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 | 2,994,177 |
| Viet Nam | 576,179 |
| China | 512,170 |
| Ecuador | 433,860 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 381,205 |
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 | 1,677,910 | 1,316,267 | -361,643 |
| Viet Nam | 199,452 | 376,727 | +177,275 |
| China | 209,500 | 302,670 | +93,170 |
| Ecuador | 341,659 | 92,201 | -249,458 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 217,894 | 163,311 | -54,583 |
| Bangladesh | 151,336 | 198,969 | +47,633 |
| India | 144,735 | 67,721 | -77,014 |
| Italy | 68,927 | 102,702 | +33,775 |
| Taiwan | 63,115 | 97,163 | +34,048 |
| Dominica | 58,869 | 34,222 | -24,647 |
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 | 3,109,760 |
| China | 715,978 |
| Viet Nam | 579,402 |
| Ecuador | 470,991 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 383,185 |
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 | 1,771,496 | 1,338,264 | -433,232 |
| China | 300,121 | 415,857 | +115,736 |
| Viet Nam | 202,675 | 376,727 | +174,052 |
| Ecuador | 358,370 | 112,621 | -245,749 |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 219,874 | 163,311 | -56,563 |
| Bangladesh | 151,336 | 199,949 | +48,613 |
| India | 144,735 | 66,741 | -77,994 |
| Taiwan | 63,115 | 97,163 | +34,048 |
| Dominica | 58,869 | 34,222 | -24,647 |
| Uganda | 25,746 | 45,174 | +19,428 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
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 | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| 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) | 5,328,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 637,478 |
| Air transport | 390,830 |
| Other | 3,586 |
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) | 2,972,105 | 2,356,167 | -615,938 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 212,225 | 425,253 | +213,028 |
| Air transport | 207,441 | 183,389 | -24,052 |
| Other | 2,144 | 1,442 | -702 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,189,322 |
| Southampton | 1,762,820 |
| Felixstowe | 1,085,548 |
| Portsmouth | 476,446 |
| Dover | 236,311 |
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 | 1,473,480 | 715,842 | -757,638 |
| Southampton | 832,559 | 930,261 | +97,702 |
| Felixstowe | 359,314 | 726,234 | +366,920 |
| Portsmouth | 278,913 | 197,533 | -81,380 |
| Dover | 136,897 | 99,414 | -37,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,089 | 95,500 | +12,411 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,817 | 25,363 | -53,454 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,350 | 71,164 | +59,814 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,264 | 26,969 | -28,295 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 27,736 | 45,108 | +17,372 |
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 | 65 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPIFRUIT UK LIMITED | 93 |
| BANGLADESH CORPORATION UK LIMITED | 68 |
| MINOR,WEIR AND WILLIS LIMITED | 66 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 47 |
| BANGLALINK VEG LTD | 43 |
| LONGDAN LIMITED | 43 |
| JAMAICA FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 36 |
| CK FROZEN FOOD LIMITED | 29 |
| AL GALI LIMITED | 28 |
| YIANS TRADING LTD | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 22,872 |
| Malaysia | 22,344 |
| Ireland | 3,240 |
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 | 7,608 | 15,264 | +7,656 |
| Malaysia | 22,344 | 0 | -22,344 |
| Ireland | 3,240 | 0 | -3,240 |
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) | 26,112 |
| 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) | 10,848 | 15,264 | +4,416 |
| 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 | 3,240 |
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 | 7,608 | 15,264 | +7,656 |
| Felixstowe | 11,172 | 0 | -11,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,172 | 0 | -11,172 |
| Holyhead | 3,240 | 0 | -3,240 |
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