Import/export HS code 08042090: Dried figs
Dried figs, a chewy and sweet treat, perfect for baking or as a natural energy boost
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 26,722,440 |
| Greece | 2,254,833 |
| France | 1,579,261 |
| Spain | 644,798 |
| Afghanistan | 334,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 11,495,358 | 15,227,082 | +3,731,724 |
| Greece | 832,766 | 1,422,067 | +589,301 |
| France | 714,817 | 864,444 | +149,627 |
| Spain | 229,383 | 415,415 | +186,032 |
| Afghanistan | 133,455 | 200,781 | +67,326 |
| Belgium | 158,137 | 143,385 | -14,752 |
| Italy | 136,430 | 130,919 | -5,511 |
| Germany | 52,184 | 117,338 | +65,154 |
| Pakistan | 55,814 | 108,565 | +52,751 |
| Netherlands | 101,989 | 56,210 | -45,779 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 27,998,182 |
| Greece | 2,413,123 |
| Spain | 1,101,023 |
| Afghanistan | 367,239 |
| Italy | 273,813 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 12,102,053 | 15,896,129 | +3,794,076 |
| Greece | 942,384 | 1,470,739 | +528,355 |
| Spain | 415,127 | 685,896 | +270,769 |
| Afghanistan | 141,798 | 225,441 | +83,643 |
| Italy | 150,053 | 123,760 | -26,293 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 107,876 | 59,132 | -48,744 |
| Pakistan | 55,814 | 108,565 | +52,751 |
| France | 28,426 | 49,763 | +21,337 |
| Peru | 73,835 | 0 | -73,835 |
| Netherlands | 61,283 | 0 | -61,283 |
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 | 30 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 12 |
| Inner London - East | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
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 | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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) | 24,705,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,737,714 |
| Air transport | 230,192 |
| Road transport | 215,245 |
| Other | 211,666 |
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) | 10,298,518 | 14,407,067 | +4,108,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,652,170 | 4,085,544 | +433,374 |
| Air transport | 160,485 | 69,707 | -90,778 |
| Road transport | 68,047 | 147,198 | +79,151 |
| Other | 95,862 | 115,804 | +19,942 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 19,845,567 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,803,009 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,145,344 |
| Dover | 1,353,822 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,178,319 |
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 | 9,512,017 | 10,333,550 | +821,533 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,680,292 | 4,122,717 | +2,442,425 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,294,864 | 1,850,480 | +555,616 |
| Dover | 547,730 | 806,092 | +258,362 |
| Liverpool Docks | 397,331 | 780,988 | +383,657 |
| London | 142,549 | 165,717 | +23,168 |
| Southampton | 61,184 | 205,788 | +144,604 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,527 | 116,631 | -27,896 |
| ZLC | 78,691 | 172,496 | +93,805 |
| 000 | 95,862 | 115,804 | +19,942 |
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 | 104 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of food products | 12 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 20 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-12 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS LIMITED | 113 |
| VOICEVALE LIMITED | 105 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 94 |
| WHITWORTHS LIMITED | 94 |
| NEEDWOOD FOODS LIMITED | 91 |
| CHELMER FOODS LIMITED | 87 |
| COMMUNITY FOODS LIMITED | 69 |
| DEMOS CICLITIRA LIMITED | 63 |
| EVOLUTION FOODS LTD | 62 |
| FREEWORLD TRADING LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 105,187 |
| Ireland | 36,956 |
| Canada | 31,611 |
| United Arab Emirates | 25,337 |
| France | 17,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 44,879 | 60,308 | +15,429 |
| Ireland | 12,453 | 24,503 | +12,050 |
| Canada | 31,611 | 0 | -31,611 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,207 | 10,130 | -5,077 |
| France | 17,431 | 0 | -17,431 |
| Iceland | 10,925 | 0 | -10,925 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,712 | 2,873 | -1,839 |
| Seychelles | 1,317 | 0 | -1,317 |
| United States | 0 | 910 | +910 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 458 |
| Spain | 67 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 385 | 73 | -312 |
| Spain | 0 | 67 | +67 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,377 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 52,515 |
| Air transport | 8,495 |
| Other | 1,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,939 | 70,438 | -33,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,499 | 23,016 | -6,483 |
| Air transport | 4,712 | 3,783 | -929 |
| Other | 385 | 1,487 | +1,102 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 79,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,312 |
| Southampton | 31,611 |
| Holyhead | 30,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 46,196 | 33,168 | -13,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,207 | 23,105 | +7,898 |
| Southampton | 31,611 | 0 | -31,611 |
| Holyhead | 11,166 | 19,186 | +8,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,431 | 0 | -17,431 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 14,165 | +14,165 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,712 | 3,783 | -929 |
| Middlesbrough | 8,441 | 0 | -8,441 |
| Milford | 0 | 3,830 | +3,830 |
| Dover | 2,484 | 0 | -2,484 |
Quick facts
HS code: 08042090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Dried figs, a chewy and sweet treat, perfect for baking or as a natural energy boost