Import/export HS code 071440: Taro
Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried taro, a starchy root used in many cuisines
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 3,187,407 |
| China | 665,989 |
| Viet Nam | 565,052 |
| Ecuador | 452,651 |
| Bangladesh | 447,611 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1,770,145 | 1,417,262 | -352,883 |
| China | 210,753 | 455,236 | +244,483 |
| Viet Nam | 210,411 | 354,641 | +144,230 |
| Ecuador | 283,108 | 169,543 | -113,565 |
| Bangladesh | 143,529 | 304,082 | +160,553 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 187,144 | 170,668 | -16,476 |
| India | 153,155 | 92,624 | -60,531 |
| Italy | 78,974 | 126,583 | +47,609 |
| Taiwan | 80,115 | 78,670 | -1,445 |
| Uganda | 30,464 | 79,924 | +49,460 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 3,300,253 |
| China | 907,398 |
| Viet Nam | 566,569 |
| Ecuador | 489,782 |
| Bangladesh | 448,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Rica | 1,856,478 | 1,443,775 | -412,703 |
| China | 319,660 | 587,738 | +268,078 |
| Viet Nam | 211,928 | 354,641 | +142,713 |
| Ecuador | 299,819 | 189,963 | -109,856 |
| Bangladesh | 143,529 | 305,062 | +161,533 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 189,124 | 170,668 | -18,456 |
| India | 153,155 | 91,644 | -61,511 |
| Taiwan | 80,115 | 78,670 | -1,445 |
| Uganda | 30,464 | 79,924 | +49,460 |
| Dominica | 68,424 | 24,667 | -43,757 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,630,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 833,630 |
| Air transport | 498,832 |
| Other | 4,392 |
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) | 3,015,863 | 2,614,996 | -400,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,291 | 610,339 | +387,048 |
| Air transport | 225,447 | 273,385 | +47,938 |
| Other | 2,313 | 2,079 | -234 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,269,239 |
| Southampton | 1,905,202 |
| Felixstowe | 1,288,790 |
| Portsmouth | 453,053 |
| Dover | 292,469 |
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 | 1,480,156 | 789,083 | -691,073 |
| Southampton | 834,358 | 1,070,844 | +236,486 |
| Felixstowe | 410,824 | 877,966 | +467,142 |
| Portsmouth | 257,718 | 195,335 | -62,383 |
| Dover | 150,935 | 141,534 | -9,401 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,035 | 117,201 | +18,166 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 31,460 | 91,290 | +59,830 |
| Birmingham Airport | 77,153 | 44,414 | -32,739 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,531 | 94,640 | +84,109 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,538 | 36,789 | -20,749 |
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 | 67 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPIFRUIT UK LIMITED | 97 |
| MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS LIMITED | 70 |
| BANGLADESH CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 70 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 51 |
| BANGLALINK VEG LTD | 47 |
| LONGDAN LIMITED | 43 |
| JAMAICA FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 37 |
| YIANS TRADING LTD | 31 |
| AL GALI LIMITED | 31 |
| CK FROZEN FOOD LIMITED | 29 |
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 | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 22,872 |
| Malaysia | 22,344 |
| Ireland | 1,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 12,378 | 10,494 | -1,884 |
| Malaysia | 22,344 | 0 | -22,344 |
| Ireland | 1,320 | 0 | -1,320 |
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) | 24,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,344 |
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) | 13,698 | 10,494 | -3,204 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,344 | 0 | -22,344 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,872 |
| Felixstowe | 11,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,172 |
| Holyhead | 1,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,378 | 10,494 | -1,884 |
| Felixstowe | 11,172 | 0 | -11,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,172 | 0 | -11,172 |
| Holyhead | 1,320 | 0 | -1,320 |
Quick facts
HS code: 071440
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried taro, a starchy root used in many cuisines