Import/export HS code 2102: Yeasts and baking powders
Includes active or inactive yeasts, dead single-cell microorganisms (not vaccines), and prepared baking powders. Used in baking and food production
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 58,517,128 |
| France | 25,886,457 |
| Netherlands | 19,293,472 |
| Ireland | 11,730,204 |
| Brazil | 11,131,300 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 30,089,503 | 28,427,625 | -1,661,878 |
| France | 13,086,353 | 12,800,104 | -286,249 |
| Netherlands | 10,718,760 | 8,574,712 | -2,144,048 |
| Ireland | 5,614,338 | 6,115,866 | +501,528 |
| Brazil | 6,431,541 | 4,699,759 | -1,731,782 |
| Switzerland | 4,947,928 | 6,107,594 | +1,159,666 |
| Italy | 4,840,401 | 5,766,870 | +926,469 |
| China | 5,387,781 | 5,139,613 | -248,168 |
| United States | 6,320,651 | 2,432,999 | -3,887,652 |
| Germany | 3,442,345 | 2,203,846 | -1,238,499 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 56,551,198 |
| China | 15,506,181 |
| Brazil | 14,809,453 |
| Italy | 14,108,230 |
| South Korea | 9,721,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 28,863,247 | 27,687,951 | -1,175,296 |
| China | 8,507,863 | 6,998,318 | -1,509,545 |
| Brazil | 9,357,941 | 5,451,512 | -3,906,429 |
| Italy | 7,855,750 | 6,252,480 | -1,603,270 |
| South Korea | 5,464,521 | 4,256,929 | -1,207,592 |
| Estonia | 3,783,880 | 3,720,277 | -63,603 |
| France | 4,353,532 | 3,106,164 | -1,247,368 |
| United States | 4,441,098 | 2,601,198 | -1,839,900 |
| Germany | 3,899,973 | 3,071,013 | -828,960 |
| Denmark | 3,182,591 | 3,059,748 | -122,843 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 27 |
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Inner London - East | 22 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 22 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
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 - West and North West | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 13 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 8 | +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) | 112,011,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,190,774 |
| Other | 28,787,589 |
| Air transport | 5,527,533 |
| Road transport | 215,800 |
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) | 58,368,477 | 53,643,466 | -4,725,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,516,083 | 25,674,691 | -9,841,392 |
| Other | 14,551,919 | 14,235,670 | -316,249 |
| Air transport | 2,776,458 | 2,751,075 | -25,383 |
| Road transport | 101,594 | 114,206 | +12,612 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 32,208 | +32,208 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 44,178,165 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,001,664 |
| 000 | 28,787,589 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 20,445,130 |
| Felixstowe | 13,998,109 |
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 | 25,386,672 | 18,791,493 | -6,595,179 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,658,255 | 15,343,409 | -2,314,846 |
| 000 | 14,551,919 | 14,235,670 | -316,249 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 12,909,150 | 7,535,980 | -5,373,170 |
| Felixstowe | 7,624,004 | 6,374,105 | -1,249,899 |
| Purfleet | 2,234,639 | 8,079,424 | +5,844,785 |
| Southampton | 4,553,182 | 4,457,379 | -95,803 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,128,854 | 3,747,796 | -381,058 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,461,524 | 2,696,938 | -1,764,586 |
| London | 4,065,193 | 2,919,533 | -1,145,660 |
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 | 142 |
| Manufacture of food products | 87 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 57 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 17 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 77 |
| 2025-10 | 84 |
| 2025-09 | 85 |
| 2025-08 | 77 |
| 2025-07 | 96 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 113 |
| SOUTHERN SYNERGY LIMITED | 90 |
| GO SUPERFOODS LTD | 87 |
| BEVIE PARTNERS LIMITED | 86 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 69 |
| NUTRISURE LIMITED | 68 |
| MCCORMICK (UK) LIMITED | 61 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 56 |
| LALLEMAND U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 151 |
| 54m+ | 80 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | 19,086,701 |
| Belgium | 17,819,445 |
| Denmark | 7,140,138 |
| Russia | 7,131,306 |
| United States | 3,265,759 |
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 | 10,240,257 | 8,846,444 | -1,393,813 |
| Belgium | 9,036,481 | 8,782,964 | -253,517 |
| Denmark | 4,155,437 | 2,984,701 | -1,170,736 |
| Russia | 4,014,482 | 3,116,824 | -897,658 |
| United States | 1,627,053 | 1,638,706 | +11,653 |
| Poland | 1,582,982 | 1,513,624 | -69,358 |
| France | 1,400,699 | 1,047,220 | -353,479 |
| Japan | 1,343,347 | 1,041,444 | -301,903 |
| Italy | 893,382 | 950,784 | +57,402 |
| Netherlands | 799,935 | 797,307 | -2,628 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,349,454 |
| XU | 1,804,136 |
| XI | 1,402,154 |
| Italy | 264,273 |
| China | 225,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,539,894 | 1,809,560 | +269,666 |
| XU | 634,495 | 1,169,641 | +535,146 |
| XI | 1,150,489 | 251,665 | -898,824 |
| Italy | 244,082 | 20,191 | -223,891 |
| China | 92,400 | 133,565 | +41,165 |
| Spain | 72,638 | 76,277 | +3,639 |
| Belgium | 27,653 | 34,353 | +6,700 |
| Ireland | 19,158 | 30,470 | +11,312 |
| Mexico | 15,850 | 0 | -15,850 |
| Hungary | 6,514 | 5,679 | -835 |
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) | 52,636,799 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,550,462 |
| Other | 7,349,667 |
| Air transport | 2,798,589 |
| Road transport | 18,486 |
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) | 26,871,479 | 25,765,320 | -1,106,159 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,133,783 | 6,416,679 | -2,717,104 |
| Other | 3,812,080 | 3,537,587 | -274,493 |
| Air transport | 1,249,297 | 1,549,292 | +299,995 |
| Road transport | 18,486 | 0 | -18,486 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,913,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,902,581 |
| Holyhead | 7,896,371 |
| 000 | 7,349,667 |
| Dover | 5,000,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,407,415 | 13,506,272 | -901,143 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,193,733 | 3,708,848 | -1,484,885 |
| Holyhead | 4,135,100 | 3,761,271 | -373,829 |
| 000 | 3,812,080 | 3,537,587 | -274,493 |
| Dover | 2,775,604 | 2,225,029 | -550,575 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,789,185 | 1,970,048 | -819,137 |
| Felixstowe | 1,180,174 | 2,103,923 | +923,749 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,738,708 | 1,443,313 | -295,395 |
| London | 1,486,006 | 1,236,308 | -249,698 |
| Southampton | 1,023,538 | 1,148,881 | +125,343 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 2102
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes active or inactive yeasts, dead single-cell microorganisms (not vaccines), and prepared baking powders. Used in baking and food production