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 | 750,181 |
| Spain | 365,883 |
| Italy | 208,010 |
| Ireland | 44,227 |
| Netherlands | 14,554 |
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 | 404,441 | 345,740 | -58,701 |
| Spain | 213,291 | 152,592 | -60,699 |
| Italy | 90,733 | 117,277 | +26,544 |
| Ireland | 17,963 | 26,264 | +8,301 |
| Netherlands | 5,455 | 9,099 | +3,644 |
| 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 | 571,325 |
| Spain | 555,714 |
| Italy | 212,629 |
| 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 | 298,847 | 272,478 | -26,369 |
| Spain | 324,444 | 231,270 | -93,174 |
| Italy | 91,669 | 120,960 | +29,291 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,341,690 |
| Other | 44,227 |
| 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) | 716,080 | 625,610 | -90,470 |
| Other | 17,963 | 26,264 | +8,301 |
| 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 | 756,706 |
| Newhaven | 234,157 |
| Dover | 120,862 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,157 |
| Portsmouth | 103,509 |
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 | 390,229 | 366,477 | -23,752 |
| Newhaven | 166,439 | 67,718 | -98,721 |
| Dover | 70,513 | 50,349 | -20,164 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,232 | 77,925 | +39,693 |
| Portsmouth | 43,138 | 60,371 | +17,233 |
| 000 | 17,963 | 26,264 | +8,301 |
| Harwich | 7,529 | 2,770 | -4,759 |
| 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
|
26 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NATOORA LTD | 38 |
| PRIM BRETAGNE UK LTD | 36 |
| LA SOVRANA UK LTD | 25 |
| FARMLINK GROUP LIMITED | 17 |
| HILLBROW PRODUCE LIMITED | 15 |
| PREMIER FOODS WHOLESALE LIMITED | 14 |
| PMB FRUIT (2) LIMITED | 11 |
| LISONS LIMITED | 8 |
| CAROLA TRADING PRODUCE LTD | 7 |
| VITACRESS SALADS LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 8,056 |
| Guyana | 7,364 |
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 | 1,774 | 6,282 | +4,508 |
| Guyana | 7,364 | 0 | -7,364 |
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 | 582 |
| Spain | 247 |
| Ireland | 97 |
| 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 | 114 | 468 | +354 |
| Spain | 134 | 113 | -21 |
| Ireland | 97 | 0 | -97 |
| Italy | 19 | 0 | -19 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 8,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,774 | 6,282 | +4,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,364 | 0 | -7,364 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 8,056 |
| Dover | 7,364 |
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 | 1,774 | 6,282 | +4,508 |
| Dover | 7,364 | 0 | -7,364 |
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