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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 559,298 |
| Spain | 555,752 |
| France | 154,439 |
| Netherlands | 99,604 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 346,719 | 212,579 | -134,140 |
| Spain | 308,335 | 247,417 | -60,918 |
| France | 124,985 | 29,454 | -95,531 |
| Netherlands | 43,883 | 55,721 | +11,838 |
| Taiwan | 5,756 | 0 | -5,756 |
| Belgium | 1,190 | 3,859 | +2,669 |
| 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 | 635,317 |
| Niger | 377,204 |
| France | 115,085 |
| Burkina Faso | 84,800 |
| Togo | 48,940 |
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 | 372,413 | 262,904 | -109,509 |
| Niger | 209,198 | 168,006 | -41,192 |
| France | 109,788 | 5,297 | -104,491 |
| Burkina Faso | 52,963 | 31,837 | -21,126 |
| Togo | 30,779 | 18,161 | -12,618 |
| Mali | 16,224 | 21,149 | +4,925 |
| Spain | 17,642 | 14,111 | -3,531 |
| Ecuador | 4,176 | 7,294 | +3,118 |
| Nigeria | 4,282 | 2,897 | -1,385 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 685,842 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 664,067 |
| Other | 18,666 |
| Air transport | 15,062 |
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) | 450,597 | 235,245 | -215,352 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 367,702 | 296,365 | -71,337 |
| Other | 7,647 | 11,019 | +3,372 |
| Air transport | 7,236 | 7,826 | +590 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 545,523 |
| Eurotunnel | 458,856 |
| Liverpool Docks | 81,979 |
| Dover | 72,885 |
| Southampton | 42,933 |
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 | 328,927 | 216,596 | -112,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 298,454 | 160,402 | -138,052 |
| Liverpool Docks | 62,868 | 19,111 | -43,757 |
| Dover | 11,984 | 60,901 | +48,917 |
| Southampton | 41,820 | 1,113 | -40,707 |
| Thamesport | 35,254 | 3,555 | -31,699 |
| Harwich | 6,940 | 26,019 | +19,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 32,163 | +32,163 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,696 | 11,750 | +4,054 |
| 000 | 7,647 | 11,019 | +3,372 |
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 | 12 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 1 |
| 2026-01 | 1 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 |
| T FUTTER COMMODITIES 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 | 3 |
| 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 | 402,569 |
| Ireland | 35,931 |
| Hungary | 22,804 |
| France | 8,831 |
| 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 | 251,612 | 150,957 | -100,655 |
| Ireland | 10,494 | 25,437 | +14,943 |
| Hungary | 8,100 | 14,704 | +6,604 |
| France | 8,831 | 0 | -8,831 |
| Slovakia | 2,800 | 2,503 | -297 |
| 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 | 1,509 |
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 | 72 | 1,437 | +1,365 |
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) | 469,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,750 |
| Other | 2,190 |
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) | 281,100 | 188,414 | -92,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,750 | +3,750 |
| Other | 753 | 1,437 | +684 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 395,347 |
| Harwich | 44,160 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,750 |
| Holyhead | 11,507 |
| 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 | 245,423 | 149,924 | -95,499 |
| Harwich | 25,920 | 18,240 | -7,680 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 19,750 | +19,750 |
| Holyhead | 9,757 | 1,750 | -8,007 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 2,500 | +2,500 |
| 000 | 753 | 1,437 | +684 |
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