Import/export HS code 090220: Various green tea
Green tea that is not fermented, sold in larger packages or bulk quantities
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 19,526,973 |
| China | 11,181,127 |
| India | 3,115,917 |
| France | 2,462,727 |
| Germany | 2,230,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1,859,550 | 17,667,423 | +15,807,873 |
| China | 4,630,445 | 6,550,682 | +1,920,237 |
| India | 1,796,596 | 1,319,321 | -477,275 |
| France | 971,516 | 1,491,211 | +519,695 |
| Germany | 976,547 | 1,254,160 | +277,613 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,097,021 | 921,719 | -175,302 |
| Viet Nam | 460,982 | 743,166 | +282,184 |
| Netherlands | 343,348 | 714,677 | +371,329 |
| Italy | 374,469 | 664,402 | +289,933 |
| Poland | 275,440 | 183,024 | -92,416 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 21,634,516 |
| China | 11,900,662 |
| India | 3,312,528 |
| France | 2,110,228 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,892,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,475,526 | 19,158,990 | +16,683,464 |
| China | 4,998,274 | 6,902,388 | +1,904,114 |
| India | 1,853,422 | 1,459,106 | -394,316 |
| France | 750,500 | 1,359,728 | +609,228 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,095,695 | 797,181 | -298,514 |
| Viet Nam | 554,923 | 804,378 | +249,455 |
| Germany | 544,188 | 639,080 | +94,892 |
| Taiwan | 297,632 | 216,498 | -81,134 |
| Poland | 311,706 | 190,064 | -121,642 |
| Romania | 150,299 | 270,630 | +120,331 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 19 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Kent | 9 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Kent | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 7 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 6 | +6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +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) | 27,857,552 |
| Air transport | 12,677,757 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,262,103 |
| Other | 386,655 |
| Road transport | 166,728 |
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) | 9,435,962 | 18,421,590 | +8,985,628 |
| Air transport | 2,225,707 | 10,452,050 | +8,226,343 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,763,538 | 4,498,565 | +1,735,027 |
| Other | 240,219 | 146,436 | -93,783 |
| Road transport | 60,010 | 106,718 | +46,708 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,085,956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,315,613 |
| Felixstowe | 9,756,069 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,207,634 |
| Tyne | 3,145,251 |
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 | 1,312,093 | 10,773,863 | +9,461,770 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,343,742 | 8,971,871 | +7,628,129 |
| Felixstowe | 4,754,074 | 5,001,995 | +247,921 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,223,474 | 1,984,160 | +760,686 |
| Tyne | 1,446,862 | 1,698,389 | +251,527 |
| Dover | 950,659 | 1,335,779 | +385,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,297,501 | 712,956 | -584,545 |
| London Stansted Airport | 328,755 | 592,605 | +263,850 |
| East Midlands Airport | 390,730 | 367,845 | -22,885 |
| Thamesport | 332,436 | 363,814 | +31,378 |
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 | 62 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of food products | 31 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 18 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CAMBRIDGE COMMODITIES LIMITED | 69 |
| FINLAY BEVERAGES LIMITED | 66 |
| JING TEA LIMITED | 57 |
| LALANI & CO LONDON LTD | 56 |
| KALLO FOODS LIMITED | 51 |
| TAIPEC LIMITED | 48 |
| TWINING CROSFIELD & CO LIMITED | 46 |
| W.WING YIP PLC | 38 |
| RINGTONS LIMITED | 37 |
| ORGANIC HERB TRADING LTD | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 2,217,774 |
| Netherlands | 514,926 |
| United States | 490,438 |
| Germany | 391,860 |
| Ireland | 347,426 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,015,293 | 1,202,481 | +187,188 |
| Netherlands | 250,065 | 264,861 | +14,796 |
| United States | 281,145 | 209,293 | -71,852 |
| Germany | 231,529 | 160,331 | -71,198 |
| Ireland | 211,987 | 135,439 | -76,548 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 62,480 | 185,087 | +122,607 |
| Canada | 53,632 | 58,434 | +4,802 |
| Thailand | 42,827 | 37,833 | -4,994 |
| Sweden | 6,912 | 70,773 | +63,861 |
| Bahrain | 59,572 | 9,210 | -50,362 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 42,859 |
| Spain | 19,362 |
| XI | 17,820 |
| Poland | 52 |
| United States | 7 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 16,725 | 26,134 | +9,409 |
| Spain | 19,226 | 136 | -19,090 |
| XI | 2,406 | 15,414 | +13,008 |
| Poland | 0 | 52 | +52 |
| United States | 7 | 0 | -7 |
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) | 3,705,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,380,577 |
| Air transport | 418,137 |
| Other | 84,655 |
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) | 1,876,599 | 1,828,553 | -48,046 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 737,463 | 643,114 | -94,349 |
| Air transport | 236,271 | 181,866 | -54,405 |
| Other | 41,674 | 42,981 | +1,307 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,848,067 |
| Felixstowe | 557,810 |
| Southampton | 447,986 |
| Liverpool Docks | 363,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 277,607 |
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 | 1,430,912 | 1,417,155 | -13,757 |
| Felixstowe | 336,343 | 221,467 | -114,876 |
| Southampton | 166,759 | 281,227 | +114,468 |
| Liverpool Docks | 254,849 | 108,578 | -146,271 |
| London Gateway Port | 238,899 | 38,708 | -200,191 |
| East Midlands Airport | 149,772 | 36,627 | -113,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,090 | 122,049 | +60,959 |
| Harwich | 24,283 | 150,046 | +125,763 |
| Holyhead | 86,389 | 83,403 | -2,986 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,541 | 89,502 | +68,961 |
Quick facts
HS code: 090220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Green tea that is not fermented, sold in larger packages or bulk quantities