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 | 4,758,236 |
| Belgium | 3,261,592 |
| Portugal | 3,149,882 |
| France | 2,994,453 |
| Turkey | 949,604 |
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 | 2,489,714 | 2,268,522 | -221,192 |
| Belgium | 1,581,597 | 1,679,995 | +98,398 |
| Portugal | 1,653,849 | 1,496,033 | -157,816 |
| France | 1,701,426 | 1,293,027 | -408,399 |
| Turkey | 626,657 | 322,947 | -303,710 |
| Germany | 162,206 | 291,279 | +129,073 |
| Netherlands | 201,434 | 71,046 | -130,388 |
| Austria | 203,875 | 32,980 | -170,895 |
| Romania | 107,675 | 104,580 | -3,095 |
| Cyprus | 112,807 | 53,197 | -59,610 |
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 | 5,056,207 |
| Portugal | 3,215,605 |
| France | 2,930,334 |
| Belgium | 2,097,561 |
| Germany | 1,300,280 |
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 | 2,634,632 | 2,421,575 | -213,057 |
| Portugal | 1,710,984 | 1,504,621 | -206,363 |
| France | 1,655,816 | 1,274,518 | -381,298 |
| Belgium | 1,020,670 | 1,076,891 | +56,221 |
| Germany | 633,945 | 666,335 | +32,390 |
| Turkey | 698,845 | 358,384 | -340,461 |
| Romania | 123,047 | 133,038 | +9,991 |
| Austria | 93,803 | 124,803 | +31,000 |
| China | 113,319 | 103,316 | -10,003 |
| Cyprus | 112,807 | 53,197 | -59,610 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| 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) | 14,022,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,941,356 |
| Air transport | 208,583 |
| Other | 81,505 |
| Road transport | 1,130 |
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) | 7,428,774 | 6,594,187 | -834,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,716,652 | 1,224,704 | -491,948 |
| Air transport | 105,309 | 103,274 | -2,035 |
| Other | 47,403 | 34,102 | -13,301 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,130 | +1,130 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,761,173 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,730,783 |
| Felixstowe | 1,240,708 |
| Hull | 997,684 |
| London | 785,527 |
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 | 3,573,651 | 3,187,522 | -386,129 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,082,889 | 2,647,894 | -434,995 |
| Felixstowe | 729,812 | 510,896 | -218,916 |
| Hull | 488,321 | 509,363 | +21,042 |
| London | 381,578 | 403,949 | +22,371 |
| London Gateway Port | 326,527 | 84,094 | -242,433 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,901 | 112,448 | -5,453 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,724 | 106,677 | +34,953 |
| Middlesbrough | 70,504 | 76,161 | +5,657 |
| Portsmouth | 68,511 | 73,987 | +5,476 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of food products | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEREFORM LIMITED | 47 |
| PURATOS LIMITED | 47 |
| LIDL UK TRADING LIMITED | 44 |
| GIMA (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| MARION TRADING LTD | 29 |
| GB INGREDIENTS LIMITED | 27 |
| TASTY BAKE LIMITED | 25 |
| LESAFFRE UK AND IRELAND LIMITED | 23 |
| 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+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | 3,347,821 |
| Ireland | 2,155,293 |
| Indonesia | 97,839 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 78,627 |
| Netherlands | 75,521 |
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 | 2,051,560 | 1,296,261 | -755,299 |
| Ireland | 1,378,076 | 777,217 | -600,859 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 97,839 | +97,839 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 78,627 | +78,627 |
| Netherlands | 5,454 | 70,067 | +64,613 |
| British Virgin Islands | 4,317 | 70,338 | +66,021 |
| France | 37,656 | 7,347 | -30,309 |
| Barbados | 0 | 35,815 | +35,815 |
| South Africa | 16,945 | 17,834 | +889 |
| 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 | 264,273 |
| XU | 81,146 |
| XI | 39,284 |
| Belgium | 29,752 |
| 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 | 244,082 | 20,191 | -223,891 |
| XU | 29,722 | 51,424 | +21,702 |
| XI | 37,680 | 1,604 | -36,076 |
| Belgium | 16,822 | 12,930 | -3,892 |
| 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) | 3,619,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,101,095 |
| Other | 414,472 |
| Air transport | 53,133 |
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) | 1,765,091 | 1,854,383 | +89,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,487,985 | 613,110 | -874,875 |
| Other | 328,323 | 86,149 | -242,174 |
| Air transport | 21,744 | 31,389 | +9,645 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,399,303 |
| Holyhead | 1,367,972 |
| 000 | 414,472 |
| Liverpool Docks | 350,135 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 288,955 |
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 | 2,041,622 | 1,357,681 | -683,941 |
| Holyhead | 915,205 | 452,767 | -462,438 |
| 000 | 328,323 | 86,149 | -242,174 |
| Liverpool Docks | 116,634 | 233,501 | +116,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,462 | 225,493 | +162,031 |
| Portsmouth | 30,951 | 102,381 | +71,430 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,857 | 64,073 | +43,216 |
| Heysham | 22,875 | 14,064 | -8,811 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 30,247 | +30,247 |
| ZLC | 20,744 | 1,142 | -19,602 |
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