Import/export HS code 071420: Sweet potatoes
Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried sweet potatoes, a popular starchy root vegetable
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 60,035,957 |
| Egypt | 56,418,281 |
| China | 13,587,449 |
| South Africa | 7,039,516 |
| Spain | 6,166,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 30,445,808 | 29,590,149 | -855,659 |
| Egypt | 27,599,441 | 28,818,840 | +1,219,399 |
| China | 8,017,052 | 5,570,397 | -2,446,655 |
| South Africa | 2,587,500 | 4,452,016 | +1,864,516 |
| Spain | 3,205,536 | 2,960,681 | -244,855 |
| Brazil | 1,772,667 | 1,752,896 | -19,771 |
| Netherlands | 1,259,920 | 1,943,411 | +683,491 |
| Uganda | 1,215,831 | 1,416,896 | +201,065 |
| Argentina | 1,175,290 | 1,331,862 | +156,572 |
| Portugal | 1,300,881 | 1,146,228 | -154,653 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 57,831,637 |
| United States | 56,731,445 |
| China | 18,634,261 |
| South Africa | 6,768,423 |
| Spain | 6,591,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 28,077,431 | 29,754,206 | +1,676,775 |
| United States | 28,488,334 | 28,243,111 | -245,223 |
| China | 10,574,858 | 8,059,403 | -2,515,455 |
| South Africa | 2,369,642 | 4,398,781 | +2,029,139 |
| Spain | 3,379,430 | 3,212,320 | -167,110 |
| Brazil | 1,996,772 | 1,832,254 | -164,518 |
| Portugal | 1,466,930 | 1,212,688 | -254,242 |
| Uganda | 1,220,649 | 1,414,922 | +194,273 |
| Argentina | 1,142,719 | 1,127,109 | -15,610 |
| Jamaica | 323,725 | 229,774 | -93,951 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Lincolnshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Devon | 5 | 4 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,155,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,919,150 |
| Air transport | 3,164,853 |
| Other | 1,678,467 |
| Road transport | 97,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 72,061,388 | 70,094,592 | -1,966,796 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,447,462 | 8,471,688 | +2,024,226 |
| Air transport | 1,518,660 | 1,646,193 | +127,533 |
| Other | 828,185 | 850,282 | +22,097 |
| Road transport | 80,619 | 16,514 | -64,105 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 69,284,998 |
| Southampton | 47,312,930 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,690,843 |
| Felixstowe | 7,749,660 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,293,743 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 36,499,946 | 32,785,052 | -3,714,894 |
| Southampton | 21,451,396 | 25,861,534 | +4,410,138 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,282,295 | 9,408,548 | -873,747 |
| Felixstowe | 3,910,957 | 3,838,703 | -72,254 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,727,095 | 2,566,648 | -160,447 |
| Dover | 1,768,382 | 1,322,481 | -445,901 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 957,841 | 794,580 | -163,261 |
| 000 | 828,185 | 850,282 | +22,097 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 637,403 | 762,026 | +124,623 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 510,558 | 780,801 | +270,243 |
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 | 105 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of food products | 16 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 10 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 53 |
| 2025-11 | 56 |
| 2025-10 | 59 |
| 2025-09 | 58 |
| 2025-08 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEALMOOR LIMITED | 120 |
| BARFOOTS OF BOTLEY LIMITED | 120 |
| MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS LIMITED | 105 |
| FOODNET LIMITED | 102 |
| IL-UK FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 100 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 91 |
| PAN UNITED LTD | 89 |
| PLANET PRODUCE LIMITED | 87 |
| RUSH GROUP LIMITED | 85 |
| ARGHYA ENTERPRISES LTD | 82 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 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 | 5,573,398 |
| Netherlands | 2,692,032 |
| Belgium | 1,587,909 |
| France | 474,963 |
| Falkland Islands | 38,549 |
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 | 2,520,070 | 3,053,328 | +533,258 |
| Netherlands | 1,156,731 | 1,535,301 | +378,570 |
| Belgium | 34,619 | 1,553,290 | +1,518,671 |
| France | 109,108 | 365,855 | +256,747 |
| Falkland Islands | 11,468 | 27,081 | +15,613 |
| Spain | 18,675 | 0 | -18,675 |
| Poland | 0 | 18,360 | +18,360 |
| Canada | 12,265 | 2,450 | -9,815 |
| South Africa | 0 | 10,353 | +10,353 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,050 | 6,474 | +4,424 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 396,793 |
| XI | 14,928 |
| Egypt | 9,389 |
| Portugal | 6,131 |
| United States | 2,649 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 200,984 | 195,809 | -5,175 |
| XI | 7,363 | 7,565 | +202 |
| Egypt | 1,473 | 7,916 | +6,443 |
| Portugal | 6,125 | 6 | -6,119 |
| United States | 979 | 1,670 | +691 |
| Spain | 132 | 296 | +164 |
| Honduras | 206 | 209 | +3 |
| Ireland | 66 | 21 | -45 |
| Italy | 0 | 81 | +81 |
| Israel | 9 | 0 | -9 |
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) | 9,755,099 |
| Other | 475,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,737 |
| Air transport | 17,595 |
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) | 3,481,261 | 6,273,838 | +2,792,577 |
| Other | 243,523 | 231,997 | -11,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,606 | 71,131 | -61,475 |
| Air transport | 15,145 | 2,450 | -12,695 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,370,974 |
| Harwich | 2,189,471 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,172,381 |
| 000 | 475,520 |
| Immingham Docks | 385,084 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,784,744 | 2,586,230 | +801,486 |
| Harwich | 1,050,161 | 1,139,310 | +89,149 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,270 | 2,059,111 | +1,945,841 |
| 000 | 243,523 | 231,997 | -11,526 |
| Immingham Docks | 137,027 | 248,057 | +111,030 |
| Liverpool Docks | 152,113 | 159,352 | +7,239 |
| Heysham | 231,878 | 75,749 | -156,129 |
| Fishguard | 84,327 | 0 | -84,327 |
| Milford | 42,571 | 0 | -42,571 |
| Southampton | 11,468 | 30,319 | +18,851 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 071420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried sweet potatoes, a popular starchy root vegetable