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 | 68,788,758 |
| Egypt | 65,627,649 |
| China | 13,353,146 |
| South Africa | 7,289,032 |
| Spain | 6,870,720 |
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 | 32,027,951 | 36,760,807 | +4,732,856 |
| Egypt | 29,758,528 | 35,869,121 | +6,110,593 |
| China | 7,525,651 | 5,827,495 | -1,698,156 |
| South Africa | 2,604,636 | 4,684,396 | +2,079,760 |
| Spain | 3,362,819 | 3,507,901 | +145,082 |
| Brazil | 1,838,640 | 2,254,510 | +415,870 |
| Netherlands | 1,269,256 | 2,410,098 | +1,140,842 |
| Uganda | 1,280,448 | 1,871,330 | +590,882 |
| Argentina | 1,175,290 | 1,331,862 | +156,572 |
| Portugal | 1,387,132 | 1,073,007 | -314,125 |
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 | 67,347,275 |
| United States | 65,061,302 |
| China | 19,019,694 |
| Spain | 7,378,117 |
| South Africa | 6,997,375 |
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 | 30,264,864 | 37,082,411 | +6,817,547 |
| United States | 29,865,800 | 35,195,502 | +5,329,702 |
| China | 10,411,012 | 8,608,682 | -1,802,330 |
| Spain | 3,529,196 | 3,848,921 | +319,725 |
| South Africa | 2,386,778 | 4,610,597 | +2,223,819 |
| Brazil | 2,017,038 | 2,352,536 | +335,498 |
| Uganda | 1,288,870 | 1,872,835 | +583,965 |
| Portugal | 1,548,379 | 1,122,931 | -425,448 |
| Argentina | 1,142,719 | 1,127,109 | -15,610 |
| Jamaica | 311,031 | 284,033 | -26,998 |
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 | 23 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Lincolnshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 160,446,638 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,503,082 |
| Air transport | 3,744,110 |
| Other | 1,913,619 |
| Road transport | 99,580 |
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) | 74,956,311 | 85,490,327 | +10,534,016 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,137,943 | 9,365,139 | +2,227,196 |
| Air transport | 1,589,255 | 2,154,855 | +565,600 |
| Other | 802,057 | 1,111,562 | +309,505 |
| Road transport | 83,069 | 16,511 | -66,558 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 74,746,544 |
| Southampton | 57,588,642 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,912,249 |
| Felixstowe | 8,386,369 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,088,260 |
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 | 37,441,276 | 37,305,268 | -136,008 |
| Southampton | 23,387,549 | 34,201,093 | +10,813,544 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,577,078 | 8,335,171 | -2,241,907 |
| Felixstowe | 4,098,240 | 4,288,129 | +189,889 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,689,486 | 3,398,774 | +709,288 |
| London | 146,485 | 3,581,042 | +3,434,557 |
| Dover | 1,810,061 | 1,029,797 | -780,264 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 980,585 | 1,030,023 | +49,438 |
| 000 | 802,057 | 1,111,562 | +309,505 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 546,442 | 1,034,104 | +487,662 |
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 | 109 |
| Manufacture of food products | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 9 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 59 |
| 2026-03 | 51 |
| 2026-02 | 57 |
| 2026-01 | 53 |
| 2025-12 | 57 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEALMOOR LIMITED | 124 |
| BARFOOTS OF BOTLEY LIMITED | 124 |
| MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS LIMITED | 109 |
| FOODNET LIMITED | 106 |
| IL-UK FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 104 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 95 |
| PAN UNITED LTD | 93 |
| PLANET PRODUCE LIMITED | 91 |
| RUSH GROUP LIMITED | 89 |
| ARGHYA ENTERPRISES LTD | 86 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 6,568,126 |
| Netherlands | 3,031,718 |
| Belgium | 1,731,780 |
| France | 473,014 |
| Falkland Islands | 50,552 |
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 | 2,802,540 | 3,765,586 | +963,046 |
| Netherlands | 1,421,607 | 1,610,111 | +188,504 |
| Belgium | 183,392 | 1,548,388 | +1,364,996 |
| France | 133,115 | 339,899 | +206,784 |
| Falkland Islands | 14,469 | 36,083 | +21,614 |
| Poland | 0 | 48,342 | +48,342 |
| Canada | 12,265 | 7,448 | -4,817 |
| Spain | 17,576 | 0 | -17,576 |
| South Africa | 0 | 10,353 | +10,353 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,050 | 7,760 | +5,710 |
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 | 488,359 |
| Egypt | 20,043 |
| XI | 16,039 |
| United States | 9,322 |
| Portugal | 5,033 |
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 | 231,094 | 257,265 | +26,171 |
| Egypt | 2,343 | 17,700 | +15,357 |
| XI | 10,405 | 5,634 | -4,771 |
| United States | 2,201 | 7,121 | +4,920 |
| Portugal | 4,939 | 94 | -4,845 |
| Spain | 464 | 0 | -464 |
| Honduras | 280 | 135 | -145 |
| Ireland | 60 | 28 | -32 |
| Italy | 0 | 81 | +81 |
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) | 11,249,459 |
| Other | 603,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,944 |
| Air transport | 22,593 |
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) | 4,284,330 | 6,965,129 | +2,680,799 |
| Other | 276,476 | 326,898 | +50,422 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,525 | 81,419 | +62,894 |
| Air transport | 15,145 | 7,448 | -7,697 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 5,245,026 |
| Harwich | 2,519,808 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,326,081 |
| 000 | 603,374 |
| Immingham Docks | 400,463 |
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 | 2,016,181 | 3,228,845 | +1,212,664 |
| Harwich | 1,108,678 | 1,411,130 | +302,452 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 404,815 | 1,921,266 | +1,516,451 |
| 000 | 276,476 | 326,898 | +50,422 |
| Immingham Docks | 212,800 | 187,663 | -25,137 |
| Liverpool Docks | 168,405 | 166,574 | -1,831 |
| Heysham | 232,480 | 43,269 | -189,211 |
| Fishguard | 84,327 | 0 | -84,327 |
| Southampton | 14,469 | 35,796 | +21,327 |
| Milford | 42,571 | 0 | -42,571 |
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