Import/export HS code 210220: Inactive yeasts and dead microorganisms
Non-living yeasts and single-cell microorganisms, often used as food additives or supplements
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 24,522,669 |
| Netherlands | 16,959,303 |
| Brazil | 11,475,063 |
| United States | 8,120,850 |
| China | 7,754,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,934,232 | 11,588,437 | -1,345,795 |
| Netherlands | 9,992,423 | 6,966,880 | -3,025,543 |
| Brazil | 6,576,878 | 4,898,185 | -1,678,693 |
| United States | 6,056,891 | 2,063,959 | -3,992,932 |
| China | 4,038,626 | 3,716,265 | -322,361 |
| Switzerland | 3,308,972 | 3,679,990 | +371,018 |
| France | 3,119,261 | 2,310,492 | -808,769 |
| Mexico | 2,082,163 | 1,751,086 | -331,077 |
| Italy | 1,163,441 | 2,392,541 | +1,229,100 |
| Germany | 2,160,575 | 1,236,451 | -924,124 |
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 | 21,112,671 |
| Brazil | 15,124,935 |
| China | 11,987,784 |
| South Korea | 9,212,766 |
| Estonia | 7,194,638 |
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 | 10,967,188 | 10,145,483 | -821,705 |
| Brazil | 9,518,125 | 5,606,810 | -3,911,315 |
| China | 6,539,981 | 5,447,803 | -1,092,178 |
| South Korea | 6,290,446 | 2,922,320 | -3,368,126 |
| Estonia | 3,622,009 | 3,572,629 | -49,380 |
| Italy | 3,922,953 | 2,920,824 | -1,002,129 |
| United States | 4,212,804 | 2,032,742 | -2,180,062 |
| Denmark | 2,162,427 | 2,182,550 | +20,123 |
| Mexico | 2,140,072 | 1,757,141 | -382,931 |
| Germany | 2,221,415 | 1,444,836 | -776,579 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
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 | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 5 | +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) | 51,605,179 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,882,928 |
| Other | 6,064,652 |
| Air transport | 2,555,123 |
| Rail transport | 32,208 |
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) | 27,418,587 | 24,186,592 | -3,231,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,502,012 | 19,380,916 | -10,121,096 |
| Other | 3,925,171 | 2,139,481 | -1,785,690 |
| Air transport | 1,237,789 | 1,317,334 | +79,545 |
| Rail transport | 11,234 | 20,974 | +9,740 |
| Road transport | 0 | 27,990 | +27,990 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 20,449,147 |
| Dover | 18,240,834 |
| Felixstowe | 10,277,838 |
| Purfleet | 9,853,092 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,829,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 13,954,214 | 6,494,933 | -7,459,281 |
| Dover | 11,254,762 | 6,986,072 | -4,268,690 |
| Felixstowe | 5,687,948 | 4,589,890 | -1,098,058 |
| Purfleet | 2,610,281 | 7,242,811 | +4,632,530 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,311,071 | 2,518,644 | -1,792,427 |
| Southampton | 2,816,590 | 3,584,195 | +767,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,691,476 | 2,523,670 | -1,167,806 |
| 000 | 3,925,171 | 2,139,481 | -1,785,690 |
| London | 3,331,236 | 2,324,019 | -1,007,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,291,130 | 2,028,112 | -263,018 |
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 | 63 |
| Manufacture of food products | 53 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 8 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-11 | 39 |
| 2025-10 | 47 |
| 2025-09 | 46 |
| 2025-08 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITMAN LABORATORIES LIMITED | 113 |
| SOUTHERN SYNERGY LIMITED | 91 |
| GO SUPERFOODS LTD | 87 |
| NUTRISURE LIMITED | 67 |
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 65 |
| BIOMAR LIMITED | 49 |
| FRANK WRIGHT LIMITED | 48 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 48 |
| SYNERGY FLAVOURS LIMITED | 47 |
| LALLEMAND ANIMAL NUTRITION UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 13,264,502 |
| Ireland | 4,079,663 |
| France | 1,697,524 |
| Brazil | 1,090,323 |
| United States | 744,430 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,835,579 | 6,428,923 | -406,656 |
| Ireland | 2,113,293 | 1,966,370 | -146,923 |
| France | 810,908 | 886,616 | +75,708 |
| Brazil | 691,675 | 398,648 | -293,027 |
| United States | 261,420 | 483,010 | +221,590 |
| Netherlands | 380,585 | 249,699 | -130,886 |
| Estonia | 202,866 | 213,604 | +10,738 |
| Poland | 135,812 | 184,269 | +48,457 |
| Malaysia | 201,188 | 113,378 | -87,810 |
| Saudi Arabia | 164,321 | 119,204 | -45,117 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 216,853 |
| XI | 163,700 |
| Spain | 147,394 |
| France | 52,880 |
| Ireland | 4,372 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 95,291 | 121,562 | +26,271 |
| XI | 72,115 | 91,585 | +19,470 |
| Spain | 76,394 | 71,000 | -5,394 |
| France | 44,762 | 8,118 | -36,644 |
| Ireland | 4,372 | 0 | -4,372 |
| Mexico | 4,218 | 0 | -4,218 |
| United States | 3,846 | 0 | -3,846 |
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) | 20,739,257 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,788,736 |
| Other | 597,393 |
| Air transport | 411,086 |
| Road transport | 17,156 |
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) | 10,620,163 | 10,119,094 | -501,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,278,678 | 1,510,058 | -768,620 |
| Other | 301,742 | 295,651 | -6,091 |
| Air transport | 209,177 | 201,909 | -7,268 |
| Road transport | 17,156 | 0 | -17,156 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,028,630 |
| Holyhead | 2,516,553 |
| London | 2,410,373 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,562,505 |
| Felixstowe | 981,086 |
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 | 7,192,258 | 6,836,372 | -355,886 |
| Holyhead | 1,168,406 | 1,348,147 | +179,741 |
| London | 1,380,257 | 1,030,116 | -350,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,092,241 | 470,264 | -621,977 |
| Felixstowe | 380,180 | 600,906 | +220,726 |
| Liverpool Docks | 555,304 | 383,414 | -171,890 |
| Southampton | 245,020 | 363,395 | +118,375 |
| 000 | 301,742 | 295,651 | -6,091 |
| Immingham Docks | 425,830 | 119,001 | -306,829 |
| Harwich | 137,347 | 140,079 | +2,732 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 210220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-living yeasts and single-cell microorganisms, often used as food additives or supplements