Import/export HS code 080310: Plantains
Refers specifically to plantains, a type of cooking banana
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 47,444,743 |
| Ecuador | 9,647,263 |
| Uganda | 6,385,768 |
| Costa Rica | 5,153,876 |
| Netherlands | 927,753 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 21,863,620 | 25,581,123 | +3,717,503 |
| Ecuador | 4,307,926 | 5,339,337 | +1,031,411 |
| Uganda | 3,010,998 | 3,374,770 | +363,772 |
| Costa Rica | 2,107,867 | 3,046,009 | +938,142 |
| Netherlands | 406,004 | 521,749 | +115,745 |
| Guatemala | 844,843 | 0 | -844,843 |
| Dominican Republic | 449,289 | 167,848 | -281,441 |
| Ghana | 205,608 | 372,194 | +166,586 |
| Sri Lanka | 111,744 | 320,354 | +208,610 |
| Ireland | 125,190 | 48,538 | -76,652 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Colombia | 48,647,125 |
| Ecuador | 10,038,118 |
| Uganda | 6,417,190 |
| Costa Rica | 5,110,642 |
| Guatemala | 865,441 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombia | 22,778,305 | 25,868,820 | +3,090,515 |
| Ecuador | 4,267,933 | 5,770,185 | +1,502,252 |
| Uganda | 3,039,453 | 3,377,737 | +338,284 |
| Costa Rica | 2,092,545 | 3,018,097 | +925,552 |
| Guatemala | 847,021 | 18,420 | -828,601 |
| Ghana | 196,835 | 390,288 | +193,453 |
| Sri Lanka | 111,744 | 322,547 | +210,803 |
| Dominican Republic | 53,409 | 65,784 | +12,375 |
| India | 51,774 | 35,614 | -16,160 |
| Nigeria | 27,481 | 56,216 | +28,735 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - South | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +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) | 63,982,054 |
| Air transport | 7,675,666 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,083,742 |
| Other | 174,047 |
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) | 29,512,395 | 34,469,659 | +4,957,264 |
| Air transport | 3,454,057 | 4,221,609 | +767,552 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 680,687 | 403,055 | -277,632 |
| Other | 125,479 | 48,568 | -76,911 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 31,673,731 |
| Portsmouth | 16,039,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,254,989 |
| Dover | 5,668,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,256,857 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 13,286,428 | 18,387,303 | +5,100,875 |
| Portsmouth | 8,434,822 | 7,604,863 | -829,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,444,827 | 4,810,162 | -634,665 |
| Dover | 2,385,945 | 3,282,371 | +896,426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,084,946 | 2,171,911 | +86,965 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,342,997 | 1,950,618 | +607,621 |
| Felixstowe | 228,077 | 501,728 | +273,651 |
| Harwich | 138,148 | 162,644 | +24,496 |
| 000 | 125,479 | 48,568 | -76,911 |
| Eurotunnel | 93,170 | 78,620 | -14,550 |
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 | 58 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 25 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TROPIFRUIT UK LIMITED | 124 |
| JAMAICA FRESH PRODUCE LIMITED | 110 |
| SUNFRESH LIMITED | 93 |
| K VEG WHOLESALE LIMITED | 74 |
| DU BOIS ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 71 |
| SUNSTAR PRODUCE LTD | 68 |
| ARGHYA ENTERPRISES LTD | 67 |
| FRESH PRODUCE AND GROCERIES UK LTD | 66 |
| KK FRESH FOODS (UK) LTD | 66 |
| KENPRO IMPEX LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 973,108 |
| France | 112,073 |
| Canada | 60,522 |
| Australia | 18,576 |
| Iceland | 8,705 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 473,820 | 499,288 | +25,468 |
| France | 112,073 | 0 | -112,073 |
| Canada | 32,179 | 28,343 | -3,836 |
| Australia | 18,576 | 0 | -18,576 |
| Iceland | 1,740 | 6,965 | +5,225 |
| Belgium | 8,215 | 0 | -8,215 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,300 | +2,300 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 944 | +944 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 4,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,823 | 1,729 | -1,094 |
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) | 1,084,239 |
| Air transport | 68,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,581 |
| Other | 5,192 |
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) | 584,527 | 499,712 | -84,815 |
| Air transport | 32,179 | 36,252 | +4,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,581 | 0 | -26,581 |
| Other | 3,316 | 1,876 | -1,440 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 907,772 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,522 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,160 |
| Fishguard | 23,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 410,360 | 497,412 | +87,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,283 | 0 | -112,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,179 | 28,343 | -3,836 |
| Liverpool Docks | 27,160 | 0 | -27,160 |
| Fishguard | 23,036 | 0 | -23,036 |
| Felixstowe | 18,576 | 0 | -18,576 |
| Milford | 9,948 | 0 | -9,948 |
| Portsmouth | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,965 | +6,965 |
| 000 | 3,316 | 1,876 | -1,440 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 080310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refers specifically to plantains, a type of cooking banana