Import/export HS code 070991: Fresh or chilled globe artichokes
Fresh or chilled globe artichokes, often used in Mediterranean cuisine
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 847,432 |
| Spain | 390,238 |
| Italy | 202,049 |
| Ireland | 44,335 |
| Netherlands | 18,761 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 435,489 | 411,943 | -23,546 |
| Spain | 173,649 | 216,589 | +42,940 |
| Italy | 93,678 | 108,371 | +14,693 |
| Ireland | 16,828 | 27,507 | +10,679 |
| Netherlands | 10,767 | 7,994 | -2,773 |
| Egypt | 7,440 | 1,974 | -5,466 |
| Morocco | 3,520 | 0 | -3,520 |
| Poland | 0 | 902 | +902 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 664,156 |
| Spain | 587,910 |
| Italy | 207,454 |
| Egypt | 9,414 |
| Morocco | 2,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 333,139 | 331,017 | -2,122 |
| Spain | 286,084 | 301,826 | +15,742 |
| Italy | 95,400 | 112,054 | +16,654 |
| Egypt | 7,440 | 1,974 | -5,466 |
| Morocco | 2,480 | 0 | -2,480 |
| Poland | 0 | 902 | +902 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,461,542 |
| Other | 44,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,414 |
| Road transport | 1,360 |
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) | 715,743 | 745,799 | +30,056 |
| Other | 16,828 | 27,507 | +10,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,440 | 1,974 | -5,466 |
| Road transport | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 850,776 |
| Newhaven | 235,180 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,791 |
| Dover | 122,900 |
| Portsmouth | 108,244 |
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 | 431,001 | 419,775 | -11,226 |
| Newhaven | 105,891 | 129,289 | +23,398 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,086 | 76,705 | +22,619 |
| Dover | 79,163 | 43,737 | -35,426 |
| Portsmouth | 34,721 | 73,523 | +38,802 |
| 000 | 16,828 | 27,507 | +10,679 |
| Harwich | 10,881 | 2,770 | -8,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,440 | 1,974 | -5,466 |
| ZLC | 1,360 | 0 | -1,360 |
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 | 28 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATOORA LTD | 37 |
| PRIM BRETAGNE UK LTD | 35 |
| LA SOVRANA UK LTD | 24 |
| FARMLINK GROUP LIMITED | 17 |
| HILLBROW PRODUCE LIMITED | 15 |
| PREMIER FOODS WHOLESALE LIMITED | 13 |
| PMB FRUIT (2) LIMITED | 11 |
| LISONS LIMITED | 8 |
| CAROLA TRADING PRODUCE LTD | 6 |
| B K IMPORTS LTD | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
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 | 7,750 |
| Guyana | 7,364 |
| Germany | 6,112 |
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 | 1,444 | 6,306 | +4,862 |
| Guyana | 7,364 | 0 | -7,364 |
| Germany | 6,112 | 0 | -6,112 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 502 |
| Spain | 247 |
| Ireland | 108 |
| Italy | 19 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 12 | 490 | +478 |
| Spain | 133 | 114 | -19 |
| Ireland | 81 | 27 | -54 |
| Italy | 0 | 19 | +19 |
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) | 13,476 |
| Other | 7,750 |
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) | 13,476 | 0 | -13,476 |
| Other | 1,444 | 6,306 | +4,862 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,750 |
| Dover | 7,364 |
| Harwich | 6,112 |
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 | 1,444 | 6,306 | +4,862 |
| Dover | 7,364 | 0 | -7,364 |
| Harwich | 6,112 | 0 | -6,112 |
Quick facts
HS code: 070991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh or chilled globe artichokes, often used in Mediterranean cuisine