Import/export HS code 070521: Fresh or chilled witloof chicory
Specifically witloof chicory, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,830,566 |
| Italy | 1,217,221 |
| Spain | 300,521 |
| France | 40,662 |
| Belgium | 2,564 |
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 | 1,085,233 | 745,333 | -339,900 |
| Italy | 689,877 | 527,344 | -162,533 |
| Spain | 283,541 | 16,980 | -266,561 |
| France | 27,625 | 13,037 | -14,588 |
| Belgium | 2,564 | 0 | -2,564 |
| Ireland | 1,649 | 893 | -756 |
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 | 1,740,879 |
| Italy | 1,297,305 |
| Spain | 319,503 |
| France | 20,911 |
| Belgium | 12,898 |
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 | 1,020,336 | 720,543 | -299,793 |
| Italy | 742,806 | 554,499 | -188,307 |
| Spain | 302,523 | 16,980 | -285,543 |
| France | 11,269 | 9,642 | -1,627 |
| Belgium | 11,906 | 992 | -10,914 |
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 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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) | 3,391,496 |
| Other | 2,580 |
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) | 2,088,840 | 1,302,656 | -786,184 |
| Other | 1,649 | 931 | -718 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,037,053 |
| Harwich | 1,035,846 |
| Eurotunnel | 848,617 |
| Newhaven | 219,404 |
| Felixstowe | 139,185 |
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 | 620,862 | 416,191 | -204,671 |
| Harwich | 630,190 | 405,656 | -224,534 |
| Eurotunnel | 482,052 | 366,565 | -115,487 |
| Newhaven | 204,096 | 15,308 | -188,788 |
| Felixstowe | 69,713 | 69,472 | -241 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,864 | 25,380 | -50,484 |
| Killingholme | 5,184 | 0 | -5,184 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 4,084 | +4,084 |
| 000 | 1,649 | 931 | -718 |
| 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 | 17 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LA SOVRANA UK LTD | 52 |
| PMB FRUIT (2) LIMITED | 44 |
| PLANET PRODUCE LIMITED | 43 |
| LEN WRIGHT SALADS LTD | 31 |
| HADDAD TRADING H & H LIMITED | 23 |
| FERRYFAST PRODUCE LIMITED | 22 |
| VALEFRESCO LIMITED | 13 |
| BRYAN'S SALADS LTD. | 12 |
| RICHARD WELLOCK & SONS LIMITED | 10 |
| SMITH & BROCK LTD | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | 6,437 |
| Ireland | 4,646 |
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 | 5,366 | 1,071 | -4,295 |
| Ireland | 2,725 | 1,921 | -804 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,358 |
| Netherlands | 1,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,980 | 1,378 | -602 |
| Netherlands | 745 | 505 | -240 |
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 | 6,437 |
| Other | 4,646 |
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 | 5,366 | 1,071 | -4,295 |
| Other | 2,725 | 1,921 | -804 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,646 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 4,527 |
| London Stansted Airport | 956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 954 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,725 | 1,921 | -804 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 3,456 | 1,071 | -2,385 |
| London Stansted Airport | 956 | 0 | -956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 954 | 0 | -954 |
Quick facts
HS code: 070521
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically witloof chicory, fresh or chilled