Import/export HS code 21021031: Dried active yeast
Dehydrated active yeast, often used in baking for long shelf life
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,809,589 |
| Belgium | 3,302,392 |
| Portugal | 3,032,643 |
| France | 2,864,575 |
| Turkey | 844,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,464,863 | 2,344,726 | -120,137 |
| Belgium | 1,635,467 | 1,666,925 | +31,458 |
| Portugal | 1,696,037 | 1,336,606 | -359,431 |
| France | 1,579,977 | 1,284,598 | -295,379 |
| Turkey | 563,029 | 281,744 | -281,285 |
| Germany | 90,352 | 286,612 | +196,260 |
| Netherlands | 187,576 | 81,048 | -106,528 |
| Romania | 107,675 | 104,580 | -3,095 |
| Cyprus | 106,562 | 47,531 | -59,031 |
| Denmark | 91,674 | 59,762 | -31,912 |
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 | 5,027,611 |
| Portugal | 3,098,366 |
| France | 2,795,171 |
| Belgium | 2,093,040 |
| Germany | 1,326,124 |
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 | 2,537,762 | 2,489,849 | -47,913 |
| Portugal | 1,753,172 | 1,345,194 | -407,978 |
| France | 1,537,943 | 1,257,228 | -280,715 |
| Belgium | 1,055,431 | 1,037,609 | -17,822 |
| Germany | 653,214 | 672,910 | +19,696 |
| Turkey | 640,095 | 320,347 | -319,748 |
| Romania | 123,047 | 133,038 | +9,991 |
| China | 111,949 | 105,364 | -6,585 |
| Austria | 61,176 | 144,358 | +83,182 |
| Cyprus | 106,562 | 47,531 | -59,031 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 13,545,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,891,162 |
| Air transport | 196,407 |
| Other | 81,423 |
| Road transport | 53,801 |
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) | 7,045,939 | 6,499,346 | -546,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,711,340 | 1,179,822 | -531,518 |
| Air transport | 98,052 | 98,355 | +303 |
| Other | 49,425 | 31,998 | -17,427 |
| Road transport | 0 | 53,801 | +53,801 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,508,531 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,500,972 |
| Felixstowe | 1,156,182 |
| Hull | 988,324 |
| London | 812,911 |
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 | 3,607,724 | 2,900,807 | -706,917 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,703,881 | 2,797,091 | +93,210 |
| Felixstowe | 665,631 | 490,551 | -175,080 |
| Hull | 482,114 | 506,210 | +24,096 |
| London | 395,420 | 417,491 | +22,071 |
| London Gateway Port | 330,408 | 69,209 | -261,199 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,970 | 110,379 | -9,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,348 | 103,165 | +23,817 |
| Middlesbrough | 72,318 | 80,543 | +8,225 |
| Portsmouth | 73,251 | 74,493 | +1,242 |
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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 48 |
| PURATOS LIMITED | 48 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 45 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 29 |
| GB INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 27 |
| TASTY BAKE LIMITED | 25 |
| LESAFFRE UK AND IRELAND LIMITED | 24 |
| INTERLINK DIRECT LIMITED | 23 |
| COINSTONE 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 | 33 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 3,377,010 |
| Ireland | 2,078,216 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 173,338 |
| Canada | 138,002 |
| Indonesia | 97,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 2,087,773 | 1,289,237 | -798,536 |
| Ireland | 1,321,397 | 756,819 | -564,578 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 173,338 | +173,338 |
| Canada | 0 | 138,002 | +138,002 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 97,839 | +97,839 |
| British Virgin Islands | 8,923 | 65,732 | +56,809 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 71,119 | +71,119 |
| France | 37,489 | 0 | -37,489 |
| Barbados | 9,013 | 26,802 | +17,789 |
| China | 0 | 30,247 | +30,247 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 246,336 |
| XI | 39,441 |
| Belgium | 28,844 |
| Ireland | 17 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 240,274 | 6,062 | -234,212 |
| XI | 37,854 | 1,587 | -36,267 |
| Belgium | 16,384 | 12,460 | -3,924 |
| Ireland | 17 | 0 | -17 |
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) | 3,694,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,199,786 |
| Other | 404,751 |
| Air transport | 37,586 |
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) | 1,753,934 | 1,940,878 | +186,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,479,765 | 720,021 | -759,744 |
| Other | 337,799 | 66,952 | -270,847 |
| Air transport | 4,799 | 32,787 | +27,988 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,428,492 |
| Holyhead | 1,285,268 |
| Liverpool Docks | 428,912 |
| 000 | 404,751 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 374,625 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,077,835 | 1,350,657 | -727,178 |
| Holyhead | 830,314 | 454,954 | -375,360 |
| Liverpool Docks | 131,102 | 297,810 | +166,708 |
| 000 | 337,799 | 66,952 | -270,847 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,162 | 316,463 | +258,301 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,463 | 122,564 | +97,101 |
| Portsmouth | 42,210 | 91,122 | +48,912 |
| Heysham | 22,875 | 14,064 | -8,811 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 30,247 | +30,247 |
| Felixstowe | 1,544 | 13,265 | +11,721 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21021031
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dehydrated active yeast, often used in baking for long shelf life