Import/export HS code 2206: Fermented drinks like cider and mead
Fermented beverages such as cider, perry, mead, saké, or mixed drinks with non-alcoholic beverages
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 165,236,368 |
| Sweden | 151,169,767 |
| Jamaica | 33,027,042 |
| Germany | 15,471,880 |
| Japan | 7,622,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 86,944,073 | 78,292,295 | -8,651,778 |
| Sweden | 76,361,581 | 74,808,186 | -1,553,395 |
| Jamaica | 18,400,726 | 14,626,316 | -3,774,410 |
| Germany | 7,894,316 | 7,577,564 | -316,752 |
| Japan | 3,065,124 | 4,557,355 | +1,492,231 |
| Belgium | 2,212,328 | 3,387,885 | +1,175,557 |
| Spain | 2,675,027 | 2,436,926 | -238,101 |
| France | 1,731,265 | 2,784,712 | +1,053,447 |
| Italy | 1,330,256 | 1,814,066 | +483,810 |
| Netherlands | 988,896 | 818,581 | -170,315 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 147,783,910 |
| Ireland | 108,148,564 |
| Jamaica | 33,027,042 |
| Germany | 18,925,368 |
| Japan | 8,489,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 74,534,566 | 73,249,344 | -1,285,222 |
| Ireland | 55,209,408 | 52,939,156 | -2,270,252 |
| Jamaica | 18,400,726 | 14,626,316 | -3,774,410 |
| Germany | 9,248,150 | 9,677,218 | +429,068 |
| Japan | 3,445,124 | 5,044,395 | +1,599,271 |
| Spain | 3,238,652 | 2,666,472 | -572,180 |
| France | 1,604,942 | 3,202,039 | +1,597,097 |
| Italy | 1,428,090 | 1,840,022 | +411,932 |
| China | 873,764 | 868,289 | -5,475 |
| United States | 711,602 | 597,081 | -114,521 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Inner London - East | 23 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 22 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 |
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 | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 16 | 21 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Essex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 7 | +3 |
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) | 174,800,271 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 129,548,996 |
| Other | 90,695,348 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 8,103,037 |
| Air transport | 1,299,618 |
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) | 96,699,845 | 78,100,426 | -18,599,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,065,324 | 73,483,672 | +17,418,348 |
| Other | 55,121,703 | 35,573,645 | -19,548,058 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 8,103,037 | +8,103,037 |
| Air transport | 306,414 | 993,204 | +686,790 |
| Road transport | 104,324 | 16,418 | -87,906 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 103,189,425 |
| 000 | 90,695,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 51,351,276 |
| Holyhead | 40,835,833 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,837,420 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 51,984,484 | 51,204,941 | -779,543 |
| 000 | 55,121,703 | 35,573,645 | -19,548,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,789,663 | 25,561,613 | -228,050 |
| Holyhead | 19,624,325 | 21,211,508 | +1,587,183 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,833,740 | 12,003,680 | -3,830,060 |
| Milford | 11,939,268 | 8,732,574 | -3,206,694 |
| London | 5,688,253 | 6,913,861 | +1,225,608 |
| Ayr Harbour | 3,957,615 | 7,336,890 | +3,379,275 |
| 499 | 15,173 | 9,093,012 | +9,077,839 |
| Heysham | 4,695,768 | 4,404,979 | -290,789 |
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 | 153 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 75 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 15 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 67 |
| 2025-11 | 72 |
| 2025-10 | 72 |
| 2025-09 | 67 |
| 2025-08 | 71 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAZAKI FOODS LIMITED | 120 |
| JFC (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| GALLO VINEYARDS INC | 115 |
| WISMETTAC HARRO FOODS LIMITED | 104 |
| JAPAN CENTRE GROUP LIMITED | 102 |
| JAPAN FOOD EXPRESS LIMITED | 98 |
| KOREA FOODS COMPANY LIMITED | 92 |
| H MART EUROPE LIMITED | 78 |
| WORLD WISE FOODS LIMITED | 77 |
| GLEN GRANT LIMITED | 70 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 94 |
| 0-1m | 53 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | 16,873,584 |
| Canada | 11,433,218 |
| United States | 8,523,379 |
| France | 5,950,666 |
| Netherlands | 4,802,730 |
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 | 8,886,095 | 7,987,489 | -898,606 |
| Canada | 6,566,015 | 4,867,203 | -1,698,812 |
| United States | 4,976,165 | 3,547,214 | -1,428,951 |
| France | 2,702,412 | 3,248,254 | +545,842 |
| Netherlands | 2,550,347 | 2,252,383 | -297,964 |
| Spain | 1,753,488 | 1,665,368 | -88,120 |
| Finland | 1,593,397 | 1,254,907 | -338,490 |
| Norway | 862,239 | 766,534 | -95,705 |
| Thailand | 758,453 | 524,906 | -233,547 |
| Germany | 581,450 | 494,767 | -86,683 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,454,436 |
| Sweden | 514,870 |
| XI | 281,485 |
| Germany | 61,064 |
| South Africa | 25,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,246,644 | 1,207,792 | -38,852 |
| Sweden | 288,340 | 226,530 | -61,810 |
| XI | 113,935 | 167,550 | +53,615 |
| Germany | 24,900 | 36,164 | +11,264 |
| South Africa | 13,431 | 11,790 | -1,641 |
| China | 3,928 | 3,845 | -83 |
| New Zealand | 7,763 | 0 | -7,763 |
| Belgium | 353 | 2,724 | +2,371 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,198 | +1,198 |
| Japan | 77 | 0 | -77 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,672,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,815,543 |
| Other | 3,768,402 |
| Air transport | 243,046 |
| Road transport | 8,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,569,293 | 19,103,340 | -5,465,953 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,974,469 | 12,841,074 | -133,395 |
| Other | 2,050,020 | 1,718,382 | -331,638 |
| Air transport | 126,124 | 116,922 | -9,202 |
| Road transport | 8,347 | 0 | -8,347 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 23,254,833 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,272,773 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,000,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,072,054 |
| 000 | 3,768,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 14,084,793 | 9,170,040 | -4,914,753 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,668,227 | 6,604,546 | -63,681 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,159,305 | 4,841,485 | +682,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,686,946 | 2,385,108 | +698,162 |
| 000 | 2,050,020 | 1,718,382 | -331,638 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,225,700 | 1,418,765 | -806,935 |
| London | 1,704,820 | 1,354,537 | -350,283 |
| Felixstowe | 1,447,540 | 1,265,353 | -182,187 |
| Southampton | 1,486,186 | 1,039,472 | -446,714 |
| Fishguard | 438,609 | 939,993 | +501,384 |
Quick facts
HS code: 2206
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fermented beverages such as cider, perry, mead, saké, or mixed drinks with non-alcoholic beverages