Import/export HS code 46019490: Various vegetable-based items
Other products made from plant-based materials, not classified as plaits or strips
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 237,993 |
| Poland | 81,697 |
| Bangladesh | 41,243 |
| France | 32,520 |
| Netherlands | 20,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 165,702 | 72,291 | -93,411 |
| Poland | 29,204 | 52,493 | +23,289 |
| Bangladesh | 8,400 | 32,843 | +24,443 |
| France | 7,588 | 24,932 | +17,344 |
| Netherlands | 13,451 | 7,399 | -6,052 |
| Germany | 8,593 | 9,381 | +788 |
| Denmark | 11,081 | 166 | -10,915 |
| United States | 2,594 | 2,969 | +375 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 4,392 | +4,392 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,229 | +3,229 |
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 | 257,655 |
| Poland | 125,724 |
| Bangladesh | 43,283 |
| South Africa | 18,500 |
| Philippines | 5,563 |
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 | 175,983 | 81,672 | -94,311 |
| Poland | 40,900 | 84,824 | +43,924 |
| Bangladesh | 8,400 | 34,883 | +26,483 |
| South Africa | 18,500 | 0 | -18,500 |
| Philippines | 2,594 | 2,969 | +375 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 4,392 | +4,392 |
| Turkey | 0 | 3,229 | +3,229 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,625 | +1,625 |
| Spain | 1,013 | 0 | -1,013 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| West Central Scotland | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 277,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,899 |
| Air transport | 18,775 |
| Other | 402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,105 | 104,205 | -68,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,694 | 94,205 | +23,511 |
| Air transport | 3,591 | 15,184 | +11,593 |
| Other | 236 | 166 | -70 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 111,886 |
| Dover | 96,889 |
| Southampton | 90,210 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,290 |
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 | 61,239 | 50,647 | -10,592 |
| Dover | 28,858 | 68,031 | +39,173 |
| Southampton | 70,860 | 19,350 | -51,510 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,517 | 36,279 | +13,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,189 | 12,101 | -3,088 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,732 | 12,002 | +3,270 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 18,489 | 0 | -18,489 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,808 | 0 | -8,808 |
| Killingholme | 8,159 | 0 | -8,159 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,591 | 3,853 | +262 |
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 | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
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 | 9 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,090 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,478 | +3,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 2,090 | +2,090 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 1,386 | +1,386 |
Quick facts
HS code: 46019490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other products made from plant-based materials, not classified as plaits or strips