Import/export HS code 21021010: Culture yeast
Specialized yeast used for fermentation in food and beverage production
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,769,562 |
| Switzerland | 3,918,928 |
| Denmark | 1,910,341 |
| Austria | 1,497,995 |
| Germany | 751,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,327,815 | 3,441,747 | +113,932 |
| Switzerland | 1,784,388 | 2,134,540 | +350,152 |
| Denmark | 1,026,802 | 883,539 | -143,263 |
| Austria | 790,817 | 707,178 | -83,639 |
| Germany | 395,159 | 356,106 | -39,053 |
| Italy | 195,748 | 218,476 | +22,728 |
| Canada | 277,091 | 124,022 | -153,069 |
| France | 174,281 | 71,077 | -103,204 |
| Netherlands | 104,691 | 83,780 | -20,911 |
| United States | 23,848 | 110,164 | +86,316 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2,685,386 |
| Germany | 1,623,361 |
| Denmark | 1,526,497 |
| Poland | 1,383,989 |
| Canada | 585,969 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 1,534,031 | 1,151,355 | -382,676 |
| Germany | 844,784 | 778,577 | -66,207 |
| Denmark | 753,120 | 773,377 | +20,257 |
| Poland | 604,535 | 779,454 | +174,919 |
| Canada | 405,660 | 180,309 | -225,351 |
| South Africa | 0 | 457,299 | +457,299 |
| Sweden | 190,887 | 181,323 | -9,564 |
| United Kingdom | 157,745 | 136,199 | -21,546 |
| United States | 27,720 | 111,141 | +83,421 |
| France | 80,033 | 46,545 | -33,488 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 2 | +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) | 7,633,407 |
| Other | 6,731,721 |
| Air transport | 1,311,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 786,742 |
| Road transport | 54,325 |
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) | 3,825,019 | 3,808,388 | -16,631 |
| Other | 3,300,573 | 3,431,148 | +130,575 |
| Air transport | 679,485 | 632,438 | -47,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 422,972 | 363,770 | -59,202 |
| Road transport | 0 | 54,325 | +54,325 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 6,731,721 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,498,679 |
| Dover | 1,559,941 |
| Purfleet | 942,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 800,076 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,300,573 | 3,431,148 | +130,575 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,453,102 | 2,045,577 | -407,525 |
| Dover | 1,013,924 | 546,017 | -467,907 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 942,723 | +942,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 427,486 | 372,590 | -54,896 |
| East Midlands Airport | 315,413 | 437,547 | +122,134 |
| Manchester Airport | 128,498 | 62,824 | -65,674 |
| Southampton | 138,246 | 48,158 | -90,088 |
| London Stansted Airport | 84,182 | 100,610 | +16,428 |
| Liverpool Docks | 93,262 | 90,779 | -2,483 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEVIE PARTNERS LIMITED | 46 |
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 39 |
| LALLEMAND U.K. LIMITED | 36 |
| MURPHY & SON LIMITED | 24 |
| LOUGHRAN BREWERS SELECT LIMITED | 20 |
| LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION UK LIMITED | 17 |
| BEAVERTOWN BREWERY LTD | 14 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 12 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 12 |
| NORTHERN MONK BREWING CO. LTD | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Russia | 5,664,923 |
| Denmark | 3,458,436 |
| Japan | 2,282,348 |
| United States | 984,156 |
| Belgium | 895,927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russia | 2,984,111 | 2,680,812 | -303,299 |
| Denmark | 1,782,288 | 1,676,148 | -106,140 |
| Japan | 1,291,473 | 990,875 | -300,598 |
| United States | 401,053 | 583,103 | +182,050 |
| Belgium | 98,201 | 797,726 | +699,525 |
| Ireland | 368,840 | 181,058 | -187,782 |
| France | 315,339 | 223,532 | -91,807 |
| Poland | 167,990 | 145,378 | -22,612 |
| China | 0 | 191,642 | +191,642 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,030 | 171,875 | +169,845 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 95,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 34,004 | 61,726 | +27,722 |
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) | 9,925,991 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,209,273 |
| Air transport | 1,017,461 |
| Other | 95,730 |
| Road transport | 1,330 |
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) | 4,624,158 | 5,301,833 | +677,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,854,168 | 2,355,105 | -499,063 |
| Air transport | 493,773 | 523,688 | +29,915 |
| Other | 34,004 | 61,726 | +27,722 |
| Road transport | 1,330 | 0 | -1,330 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,527,910 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,543,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,411,002 |
| Felixstowe | 1,355,809 |
| Liverpool Docks | 707,610 |
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 | 2,269,164 | 2,258,746 | -10,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,477,291 | 2,066,358 | +589,067 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,753,745 | 1,657,257 | -96,488 |
| Felixstowe | 577,949 | 777,860 | +199,911 |
| Liverpool Docks | 417,480 | 290,130 | -127,350 |
| Southampton | 234,300 | 453,654 | +219,354 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 552,190 | 93,129 | -459,061 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 108,210 | 322,173 | +213,963 |
| East Midlands Airport | 182,503 | 158,605 | -23,898 |
| London Stansted Airport | 120,583 | 7,601 | -112,982 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21021010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specialized yeast used for fermentation in food and beverage production