Import/export HS code 08031010: Fresh plantains
Refers to plantains that are fresh and not dried
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 | 46,339,404 |
| Ecuador | 9,073,681 |
| Uganda | 6,364,347 |
| Costa Rica | 1,504,115 |
| Netherlands | 921,229 |
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 | 21,246,530 | 25,092,874 | +3,846,344 |
| Ecuador | 3,867,340 | 5,206,341 | +1,339,001 |
| Uganda | 3,010,998 | 3,353,349 | +342,351 |
| Costa Rica | 95,759 | 1,408,356 | +1,312,597 |
| Netherlands | 399,480 | 521,749 | +122,269 |
| Guatemala | 844,843 | 0 | -844,843 |
| Dominican Republic | 417,559 | 167,848 | -249,711 |
| Ghana | 204,645 | 372,194 | +167,549 |
| Sri Lanka | 111,744 | 320,354 | +208,610 |
| Ireland | 124,852 | 48,538 | -76,314 |
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 | 47,311,915 |
| Ecuador | 9,661,425 |
| Uganda | 6,395,769 |
| Costa Rica | 1,485,809 |
| 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 | 21,964,442 | 25,347,473 | +3,383,031 |
| Ecuador | 4,022,063 | 5,639,362 | +1,617,299 |
| Uganda | 3,039,453 | 3,356,316 | +316,863 |
| Costa Rica | 77,590 | 1,408,219 | +1,330,629 |
| Guatemala | 847,021 | 18,420 | -828,601 |
| Ghana | 195,872 | 390,288 | +194,416 |
| Sri Lanka | 111,744 | 322,547 | +210,803 |
| Dominican Republic | 21,679 | 65,784 | +44,105 |
| Philippines | 22,881 | 33,896 | +11,015 |
| Saint Lucia | 25,065 | 24,074 | -991 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 |
| Outer London - South | 6 |
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 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| 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) | 58,531,636 |
| Air transport | 7,649,902 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,045,666 |
| Other | 173,709 |
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) | 26,365,195 | 32,166,441 | +5,801,246 |
| Air transport | 3,454,057 | 4,195,845 | +741,788 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 645,609 | 400,057 | -245,552 |
| Other | 125,141 | 48,568 | -76,573 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 31,195,939 |
| Portsmouth | 16,039,685 |
| Dover | 5,666,037 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,503,683 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,251,636 |
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 | 12,903,428 | 18,292,511 | +5,389,083 |
| Portsmouth | 8,434,822 | 7,604,863 | -829,959 |
| Dover | 2,383,666 | 3,282,371 | +898,705 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,803,483 | 2,700,200 | -103,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,084,946 | 2,166,690 | +81,744 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 1,342,997 | 1,950,618 | +607,621 |
| Felixstowe | 147,129 | 407,896 | +260,767 |
| Harwich | 132,542 | 162,644 | +30,102 |
| 000 | 125,141 | 48,568 | -76,573 |
| 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 | 49 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
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 |
| SUNSTAR PRODUCE LTD | 68 |
| DU BOIS ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 67 |
| ARGHYA ENTERPRISES LTD | 67 |
| KK FRESH FOODS (UK) LTD | 66 |
| KENPRO IMPEX LIMITED | 65 |
| FRESH PRODUCE AND GROCERIES UK LTD | 64 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 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 | 911,791 |
| France | 112,073 |
| Canada | 56,147 |
| Belgium | 8,215 |
| Iceland | 6,965 |
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 | 438,453 | 473,338 | +34,885 |
| France | 112,073 | 0 | -112,073 |
| Canada | 27,804 | 28,343 | +539 |
| Belgium | 8,215 | 0 | -8,215 |
| Iceland | 0 | 6,965 | +6,965 |
| 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 | 2,122 |
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 | 1,853 | 269 | -1,584 |
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) | 1,021,459 |
| Air transport | 64,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,005 |
| Other | 2,615 |
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) | 548,390 | 473,069 | -75,321 |
| Air transport | 27,804 | 36,252 | +8,448 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| Other | 2,346 | 269 | -2,077 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 853,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 56,147 |
| Fishguard | 23,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,540 |
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 | 380,583 | 473,069 | +92,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,283 | 0 | -112,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,804 | 28,343 | +539 |
| Fishguard | 23,036 | 0 | -23,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,540 | 0 | -22,540 |
| Milford | 9,948 | 0 | -9,948 |
| Portsmouth | 8,005 | 0 | -8,005 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 6,965 | +6,965 |
| 000 | 2,346 | 269 | -2,077 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 0 | 944 | +944 |
Quick facts
HS code: 08031010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refers to plantains that are fresh and not dried