Import/export HS code 460194: Various vegetable material products
Products made from materials like straw, esparto, or other plant-based sources
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 582,149 |
| China | 273,859 |
| Netherlands | 92,029 |
| France | 67,141 |
| Belgium | 61,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 281,226 | 300,923 | +19,697 |
| China | 177,731 | 96,128 | -81,603 |
| Netherlands | 45,752 | 46,277 | +525 |
| France | 40,035 | 27,106 | -12,929 |
| Belgium | 42,001 | 19,130 | -22,871 |
| South Africa | 23,129 | 33,757 | +10,628 |
| Bangladesh | 9,854 | 29,823 | +19,969 |
| India | 34,244 | 4,680 | -29,564 |
| Germany | 10,508 | 9,381 | -1,127 |
| Denmark | 11,081 | 166 | -10,915 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 405,014 |
| Poland | 378,154 |
| Belarus | 248,022 |
| South Africa | 84,034 |
| Bangladesh | 41,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 242,116 | 162,898 | -79,218 |
| Poland | 160,386 | 217,768 | +57,382 |
| Belarus | 132,536 | 115,486 | -17,050 |
| South Africa | 48,103 | 35,931 | -12,172 |
| Bangladesh | 9,854 | 31,863 | +22,009 |
| India | 34,244 | 4,680 | -29,564 |
| France | 30,173 | 0 | -30,173 |
| Netherlands | 21,788 | 2,424 | -19,364 |
| Spain | 7,413 | 0 | -7,413 |
| Philippines | 2,594 | 2,969 | +375 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 830,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 421,088 |
| Air transport | 21,406 |
| Other | 439 |
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) | 437,780 | 393,184 | -44,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 245,242 | 175,846 | -69,396 |
| Air transport | 7,171 | 14,235 | +7,064 |
| Other | 236 | 203 | -33 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 630,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 142,448 |
| Southampton | 126,490 |
| Felixstowe | 116,985 |
| Purfleet | 73,614 |
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 | 315,465 | 315,107 | -358 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,890 | 62,558 | -17,332 |
| Southampton | 102,141 | 24,349 | -77,792 |
| Felixstowe | 56,386 | 60,599 | +4,213 |
| Purfleet | 27,779 | 45,835 | +18,056 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,774 | 3,565 | -34,209 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,519 | 17,022 | -1,497 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,189 | 12,101 | -3,088 |
| Killingholme | 18,518 | 0 | -18,518 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,809 | 16,680 | +14,871 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 5,568 |
| France | 3,336 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 0 | 5,568 | +5,568 |
| France | 3,336 | 0 | -3,336 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 1,386 | +1,386 |
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) | 5,426 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,478 |
| Air transport | 1,386 |
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) | 3,336 | 2,090 | -1,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,478 | +3,478 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,386 | +1,386 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 5,568 | +5,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,336 | 0 | -3,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,386 | +1,386 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 460194
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Products made from materials like straw, esparto, or other plant-based sources