Import/export HS code 23080040: Acorns, horse-chestnuts, and fruit pomace
Includes acorns, horse-chestnuts, and fruit leftovers (except grapes) used for animal feed
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.
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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 | 2,478,717 |
| Belgium | 318,762 |
| Netherlands | 296,232 |
| Canada | 62,797 |
| China | 55,939 |
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 | 1,125,632 | 1,353,085 | +227,453 |
| Belgium | 175,105 | 143,657 | -31,448 |
| Netherlands | 146,869 | 149,363 | +2,494 |
| Canada | 24,022 | 38,775 | +14,753 |
| China | 33,108 | 22,831 | -10,277 |
| Poland | 12,643 | 12,133 | -510 |
| Turkey | 4,747 | 5,837 | +1,090 |
| France | 10,050 | 0 | -10,050 |
| Denmark | 0 | 9,488 | +9,488 |
| Norway | 0 | 5,137 | +5,137 |
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 | 2,428,662 |
| United States | 249,152 |
| Spain | 194,777 |
| Poland | 106,781 |
| Netherlands | 88,035 |
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 | 1,085,457 | 1,343,205 | +257,748 |
| United States | 140,911 | 108,241 | -32,670 |
| Spain | 111,076 | 83,701 | -27,375 |
| Poland | 65,890 | 40,891 | -24,999 |
| Netherlands | 28,879 | 59,156 | +30,277 |
| Canada | 25,287 | 38,775 | +13,488 |
| China | 33,108 | 22,831 | -10,277 |
| Chile | 30,876 | 8,743 | -22,133 |
| Norway | 0 | 11,705 | +11,705 |
| Egypt | 0 | 11,366 | +11,366 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 2,847,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 364,873 |
| Air transport | 62,465 |
| Other | 23 |
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) | 1,322,104 | 1,524,958 | +202,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 193,787 | 171,086 | -22,701 |
| Air transport | 16,285 | 46,180 | +29,895 |
| Other | 0 | 23 | +23 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 932,079 |
| Dover | 757,047 |
| Eurotunnel | 708,441 |
| Immingham Docks | 262,973 |
| London | 232,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 336,679 | 595,400 | +258,721 |
| Dover | 412,232 | 344,815 | -67,417 |
| Eurotunnel | 326,539 | 381,902 | +55,363 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,960 | 207,013 | +151,053 |
| London | 146,564 | 85,650 | -60,914 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,061 | 11,292 | -164,769 |
| Southampton | 56,168 | 60,484 | +4,316 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,340 | 46,180 | +30,840 |
| Middlesbrough | 880 | 9,488 | +8,608 |
| Tyne | 3,867 | 0 | -3,867 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 31 |
| THE INGREDIENTS CONSULTANCY LIMITED | 29 |
| TATE & LYLE MOLD UK LIMITED | 27 |
| KEITH SPICER LIMITED | 25 |
| PRINCES GROUP PLC | 15 |
| FIRMENICH UK LIMITED | 14 |
| FORUM PRODUCTS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 12 |
| GEMCOM LIMITED | 9 |
| GREENCOAT LIMITED | 7 |
| PETS CORNER (UK) LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 187,138 |
| Ireland | 130,363 |
| Italy | 53,938 |
| Australia | 48,030 |
| Spain | 6,153 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 139,085 | 48,053 | -91,032 |
| Ireland | 75,575 | 54,788 | -20,787 |
| Italy | 41,931 | 12,007 | -29,924 |
| Australia | 32,020 | 16,010 | -16,010 |
| Spain | 0 | 6,153 | +6,153 |
| Jordan | 1,607 | 0 | -1,607 |
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) | 228,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 190,454 |
| Air transport | 8,005 |
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) | 172,712 | 56,058 | -116,654 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,506 | 72,948 | -44,558 |
| Air transport | 0 | 8,005 | +8,005 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 145,480 |
| Holyhead | 120,810 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,375 |
| Felixstowe | 57,795 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,495 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 113,310 | 32,170 | -81,140 |
| Holyhead | 70,306 | 50,504 | -19,802 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,931 | 22,444 | -19,487 |
| Felixstowe | 57,795 | 0 | -57,795 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,607 | 23,888 | +22,281 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 8,005 | +8,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,269 | 0 | -5,269 |
Quick facts
HS code: 23080040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes acorns, horse-chestnuts, and fruit leftovers (except grapes) used for animal feed