Import/export HS code 070511: Fresh or chilled cabbage lettuce (head lettuce)
Specifically head lettuce, fresh or chilled
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 220,311,269 |
| France | 14,445,435 |
| Germany | 14,259,994 |
| Netherlands | 10,385,977 |
| Ireland | 1,334,117 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 104,217,092 | 116,094,177 | +11,877,085 |
| France | 7,961,041 | 6,484,394 | -1,476,647 |
| Germany | 6,767,659 | 7,492,335 | +724,676 |
| Netherlands | 4,776,850 | 5,609,127 | +832,277 |
| Ireland | 705,451 | 628,666 | -76,785 |
| Poland | 292,795 | 189,725 | -103,070 |
| Italy | 174,055 | 127,111 | -46,944 |
| Belgium | 30,389 | 84,283 | +53,894 |
| Egypt | 28,733 | 45,097 | +16,364 |
| Morocco | 36,142 | 0 | -36,142 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 245,181,087 |
| Netherlands | 8,665,951 |
| France | 3,523,305 |
| Germany | 1,539,553 |
| Italy | 557,536 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 116,522,364 | 128,658,723 | +12,136,359 |
| Netherlands | 3,715,632 | 4,950,319 | +1,234,687 |
| France | 2,037,102 | 1,486,203 | -550,899 |
| Germany | 1,158,263 | 381,290 | -776,973 |
| Italy | 357,035 | 200,501 | -156,534 |
| Poland | 272,772 | 145,860 | -126,912 |
| Belgium | 46,841 | 173,514 | +126,673 |
| Egypt | 53,108 | 45,097 | -8,011 |
| Morocco | 33,457 | 19,944 | -13,513 |
| Canada | 16,231 | 19,674 | +3,443 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 - East | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Kent | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +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) | 260,077,515 |
| Other | 1,520,304 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 216,555 |
| Air transport | 37,221 |
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) | 124,094,942 | 135,982,573 | +11,887,631 |
| Other | 806,750 | 713,554 | -93,196 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,429 | 102,126 | -12,303 |
| Air transport | 17,547 | 19,674 | +2,127 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 133,782,843 |
| Portsmouth | 59,603,420 |
| Dover | 46,419,799 |
| Newhaven | 7,269,309 |
| Harwich | 7,218,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 65,057,893 | 68,724,950 | +3,667,057 |
| Portsmouth | 27,528,017 | 32,075,403 | +4,547,386 |
| Dover | 20,288,250 | 26,131,549 | +5,843,299 |
| Newhaven | 3,708,010 | 3,561,299 | -146,711 |
| Harwich | 4,260,387 | 2,958,279 | -1,302,108 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,089,796 | 1,546,397 | -543,399 |
| 000 | 806,750 | 713,554 | -93,196 |
| Felixstowe | 675,993 | 440,951 | -235,042 |
| Poole | 258,017 | 210,409 | -47,608 |
| Immingham Docks | 80,608 | 351,881 | +271,273 |
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 | 77 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 49 |
| 2026-03 | 50 |
| 2026-02 | 50 |
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-12 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JJ FOOD SERVICE LIMITED | 52 |
| BURBANK PRODUCE LIMITED | 51 |
| G'S FRESH LIMITED | 45 |
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 43 |
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | 42 |
| ALFRED PRICE & SONS,LIMITED | 41 |
| NFB (IMPORT) LIMITED | 40 |
| SYSCO GB LIMITED | 39 |
| LEN WRIGHT SALADS LTD | 39 |
| TPH (UK) LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 5,917,970 |
| France | 310,478 |
| Greece | 246,019 |
| Italy | 145,128 |
| Poland | 116,521 |
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 | 2,364,029 | 3,553,941 | +1,189,912 |
| France | 29,239 | 281,239 | +252,000 |
| Greece | 246,019 | 0 | -246,019 |
| Italy | 145,128 | 0 | -145,128 |
| Poland | 82,346 | 34,175 | -48,171 |
| Netherlands | 19,530 | 1,811 | -17,719 |
| Belgium | 18,201 | 0 | -18,201 |
| Spain | 10,920 | 0 | -10,920 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,974 | 0 | -2,974 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 161,559 |
| Spain | 45,480 |
| Nicaragua | 2,721 |
| Ireland | 1,486 |
| Netherlands | 914 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 20,656 | 140,903 | +120,247 |
| Spain | 14,452 | 31,028 | +16,576 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 2,721 | +2,721 |
| Ireland | 1,339 | 147 | -1,192 |
| Netherlands | 799 | 115 | -684 |
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) | 4,036,876 |
| Other | 1,974,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 775,208 |
| Air transport | 2,974 |
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) | 1,976,498 | 2,060,378 | +83,880 |
| Other | 635,797 | 1,338,697 | +702,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 303,117 | 472,091 | +168,974 |
| Air transport | 2,974 | 0 | -2,974 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,792,203 |
| 000 | 1,974,494 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 589,576 |
| Dover | 257,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 91,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,587,848 | 2,204,355 | +616,507 |
| 000 | 635,797 | 1,338,697 | +702,900 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 531,853 | 57,723 | -474,130 |
| Dover | 0 | 257,691 | +257,691 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,611 | 10,889 | -69,722 |
| Fishguard | 40,000 | 0 | -40,000 |
| Harwich | 19,530 | 1,811 | -17,719 |
| Milford | 14,997 | 0 | -14,997 |
| Heysham | 4,776 | 0 | -4,776 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,543 | 0 | -1,543 |
Quick facts
HS code: 070511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically head lettuce, fresh or chilled