Import/export HS code 070521: Fresh or chilled witloof chicory
Specifically witloof chicory, fresh or chilled
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,683,045 |
| Italy | 1,240,799 |
| Spain | 406,071 |
| France | 40,872 |
| Belgium | 11,361 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,139,938 | 543,107 | -596,831 |
| Italy | 751,988 | 488,811 | -263,177 |
| Spain | 388,078 | 17,993 | -370,085 |
| France | 20,061 | 20,811 | +750 |
| Belgium | 11,361 | 0 | -11,361 |
| Ireland | 1,883 | 986 | -897 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,583,664 |
| Italy | 1,330,011 |
| Spain | 425,053 |
| Belgium | 23,123 |
| France | 20,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,055,107 | 528,557 | -526,550 |
| Italy | 831,204 | 498,807 | -332,397 |
| Spain | 394,563 | 30,490 | -364,073 |
| Belgium | 23,123 | 0 | -23,123 |
| France | 7,429 | 12,868 | +5,439 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - 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) | 3,382,148 |
| Other | 2,869 |
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) | 2,311,426 | 1,070,722 | -1,240,704 |
| Other | 1,883 | 986 | -897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,053,217 |
| Harwich | 926,158 |
| Eurotunnel | 789,234 |
| Newhaven | 307,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,329 |
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 | 648,928 | 404,289 | -244,639 |
| Harwich | 635,210 | 290,948 | -344,262 |
| Eurotunnel | 515,065 | 274,169 | -240,896 |
| Newhaven | 291,804 | 15,308 | -276,496 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,484 | 17,845 | -126,639 |
| Felixstowe | 69,872 | 66,129 | -3,743 |
| Killingholme | 5,184 | 0 | -5,184 |
| 000 | 1,883 | 986 | -897 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,034 | +2,034 |
| Portsmouth | 879 | 0 | -879 |
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 | 19 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of food products | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LA SOVRANA UK LTD | 48 |
| PMB FRUIT (2) LIMITED | 44 |
| PLANET PRODUCE LIMITED | 39 |
| LEN WRIGHT SALADS LTD | 27 |
| HADDAD TRADING H & H LIMITED | 21 |
| FERRYFAST PRODUCE LIMITED | 18 |
| VALEFRESCO LIMITED | 13 |
| BRYAN'S SALADS LTD. | 12 |
| SMITH & BROCK LTD | 9 |
| RICHARD WELLOCK & SONS LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 6,484 |
| Ireland | 38 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 6,484 | 0 | -6,484 |
| Ireland | 32 | 6 | -26 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 38 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 32 | 6 | -26 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,484 |
| Other | 38 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,484 | 0 | -6,484 |
| Other | 32 | 6 | -26 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | 4,574 |
| London Stansted Airport | 956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 954 |
| 000 | 38 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gatwick Airport | 4,574 | 0 | -4,574 |
| London Stansted Airport | 956 | 0 | -956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 954 | 0 | -954 |
| 000 | 32 | 6 | -26 |
Quick facts
HS code: 070521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically witloof chicory, fresh or chilled