Import/export HS code 071430: Yams
Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried yams, a starchy tuber similar to sweet potatoes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 23,727,176 |
| Jamaica | 481,041 |
| China | 450,121 |
| Brazil | 444,766 |
| France | 355,279 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 14,163,401 | 9,563,775 | -4,599,626 |
| Jamaica | 342,926 | 138,115 | -204,811 |
| China | 200,447 | 249,674 | +49,227 |
| Brazil | 269,668 | 175,098 | -94,570 |
| France | 155,681 | 199,598 | +43,917 |
| Netherlands | 141,636 | 66,538 | -75,098 |
| Nigeria | 9,142 | 75,949 | +66,807 |
| India | 73,141 | 10,728 | -62,413 |
| Spain | 37,118 | 17,866 | -19,252 |
| Ecuador | 50,939 | 0 | -50,939 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ghana | 23,837,706 |
| China | 541,247 |
| Brazil | 512,289 |
| Jamaica | 479,990 |
| France | 342,610 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghana | 14,280,997 | 9,556,709 | -4,724,288 |
| China | 253,395 | 287,852 | +34,457 |
| Brazil | 291,480 | 220,809 | -70,671 |
| Jamaica | 342,926 | 137,064 | -205,862 |
| France | 175,071 | 167,539 | -7,532 |
| India | 75,990 | 10,728 | -65,262 |
| Nigeria | 9,142 | 75,949 | +66,807 |
| Ecuador | 33,031 | 14,051 | -18,980 |
| Italy | 15,178 | 19,692 | +4,514 |
| Costa Rica | 8,823 | 17,845 | +9,022 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - East and North East | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
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 - East and North East | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 20,231,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,500,852 |
| Air transport | 343,670 |
| Other | 15,368 |
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) | 10,954,418 | 9,277,274 | -1,677,144 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,406,487 | 1,094,365 | -3,312,122 |
| Air transport | 182,562 | 161,108 | -21,454 |
| Other | 6,159 | 9,209 | +3,050 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 20,902,801 |
| London | 2,238,949 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,378,506 |
| Felixstowe | 500,394 |
| Eurotunnel | 461,132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 12,614,212 | 8,288,589 | -4,325,623 |
| London | 1,136,955 | 1,101,994 | -34,961 |
| London Gateway Port | 966,591 | 411,915 | -554,676 |
| Felixstowe | 232,674 | 267,720 | +35,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 214,081 | 247,051 | +32,970 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 104,192 | 93,167 | -11,025 |
| Harwich | 101,502 | 9,687 | -91,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,580 | 47,515 | +12,935 |
| Southampton | 57,124 | 17,267 | -39,857 |
| Birmingham Airport | 37,658 | 20,426 | -17,232 |
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
|
57 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 18 |
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPIFRUIT UK LIMITED | 125 |
| DU BOIS ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 100 |
| JAMAICA FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 93 |
| DELIGHT FOODS (UK) LTD | 90 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 86 |
| 5 STAR FRUIT AND VEG LONDON LTD | 75 |
| KENSINGTON INTL LTD | 61 |
| H&J VEG LIMITED | 60 |
| KENPRO IMPEX LIMITED | 58 |
| MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS LIMITED | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 614,410 |
| Ireland | 539,991 |
| Netherlands | 56,263 |
| Italy | 11,366 |
| France | 7,650 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 371,006 | 243,404 | -127,602 |
| Ireland | 340,526 | 199,465 | -141,061 |
| Netherlands | 24,638 | 31,625 | +6,987 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,366 | +11,366 |
| France | 7,650 | 0 | -7,650 |
| Belgium | 2,850 | 0 | -2,850 |
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) | 618,120 |
| Air transport | 614,410 |
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) | 375,664 | 242,456 | -133,208 |
| Air transport | 371,006 | 243,404 | -127,602 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 614,410 |
| Holyhead | 497,138 |
| Harwich | 39,275 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,854 |
| Fishguard | 26,503 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 371,006 | 243,404 | -127,602 |
| Holyhead | 297,673 | 199,465 | -98,208 |
| Harwich | 7,650 | 31,625 | +23,975 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,488 | 11,366 | -16,122 |
| Fishguard | 26,503 | 0 | -26,503 |
| Milford | 11,550 | 0 | -11,550 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,800 | 0 | -4,800 |
Quick facts
HS code: 071430
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried yams, a starchy tuber similar to sweet potatoes