Import/export HS code 07149020: Arrowroot and similar roots
Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried arrowroot, salep, and similar high-starch roots and tubers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 542,051 |
| China | 485,766 |
| France | 147,752 |
| Netherlands | 105,646 |
| Italy | 9,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 283,484 | 258,567 | -24,917 |
| China | 237,430 | 248,336 | +10,906 |
| France | 133,390 | 14,362 | -119,028 |
| Netherlands | 60,302 | 45,344 | -14,958 |
| Italy | 9,402 | 0 | -9,402 |
| Taiwan | 5,756 | 0 | -5,756 |
| Belgium | 695 | 1,963 | +1,268 |
| Niger | 0 | 1,425 | +1,425 |
| United States | 0 | 1,160 | +1,160 |
| Turkey | 1,154 | 0 | -1,154 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 555,730 |
| Niger | 387,494 |
| France | 125,300 |
| Burkina Faso | 82,866 |
| Togo | 45,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 277,277 | 278,453 | +1,176 |
| Niger | 231,938 | 155,556 | -76,382 |
| France | 121,554 | 3,746 | -117,808 |
| Burkina Faso | 31,117 | 51,749 | +20,632 |
| Togo | 18,223 | 27,368 | +9,145 |
| Spain | 12,538 | 15,145 | +2,607 |
| Mali | 10,487 | 13,989 | +3,502 |
| Ecuador | 0 | 11,470 | +11,470 |
| Netherlands | 8,676 | 876 | -7,800 |
| Taiwan | 5,756 | 0 | -5,756 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 647,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 620,322 |
| Air transport | 20,864 |
| Other | 14,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 386,252 | 260,962 | -125,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 321,875 | 298,447 | -23,428 |
| Air transport | 16,304 | 4,560 | -11,744 |
| Other | 7,182 | 7,188 | +6 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 496,206 |
| Eurotunnel | 450,946 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,979 |
| Dover | 73,855 |
| Southampton | 47,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 247,026 | 249,180 | +2,154 |
| Eurotunnel | 278,261 | 172,685 | -105,576 |
| Liverpool Docks | 44,073 | 37,906 | -6,167 |
| Dover | 52,407 | 21,448 | -30,959 |
| Southampton | 15,728 | 31,946 | +16,218 |
| Thamesport | 25,940 | 12,205 | -13,735 |
| Harwich | 13,257 | 19,847 | +6,590 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,564 | 2,843 | -9,721 |
| 000 | 7,182 | 7,188 | +6 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,326 | 0 | -10,326 |
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 | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BING BING FOODS LIMITED | 18 |
| WANG ZENG INTERNATIONAL LTD | 16 |
| C&A FOOD GROUP LTD | 14 |
| LIVE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 13 |
| SEEWOO UK LIMITED | 12 |
| BURBANK PRODUCE LIMITED | 10 |
| SUNNYFIELD VEG LIMITED | 10 |
| SUNSHINE TROPICAL LIMITED | 9 |
| NATUREN LTD. | 8 |
| CLF DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 444,356 |
| Ireland | 29,003 |
| France | 25,438 |
| Hungary | 25,054 |
| Slovakia | 5,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 179,102 | 265,254 | +86,152 |
| Ireland | 13,131 | 15,872 | +2,741 |
| France | 25,438 | 0 | -25,438 |
| Hungary | 15,750 | 9,304 | -6,446 |
| Slovakia | 2,800 | 2,503 | -297 |
| Sweden | 2,510 | 0 | -2,510 |
| Spain | 0 | 16 | +16 |
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 | 1,059 |
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 | 200 | 859 | +659 |
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) | 526,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,840 |
| Other | 1,740 |
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) | 234,289 | 291,811 | +57,522 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,840 | 0 | -3,840 |
| Other | 602 | 1,138 | +536 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 455,991 |
| Harwich | 44,160 |
| Holyhead | 14,279 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,510 |
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 | 196,210 | 259,781 | +63,571 |
| Harwich | 26,880 | 17,280 | -9,600 |
| Holyhead | 12,529 | 1,750 | -10,779 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 10,500 | +10,500 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,510 | 0 | -2,510 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 2,500 | +2,500 |
| 000 | 602 | 1,138 | +536 |
Quick facts
HS code: 07149020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fresh, chilled, frozen, or dried arrowroot, salep, and similar high-starch roots and tubers