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 | 2,721,300 |
| India | 840,160 |
| Belgium | 292,842 |
| Italy | 144,855 |
| Jordan | 68,909 |
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 | 1,394,828 | 1,326,472 | -68,356 |
| India | 426,343 | 413,817 | -12,526 |
| Belgium | 196,105 | 96,737 | -99,368 |
| Italy | 69,572 | 75,283 | +5,711 |
| Jordan | 0 | 68,909 | +68,909 |
| France | 22,175 | 11,665 | -10,510 |
| Spain | 4,801 | 9,376 | +4,575 |
| Ireland | 6,350 | 7,585 | +1,235 |
| Senegal | 0 | 13,598 | +13,598 |
| Egypt | 0 | 8,463 | +8,463 |
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 | 2,765,928 |
| India | 1,140,356 |
| Belgium | 106,480 |
| Jordan | 68,909 |
| Spain | 14,177 |
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 | 1,410,584 | 1,355,344 | -55,240 |
| India | 600,504 | 539,852 | -60,652 |
| Belgium | 84,113 | 22,367 | -61,746 |
| Jordan | 0 | 68,909 | +68,909 |
| Spain | 4,801 | 9,376 | +4,575 |
| Senegal | 0 | 13,598 | +13,598 |
| Egypt | 0 | 8,463 | +8,463 |
| Oman | 0 | 8,060 | +8,060 |
| Indonesia | 7,403 | 0 | -7,403 |
| France | 4,197 | 2,090 | -2,107 |
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 - East and North East | 2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 2,863,552 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,182,259 |
| Air transport | 102,929 |
| Other | 14,010 |
| 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) | 1,467,929 | 1,395,623 | -72,306 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 645,895 | 536,364 | -109,531 |
| Air transport | 0 | 102,929 | +102,929 |
| Other | 6,350 | 7,660 | +1,310 |
| 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 | 1,171,481 |
| Harwich | 1,039,238 |
| London Gateway Port | 788,978 |
| London | 447,411 |
| Felixstowe | 304,498 |
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 | 694,642 | 476,839 | -217,803 |
| Harwich | 460,575 | 578,663 | +118,088 |
| London Gateway Port | 401,057 | 387,921 | -13,136 |
| London | 226,946 | 220,465 | -6,481 |
| Felixstowe | 204,704 | 99,794 | -104,910 |
| Dover | 63,986 | 65,663 | +1,677 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 94,466 | +94,466 |
| Hull | 15,098 | 59,771 | +44,673 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,642 | 30,922 | +280 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,252 | 10,564 | +2,312 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FOODNET LIMITED | 51 |
| HARVEY & BROCKLESS LIMITED | 44 |
| AAK INTERNATIONAL | 29 |
| MIZKAN EURO LTD. | 26 |
| BAXTERS FOOD GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| DRIVERS FOODS (LEICESTER) LIMITED | 16 |
| ZAFRON FOODS LIMITED | 13 |
| KIRIL MISCHEFF LIMITED | 9 |
| SEASONERS FINE FOOD LIMITED | 7 |
| THE FRESH OLIVE COMPANY LTD. | 7 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Lebanon | 1,001 |
| France | 926 |
| Ireland | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 0 | 1,001 | +1,001 |
| France | 0 | 926 | +926 |
| Ireland | 0 | 25 | +25 |
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) | 1,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 926 |
| Other | 25 |
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) | 0 | 1,001 | +1,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 0 | 926 | +926 |
| Other | 0 | 25 | +25 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 926 |
| 000 | 25 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,001 | +1,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 926 | +926 |
| 000 | 0 | 25 | +25 |
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