Import/export HS code 21069020: Alcoholic beverage bases
Preparations used to make alcoholic drinks, excluding those with strong fragrances
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,298,008 |
| Netherlands | 18,793,413 |
| Spain | 344,964 |
| Hungary | 144,962 |
| Italy | 142,474 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,006,475 | 11,291,533 | +2,285,058 |
| Netherlands | 9,105,066 | 9,688,347 | +583,281 |
| Spain | 78,837 | 266,127 | +187,290 |
| Hungary | 144,962 | 0 | -144,962 |
| Italy | 58,290 | 84,184 | +25,894 |
| Ireland | 63,997 | 34,928 | -29,069 |
| France | 36,873 | 33,433 | -3,440 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 55,509 | +55,509 |
| Austria | 26,329 | 25,458 | -871 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 20,554 | 0 | -20,554 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,570,501 |
| Netherlands | 18,302,018 |
| Spain | 344,912 |
| Italy | 142,460 |
| France | 63,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,040,131 | 11,530,370 | +2,490,239 |
| Netherlands | 8,861,635 | 9,440,383 | +578,748 |
| Spain | 78,791 | 266,121 | +187,330 |
| Italy | 58,276 | 84,184 | +25,908 |
| France | 36,873 | 26,236 | -10,637 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 55,509 | +55,509 |
| Austria | 26,329 | 25,458 | -871 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 20,554 | 0 | -20,554 |
| Poland | 0 | 16,324 | +16,324 |
| Belgium | 9,497 | 0 | -9,497 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 38,374,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,124,635 |
| Other | 440,695 |
| Air transport | 90,177 |
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) | 17,370,907 | 21,003,536 | +3,632,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 719,181 | 405,454 | -313,727 |
| Other | 405,761 | 34,934 | -370,827 |
| Air transport | 54,582 | 35,595 | -18,987 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,059,232 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,858,068 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,828,351 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,039,869 |
| Felixstowe | 689,183 |
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 | 7,007,929 | 8,051,303 | +1,043,374 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,146,001 | 5,712,067 | +1,566,066 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,959,989 | 3,868,362 | -1,091,627 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,586,738 | 2,453,131 | +866,393 |
| Felixstowe | 134,521 | 554,662 | +420,141 |
| Killingholme | 59,007 | 540,781 | +481,774 |
| 000 | 405,761 | 34,934 | -370,827 |
| Middlesbrough | 95,681 | 149,967 | +54,286 |
| Southampton | 9,048 | 55,509 | +46,461 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 21,366 | 28,788 | +7,422 |
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 | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DOHLER (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| SYMRISE LIMITED | 42 |
| HEINEKEN UK LIMITED | 34 |
| GELATO LINE LIMITED | 18 |
| PRE GEL UK LTD | 11 |
| S LUCA OF MUSSELBURGH LIMITED | 11 |
| ORANKA FRUIT JUICES LIMITED | 8 |
| CHINESE BRITISH ENTERPRISE LTD | 7 |
| JOHN DEWAR AND SONS LIMITED | 6 |
| ALANDA'S (UK) LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,259,531 |
| United States | 596,263 |
| China | 201,856 |
| United Arab Emirates | 199,353 |
| Germany | 192,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 400,641 | 858,890 | +458,249 |
| United States | 183,589 | 412,674 | +229,085 |
| China | 201,856 | 0 | -201,856 |
| United Arab Emirates | 90,266 | 109,087 | +18,821 |
| Germany | 82,735 | 109,903 | +27,168 |
| Ireland | 73,574 | 65,386 | -8,188 |
| Singapore | 23,827 | 102,430 | +78,603 |
| Netherlands | 40,236 | 82,188 | +41,952 |
| South Africa | 26,941 | 62,061 | +35,120 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,471 | 42,728 | +4,257 |
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 | 1,392 |
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 | 124 | 1,268 | +1,144 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,283,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,438,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 215,289 |
| Road transport | 27,597 |
| Other | 1,399 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,145,820 | 1,138,119 | -7,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 381,635 | 1,056,578 | +674,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,614 | 149,675 | +84,061 |
| Road transport | 27,597 | 0 | -27,597 |
| Other | 131 | 1,268 | +1,137 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,121,489 |
| London Gateway Port | 897,019 |
| East Midlands Airport | 672,750 |
| Felixstowe | 390,865 |
| ZLC | 226,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 555,384 | 566,105 | +10,721 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,692 | 882,327 | +867,635 |
| East Midlands Airport | 392,204 | 280,546 | -111,658 |
| Felixstowe | 337,586 | 53,279 | -284,307 |
| ZLC | 98,067 | 128,725 | +30,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 101,999 | 98,747 | -3,252 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,816 | 107,950 | +50,134 |
| Liverpool Docks | 29,357 | 48,957 | +19,600 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,074 | 51,696 | +39,622 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 51,053 | +51,053 |
Quick facts
HS code: 21069020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Preparations used to make alcoholic drinks, excluding those with strong fragrances