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 | 218,468,687 |
| Germany | 14,068,851 |
| France | 13,730,202 |
| Netherlands | 9,504,837 |
| Ireland | 1,240,478 |
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 | 102,406,889 | 116,061,798 | +13,654,909 |
| Germany | 6,746,692 | 7,322,159 | +575,467 |
| France | 7,280,743 | 6,449,459 | -831,284 |
| Netherlands | 4,216,606 | 5,288,231 | +1,071,625 |
| Ireland | 719,005 | 521,473 | -197,532 |
| Poland | 197,581 | 173,618 | -23,963 |
| Italy | 144,672 | 128,171 | -16,501 |
| Belgium | 30,389 | 84,283 | +53,894 |
| Egypt | 28,733 | 45,097 | +16,364 |
| Canada | 18,198 | 19,062 | +864 |
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 | 243,240,503 |
| Netherlands | 7,983,673 |
| France | 3,244,162 |
| Germany | 909,022 |
| Italy | 413,961 |
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 | 114,814,552 | 128,425,951 | +13,611,399 |
| Netherlands | 3,401,121 | 4,582,552 | +1,181,431 |
| France | 1,792,266 | 1,451,896 | -340,370 |
| Germany | 485,332 | 423,690 | -61,642 |
| Italy | 210,705 | 203,256 | -7,449 |
| Poland | 177,558 | 129,753 | -47,805 |
| Belgium | 43,653 | 179,234 | +135,581 |
| Egypt | 36,103 | 45,097 | +8,994 |
| Morocco | 33,457 | 19,944 | -13,513 |
| Canada | 18,198 | 19,062 | +864 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Kent | 4 | 3 | -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) | 256,275,610 |
| Other | 1,442,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 216,555 |
| Air transport | 38,576 |
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) | 120,888,075 | 135,387,535 | +14,499,460 |
| Other | 809,485 | 632,963 | -176,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,469 | 97,086 | -22,383 |
| Air transport | 19,514 | 19,062 | -452 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 131,705,213 |
| Portsmouth | 59,811,777 |
| Dover | 45,991,249 |
| Newhaven | 7,299,101 |
| Harwich | 6,228,876 |
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 | 64,264,205 | 67,441,008 | +3,176,803 |
| Portsmouth | 27,325,655 | 32,486,122 | +5,160,467 |
| Dover | 19,430,351 | 26,560,898 | +7,130,547 |
| Newhaven | 3,697,465 | 3,601,636 | -95,829 |
| Harwich | 3,392,634 | 2,836,242 | -556,392 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,929,793 | 1,484,435 | -445,358 |
| 000 | 809,485 | 632,963 | -176,522 |
| Felixstowe | 480,227 | 379,004 | -101,223 |
| Poole | 241,470 | 217,828 | -23,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,816 | 388,512 | +333,696 |
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
|
75 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 31 |
| 2026-04 | 49 |
| 2026-03 | 50 |
| 2026-02 | 50 |
| 2026-01 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JJ FOOD SERVICE LIMITED | 53 |
| BURBANK PRODUCE LIMITED | 52 |
| G'S FRESH LIMITED | 46 |
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 44 |
| BAKKAVOR FOODS LIMITED | 43 |
| ALFRED PRICE & SONS,LIMITED | 42 |
| NFB (IMPORT) LIMITED | 41 |
| SYSCO GB LIMITED | 40 |
| LEN WRIGHT SALADS LTD | 40 |
| TPH (UK) LIMITED | 39 |
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 | 22 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 5,627,598 |
| France | 310,478 |
| Greece | 246,019 |
| Italy | 145,128 |
| Poland | 69,905 |
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 | 2,310,885 | 3,316,713 | +1,005,828 |
| France | 80,362 | 230,116 | +149,754 |
| Greece | 246,019 | 0 | -246,019 |
| Italy | 145,128 | 0 | -145,128 |
| Poland | 42,192 | 27,713 | -14,479 |
| Netherlands | 19,530 | 1,811 | -17,719 |
| Belgium | 18,201 | 0 | -18,201 |
| 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 | 160,360 |
| Spain | 44,235 |
| Nicaragua | 2,721 |
| Ireland | 960 |
| Netherlands | 866 |
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 | 33,894 | 126,466 | +92,572 |
| Spain | 13,910 | 30,325 | +16,415 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 2,721 | +2,721 |
| Ireland | 941 | 19 | -922 |
| Netherlands | 504 | 362 | -142 |
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) | 3,726,497 |
| Other | 2,015,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 696,723 |
| 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) | 1,894,669 | 1,831,828 | -62,841 |
| Other | 711,027 | 1,304,423 | +593,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,621 | 440,102 | +183,481 |
| 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 | 3,468,039 |
| 000 | 2,015,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 504,327 |
| Dover | 285,404 |
| Liverpool Docks | 84,336 |
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 | 1,455,749 | 2,012,290 | +556,541 |
| 000 | 711,027 | 1,304,423 | +593,396 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 480,779 | 23,548 | -457,231 |
| Dover | 51,123 | 234,281 | +183,158 |
| Liverpool Docks | 84,336 | 0 | -84,336 |
| 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