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 | 2,301,725 |
| India | 985,276 |
| Myanmar | 242,137 |
| Indonesia | 168,236 |
| Bangladesh | 89,839 |
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 | 719,555 | 1,582,170 | +862,615 |
| India | 449,720 | 535,556 | +85,836 |
| Myanmar | 81,069 | 161,068 | +79,999 |
| Indonesia | 1,559 | 166,677 | +165,118 |
| Bangladesh | 38,715 | 51,124 | +12,409 |
| China | 0 | 45,915 | +45,915 |
| Pakistan | 6,405 | 6,175 | -230 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 5,078 | +5,078 |
| Nigeria | 1,454 | 3,207 | +1,753 |
| Gambia | 1,608 | 0 | -1,608 |
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 | 2,302,826 |
| India | 986,910 |
| Myanmar | 242,137 |
| Indonesia | 214,151 |
| Bangladesh | 88,205 |
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 | 720,656 | 1,582,170 | +861,514 |
| India | 449,720 | 537,190 | +87,470 |
| Myanmar | 81,069 | 161,068 | +79,999 |
| Indonesia | 1,559 | 212,592 | +211,033 |
| Bangladesh | 38,715 | 49,490 | +10,775 |
| Pakistan | 6,405 | 6,175 | -230 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 5,078 | +5,078 |
| Nigeria | 1,454 | 3,207 | +1,753 |
| Gambia | 1,608 | 0 | -1,608 |
| 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| 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 | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +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) | 3,728,228 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 97,552 |
| Air transport | 32,437 |
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) | 1,270,700 | 2,457,528 | +1,186,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,424 | 70,128 | +42,704 |
| Air transport | 3,062 | 29,375 | +26,313 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,647,211 |
| Southampton | 919,752 |
| London Gateway Port | 252,302 |
| 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 | 744,321 | 1,902,890 | +1,158,569 |
| Southampton | 399,156 | 520,596 | +121,440 |
| London Gateway Port | 153,546 | 98,756 | -54,790 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,454 | 29,375 | +27,921 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 5,078 | +5,078 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,608 | 0 | -1,608 |
| 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 | 5 |
| 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 | 8 |
| 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 | 313,570 |
| France | 83,583 |
| Ireland | 18,276 |
| Germany | 9,362 |
| 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 | 163,811 | 149,759 | -14,052 |
| France | 50,245 | 33,338 | -16,907 |
| Ireland | 5,628 | 12,648 | +7,020 |
| Germany | 2,245 | 7,117 | +4,872 |
| Sweden | 951 | 5,110 | +4,159 |
| Finland | 0 | 2,127 | +2,127 |
| 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) | 436,058 |
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) | 224,841 | 211,217 | -13,624 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 417,531 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,242 |
| Heysham | 4,056 |
| Holyhead | 3,978 |
| 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 | 218,962 | 198,569 | -20,393 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 10,242 | +10,242 |
| Heysham | 4,056 | 0 | -4,056 |
| Holyhead | 1,572 | 2,406 | +834 |
| 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