Import/export HS code 080280: Areca nuts
Refers to areca nuts, commonly used in chewing products like betel nut
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 2,205,268 |
| India | 931,717 |
| Myanmar | 242,137 |
| Indonesia | 168,236 |
| Bangladesh | 86,745 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 864,434 | 1,340,834 | +476,400 |
| India | 473,983 | 457,734 | -16,249 |
| Myanmar | 122,343 | 119,794 | -2,549 |
| Indonesia | 1,559 | 166,677 | +165,118 |
| Bangladesh | 42,794 | 43,951 | +1,157 |
| China | 0 | 45,915 | +45,915 |
| Pakistan | 6,405 | 6,175 | -230 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 5,078 | +5,078 |
| Nigeria | 1,822 | 2,839 | +1,017 |
| Ireland | 1,101 | 0 | -1,101 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 2,206,369 |
| India | 933,351 |
| Myanmar | 242,137 |
| Indonesia | 214,151 |
| Bangladesh | 85,111 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 865,535 | 1,340,834 | +475,299 |
| India | 473,983 | 459,368 | -14,615 |
| Myanmar | 122,343 | 119,794 | -2,549 |
| Indonesia | 1,559 | 212,592 | +211,033 |
| Bangladesh | 42,794 | 42,317 | -477 |
| Pakistan | 6,405 | 6,175 | -230 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 5,078 | +5,078 |
| Nigeria | 1,822 | 2,839 | +1,017 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 61 | +61 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 3,575,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,552 |
| Air transport | 30,829 |
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) | 1,485,195 | 2,089,923 | +604,728 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,424 | 70,128 | +42,704 |
| Air transport | 1,822 | 29,007 | +27,185 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,583,876 |
| Southampton | 833,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 248,987 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,829 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,078 |
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 | 992,960 | 1,590,916 | +597,956 |
| Southampton | 366,182 | 467,110 | +100,928 |
| London Gateway Port | 152,376 | 96,611 | -55,765 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,822 | 29,007 | +27,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,078 | +5,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,101 | 0 | -1,101 |
| London | 0 | 336 | +336 |
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
|
22 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
2 |
|
Air transport
|
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 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 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 | 271,789 |
| France | 62,304 |
| Ireland | 15,488 |
| Germany | 8,333 |
| Sweden | 6,061 |
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 | 144,962 | 126,827 | -18,135 |
| France | 40,371 | 21,933 | -18,438 |
| Ireland | 5,520 | 9,968 | +4,448 |
| Germany | 3,253 | 5,080 | +1,827 |
| Sweden | 2,140 | 3,921 | +1,781 |
| Finland | 876 | 1,251 | +375 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,118 | +1,118 |
| Switzerland | 1,080 | 0 | -1,080 |
| Portugal | 881 | 0 | -881 |
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) | 369,181 |
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) | 199,083 | 170,098 | -28,985 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 353,442 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,242 |
| Holyhead | 3,978 |
| Heysham | 1,268 |
| Dover | 251 |
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 | 193,312 | 160,130 | -33,182 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,680 | 7,562 | +4,882 |
| Holyhead | 1,572 | 2,406 | +834 |
| Heysham | 1,268 | 0 | -1,268 |
| Dover | 251 | 0 | -251 |
Quick facts
HS code: 080280
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refers to areca nuts, commonly used in chewing products like betel nut