Import/export HS code 071140: Preserved cucumbers and gherkins
Cucumbers and gherkins that are preserved, often used in pickles or salads
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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 | 2,571,888 |
| India | 855,591 |
| Belgium | 252,183 |
| Italy | 145,439 |
| France | 57,177 |
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 | 1,399,947 | 1,171,941 | -228,006 |
| India | 446,464 | 409,127 | -37,337 |
| Belgium | 196,794 | 55,389 | -141,405 |
| Italy | 79,570 | 65,869 | -13,701 |
| France | 45,685 | 11,492 | -34,193 |
| Jordan | 0 | 12,822 | +12,822 |
| Ireland | 5,352 | 4,098 | -1,254 |
| Spain | 4,801 | 0 | -4,801 |
| Oman | 0 | 3,960 | +3,960 |
| Egypt | 0 | 3,523 | +3,523 |
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 | 2,592,978 |
| India | 1,155,986 |
| Belgium | 108,710 |
| Jordan | 12,822 |
| Morocco | 9,838 |
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 | 1,410,489 | 1,182,489 | -228,000 |
| India | 645,849 | 510,137 | -135,712 |
| Belgium | 92,708 | 16,002 | -76,706 |
| Jordan | 0 | 12,822 | +12,822 |
| Morocco | 5,592 | 4,246 | -1,346 |
| Indonesia | 7,403 | 0 | -7,403 |
| France | 4,197 | 944 | -3,253 |
| Spain | 4,801 | 0 | -4,801 |
| Oman | 0 | 3,960 | +3,960 |
| Egypt | 0 | 3,523 | +3,523 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Kent | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 2,733,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,152,394 |
| Air transport | 23,868 |
| Other | 9,450 |
| Road transport | 1,018 |
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) | 1,512,664 | 1,220,733 | -291,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 660,597 | 491,797 | -168,800 |
| Air transport | 0 | 23,868 | +23,868 |
| Other | 5,352 | 4,098 | -1,254 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,018 | +1,018 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,125,239 |
| Harwich | 950,251 |
| London Gateway Port | 804,409 |
| London | 424,652 |
| Felixstowe | 285,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 736,235 | 389,004 | -347,231 |
| Harwich | 416,833 | 533,418 | +116,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 446,464 | 357,945 | -88,519 |
| London | 233,093 | 191,559 | -41,534 |
| Felixstowe | 196,326 | 89,392 | -106,934 |
| Dover | 73,984 | 65,869 | -8,115 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,152 | 17,994 | -36,158 |
| Hull | 0 | 66,405 | +66,405 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 20,345 | +20,345 |
| 000 | 5,352 | 4,098 | -1,254 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FOODNET LIMITED | 47 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 41 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 27 |
| BAXTERS FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| MIZKAN EURO LTD. | 22 |
| DRIVERS FOODS (LEICESTER) LIMITED | 14 |
| ZAFRON FOODS LIMITED | 10 |
| KIRIL MISCHEFF LIMITED | 8 |
| THE FRESH OLIVE COMPANY LTD. | 6 |
| SEASONERS FINE FOOD LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,390 | 0 | -1,390 |
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) | 1,390 |
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) | 1,390 | 0 | -1,390 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,390 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,390 | 0 | -1,390 |
Quick facts
HS code: 071140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cucumbers and gherkins that are preserved, often used in pickles or salads