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 | 16,752,664 |
| China | 2,430,320 |
| Ireland | 2,421,764 |
| Italy | 1,600,401 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,354,488 |
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 | 7,747,907 | 9,004,757 | +1,256,850 |
| China | 1,327,952 | 1,102,368 | -225,584 |
| Ireland | 1,232,266 | 1,189,498 | -42,768 |
| Italy | 822,752 | 777,649 | -45,103 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,197,188 | 157,300 | -1,039,888 |
| Germany | 533,783 | 251,002 | -282,781 |
| XS | 698,225 | 0 | -698,225 |
| Austria | 125,010 | 447,968 | +322,958 |
| Canada | 100,183 | 192,888 | +92,705 |
| Denmark | 197,247 | 71,561 | -125,686 |
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 | 4,939,411 |
| China | 3,179,905 |
| Italy | 1,763,501 |
| XS | 698,225 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 557,563 |
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 | 2,658,151 | 2,281,260 | -376,891 |
| China | 1,988,126 | 1,191,779 | -796,347 |
| Italy | 986,817 | 776,684 | -210,133 |
| XS | 698,225 | 0 | -698,225 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 557,563 | 0 | -557,563 |
| Mexico | 280,966 | 168,369 | -112,597 |
| France | 122,039 | 242,434 | +120,395 |
| Austria | 253,012 | 111,116 | -141,896 |
| Canada | 99,170 | 248,068 | +148,898 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 13,747,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,227,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,649,132 |
| Air transport | 1,426,323 |
| 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 | 6,184,077 | 7,563,867 | +1,379,790 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,436,738 | 3,790,893 | -645,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,002,721 | 1,646,411 | -1,356,310 |
| Air transport | 807,103 | 619,220 | -187,883 |
| 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 | 13,747,944 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,271,729 |
| Dover | 2,753,530 |
| Felixstowe | 1,810,736 |
| Southampton | 1,584,317 |
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 | 6,184,077 | 7,563,867 | +1,379,790 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,823,324 | 2,448,405 | -374,919 |
| Dover | 1,466,516 | 1,287,014 | -179,502 |
| Felixstowe | 973,771 | 836,965 | -136,806 |
| Southampton | 1,182,806 | 401,511 | -781,295 |
| East Midlands Airport | 391,104 | 251,069 | -140,035 |
| Immingham Docks | 238,339 | 193,914 | -44,425 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 103,288 | 195,157 | +91,869 |
| London Gateway Port | 220,559 | 73,748 | -146,811 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEVIE PARTNERS LIMITED | 77 |
| CHARLES FARAM & CO.,LIMITED | 46 |
| HAMBLETON BARD LIMITED | 37 |
| ADM PROTEXIN LIMITED | 28 |
| LEHVOSS UK LIMITED | 25 |
| MURPHY & SON LIMITED | 24 |
| CULTECH LTD | 23 |
| MUNTONS PLC | 21 |
| OXOID LIMITED | 19 |
| DANISCO (UK) LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 5,904,129 |
| Poland | 2,337,115 |
| Italy | 1,631,266 |
| United States | 1,625,937 |
| Russia | 1,125,287 |
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 | 2,877,850 | 3,026,279 | +148,429 |
| Poland | 1,185,858 | 1,151,257 | -34,601 |
| Italy | 737,895 | 893,371 | +155,476 |
| United States | 833,472 | 792,465 | -41,007 |
| Russia | 577,589 | 547,698 | -29,891 |
| Australia | 354,856 | 512,417 | +157,561 |
| China | 32,328 | 815,610 | +783,282 |
| Canada | 338,995 | 373,686 | +34,691 |
| Netherlands | 310,674 | 330,925 | +20,251 |
| Latvia | 587,769 | 13,920 | -573,849 |
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 | 3,294,278 |
| XU | 865,244 |
| XI | 863,602 |
| Ireland | 27,523 |
| Belgium | 27,167 |
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 | 1,492,836 | 1,801,442 | +308,606 |
| XU | 204,044 | 661,200 | +457,156 |
| XI | 775,015 | 88,587 | -686,428 |
| Ireland | 2,021 | 25,502 | +23,481 |
| Belgium | 8,217 | 18,950 | +10,733 |
| 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) | 9,265,609 |
| Other | 5,079,512 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,440,170 |
| Air transport | 1,176,564 |
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) | 4,523,282 | 4,742,327 | +219,045 |
| Other | 2,482,133 | 2,597,379 | +115,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,695,175 | 1,744,995 | +49,820 |
| Air transport | 445,159 | 731,405 | +286,246 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,256,371 |
| 000 | 5,079,512 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,372,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,137,611 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,112,883 |
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 | 3,212,556 | 3,043,815 | -168,741 |
| 000 | 2,482,133 | 2,597,379 | +115,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 830,512 | 542,406 | -288,106 |
| London Gateway Port | 423,024 | 714,587 | +291,563 |
| Liverpool Docks | 661,853 | 451,030 | -210,823 |
| Southampton | 449,062 | 539,600 | +90,538 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 227,594 | 554,018 | +326,424 |
| Felixstowe | 112,445 | 556,224 | +443,779 |
| Holyhead | 228,816 | 338,884 | +110,068 |
| Manchester Airport | 157,893 | 110,395 | -47,498 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21021090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous active yeasts used in various industries