,220 | 21,311 | -3,909 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,351 | 12,712 | +8,361 |
| India | 4,989 | 9,592 | +4,603 |
| Poland | 6,820 | 0 | -6,820 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 3,246 | +3,246 |
| France | 0 | 2,450 | +2,450 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - South | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 258,708 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 189,783 |
| Air transport | 6,609 |
| Other | 2,673 |
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) | 108,042 | 150,666 | +42,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 85,419 | 104,364 | +18,945 |
| Air transport | 3,961 | 2,648 | -1,313 |
| Other | 694 | 1,979 | +1,285 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 237,392 |
| Southampton | 100,078 |
| Felixstowe | 55,963 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,806 |
| Dover | 8,971 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 98,021 | 139,371 | +41,350 |
| Southampton | 46,643 | 53,435 | +6,792 |
| Felixstowe | 17,512 | 38,451 | +20,939 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,442 | 16,364 | -3,078 |
| Dover | 8,971 | 0 | -8,971 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,872 | 5,300 | +2,428 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,961 | 2,648 | -1,313 |
| 000 | 694 | 1,979 | +1,285 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,129 | +1,129 |
| London | 0 | 980 | +980 |
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 | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-05 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| W.WING YIP PLC | 19 |
| TJX UK | 18 |
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 11 |
| HYPERAMA PLC | 9 |
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 8 |
| BESANA UK LIMITED | 8 |
| FOODNET LIMITED | 8 |
| K.T.C. (EDIBLES) LIMITED | 8 |
| CIAOGUSTO LIMITED | 7 |
| FORTUNE FOODS UK LTD | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 91,198 |
| South Korea | 43,100 |
| Finland | 11,430 |
| Belgium | 9,746 |
| New Zealand | 8,753 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 81,269 | 9,929 | -71,340 |
| South Korea | 43,100 | 0 | -43,100 |
| Finland | 3,423 | 8,007 | +4,584 |
| Belgium | 0 | 9,746 | +9,746 |
| New Zealand | 4,189 | 4,564 | +375 |
| Canada | 3,596 | 2,787 | -809 |
| Norway | 2,414 | 3,285 | +871 |
| Australia | 0 | 5,020 | +5,020 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 170 | 85 | -85 |
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) | 106,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,955 |
| Other | 5,381 |
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) | 80,910 | 26,083 | -54,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,299 | 15,656 | -37,643 |
| Other | 3,782 | 1,599 | -2,183 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 85,817 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,946 |
| London | 21,176 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,383 |
| Felixstowe | 6,014 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 77,487 | 8,330 | -69,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 44,926 | 5,020 | -39,906 |
| London | 3,423 | 17,753 | +14,330 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,596 | 2,787 | -809 |
| Felixstowe | 2,363 | 3,651 | +1,288 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,414 | 3,285 | +871 |
| 000 | 3,782 | 1,599 | -2,183 |
| Southampton | 0 | 913 | +913 |
Quick facts
HS code: 20089951
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Root of the ginger plant, used as a spice or food