Import/export HS code 21021090: Various active yeasts
Miscellaneous active yeasts used in various industries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,062,862 |
| Ireland | 2,377,952 |
| China | 2,362,104 |
| Italy | 1,528,400 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,267,934 |
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 | 7,680,060 | 8,382,802 | +702,742 |
| Ireland | 1,239,787 | 1,138,165 | -101,622 |
| China | 1,258,337 | 1,103,767 | -154,570 |
| Italy | 852,230 | 676,170 | -176,060 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,110,634 | 157,300 | -953,334 |
| Germany | 520,992 | 321,086 | -199,906 |
| Austria | 123,485 | 450,178 | +326,693 |
| Canada | 155,477 | 149,189 | -6,288 |
| Denmark | 199,739 | 79,784 | -119,955 |
| United States | 155,845 | 110,092 | -45,753 |
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 | 5,029,940 |
| China | 3,021,975 |
| Italy | 1,704,676 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 557,563 |
| Mexico | 444,265 |
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 | 2,602,863 | 2,427,077 | -175,786 |
| China | 1,828,797 | 1,193,178 | -635,619 |
| Italy | 1,016,295 | 688,381 | -327,914 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 557,563 | 0 | -557,563 |
| Mexico | 298,794 | 145,471 | -153,323 |
| France | 148,877 | 236,351 | +87,474 |
| Austria | 251,487 | 112,344 | -139,143 |
| Canada | 154,464 | 204,369 | +49,905 |
| United States | 161,246 | 191,169 | +29,923 |
| Qatar | 0 | 318,146 | +318,146 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 13,006,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,201,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,652,842 |
| Air transport | 1,458,609 |
| Road transport | 138,404 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 6,132,023 | 6,874,243 | +742,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,268,864 | 3,932,605 | -336,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,947,196 | 1,705,646 | -1,241,550 |
| Air transport | 886,124 | 572,485 | -313,639 |
| Road transport | 99,973 | 38,431 | -61,542 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 13,006,266 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,235,431 |
| Dover | 2,758,935 |
| Felixstowe | 1,742,520 |
| Southampton | 1,497,763 |
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 | 6,132,023 | 6,874,243 | +742,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,743,410 | 2,492,021 | -251,389 |
| Dover | 1,496,060 | 1,262,875 | -233,185 |
| Felixstowe | 902,690 | 839,830 | -62,860 |
| Southampton | 1,096,883 | 400,880 | -696,003 |
| East Midlands Airport | 413,297 | 253,216 | -160,081 |
| Immingham Docks | 225,548 | 221,450 | -4,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 220,559 | 138,483 | -82,076 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 163,764 | 145,269 | -18,495 |
| ZLC | 230,982 | 38,431 | -192,551 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEVIE PARTNERS LIMITED | 78 |
| CHARLES FARAM & CO.,LIMITED | 47 |
| HAMBLETON BARD LIMITED | 38 |
| ADM PROTEXIN LIMITED | 28 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| CULTECH LTD | 24 |
| MURPHY & SON LIMITED | 24 |
| MUNTONS PLC | 21 |
| BRYAN W. NASH & SONS LIMITED | 20 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 5,905,297 |
| Poland | 2,375,204 |
| United States | 1,625,937 |
| Italy | 1,610,580 |
| Russia | 1,128,311 |
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 | 2,992,325 | 2,912,972 | -79,353 |
| Poland | 1,297,741 | 1,077,463 | -220,278 |
| United States | 906,470 | 719,467 | -187,003 |
| Italy | 712,523 | 898,057 | +185,534 |
| Russia | 680,282 | 448,029 | -232,253 |
| Australia | 306,088 | 605,341 | +299,253 |
| China | 50,422 | 800,958 | +750,536 |
| Canada | 356,153 | 350,354 | -5,799 |
| Netherlands | 341,412 | 302,619 | -38,793 |
| Latvia | 465,128 | 13,920 | -451,208 |
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 | 3,224,319 |
| XI | 876,527 |
| Ireland | 27,523 |
| Belgium | 26,943 |
| Portugal | 1,264 |
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 | 1,539,350 | 1,684,969 | +145,619 |
| XI | 786,925 | 89,602 | -697,323 |
| Ireland | 2,021 | 25,502 | +23,481 |
| Belgium | 8,651 | 18,292 | +9,641 |
| Portugal | 0 | 1,264 | +1,264 |
| Germany | 0 | 434 | +434 |
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) | 9,202,907 |
| Other | 5,066,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,536,620 |
| Air transport | 1,076,807 |
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) | 4,652,869 | 4,550,038 | -102,831 |
| Other | 2,568,931 | 2,497,139 | -71,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,802,326 | 1,734,294 | -68,032 |
| Air transport | 371,180 | 705,627 | +334,447 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,109,100 |
| 000 | 5,066,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,377,351 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,244,714 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,106,709 |
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 | 3,193,342 | 2,915,758 | -277,584 |
| 000 | 2,568,931 | 2,497,139 | -71,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 835,309 | 542,042 | -293,267 |
| London Gateway Port | 497,572 | 747,142 | +249,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 711,779 | 394,930 | -316,849 |
| Southampton | 464,241 | 521,417 | +57,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 204,526 | 542,196 | +337,670 |
| Felixstowe | 112,445 | 556,224 | +443,779 |
| Holyhead | 231,704 | 343,996 | +112,292 |
| London | 248,182 | 0 | -248,182 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21021090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous active yeasts used in various industries