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 | 24,711,628 |
| Jamaica | 550,228 |
| China | 490,666 |
| Brazil | 477,957 |
| France | 358,473 |
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 | 13,451,743 | 11,259,885 | -2,191,858 |
| Jamaica | 395,204 | 155,024 | -240,180 |
| China | 233,152 | 257,514 | +24,362 |
| Brazil | 279,826 | 198,131 | -81,695 |
| France | 159,796 | 198,677 | +38,881 |
| Netherlands | 139,100 | 94,125 | -44,975 |
| India | 80,931 | 11,832 | -69,099 |
| Spain | 47,639 | 17,866 | -29,773 |
| Ecuador | 50,939 | 0 | -50,939 |
| Nigeria | 9,693 | 38,730 | +29,037 |
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 | 24,835,042 |
| China | 593,057 |
| Jamaica | 546,561 |
| Brazil | 545,480 |
| France | 350,902 |
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 | 13,559,779 | 11,275,263 | -2,284,516 |
| China | 288,831 | 304,226 | +15,395 |
| Jamaica | 392,588 | 153,973 | -238,615 |
| Brazil | 279,826 | 265,654 | -14,172 |
| France | 187,241 | 163,661 | -23,580 |
| India | 83,780 | 11,832 | -71,948 |
| Nigeria | 9,693 | 38,730 | +29,037 |
| 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 | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 |
| 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 | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| 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) | 20,846,993 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,009,591 |
| Air transport | 367,031 |
| Other | 15,155 |
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) | 10,639,536 | 10,207,457 | -432,079 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,107,142 | 1,902,449 | -2,204,693 |
| Air transport | 171,130 | 195,901 | +24,771 |
| Other | 5,668 | 9,487 | +3,819 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 22,002,629 |
| London | 2,135,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,412,585 |
| Felixstowe | 558,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 472,248 |
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 | 12,206,933 | 9,795,696 | -2,411,237 |
| London | 1,068,104 | 1,067,433 | -671 |
| London Gateway Port | 780,885 | 631,700 | -149,185 |
| Felixstowe | 278,626 | 279,764 | +1,138 |
| Eurotunnel | 206,649 | 265,599 | +58,950 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 114,273 | 96,374 | -17,899 |
| Harwich | 117,967 | 15,101 | -102,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,991 | 71,972 | +57,981 |
| Southampton | 56,931 | 16,673 | -40,258 |
| Birmingham Airport | 38,711 | 25,578 | -13,133 |
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 | 59 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of food products | 5 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 18 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPIFRUIT UK LIMITED | 124 |
| DU BOIS ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 99 |
| JAMAICA FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 92 |
| DELIGHT FOODS (UK) LTD | 90 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 86 |
| 5 STAR FRUIT AND VEG LONDON LTD | 74 |
| KENSINGTON INTL LTD | 60 |
| H&J VEG LIMITED | 60 |
| KENPRO IMPEX LIMITED | 57 |
| 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 | 38 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 546,316 |
| Netherlands | 56,263 |
| France | 7,650 |
| Belgium | 2,850 |
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 | 353,996 | 260,414 | -93,582 |
| Ireland | 334,476 | 211,840 | -122,636 |
| Netherlands | 24,638 | 31,625 | +6,987 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 614,410 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 613,079 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 353,996 | 260,414 | -93,582 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,614 | 243,465 | -126,149 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 614,410 |
| Holyhead | 503,463 |
| Harwich | 39,275 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,488 |
| 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 | 353,996 | 260,414 | -93,582 |
| Holyhead | 291,623 | 211,840 | -79,783 |
| Harwich | 7,650 | 31,625 | +23,975 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,488 | 0 | -27,488 |
| 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