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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 566,948 |
| China | 537,019 |
| France | 138,575 |
| Netherlands | 91,389 |
| Taiwan | 5,756 |
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 | 335,060 | 231,888 | -103,172 |
| China | 319,799 | 217,220 | -102,579 |
| France | 110,158 | 28,417 | -81,741 |
| Netherlands | 47,149 | 44,240 | -2,909 |
| Taiwan | 5,756 | 0 | -5,756 |
| Belgium | 2,163 | 2,886 | +723 |
| Niger | 0 | 1,425 | +1,425 |
| United States | 1,160 | 0 | -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 | 613,008 |
| Niger | 383,211 |
| France | 99,221 |
| Burkina Faso | 81,909 |
| Togo | 51,054 |
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 | 355,858 | 257,150 | -98,708 |
| Niger | 240,164 | 143,047 | -97,117 |
| France | 92,072 | 7,149 | -84,923 |
| Burkina Faso | 48,970 | 32,939 | -16,031 |
| Togo | 32,304 | 18,750 | -13,554 |
| Spain | 10,497 | 27,647 | +17,150 |
| Mali | 10,218 | 21,149 | +10,931 |
| Ecuador | 11,470 | 0 | -11,470 |
| Taiwan | 5,756 | 0 | -5,756 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 4,394 | +4,394 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| West Midlands | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +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) | 658,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 652,344 |
| Other | 18,847 |
| Air transport | 18,410 |
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) | 392,562 | 266,312 | -126,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 412,458 | 239,886 | -172,572 |
| Other | 8,870 | 9,977 | +1,107 |
| Air transport | 8,509 | 9,901 | +1,392 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 542,652 |
| Eurotunnel | 422,935 |
| Dover | 96,873 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,979 |
| Southampton | 38,631 |
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 | 309,357 | 233,295 | -76,062 |
| Eurotunnel | 310,322 | 112,613 | -197,709 |
| Dover | 20,360 | 76,513 | +56,153 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,868 | 19,111 | -43,757 |
| Southampton | 37,518 | 1,113 | -36,405 |
| Harwich | 16,874 | 16,085 | -789 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 32,163 | +32,163 |
| Thamesport | 24,035 | 3,555 | -20,480 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,696 | 11,750 | +4,054 |
| 000 | 8,870 | 9,977 | +1,107 |
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
|
11 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 19 |
| WANG ZENG INTERNATIONAL LTD | 18 |
| C&A FOOD GROUP LTD | 16 |
| LIVE SEAFOOD LIMITED | 14 |
| SEEWOO UK LIMITED | 12 |
| BURBANK PRODUCE LIMITED | 10 |
| SUNNYFIELD VEG LIMITED | 10 |
| SUNSHINE TROPICAL LIMITED | 9 |
| NATUREN LTD. | 8 |
| CLF DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 398,729 |
| Ireland | 34,651 |
| Hungary | 22,804 |
| Slovakia | 5,303 |
| France | 3,542 |
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 | 384,329 | 14,400 | -369,929 |
| Ireland | 13,523 | 21,128 | +7,605 |
| Hungary | 12,720 | 10,084 | -2,636 |
| Slovakia | 2,800 | 2,503 | -297 |
| France | 3,542 | 0 | -3,542 |
| Spain | 16 | 0 | -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 | 1,692 |
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 | 314 | 1,378 | +1,064 |
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) | 459,103 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,750 |
| Other | 2,192 |
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) | 416,116 | 42,987 | -373,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,750 | +3,750 |
| Other | 814 | 1,378 | +564 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 390,058 |
| Harwich | 40,320 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,750 |
| Holyhead | 10,225 |
| Fishguard | 2,500 |
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 | 377,471 | 12,587 | -364,884 |
| Harwich | 25,920 | 14,400 | -11,520 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 19,750 | +19,750 |
| Holyhead | 10,225 | 0 | -10,225 |
| Fishguard | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| 000 | 814 | 1,378 | +564 |
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